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2 weeks ago | 
rnz.co.nz | Elissa Steedman
By Elissa Steedman for ABC NewsUS President Donald Trump deployed 2000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles streets on Saturday night. The extraordinary measure is the latest escalation in a tense immigration debate the nation has been grappling with since before the election. Here's a look at what's happening in Los Angeles and what led to the protests. In short, protests are continuing in Los Angeles for a third straight day.
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3 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Elissa Steedman
The friendship between the President of the United States and the world's richest man has crashed in flames and descended into mudslinging. The stoush, which began over a disagreement about national debt, peaked on Thursday when Elon Musk accused Donald Trump of not disclosing files relating to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein due to personal involvement.
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3 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Elissa Steedman
A rift is brewing within the US Republican Party as President Donald Trump attempts to muscle his Big, Beautiful Bill through Congress. Billionaire ally and former Department of Government Efficiency spearhead Elon Musk on Tuesday made headlines for his criticism of the proposed act, calling it an "abomination". Here's a look at what is in the bill, and why not all Republicans are backing it. Its full name is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but it's also shorted to the OBBBA or BBB.
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3 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Elissa Steedman
Australian stargazers enjoyed a brilliant show Sunday night, with auroras illuminating the dark winter sky with pink and green hues. In areas as far north as Tamworth in New South Wales, clear skies aligned with a geomagnetic storm to show off a vibrant aurora australis that was visible to the naked eye. Astronomer Fred Watson said it was "quite unusual to see the aurora this far north", and that a particularly strong solar storm was behind its visibility.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Elissa Steedman
Three newcomers have been cast to play the lead roles in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series. Dominic McLaughlin will play the titular role of Harry Potter, while Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will take on Hermione and Ron. The series is expected to debut in 2026. The actors who will take up the lead roles in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series have been found.
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1 month ago | 
radionz.co.nz | Elissa Steedman
By Elissa Steedman, ABCRugby league's fiercest rivalry will return to the field this week with the men's State of Origin series kicking off in Brisbane on Wednesday. This year, the Blues are hoping the return of coach Laurie Daley will lead them to a second-straight win after their 2024 coach Michael Maguire was poached by the Brisbane Broncos. In the Maroon corner, coach Billy Slater is hoping to add another win to his record. Game I will be held on Wednesday, May 28.
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1 month ago | 
rnz.co.nz | Elissa Steedman
By Elissa Steedman, ABCRugby league's fiercest rivalry will return to the field this week with the men's State of Origin series kicking off in Brisbane on Wednesday. This year, the Blues are hoping the return of coach Laurie Daley will lead them to a second-straight win after their 2024 coach Michael Maguire was poached by the Brisbane Broncos. In the Maroon corner, coach Billy Slater is hoping to add another win to his record. Game I will be held on Wednesday, May 28.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Elissa Steedman
Rugby league's fiercest rivalry will return to the field this week with the men's State of Origin series kicking off in Brisbane on Wednesday. This year, the Blues are hoping the return of coach Laurie Daley will lead them to a second-straight win after their 2024 coach Michael Maguire was poached by the Brisbane Broncos. In the Maroon corner, coach Billy Slater is hoping to add another win to his record. Game I will be held on Wednesday, May 28.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Elissa Steedman
In a video posted to X, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson cracks a baseball over the outfield fence and beyond the boundary of the Camden Yards. "When Gunnar Henderson's in the box, everybody's in scoring position," an announcer remarks as the 23-year-old American lopes over bases to notch a home run. In the comments, a Midwest baseball fan account tags the platform's AI chatbot, Grok, to pull Henderson's season stats.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Elissa Steedman
The US Secret Service is investigating former FBI director James Comey after he posted a photo to social media that Republicans allege is an incitement of violence against President Donald Trump. Here's what you need to know about the controversy. The photo in question was taken on a beach and showed seashells spelling out the numbers 8-6-4-7. Mr Comey captioned the post: "Cool shell formation on my beach walk."Altogether, 8647 doesn't really have much meaning.
