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Mother found guilty of manslaughter in son's mass shooting

In a first in the US, prosecutors argues Jennifer Crumbley and her husband failed to prevent the school shooting by giving their son a gun and ignoring warning signs.
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Duration: 1 minute 44 seconds

Why Jennifer Crumbley was held responsible for her teenage son's mass school shooting

The guilty conviction of the Michigan school shooter's mother sets a "contentious" precedent for holding parents accountable for their child's wrongdoings, a US legal expert says.
A jail booking photo of Ethan Crumbley beside his mother Jennifer Crumbley and dad James Crumbley.

Sick of doomscrolling and being 'constantly on call', these Australians switched to a 'dumbphone'

With mobile phone use on the rise, some people are turning to simpler devices to help them cut down on their screen time.
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A close up of a person's hands, one holding an iPhone and one holding a small flip phone.

Killer Mike says an 'over-zealous' security guard is what led to his Grammys arrest

Rapper Killer Mike has released a statement about what he says led to his arrest at the Grammys, after he had just won three awards.
Killer Mike holding three Grammys and smiling widely, wearing all black, standing in press room with pics of Grammys and logos

Mother of US school shooter convicted of involuntary manslaughter

Lawyer Ekow Yankah says the ruling has set a 'contentious' precedent of holding a parent responsible for their children's wrongdoings.
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Duration: 5 minutes 12 seconds

Yemen's Houthis damage two ships in Red Sea and threaten to 'further escalate'

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis say they have fired missiles at two more vessels in the Red Sea, causing damage to the ships.
A group of men with their arms raised with guns.

Crew member dies on Marvel's upcoming Wonder Man set

The 41-year-old rigger fell from a catwalk onto a studio stage on Tuesday. 
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Qatar officials say Hamas is 'generally positive' about latest ceasefire plans

The development towards a new halt in fighting comes as Israel's evacuation orders now cover two-thirds of Gaza, according to a UN monitor. 
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Doctor treats three crying kids on the floor

Probe finds Boeing plane panel which blew off mid-flight was missing bolts

A photograph included in a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board supports the assessment.
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Duration: 2 minutes 11 seconds

US court rules against Trump's presidential immunity claims

The US Court of Appeals' decision has exposed Trump to prosecution on charges related to the January 6 riots.
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Duration: 1 minute 56 seconds

A door panel that flew off a Boeing jet mid-flight appeared to be missing four key bolts

The findings are the result of an initial report by a US safety board investigating the incident.
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A panel is missing from the side of an aircraft between two rows of passenger seats.

US appeals court rejects Trump's sweeping immunity claim

A federal appeals court rules that Donald Trump does not have immunity from charges that he plotted to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
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Donald Trump in front of a purple background with the words "Team Trump".

US jury finds school shooter's mother guilty of manslaughter in groundbreaking trial

A Michigan jury convicts the mother of a teenager who fatally shot four classmates at a high school near Detroit of manslaughter.
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Jennifer Crumbley is escorted out of court, wearing white jumper and black pants. Two police by her side.

Ricky Ponting to coach Washington Freedom in American Major League Cricket

Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting will join the American T20 Major League Cricket competition, signing a two-year deal to coach the Washington Freedom franchise.
Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting smiles as he stands wearing a suit at jacket on the ground at Lord's.

Clock running for US to renew pact with key Pacific islands

The three Pacific nations provide the US military access to a stretch of the Pacific Ocean greater than the territory of Australia.
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Duration: 7 minutes 31 seconds

California storm causes flash flooding and mud clean-up

At least three people have been killed after they were hit by falling trees.
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Duration: 2 minutes 2 seconds

Country music singer Toby Keith dies aged 62

In a statement on social media, Toby Keith's family said the singer "passed peacefully" on Monday night.
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A man on stage holding a guitar.

Viral videos of Tesla drivers using Apple's Vision Pro prompt US government warning

The US transportation secretary warns drivers must pay attention at all times, even if their car has assisted driving capabilities.
A composite of two screenshots from social media videos showing Tesla drivers using Apple Vision Pro headsets while driving

Grammys emerge from flop era as viewership jumps 34 per cent

The Grammys hit a high note this year, drawing an audience of nearly 17 million viewers as the three-hour ceremony focused on celebrating some of the most successful women in the industry.
Lucy kisses her Grammy as Phoebe leans in and laughs as Taylor Swift ducks into the group photo as well.

'You're only in the league because of your dad': A former NBA star has a warning for LeBron and Bronny James

LeBron James wants to play a season on the same team as his son, Bronny, but Austin Rivers is warning against linking up with your dad in the NBA.
LeBron James and Bronny James on court after a USC Trojans college basketball game.

Taylor Swift's understanding of the element of surprise is her best marketing tool

While Taylor Swift's fans pride themselves on keeping up with her clues, even they were caught off guard by the news a new album is on its way. 
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Taylor Swift holding a Grammy and smiling widely wearing a white sleeveless evening gown and long black gloves

'You can't take your eyes off it': Meet the director behind one of the year's best movies so far

Todd Haynes's new movie May December stars Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore as an actor and her subject, as Moore's past transgressions return to the fore.
Todd Haynes and Natalie Portman pose together in front of a view of the shoreline at Cannes.

Risks of a recession in the United States decreases

Risks of a recession in the United States reduces as growth steady and inflation starts to come down.
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Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds

Since soldiers moved to this former cattle station, a deeply respectful relationship has unfolded

A relationship that's built on mutual respect between Australian soldiers, US Marines and traditional owners is empowering the people of Timber Creek and ensuring the protection of their cultural history.
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An Australian soldier in camoflague gear knees on the dirt and throws preschooler a Sherrin AFL football.

Nearly 700,000 without power, parts of southern California in state of emergency as storm escalates

The National Weather Service is warning the storm could bring heavy rain, snow and coastal flooding to the golden state.
A person in a red jacket is knee-deep in flood waters walking towards a car.