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Police say they warned veteran anti-royalist Sam Bracanov the day before he was arrested not to go through with plans to throw manure a…

Police ID suspect in New Orleans mass shooting

Police late Monday identified a 19-year-old man as a suspect in the shooting of about 20 people during a Mother's Day parade…

Marine faces trial over urination on corpses

A Marine officer in charge of snipers shown in a 2011 video urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters Afghanistan will be…

Search for missing WA snorkeller ends

The search for missing Canberra man Rob Shugg has been suspended, five days after he disappeared and his wife died during a s…

Archbishop admits church too slow to act against abuse

The most senior member of the Catholic Church in Victoria has apologised for the church's failure to recognise and deal with …

Judge urged not to convict bouncers

A judge has been urged to fine three Crown casino bouncers, but not record any convictions for their roles in the assault of …

Ghost camera catches underage sex

A Hobart court has heard a woman was recorded having sex with a teenage boy on a camera set up to capture paranormal activity…

Body of 1980s murder victim identified

Remains found north of Adelaide have been identified as a man murdered nearly three decades ago.…

Fatal Hot Air Balloon Accident in Turkey

A mid-air collision between two hot-air balloons carrying tourists in Turkey has left one tourist dead and about two dozen in…

AP Top Stories May 20 A

Here's the latest news for Monday, May 20th: Tornadoes slam midwest; Military treating veterans for sexual abuse; Accused spy…

Raw: Accused US Spy Reportedly Leaves Russia

Russian TV aired video of the US Embassy employee accused of spying, leaving Russia. Russian television had video of Ryan Fog…

Tornadoes, Storms Strike Midwest

Tornadoes and severe weather struck the states from Texas to Minnesota on Sunday. The worst damage reported is in Oklahoma, w…

Raw: Heavy Tornado Damage in Shawnee, Okla

A tornado that hit Oklahoma late Sunday did heavy damage to the town of Shawnee. Reports of injuries could not immediately be…

Raw: Tornadoes Hit in Several Oklahoma Cities

A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and bui…

Raw: Tornadoes Spotted in Kansas

Severe weather moved through the Plains states over the weekend, bringing high winds, heavy rains and tornadoes. Two twisters…

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Florida

It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket sold in a Florida grocery store has beaten them all by matching each of the numb…

Copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) has closed higher, although earlier gains stalled in the European afternoon in a quiet tradin…

Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr

Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to …

Stocks edge higher in early trading on Wall Street

Stock indexes are moving higher in early trading on Wall Street as a record-breaking advance on the stock market got moving …

Nokia unveils metallic smartphone, stock tumbles

Nokia Corp. has unveiled its first Lumia smartphone with a metal cover, low-light camera features and new social network app…

Fantastic downgrades profit guidance

Furniture retailer Fantastic Holdings has downgraded its full year profit guidance, citing subdued trading over the past few …

New road, runway in Melbourne Airport plan

Melbourne Airport says its plans for a third runway, new road and a rail link will help the city cope with a doubling in pass…

Ahead of the Bell: Yahoo CEO in NYC

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is promising to unveil "something special" at an event in New York on Monday as she tries to attract…

Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1B deal for Tumblr

Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that…

Archbishop admits church too slow to act against abuse

The most senior member of the Catholic Church in Victoria has apologised for the church's failure to recognise and deal with …

Education plan underwhelming: Opposition

The State Opposition has dismissed a government funding boost to improve school retention rates in regional areas as "underwh…

Melbourne Airport says its plans for a third runway, new road and a rail link will help the city cope with a doubling in passenger numb…

Australia Post subcontractor launches legal action saying she has been 'underpaid'

There are claims that some workers who deliver parcels for Australia Post are being paid less than the minimum wage, and are …

Governments called on to reveal resources revenue

Transparency campaigners say governments need to step up and be more open about the income they receive from their resources …

Community gives hope to people with disabilities

The ACT Government has opened a $9 million public housing estate that will allow people with a disability to live more indepe…

Beware of becoming like USA, says Pell

Australia's highest-ranking Catholic George Pell says it's unfortunate the nation is becoming more like the United States wit…

Fuel tipped to rise by up to 5 cents/litre

As the Australian dollar drops, the price of petrol is on the rise.Motorists should expect to be paying up to four to five ce…

Pacific trade talks 'waste of time': PNG

Papua New Guinea says it is considering withdrawing from free trade negotiations between Pacific Island countries, Australia …

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