Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here

USA news headlines

This is a news collection page for US news. Check this page for latest breaking USA news headlines, analysis, special reports plus videos covering major events and stories from United States of America. With over 250 reporters around the world, 9News promises to bring you breaking news faster than any other media organisation, drawing upon its global reach and cross platform resources of digital, print, broadcast and radio. Get comprehensive news coverage from USA including Donald Trump news, politics, accidents, entertainment, health and economics.

Suspect arrested on murder charges in deaths of two people in US college dorm

A student was arrested yesterday on murder charges over the shootings of two people who were found dead in a dorm room last week at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, police said.

Worldan hour ago

Trump avoids condemning Putin over Navalny's death

Trump baselessly likened Navalny's persecution by the Kremlin to his own court troubles.

Donald Trump4 hours ago

Zoo discovers 70 coins inside alligator

Veterinarians in the US have made a wild discovery inside a 36-year-old leucistic American alligator named Thibodaux.

Crocodile4 hours ago

CCTV captures crime that shocked Britain

In a case that shocked the world, two young English boys were charged on February 20, 1993, with the abduction and murder of two-year-old James Bulger from a shopping centre in Liverpool.

history8 hours ago

Palestine asks UN court to declare Israel's occupation illegal

It's the start of historic hearings into the legality of Israel's 57-year occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state.

Israel Hamas Conflict9 hours ago

Ukrainian troops in key withdrawal as ammunition shortage bites

Ukrainian forces pulled out from the city of Avdiivka in the Donetsk region after daily Russian onslaughts.

Russia Ukraine1:03pm Feb 19, 2024

A woman is rescued from the backyard by first responders.

Los Angeles man mauled to death by his own dogs

A Los Angeles man who was breeding pit bulls in his backyard has been mauled to death by the dogs.

animals11:30am Feb 19, 2024

Two arrested after remains of children found in suitcase in US

The Dominguez children were last seen in public in the summer of 2018.

crime9:59am Feb 19, 2024

Texas police search for missing 11-year-old girl, man in custody

Investigators are concentrating their inquiries on a local dam where a children's style backpack was found.

missing persons8:11am Feb 19, 2024

In this image provided the Ministry of Defence, an RAF Typhoon aircraft takes off to conduct further strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen, from RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, Feb. 3, 2024.

US conducts strikes against Houthi underwater vessel for the first time in Red Sea

The US has conducted strikes against Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles and on an unmanned underwater vessel.

World7:48am Feb 19, 2024

Donald Trump is facing four criminal trials and 91 indictments this year.

Inside Donald Trump's $355 million civil fraud verdict

A judge has found the former president guilty of lying about his wealth for years to build his real estate empire.

Donald Trump4:30pm Feb 18, 2024

Trump launches sneaker line a day after judge's order to pay nearly $557 million

The former president unveiled "Trump Sneakers" at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia.

Donald Trump4:09pm Feb 18, 2024

Donald Trump is likely to spend much of the next year in court.

Trump showed 'pathological' lack of contrition in fraud case: judge

A New York judge ruled against Donald Trump, imposing a US$364 million (A$557 million) penalty over what the judge ruled was a years-long scheme to dupe banks and others.

Donald Trump10:07pm Feb 17, 2024

Donald Trump is facing four criminal trials and 91 indictments this year.

Trump's legal debts well over a half-billion dollars. Will he have to pay?

A New York judge ordered Trump and his companies Friday to pay $USD355 million ($543 million) in fines.

Donald Trump2:28pm Feb 17, 2024

Two teenagers charged in mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade

The teenagers were charged on Thursday and are being detained in the county's Juvenile Detention Center 'on gun-related and resisting arrest charges.'

World8:41am Feb 17, 2024

Judge sets March trial date in Donald Trump's New York hush-money case

The former president's first criminal trial begins in just 39 days.

Donald Trump9:06pm Feb 16, 2024

Maggots and Delta Airlines planes.

Falling maggots, rotting fish force international flight to turn around

A flight from Amsterdam to Detroit was forced into a u-turn after the creatures started raining onto an unsuspecting passenger.

World4:44pm Feb 16, 2024

Commuters walk in a passageway during a rush hour at Shinagawa Station Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Tokyo. Japan has slipped to the worlds fourth-largest economy as government data released Thursday, Feb. 15, showed it fell behind the size of Germany's in 2023.(AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Japan slips into a recession, loses spot as the third-largest economy

Japan’s economy is now the world’s fourth-largest after it contracted in the last quarter of 2023 and fell behind Germany.

World2:27pm Feb 16, 2024

This little-known company is now worth more than Google or Amazon

The stock market's favourite artificial intelligence darling is continuing to swell to staggering heights.

finance1:59pm Feb 16, 2024

Woman gets 99 years prison for catfished murder-for-hire plot

"She may not have pulled the trigger, but this never would have happened it if it weren’t for her".

World12:18pm Feb 16, 2024

FBI informant charged with lying about Biden business dealings

Alexander Smirnov is accused of falsely reporting that a Ukrainian energy company paid off the president and his son.

World11:50am Feb 16, 2024

White House national security communications adviser John Kirby.

Russia has obtained 'troubling' new anti-satellite weapon: White House

The White House has publicly confirmed that Russia has obtained a "troubling" emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause "physical destruction" on Earth.

World8:53am Feb 16, 2024

Woman killed in Super Bowl parade shooting identified as radio host

Lisa Lopez-Galvan was killed when gunfire erupted among a huge crowd in Kansas City.

shootings7:56pm Feb 15, 2024

The staggering sums countries spend on defending themselves

Global military spending in 2023 climbed by 9 per cent to reach $US2.2 trillion, according to UK-based think tank.

World3:31pm Feb 15, 2024

Taylor plane NH

How Taylor Swift's jet can fly faster than commercial airlines

Does her private jet fly faster than regular commercial planes? The short answer is yes but not for the reasons you might think.

Taylor Swift2:19pm Feb 15, 2024

'Beyond the possible': 'Ancient monster' detected in space

Researchers say this could up-end humanity's understanding of how galaxies form.

space1:51pm Feb 15, 2024

Mansions teeter on cliff edge after California storms

The owners of the luxury homes will be nervously watching skies, with another downpour expected in coming days.

Photos9:42am Feb 15, 2024

One third of Republicans believe a false conspiracy involving Joe Biden and Taylor Swift is true.

One in three Republicans believe baseless Taylor Swift election conspiracy

The wild theory alleges Taylor Swift is involved in a covert government plot to help Joe Biden win the 2024 presidential election.

Taylor Swift7:43am Feb 15, 2024

Son-in-law will 'turn down' job if Donald Trump wins

Jard Kushner served as a senior adviser in his father-in-law's administration. He transitioned to the financial sector after leaving the White House.

US POLITICS7:22am Feb 15, 2024

One person killed, five injured after vehicle crashes into emergency room

The driver was pulled from the car and received CPR but died in the emergency room, authorities said.

World4:49pm Feb 14, 2024

Venezuela detains activist over alleged 'White Bracelet' plot

White House spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Tuesday that the US government is "deeply concerned" by the arrest of activist and security analyst Rocio San Miguel in Caracas, Venezuela.

venezuela3:03pm Feb 14, 2024

Fairbanks, Alaska.

In one of the most remote cities on Earth, a rare new virus is emerging

Alaskapox belongs to a family of brick-shaped viruses that can infect animals and humans.

Alaska2:27pm Feb 14, 2024

Travis Kelce #87 and Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs react after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Paramount Global to cut 800 staff after record Super Bowl revenue and ratings

The news comes just days after its CBS network saw record-breaking advertising sales and the highest-rated telecast for the Super Bowl.

entertainment2:04pm Feb 14, 2024

What you need to know about bubonic plague after new US case

A resident in central Oregon caught the illness from his sick pet cat.

health1:36pm Feb 14, 2024

Shatara Smith, an employee at a South Carolina detention centre facility has been arrested after white pills were found buried in pasta that she brought inside the jail, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Office.

US detention centre worker allegedly hid drugs inside pasta she brought into jail

Authorities said they found that Smith had stuffed a cloudy, whiter substance and white pills into her bag.

jail11:58am Feb 14, 2024

New York City in chaos on snowiest day in two years

More than 130,000 people were without power, 1000 flights were cancelled and 250 car accidents were reported.

Photos11:25am Feb 14, 2024

A love letter standing the test of time was found in a Grand Rapids man's toolbox.

Seventy-year-old love letter from army veteran found in man's toolbox

A love letter standing the test of time was found in a Grand Rapids man's toolbox.

love8:02am Feb 14, 2024

Fake alligators are helping animals at a Mesa lake but some people have called 911, thinking they were real.

Fake alligators at park fooling people into calling emergency services

There's some fear and confusion at a park in Arizona's East Valley where some fake alligators are having people do a double-take.

World7:41am Feb 14, 2024

'Overjoyed' Duchess of Sussex lands new podcast deal

Meghan will bring a new, yet-to-be-announced podcast to Lemonada Media.

Meghan Markle7:21am Feb 14, 2024

Taylor Swift to thank for Australia's record-breaking Super Bowl interest

The country had their eyes on Taylor Swift yesterday while she cheered on her boyfriend's team from the crowd.

Taylor Swift4:00pm Feb 13, 2024

This image provided by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society shows the wreck of the bulk carrier Arlington, a merchant ship loaded with wheat that sank in Lake Superior during a storm on May 1, 1940.

Wreck of ship that sank in 1940 found in US lake

Early on May 1, 1940, the Arlington began to sink and the ship's chief engineer sounded the alarm.

World3:30pm Feb 13, 2024

The Amadea is 106 metres long and was built in 2017. It features a stainless steel albatross that extends off the bow and weighs more than 5 tonnes, a live lobster tank in the galley, a 10-metre pool, a hand-painted Pleyel piano and a large helipad.

Staggering cost of maintaining superyacht seized from oligarch

The US taxpayer has been hit with an $11 million bill for the upkeep of the vessel.

Russia Ukraine12:26pm Feb 13, 2024

bubonic plague

US patient contracts bubonic plague from pet cat

The resident of Deschutes County, Oregon, was the first reported case of the bubonic plague since 2015.

health11:06am Feb 13, 2024

One dead, five injured in New York City subway shooting

Police said nobody was in custody, while most of the injuries were described as serious.

shootings11:04am Feb 13, 2024

Biden makes TikTok debut, but US still has security concerns about platform

Officials say the controversial app, owned by a Chinese tech company, remains banned on government devices.

TikTok8:41am Feb 13, 2024

Taylor Swift Travis Kelce

Love Story on show at after party after epic Super Bowl victory

Taylor Swift shared a kiss with her boyfriend Travis Kelce on the field after his team won overtime at this year's Super Bowl.

SUPER BOWL8:25am Feb 13, 2024

A firefighter helps to set back fires as the El dorado Fire approaches.

Prison for dad whose gender reveal party sparked deadly California wildfire

The couple set off a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device in a field and it quickly ignited dry grass on a scorching day.

bushfires7:45am Feb 13, 2024

Carlos Gonzalez, a worship singer, hugs a fellow churchgoer after a shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston.

Police identify the woman who opened fire in a US megachurch

She walked into a popular televangelist's church with a long gun and a child and opened fire.

shootings7:37am Feb 13, 2024

There have been reports of a shooter at Lakewood Church in Houston.

Female shooter dead, man and child injured at Houston megachurch

A female shooter who reportedly fired gunshots in pastor Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church Houston is now dead at the scene, authorities say.

crime9:58am Feb 12, 2024

One-month-old infant allegedly died after being put into oven instead of cot

A Kansas City mother has been charged in the gruesome death of a 1-month-old child.

World7:44am Feb 12, 2024

Top Stories

BiCentennial Park

Dangerous friable asbestos found at popular inner city Sydney park

CCTV captures crime that shocked Britain

TODAY IN HISTORY

CCTV captures crime that shocked Britain

Taylor Swift

What will the weather be for Taylor Swift's Sydney shows?

Python spotted with full belly after devouring massive prey

Python spotted with full belly after devouring massive prey