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Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation
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Decoding America: Everything you need to know about the midterms – video
In this episode of Guardian Australia’s US politics podcast, co-hosts Reged Ahmad and Jonathan Yerushalmy take a look at the…
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Trump urges Alaskans to vote for the ‘real’ Dan Sullivan in tight midterms battle
Republican senator Dan S Sullivan is vying for re-election against Democrat Mary Peltola – and another candidate called Dan J…
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Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House
A federal judge has extended an order blocking the Trump administration from banning reporters for three news outlets from the…
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Peralta shines as Rays seize on Ramírez error to level ALCS against Guardians
Freddy Peralta pitches six scoreless innings in 3-1 winJosé Ramírez error opens door to three-run fourthALCS heads to Cleveland at…
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Trump went all the way to Alaska in a sign of just how close its Senate race may be
President Donald Trump has made an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming
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Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts
Republicans are retreating from several key U.S. House races, while Democrats are racing to raise funds for candidates who seemed…
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Fixer in lucrative NCAA basketball betting scheme sentenced to 6 years in prison
Prosecutors in Pennsylvania have announced that a man involved in rigging college basketball games has been sentenced to six years…
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USWNT returnees earn 2-2 draw against Spain, an early World Cup wake-up call
The US were on the verge of losing two straight at home, but second-half goals from Ashley Sanchez and Mallory…
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Washington resident charged with conspiracy in school shooting is ordered detained
A Washington state resident charged with conspiracy in one of the worst school shootings in Canada’s history has been ordered…
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Governor signs order letting state's colleges allow athletes 5th year of eligibility
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed an executive order allowing the state's colleges and universities to let athletes who graduated…
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Grad student who allegedly poisoned colleague arrested fleeing to China
A Wyoming microbiology graduate student from China has been arrested on accusations she poisoned the tea of a fellow student…