Helicopters collide over Australian tourist hotspot, killing 4
Beachgoers enjoying the southern hemisphere summer rushed to help those aboard the helicopters, which collided near a theme park.
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Accused kingpin dubbed "Asia's El Chapo" extradited to Australia
The Sam Gor organization — or "The Company" — is believed to launder billions in drug money through casinos, hotels and real estate.
Man survives shark- and crocodile-filled waters for 24 hours by clinging to wood
The man was "very lucky" to have survived, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said.
Record high antisemitic attacks recorded in 2021
President Joe Biden called out the rising number of antisemitic attacks while unveiling the first-ever permanent menorah at the White House. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano breaks down how this year is on track to match 2021's record number of antisemitic incidents.
Teens "miraculously" found alive after drifting miles overnight on paddleboards
The teenagers were swept out into a "cold choppy bay" near Melbourne, Australia, and ended up on a small island 20 miles away, police said.
Friends make the most out of rainy day
Two friends in Australia made the most out of a rainy day. After coming off the beach, they stood in a puddle and let passing cars splash them.
Details emerge about relatives accused of killing cops in Australian ambush
Posts under the name of one of the killers were found on conspiracy theory forums, police said.
Former U.S. fighter pilot accused of training Chinese military pilots
Duggan was classified as an "extreme high-risk restricted inmate" inside a maximum-security facility in Sydney, his lawyer said
6 killed, including 2 officers "executed in cold blood," in Australian ambush
A surviving officer "believed that she was either going to be shot or she was going to be burned alive," the police union president said.
Man rescues kangaroo struggling in flood
A kangaroo was saved from drowning in an Australian river after a boater grabbed it by the ears to get it out of the water.
Ex-teacher jailed for wife's murder on evidence unearthed by hit podcast
Chris Dawson, 74, was found guilty of killing his wife 4 decades ago while pursuing an affair with his teenage babysitter and former student.
Australia retracts 33,000 fines issued over COVID-19 rule breaches
The legal aid organization that brought the court challenge hailed the ruling as a "momentous" victory for the rule of law.
5-year-old boy rescued after python drags him into pool
The snake decided to "wrap his mouth around his ankle" and pull him underwater. So, the boy's 76-year-old grandfather literally jumped in to save the day.
Mosquitoes swarm home
A farmer in New South Wales, Australia, captured mosquitoes swarming her porch amid heavy rain and flooding in the region.
Ex-U.S. fighter pilot held after work in China will fight extradition
A lawyer for the pilot said he was no longer a U.S. citizen and would "vigorously" fight Washington's bid to have him extradited.
Commission looks at four decades of unsolved anti-gay killings in Australia
A government probe in New South Wales is examining anti-gay hate crimes and deaths over 40 years.
Five lions escape zoo during "Roar and Snore" sleepover for guests
The director of Sydney's Taronga Zoo said they "don't have the exact details of how and why" the lions escaped.
Bird appears to set record with 8,435-mile flight from Alaska to Australia
The bird was tagged with a tracking GPS chip and tiny solar panel that enabled a research team to follow its first annual migration across the Pacific Ocean.
Feisty wombat rescued from debris on river
Animal rescuers saved a wombat stranded alone on a pile of sticks on a swollen river in Australia amid flooding in the area.
Australia's crabs migrate
Millions of red crabs on Australia's Christmas Island have made their way to the ocean to breed. The timing of the annual migration is determined by the phase of the moon, according to Parks Australia.
Former U.S. fighter pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia
Daniel Edmund Duggan ran a business called Top Gun Australia, which billed itself as the country's "premier adventure flight company."
Australia drops recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Israel's Prime Minister Yair Lapid expressed disappointment in Australia's changed position.
Hundreds of pilot whales dead in New Zealand after mass strandings
It's just the latest mass stranding event to rock the Oceania region in recent weeks.
Spearfisher nearly loses arm in shark attack off Australia's coast
The victim was bitten by an unknown species of shark after he had speared a fish, authorities said.
Soccer fan who made "Hitler salute" banned for life in Australia
Investigations were continuing to identify other individuals caught on camera making "offensive" gestures.
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter in 3rd day
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk 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.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
Under Trump, FDA seeks to abandon expert reviews of new drugs
Advisory committee meetings help FDA scientists make decisions and increase public understanding of drug regulation, and abandoning them doesn't make sense, former officials said.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.
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.