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The top stories you need to know today include the Scot who has been charged with murder in the US and the 'worst postcodes' in Scotland.
Here are the latest headlines from Scotland and beyond today.
Scot 'shoots wife dead' in Mississippi after moving to US to start new life
A Scot has been charged with allegedly shooting his wife dead in their US apartment.
Wayne Fraser, originally from Aberdeen, moved to start a new life stateside and was married to 55-year-old Natalie Ryan-Fraser.
But US prosecutors have charged Fraser with killing his wife, who used a wheelchair, on December 30.
She had been visiting her 45-year-old husband at his rented flat in Caledonia, Mississippi while he was working away from their home in San Angelo, Texas.
The 'worst postcodes to live in Scotland' as rated by locals
The list of the worst postcodes to live in Scotland has been revealed - with the reviews offered up by the people who live there.
Featuring both big cities and small towns, the list sees locals giving their take on the issues with their areas.
Popular review website ILiveHere is where people can go to cut loose about their local area and boy, were they not holding back.
Scots mum gives birth on M8 after midwife walking dog hears her screams
An expectant mum gave birth on the hard shoulder of Scotland's busiest motorway after a midwife heard her screams while walking her dog.
Nicole Traynor was on her way to Wishaw General hospital on New Year's day when her dad was forced to pull over at the side of the M8 as she went into labour.
The 28-year-old, from Coatbridge, was in the front passenger seat when she felt the top of her baby’s head suddenly appear.
Amber Gibson murder cops arrest second man in connection with teenager's death
A second man has been arrested in connection with the death of teenager Amber Gibson.
The 43–year-old is in police custody and is due to appear in court on Wednesday.
Amber, 16, was reported missing from her home in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, on November 26.
Her body was found near the town's Cadzow Glen two days later.
John Swinney hints at self-isolation rule changes in Scotland as calls rise to cut period to 7 days
John Swinney has hinted that covid self-isolation rules in Scotland could be cut from 10 to seven days.
The Deputy First Minister and Covid Recovery Minister revealed that Nicola Sturgeon would issue an update on the situation regarding isolation during a virtual session of the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.
At present Scotland is the only country in the United Kingdom that asks people to isolate for 10 days, however that could change during the announcement.
