Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in mistrial

The jury deadlocked after nearly a week. They split on whether postpartum psychosis - a rare condition - could excuse Clancy. She admitted killing her three children.

Why it mattersThe case shows deep American division on mental illness and criminal guilt.

AustraliaNo direct Australian legal effect, but the case has been widely watched here for its examination of postpartum mental health and the courts.

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Judge warns drink-driver it was 'pure luck' nobody died in crash

Mariah Grace Bell, 18, crashed into four parked cars. She was over three times the legal drink-driving limit.

Why it mattersThe case shows how quickly drink-driving can end in tragedy. It explains why learner drivers face strict rules about supervision and sobriety.