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US mother’s child murder trial puts spotlight on postpartum psychosis

Defence attorney Kevin Reddington represents Lindsay Clancy, a woman who says she suffered from postpartum psychosis before strangling her three young children.
Defence attorney Kevin Reddington represents Lindsay Clancy, a woman who says she suffered from postpartum psychosis before strangling her three young children.

Tate brothers to remain in US jail pending judge’s ruling

Joseph D. McBride, attorney for Andrew and Tristan Tate, talks to the media after hearing of the social media influencer brothers on Aug 27.
Joseph D. McBride, attorney for Andrew and Tristan Tate, talks to the media after hearing of the social media influencer brothers on Aug 27.

Armed man arrested near Trump golf course is sent to mental health court

The man as reportedly seen taking photos of the Trump National Golf Club and observing security preparations.
The man as reportedly seen taking photos of the Trump National Golf Club and observing security preparations.

US Capitol Police arrest man with guillotine in pickup truck

Police said they seized the guillotine but it was not clear if it was operational.
Police said they seized the guillotine but it was not clear if it was operational.

Los Angeles gang leader masterminded Tupac’s drive-by killing, prosecutor tells jury

Duane Davis (left) is accused of leading a group of men to kill Tupac Shakur (right) in a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip.
Duane Davis (left) is accused of leading a group of men to kill Tupac Shakur (right) in a drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip.

Suspect in US North-west fire confessed to plotting actions: Police

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 06: Jim Zimmer searches through the remains of his home which was destroyed in the Old Trails Fire on August 6, 2026 in Spokane, Washington. Fueled by strong winds amid drought, fast-moving wildfires burned over 10,000 acres combined in the Spokane area over the weekend, destroying more than 700 structures, including many homes. 65,000 people were forced to evacuate, and one man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson in the Old Trails Fire.   Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 06: Jim Zimmer searches through the remains of his home which was destroyed in the Old Trails Fire on August 6, 2026 in Spokane, Washington. Fueled by strong winds amid drought, fast-moving wildfires burned over 10,000 acres combined in the Spokane area over the weekend, destroying more than 700 structures, including many homes. 65,000 people were forced to evacuate, and one man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson in the Old Trails Fire.   Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Armed man arrested at Trump golf course ahead of president’s LA visit: Police

Marine One helicopters land at the Founders Park Landing Zone near Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on Aug 4.
Marine One helicopters land at the Founders Park Landing Zone near Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on Aug 4.

Arson suspect in court as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington

Over 64,000 people have been forced to evacuate the city, with residents doing what they can to salvage as much as possible.
Over 64,000 people have been forced to evacuate the city, with residents doing what they can to salvage as much as possible.

US judge grants DOJ request to dismiss Jan 6 cases against Oath Keepers

Members of the Oath Keepers militia group stand among supporters of US President Donald Trump at the US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021.
Members of the Oath Keepers militia group stand among supporters of US President Donald Trump at the US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021.

Arson suspect arrested as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington

An area burned by the Old Trails Fire wildfire, in Spokane, Washington, on Aug 4.
An area burned by the Old Trails Fire wildfire, in Spokane, Washington, on Aug 4.

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