Pilots dies after helicopter crashes into hotel roof in Australia
The crash early Monday morning prompted the evacuation of hundreds of people from the building as flames engulfed the aircraft.
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Tourist eaten by crocodile saved wife's life before he died, she says
Dave Hogbin was killed by a crocodile after he fell from a steep bank into the Annan River in Queensland state, his family said.
Crocodile believed responsible for killing man on vacation with family
The man's death came just weeks after a girl was snatched by a crocodile in a creek in the neighboring Northern Territory.
Notorious shipwreck found 55 years after it sank, killing 21 crew members
Australian scientists have finally located the shipwreck of the MV Noongah, a freighter that mysteriously sank in 1969 and remained lost for decades.
Surfer loses leg in shark attack in Australia
Doctors are rushing to reattach the leg of Australian surfer Kai McKenzie after he was attacked by a shark on Tuesday.
King Charles to visit Australia on first major trip since cancer diagnosis
King Charles and Queen Camila's trip to Australia and Samoa will be their first royal tour of Commonwealth nations since the king's cancer diagnosis was revealed.
Gallery's Picasso exhibit that sparked gender war wasn't painter's work
The artwork had been displayed at Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art for more than three years before its provenance was questioned.
65 kangaroos found dead in Australia: "The worst thing I've seen"
The kangaroos were found shot or apparently rammed by a vehicle, officials said.
14-foot crocodile that killed girl in creek is shot dead by rangers
Wildlife rangers had been attempting to trap or shoot the crocodile since the 12-year-old girl was attacked last week.
Leader of Australian region where girl was killed by croc calls for action
The leader of Australia's Northern Territory says the crocodile population must be either maintained or reduced and cannot be allowed to outstrip the human population.
Missing 12-year-old girl's remains found after crocodile attack
"For the family, it is the most devastating outcome possible for them," police said. "They are in a state of extreme shock and disbelief."
How other countries mark independence from Britain
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.
Australian officials search for child missing after reported crocodile attack
Emergency services were immediately deployed, but the operation entered a "recovery phase" on Wednesday, officials said.
Efforts to revive extinct Tasmanian tiger
Thylacines — marsupials known as Tasmanian tigers — were declared extinct decades ago, but efforts to find one in the wild are thriving. Scientists are also working to bring back the species.
Meet the blue-banded bee
Colorful blue-banded bees are known for their love of lavender and blue objects. They are found across most of Australia, India, Papua New Guinea and other areas in East Asia. Unlike some bees, members of this species live in solitary nests that they build near others, according to the Australian Museum.
Julian Assange lands in Australia a free man
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to his native Australia as a free man on Wednesday. In a deal brokered by the Justice Department, Assange pleaded guilty to a single felony charge for publishing U.S. military secrets. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is in the Australian capital of Canberra with more.
Venomous snake found hidden among girl's stuffed animals
The red-bellied black snake slithered onto the unicorn-themed bed in Jimboomba, Queensland, and tried to blend in with some toys — but it couldn't hide for long.
Snake catcher removes snake from child's bed
A venomous red-bellied black snake was removed from a home in Australia after it was discovered curled up in a child's bed. Red-bellied black snakes are one of the most frequently encountered snakes on the east coast of Australia, and are responsible for a number of bites every year, according to the Australian Museum.
Large python removed from Australia home
An Australian snake catcher removed a large and "chunky" carpet python from a home's kitchen countertop. He placed it in a catching bag and then released him back to nature.
Boeing jet lands safely after engine fire
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 bound for Melbourne, Australia, was forced to divert to New Zealand Monday after a fire shut down one of its engines. The number of passengers on the flight and the cause of the fire were not immediately known, a Queenstown Airport spokesperson said.
Singer Cody Simpson fails to make Australian Olympic swimming team
International pop star Cody Simpson put his music career on hold to return to the pool.
Crocodile eats pet dogs, ends up in soup: "Never a dull moment"
The 12-foot reptile "had been stalking and lunging out of the water at children and adults," police said.
Tiger shark stuns scientists with spiky surprise in its vomit
"What the hell is that?": Australian scientists were tagging marine life when they came across a tiger shark who displayed a little game of show-and-tell that left them shocked.
Shark spits out land-loving creature in front of shocked scientists
Researchers were tagging marine when the tiger shark they caught vomited a dead echidna — a spiny creature similar to a hedgehog.
Alleged Ticketmaster data hack
Australia is investigating a potential Ticketmaster data breach affecting over half a billion users. Those behind the attack are said to be offering the data for $500,000 on the dark web. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga brings us the latest details.
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Charlie Kirk shot at Turning Point USA event at Utah university
Conservative activist and Turning Points USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 students shot at Colordao high school
At least two students were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at a high school in the Denver metro area.
Poland says Russian drones downed in its airspace during attack on Ukraine
Polish and allied NATO warplanes shot down Russian drones that entered Poland's airspace in what NATO says was the first such intervention during the war in Ukraine.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
New details emerge about turbulence that injured 18 on Delta flight
Passengers endured 2.5 minutes of turbulence that caught the pilots by surprise even though they had already altered their route to avoid the storms, the NTSB said.
1.4 tons of cocaine found floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
The seizure comes as President Donald Trump has declared war on Latin American drug traffickers and designated cartels foreign terrorist organizations.