California
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‘Unsurvivable’: Eight dead as B-52 Stratofortress crashes on take-off
Aerial footage of the crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California showed a charred, smouldering patch of the desert floor.
- Christopher Weber and Konstantin Toropin
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‘Trying to find a crime’: Trump rival Newsom says he is being investigated by Justice Department
The Democratic governor of California and possible presidential candidate said federal agents had knocked on the doors of his family members, friends and former employees “demanding records”.
- Michael Koziol
Britney Spears offers police lasagne and a swim in DUI arrest video
Video has emerged of the pop star’s encounter with police as they were arresting her on suspicion of driving under the influence.
- Kayla Olaya
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
A representative for Spears said it was “an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable” and that change in the former pop star’s life was long overdue.
- Michaela Towfighi and Ben Sisario
- Opinion
- USA
A Presley tale, O.J. and the apocalypse: ’90s harbingers of Trump’s America
From being evicted at Graceland to a driverless ride into the future, a return to LA reveals the fault lines of a changing America.
- Jake Niall
Partygoers had gathered to cut the cake. Then came a popping sound
Patrice Williams thought the balloons had burst at her toddler’s birthday party, but then she saw her friends and family drop to the floor.
- Sophie Austin and Christopher Weber
Police plead for tips after California birthday party mass shooting
Three children and an adult were killed in what investigators believe was a “targeted incident”.
- Sophie Austin and Christopher Weber
Motels have existed for 100 years. I visited six of the originals
Over the past century, motels have become shorthand for affordable travel both in the US, their country of origin, and in Australia, too.
- Jamie Lafferty
- Opinion
- Trump's America
The Democrat taking the fight to Trump admits, ‘Yes, he’s winning’
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the US president’s autocratic aspirations are gaining momentum, and he hopes Australia doesn’t join the bandwagon.
- Peter Hartcher
Seven of Disneyland’s lesser-known, must-do highlights
Think you know Disneyland? These new and lesser-known attractions are worth adding to your ride schedule.
- Julie Miller