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October 08, 2017

More chilling details emerge on Las Vegas sniper Stephen Paddock and his secret plans

MORE details have emerged about the lengths Las Vegas killer Stephen Paddock went to as police described 12 minutes of hell.

October 08, 2017

October 08, 2017

Indigenous Peoples Day? Italians say stick with Columbus

Is it time to say "arrivederci" to Christopher Columbus?

October 08, 2017

October 08, 2017

Nate downgraded to tropical depression as it drenches coastal U.S. and moves inland

Strong gusts. heavy rain still expected in Florida Panhandle, parts of Alabama and Georgia

October 08, 2017

October 08, 2017

Why did Stephen Paddock follow in the bloody footsteps of his father?

WAS mass murderer Stephen Paddock a chip off the old block? Some experts in criminal behaviour believe genetics play a role.

October 08, 2017

October 07, 2017

Hurricane Nate makes landfall in Louisiana

Hurricane Nate has made landfall near the mouth of the Mississippi River in Louisiana, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) says.

October 07, 2017

October 06, 2017

Las Vegas victims face mounting medical bills following tragic shooting

HE WAS a hero who saved 30 people, now he’s worried about making ends meet, as Las Vegas survivors face mounting bills.

October 06, 2017

October 05, 2017

N.R.A. Asks for Tougher Rules on Rapid-Fire Device for Guns

The National Rifle Association endorsed tighter restrictions on rapid-fire devices like the one used by the Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock.

October 05, 2017

October 05, 2017

Las Vegas shooting: Republicans open to ban on 'bump-stocks'

Congress' most powerful Republican says lawmakers should examine "bump-stocks", a rapid-fire accessory used by the gunman in Sunday's Las Vegas massacre.

October 05, 2017

October 04, 2017

Vegas gunman's girlfriend denies knowledge of his plans

The girlfriend of the Las Vegas gunman says she had no inkling of the massacre he was plotting when he sent her on a trip abroad to see her family.

October 04, 2017

October 04, 2017

Inside the retirement community where America's deadliest killer plotted mayhem and murder

Paddock and his girlfriend maintained a low profile – until Sunday night

October 04, 2017

October 04, 2017

Las Vegas shooting: Paddock's girlfriend arrives in US

The girlfriend of Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock has arrived in the United States, where she is due to be questioned by police.

October 04, 2017

October 03, 2017

U.S. Supreme Court urged to put limits on partisan gerrymandering

Court also hearing arguments about wait time for immigration hearings for detainees

October 03, 2017

October 03, 2017

Inside the killer’s hotel room: How Paddock laid his deadly plans

AFTER some huge gambling wins, Stephen Paddock checked into a double-room suite to carry out a deadly aerial attack.

October 03, 2017

October 03, 2017

Photographer who captured the horror shooting in Las Vegas reveals what he saw

THE photographer who captured the chaos as gunshots rained down on festival goers has revealed what he saw.

October 03, 2017

October 03, 2017

Chilling police scanner audio reveals frantic moments as police search for Las Vegas gunman

GUNS from inside Stephen Paddock’s hotel room have been pictured for the first time, as a chilling police audio reveals 72 minutes of terror.

October 03, 2017

October 02, 2017

When can something be called terrorism? Confusion over use of term online

EVERYONE is thinking it, so why aren’t people saying it? We asked an expert whether the Las Vegas attack should be called terror or not.

October 02, 2017

October 02, 2017

Portrait of a mass killer: The details don't add up

Paddock was active, being both a licensed hunter and pilot who owned two planes, according to public records.

October 02, 2017