All news by author: Benjamin Lynch

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What happens after not guilty plea as Trump blames 'busy life' for doc scandal
Entering a not-guilty plea, Donald Trump has denied 37 counts of illegally retaining classified docs and obstructing US government’s efforts to get them back - so what happens now?
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Mum jailed for riding bike with 2-month-old baby twins shoved inside milk crate
A mum in Indianapolis has been jailed for riding a bike across the city with two-month-old baby twins inside a milk crate. Blossum Kirby, 36, was sentenced to a year behind bars
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Donald Trump supporters sing 'Happy Birthday' after not guilty plea
Donald Trump turned 77 on June 14, the day after he appeared in court charged with 37 counts related to the mishandling of sensitive documents which were found in his Mar-a-Lago home
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Heartbroken girlfriend pays tribute to boyfriend who died during Vegas stag do
British tourist Chris Moran, 32, was enjoying a bachelor party with his friends when he was struck and killed. Chris died when he was hit on the busy southbound I-15
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White House claims China has been spying on U.S for years with secret 'spy base'
A US intelligence official has claimed China has been operating a secret spy base on the island of Cuba for years
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Horror graduation party shooting leaves three men dead and three people injured
Three men aged between their 20s and 50s were shot dead at a graduation party in Annapolis last night, police confirmed. The Maryland tragedy occurred at a private residence
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Thousands of rotting dead fish 'shredded like skeletons' wash up on beach
Officials were forced to embark on a clean-up after thousands of dead fish washed up on the Gulf Coast. Fish like 'shredded skeletons' died after a 'low dissolved oxygen event'
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Man paralysed in police van wins $45million settlement after cops mocked him
A man left paralysed in Connecticut last year after he slammed head-first into metal bars in a police van has been awarded a $45million settlement. Randy Cox, 36, was allegedly mocked by police
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Car still trapped after collapse as officials warn it will take months to fix
A concerning collapse on part of the northbound I-95 highway in Philadelphia, US, could take 'months' to fix, according to officials. One vehicle is still trapped hours after a truck fire
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US denies reports China to set up spy facility in Cuba mere miles from mainland
Intelligence sources have claimed China is building a spy base to eavesdrop on US electronic communications. Cuba denies the claims and the US branded them 'not accurate'
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Neighbour builds fence through the middle of swimming pool in boundary dispute
A boundary dispute in Orlando, Florida led to one owner building a fence right through the middle of a swimming pool and garage leaving neighbours concerned about the house becoming an eyesore
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Workers exposed to deadly bacteria which is spreading across US Gulf coast
A new report revealed that lab workers at the Mayo Clinic Arizona were exposed to the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei. The bacteria is considered 'endemic' to multiple states along the Gulf Coast of the US
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Child, 10, 'kills himself' after being too scared to go to school
A devastated dad in New York said his 10-year-old son took his own life after he was allegedly bullied at school. The school district is now investigating, but Christian Illescas said not enough was done to save his son
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Millionaire dad 'gunned down' in Hollywood Hills after high roller poker game
A millionaire dad of five was gunned down after a poker game in the Hollywood Hills. Israeli dad and Miami resident Emil Lahaziel, 39, was shot after a heated argument with another individual
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Feds 'warn Trump he is likely to be indicted' but he denies claims
Donald Trump has denied reports federal prosecutors have told him he can expect to be indicted soon on charges of obstruction of justice and under the Espionage Act
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East Coast cities put air quality warnings in place as wildfire travels south
Residents along the east coast of the US have been issued air quality warnings with a number of towns, cities and areas labelled 'hazardous'. Areas in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey have all been affected by smoke from wildfires in Canada
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Volcano spews terrifying red lava as it dramatically erupts in Hawaii
A webcam live feed shows Kilauea volcano in the Halemaumau Crater on Hawaii's Big Island is erupting again. Kilauea is one of the world's most active volcanoes
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New York City air quality levels spike to hazardous as wildfire haze cloaks city
An advisory alert for residents in New York City has been issued as smoke from Canadian wildfires rises to 'hazardous' levels. Schools in the city and nearby Washington DC are not offering outdoor activities
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US 'leaning towards' Russia being to blame for blowing up dam in major disaster
US intelligence is reportedly leaning towards Russia being responsible for a major dam disaster in a region in Ukraine on the front line of its war with Russian invaders
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Death Row killer executed for shooting jailers as 'immature' teen despite outcry
Killer Michael Tisius has been executed on Death Row in Missouri for the murder of two jailers in 2002 when he was just 19 - he died from lethal injection in the 12th execution in the country this year despite outcry over his sentence
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Chris Christie to take on Donald Trump as he confirms second US presidential run
Former New Jersey Governor and Donald Trump adviser Chris Christie has announced his campaign to become the Republican nominee for president in 2024. Christie has been critical of his former boss
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Two people shot during funeral for 10-year-old killed by stray bullet
The funeral of a 10-year-old girl killed by a stray bullet ended in disaster as but two people were reportedly shot during Arianna Davis's funeral as she was buried at Washington National Cemetery today
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US wildfire smoke map shows haze as far south as Florida from Canadian fires
US maps show smoke from wildfires in Canada is now on course to hit Florida and the Carolinas, potentially causing hazy skies - while air quality alerts have also been issued in parts of northeastern US
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Colon cancer cases to double among young people - what symptoms to look out for
Modern diets and fungus are among the suspects behind a rise in colorectal cancer, including colon cancer, in people under 40 years old. But what are the main symptoms young people should look out for?
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Mum and two-year-old daughter killed in 'sonic boom' plane crash
The daughter and granddaughter of a major Trump donor were killed in a plane crash that caused an F-16 fighter jet to scramble. Their grieving dad and grandfather said 'no-one could have survived'