Shipwreck found 120 years after bodies of crew washed ashore
In July 1904, the steamship SS Nemesis ran into a powerful storm and vanished off Australia, killing all 32 people on board.
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Former TV reporter, partner missing after allegedly being killed by jilted cop
Senior-Constable Beau Lamarre-Condon was charged with the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
$1 million reward offered in 45-year-old cold case of murdered mom
Mary Anne Fagan, a homemaker with five young children, was found stabbed to death in 1978 at her Armadale home, Victoria police said.
Meet Speckles, 1 of only 6 dolphins photographed with a rare skin condition
One unique bottlenose dolphin's sudden leap out of the water provided a rare glimpse of a condition that's only been photographed a handful of times across the world.
Man reels in goldfish believed to be world's longest: "A monster"
An Australian biology recently caught a goldfish measuring almost three feet across. Experts say it is now considered the world's longest goldfish ever discovered.
Deadly shark attacks doubled in 2023, global report finds
Gavin Naylor, director of the Florida Museum of Natural History's shark research program, said that "the fatalities are a bit unnerving this year."
China gives dissident author suspended death sentence for espionage
Australia's government is "appalled" by China giving dual national author Yang Jun a suspended death sentence after a closed-door espionage trial.
Australian police called in to rescue boy from a claw machine
The Queensland Police say young Ethan climbed into the mall's claw machine "in pursuit of the ultimate prize." After a brief ordeal, he got one.
News channel sparks outrage for altering lawmaker's "body and outfit" in image
In the edited image, Georgie Purcell's white sleeveless dress was transformed into a halter top and skirt, exposing her midriff.
Woman seriously injured in rare shark attack in Sydney Harbor
Neighbors rushed to help the victim, identified by the Sydney Morning Herald as 29-year-old Lauren O'Neill.
Philips, maker of recalled sleep apnea machines, to halt U.S. sales
The company behind a global recall of sleep apnea machines says it will stop selling the devices in the U.S., under a tentative agreement with regulators.
Highly venomous snake found in boy's underwear drawer
A dangerous and potentially lethally-venomous eastern brown snake was discovered last week inside the clothing drawer of a 3-year-old boy in Australia.
Australia bans Nazi salute, swastika, other hate symbols in public
Lawmakers have banned public displays of the Nazi salute, swastika and other hate symbols as Australia tries to get to grips with a spike in antisemitism.
Gigantic spider found in Australia, dubbed "Hercules," is a record-setter
The 3.1 inch Sydney funnel-web spider is expected to be a big contributor to a reptile park's antivenom program.
Crocodile jumps onto fisherman's boat with "jaws wide open"
The Australian fisherman said it was "sheer luck" that the crocodile was only in his boat a short time.
Cycling champion reportedly charged in death of Olympian wife
Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins, 32, died after being struck by a vehicle while riding in Adelaide, Australia.
Teen killed in Australia shark attack
A teenage boy's body was pulled from the water after reports of a shark attack, South Australia Police said.
Shark attacks woman walking in knee-deep water after midnight
The 21-year-old woman, who has not been identified, suffered a "significant laceration to her leg," officials said.
Woman charged with stealing truck filled with 10,000 donuts
Police said the doughnuts were "destroyed" after she was arrested.
30-ton whale filmed swimming with beachgoers dies after stranding
The whale was first seen swimming off a Western Australia beach on Saturday, officials said.
Arizona man accused of inciting deadly "terrorist attack" in Australia
An American man has been arrested in connection with the religiously motivated killing of two police officers and a third person in Australia last year, police said.
"New evidence" proves shipwreck is Captain Cook's boat, museum says
New evidence was "critical to the identification of the wreck" of the Endeavour, the Australian National Maritime Museum said.
Australia to ban import of disposable vapes as youth addiction soars
Vapes were "not sold as a recreational product, especially not one targeted to our kids, but that is what it has become," Australia's health minister said.
Crocodile egg hunter dangling from helicopter died after fuel ran out
The pilot took cocaine in the days before the accident that killed "Outback Wrangler" star Chris Wilson, and likely failed to refuel as planned, investigators said.
Runner banned for 12 months after admitting to using car to finish race
Joasia Zakrzewski admitted to using a car to complete part of the 2023 GB Ultras Manchester to Liverpool ultramarathon, a 50-mile race, in April.
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Charlie Kirk killed at Utah event; "person of interest in custody," governor says
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an 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 hurt in Colorado high school shooting
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says the suspect is also in the hospital with injuries from self-inflicted shots.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
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.