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January 29, 2020

Australian scientists grow copy of coronavirus in lab, called 'significant breakthrough'

In a development described as a "significant breakthrough," scientists in Australia have become the first outside of China to develop a lab-grown version of the coronavirus.

January 28, 2020

Australian wildfire sparked by helicopter fighting blazes threatens homes on Canberra outskirts

A wildfire sparked by a military helicopter helping firefighting efforts was blazing out of control and threatening homes on the outskirts of Australia's capital on Tuesday as fire danger escalated across the country’s southeast.

January 24, 2020

3 American firefighters killed in Australia crash – all US military veterans -- are identified

The three American firefighters who were killed Thursday in the crash of a C-130 Hercules water tanker plane while helping to battle the raging wildfires in Australia have been identified.

January 23, 2020

American firefighters killed in C-130 crash battling Australian wildfires were from California-based crew

The three American firefighters who died when their water tanker crashed while battling wildfires in Australia Thursday were from a California-based crew, according to a statement from California Gov. Gavin Newsom.  

January 23, 2020

3 American firefighters killed in C-130 crash while battling Australian wildfires

Three American firefighters died in a water tanker plane crash Thursday while battling wildfires in Australia, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian confirmed. 

January 22, 2020

French tennis pro Elliot Benchetrit blasted online for asking Australian Open ball girl to peel banana

A French tennis player was blasted on social media over the weekend after he was reprimanded by an umpire during a qualifying match at the Australian Open for asking a ball girl to peel a banana for him.

January 20, 2020

Australia sees golfball-sized hail, dust storms from severe weather as wildfire season 'far from over'

As wildfires continue to burn through parts of eastern Australia, severe storms on Monday caused chaos in major cities in the region were hit with large hail and flooding rains.

January 20, 2020

Australian wildfires prompt $11G fine for tossing lit cigarette from vehicle

The penalty took effect on Friday in New South Wales, according to a press release from the local government. It comes as devastating wildfires continue to severely impact the region, which has been arguably the hardest-hit part of the country.

January 19, 2020

Nicole Kidman says she was 'more scared' before meeting Keith Urban: 'Now I feel protected'

Nicole Kidman is feeling rather safe these days.

January 19, 2020

Massachusetts boy, 6, raises over $230G for Australia wildfire relief by making, selling little clay koalas

A Massachusetts boy has raised over $100,000 to help the animals affected by the devastating wildfires torching Australia -- by making and selling little clay koalas.