Special prosecutor to review actor Jussie Smollett's case

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A judge in Chicago named a special prosecutor to probe the case involving former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's allegation that he was the victim of a racist attack, ...

Florida to execute man over abduction and killing spree in 1984

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A man known as one of Florida's most notorious serial killers who was convicted of kidnapping and killing eight women in 1984 is scheduled to be executed.

Lori Lightfoot elected as Chicago's first black, gay female mayor

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Chicago voters made history by electing Lori Lightfoot as their first African-American woman for mayor.

One winning ticket sold in South Carolina for R23bn lottery jackpot

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One ticket sold in South Carolina matched all six numbers in the Mega Millions lottery draw for a $1. 6 billion jackpot, the state's lottery said.

Suspected explosive device found at billionaire's home

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A package containing what appeared to be an explosive device was found in a mail box outside the residence of billionaire financier George Soros, police said.

Trump accuses China of hacking Clinton emails

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US President Donald Trump tweeted China hacked the emails of 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton but did not offer any evidence.

Stormy Daniels arrested in 'desperate setup' at strip club

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US adult film star Stormy Daniels, who claims she had an affair with President Donald Trump, was arrested in what her lawyer said was a setup.

Thousands evacuate as #ThomasFire rages

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A rapidly growing wildfire in the foothills north of Los Angeles threatened hundreds of homes and forced residents and college students to evacuate.

Mass killer Charles Manson hospitalised in California

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Charles Manson, the cult leader who sent followers out to commit gruesome murders, has been hospitalised, said reports.