Thursday's news

26 Sep 2013

Oracle Team USA has taken out the America’s Cup with an historic comeback. In other news, a British zoo has banned animal-print clothing as it confuses the animals.  

USA wins America’s Cup

It’s possibly the greatest comeback in sporting history. Oracle Team USA has taken the America’s Cup series 9-8, coming back from 8-1 down to New Zealand. Oracle’s skipper, Jimmy Spithill, said he took inspiration from Australia’s famous victory 30 years ago. ABC News has the full story.

Victims vetted before being killed

Al-Shabab, the militant group behind the Nairobi mall shooting, says they vetted foreigners before killing them. The victims included Tasmanian architect Ross Langdon. According to the extremist group, foreigners were a legitimate target. Read more.

Footage released of Navy Yard shooter

The FBI has released footage of the Washington Navy Yard shooter, showing Aaron Alexis driving into the parking garage and calmly entering the Command building through a door, armed with a Remington shotgun. More on ABC News.

Powerball winner wants old life back

A Powerball winner who took home a share of $450 million says he wants his old life back. Willie Seeley says he can’t handle the “nonstop drama” that has accompanied the win. Watch the video on Nine News.

Zoo bans animal-print clothing

Chessington World of Adventures, a British zoo, has banned visitors from wearing clothing with leopard or zebra print because it confuses the animals. Read more.