All news by author: Lucy Williamson

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Dad insists girl who vanished while planting flowers was snatched by 'pro'
As the two-year search for missing seven-year-old Tennessee girl Summer Wells continues, her father Don Wells suggests a fresh theory as the family's thoughts clash with police hypotheses
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'My children and I have been poisoned by our own tap water - even the dog'
The toxic nightmare continues for families affected by the Navy Red Hill fuel leak water crisis as they battle debilitating illnesses, financial ruin, and a future filled with uncertainty
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Man who bragged he had ‘fun’ at Jan 6 Capitol riot is jailed for six years
A man convicted for his involvement in the US Capitol riot, has been sentenced to six years in prison after admitting to having "fun" during the incident
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Mum sobs to cops as she tells how daughter, 12, knifed little brother to death
Body-cam footage released by police reveals the heart-wrenching interviews with April Lyda, the grieving mother whose 12-year-old daughter fatally stabbed her 9-year-old brother
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Tragic text petrol station worker sent hours before she was shot dead
A 23-year-old Tennessee petrol station employee was shot and killed during her shift, leading to the arrest of a father and son who robbed her the store at gunpoint. Just moments prior, she expressed concern over her safety at work
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Kidnapped grandmother begs for freedom in ransom tape sent to family from Mexico
The daughter of a US woman who was kidnapped in Mexico tearfully revealed that she heard her mother begging for her life in an audio recording
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Tourists warned over disrespectful photos of erupting Hawaii volcano Kilauea
Hawaii tourism officials are urging tourists visiting the erupting Kilauea volcano to be respectful of its cultural and spiritual significance
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Police bodycam catches 'UFO' - then terrified residents claim to see aliens
Baffling body-cam footage shows a suspected UFO, while a resident reports seeing large beings with big eyes in his backyard
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Girl, 10, survives more than 24 hours alone in the mountains after getting lost
A 10-year-old girl showed incredible bravery as she survived over 24 hours alone in the mountains after getting separated from her family
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Funeral home director allegedly shoots pallbearer at girl's burial
During the burial of a 10-year-old girl who was a victim of a drive-by shooting, a funeral home director in Maryland allegedly shot and killed a pallbearer after a fight broke out
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Woman in stitches after she's caught meeting ex-boyfriend by Google Maps
A woman has admitted meeting up with her ex-boyfriend - after they were caught on Google Maps - but their romance has now been reignited
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Runaway bull sends police on three-hour chase as it runs wild through gardens
A video shows a rebellious bull taking a Texas community on a wild ride, leading police on a three-hour chase through gardens and driveways before finally being captured
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Main suspect in 2005 disappearance of missing teen is extradited to US
After over 18 years, Joran van der Sloot, the primary suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in 2005, will finally face the US justice system over fraud allegations
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Church pastor filmed girls as young as 14 while they showered, police say
A youth pastor in South Carolina has been arrested for secretly filming women and girls, as young as 14, while they showered or used the restroom, including within the walls of their church
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Air quality warnings for millions as Canada wildfires cause smog - live updates
New York City is plagued by smog from Canadian wildfires, leading to obscured skylines, a red moon, and flight disruptions
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Residents left terrified as five-foot crocodile is discovered hiding in a bush
A crocodile chose the wrong bush for hide-and-seek, prompting animal handlers to rescue the reptile before it disrupts the neighborhood's peace
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NASA warns of 'internet apocalypse' which could leave people offline for months
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has successfully traveled through solar wind, gathering valuable insights into the sun's workings to prevent a potential "internet apocalypse"which could disrupt communication networks and power grids on Earth
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Outbreak on board Celebrity Cruises ship leaves more than 175 ill
Over 175 people fell ill with norovirus during a recent Celebrity Cruises voyage to Bermuda, marking the third norovirus outbreak on their ships this year
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Father and son, 18, killed in graduation ceremony named and pictured
A father and his just-graduated 18-year-old son fell victim to a fatal shooting following a high school graduation ceremony as the 19-year-old suspect tried to escape on foot
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'My rare disease means my skin tears off my body and I can't sleep or sit down'
A woman who suffers from a rare skin disease which leaves her skin tearing apart at the slightest touch says she has faced hate from online trolls while trying to raise awareness
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Fish with 'human teeth' caught by diver smashes world record for massive size
A shocked diver, in the depths of Chesapeake Bay, has caught a bizarre fish with human-like teeth, smashing the world record for its enormous 'dinosaur-like' size, weighing over 17 pounds.
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Supermarket shopper banned from all stores over 'sneaky' self-checkout trick
A Walmart customer has been banned from the store and is facing theft charges after allegedly using a 'sneaky' self-checkout move to leave with $154.45 worth of unpaid goods
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Ex-boyfriend 'stabs teen softball star and her mum' before cutting own throat
A high school softball star and her mother were allegedly stabbed by an ex-boyfriend in an attack, leaving them and a courageous passer-by hospitalised in Jacksonville, Florida
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Man lured girl, 11, into car and tried to kidnap her in broad daylight
The 11-year-old was able to escape after flagging down a passer-by by pretending she needed to go to the toilet - the man was then arrested by police
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Rowdy passenger removed from flight in handcuffs amid 'drunk' outburst
A rowdy and allegedly drunk passenger was caught on camera being arrested and dragged off a Southwest Airlines plane from New Orleans as annoyed travellers cheered