Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr has not been seen for months but is expected to win Tuesday's election.

The justice department says it "disagrees strongly" with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.

Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.

Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.

The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

The singer reported a series of "deeply alarming" incidents at her house to Los Angeles police.

Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.

The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.