$1M reward offered in 50-year-old case of missing Australian boy
Jimmy Taylor was 12 years old when he disappeared in August 1974. He was last seen at a store near his home in western Australia.
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Snorkeler pries crocodile's jaws off his head
The snorkeler believes the crocodile may have been between 6 and 10 feet long.
95-year-old tasered by police in nursing home dies of her injuries
An Australian police officer has been charged with 3 counts of assault for tasering Clare Nowland, who suffered from dementia.
Police in Australia accused of using Taser on 95-year-old woman
Police in Australia are investigating an incident that resulted in a 95-year-old woman being hospitalized.
Discovery of shipwreck solves 50-year-old maritime mystery
Crew members who survived the sinking were not found for two weeks, researchers said.
Scientists identify new species of demon catshark with "white shiny" irises
Mysterious, unique egg cases led researchers to discover the new species.
Shooting kangaroos urged by some Australians as animal boom looms
Rainy conditions contribute to a population boom for the animals, but when food runs out and drought hits, one ecologist says kangaroos end up "lying on the road starving while their joeys are trying to feed."
Wild koalas get chlamydia vaccine in trial to protect the species
Chlamydia is a massive threat to koalas as it makes them "so sick they can't climb trees to get food or escape predators, and females can become infertile."
Missing woman survives on lollipops and wine for 5 days in bushland
"The only liquid Lillian, who doesn't drink, had with her was a bottle of wine she had bought as a gift for her mother so that got her through," police said.
"World's deepest fish" caught on camera — 27,000 feet below the surface
Scientists set world records for the deepest fish ever recorded on video, as well as the deepest catch, while exploring trenches off Japan.
Remains of missing Australian man found in crocodiles
He was part of a group on a fishing trip in croc-infested waters. A police inspector described his demise as "a tragic, tragic ending."
U.S. stocks fall as beleaguered banks tumble again
Worries about economy worsen as regional bank shares take a beating and Washington edges closer to default.
Video shows Ferrari crashing into two cars in Melbourne
Dashcam video showed a red Ferrari crashing into two cars in Melbourne, Australia. No one was seriously hurt in the collision.
MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo found dead at 46
The father of four who was a judge on the popular TV cooking competition was found dead by police in Melbourne in the early hours of Monday.
Coast Guard suspends search for cruise ship passenger who went overboard
The cruise ship passenger went overboard Tuesday night on a trip from Australia to Hawaii, a Coast Guard spokesperson said.
An American Down Under | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Correspondent Jon Wertheim reports on the unlikely star of Australian rules football, and only American in the league, Mason Cox.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship passenger goes overboard on trip to Hawaii
A passenger on Quantum of the Seas went overboard during a trip from Australia to Hawaii, a company spokesperson confirmed.
U.S. woman arrested with 24-carat gold-plated gun at Australian airport
She is charged with a customs violation for trying to enter Australia with the undeclared weapon, and could face 10 years in prison if convicted.
Australia marks Anzac Day with a wary eye on China
As Australia and New Zealand reflect on the cost of wars gone by, leaders urge a rapid embrace of new military tech in the face of China's own buildup.
Jockey Dean Holland dies after falling off horse during race
Holland was one of two jockeys dislodged from their horses. The other rider, Alana Kelly, was cleared of serious injury.
Great-granny's cannabis butter cooks up trouble at teen's high school
The 73-year-old Australian woman is said to be "extremely remorseful" for her apparent sleepy-eyed misstep.
Explorers locate WWII ship sunk with over 1,000 Allied POWs
Those killed included 1,080 people from 14 nations.
Zookeeper acts as mom for baby gorilla
Chad Staples, the managing director at Australian Wildlife Parks, took on the role of surrogate parent for a sick baby gorilla, Kaius. The gorilla's real mother was sick and rejected him, so Staples stepped in, carrying Kaius on his back and introducing him to his family members.
11 stranded fishermen rescued, 8 feared dead at sea after cyclone
The only survivor from one of the boats spent 30 hours floating in the water tied to a fuel can for buoyancy before swimming to the island, officials said.
Ultramarathon runner took third place – then revealed she had taken a car
Joasia Zakrzewski, a doctor, has an explanation for why she got in the car.
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Manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer continues
The conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Here's what we know about the search for Charlie Kirk's killer
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
Charlie Kirk's body flown on Air Force Two to Arizona
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela was turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.
Trump admin. asks appeals court to allow firing of Lisa Cook before Fed meeting
The Trump administration wants an appeals court to lift a ruling that blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook before an interest rate meeting next week.
Lawmakers scale back outdoor events after Charlie Kirk assassination
Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt forfeits opening statement at trial
Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic.
Nation holds tributes to mark 24 years since 9/11
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Map shows West Nile virus cases as officials warn season isn't over
Health officials are warning the West Nile virus season isn't over yet. Here's where the mosquito-borne illness has been spreading.