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FBI identifies US navy yard gunman
The FBI has identified the dead gunman who killed 12 people at a Washington navy yard and eliminated the possibility of a second suspect.
Washington navy yard shooting leaves several dead
At least 12 people have been killed in a shooting, where one suspected gunman was among the dead, while authorities search for other assailants.
Santorum snatches up Deep South primaries
Republican Rick Santorum has won two crucial Deep South primaries, taking control of the conservative wing and dealing a setback to Newt Gingrich.
US Senator Kennedy, liberal giant, buried
Senator Edward Kennedy, the liberal champion of the US Senate who carried on the political legacy of his slain brothers.
Obama lifts restrictions on abortion funding
President Barack Obama on Friday lifted restrictions on US government funding for groups that provide abortion services or counseling abroad.
Obama safely navigates inaugural balls
In the end, the inaugural balls went off a little more smoothly than the oath of office as Barack Obama avoided stepping on his wife’s toes.
Obama hits bump as commerce secretary withdraws
Barack Obama stumbled in his quest for a smooth transition on Sunday when Bill Richardson withdrew his nomination for commerce secretary.
Obama focuses on alternative energy
Insisting on a need to develop new forms of energy, US president-elect Barack Obama on Monday chose as his energy secretary a Nobel physics laureate.
Obama makes historic White House visit
United States president-elect Barack Obama visited the White House on Monday for his first post-election meeting with President George Bush.
Lipstick comments colour US presidential campaign
A spat over gender politics erupted on the US presidential campaign on Wednesday with John McCain accusing Democrat Barack Obama of a sexist attack.
Obama expects to clinch nomination next week
Senator Barack Obama said on Wednesday he expected to become the Democratic United States presidential nominee after next week and he is considering an overseas trip that may…
Bush calls for increased effort to help Darfur
After seeing graphic reminders of the Rwandan genocide, United States President George Bush on Tuesday called for increased international efforts to help Darfur. Bush visited a…
Bush recognises Kosovo, says will bring peace
United States President George Bush on Tuesday recognised the independence of Kosovo from Serbia and said it would bring peace to the Balkans. Bush said during an African tour in…
Edwards drops out of White House race
Democratic candidate John Edwards abandoned his United States presidential bid on Wednesday, while among Republicans challenger Mitt Romney vowed to keep up his struggle to…
Want to prevent colds? Start exercising
A long-term moderate exercise programme can reduce the risk of colds among older women, United States researchers said on Thursday. Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer…