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International Politics
Rick Perry's fate sealed by an "Oops"
10 November 2011

To think that all those millions of dollars raised should come to this: a man who looks too stupid to win the nomination.

International Politics
Cain and able?
09 November 2011

As the GOP presidential candidates meet for their 10th debate, Herman Cain must prove he's more than a maverick.

Star Spangled Staggers
The Republican presidential race gets personal
19 October 2011

In a desperate bid to knock frontrunner Mitt Romney off his perch, the other candidates got nasty.

International Politics
Making the most of the Obama backlash
14 September 2011

The Republican Party is celebrating success after two of its members won House seats in New York and Nevada.

Star Spangled Staggers
Pawlenty out, Perry in, Bachmann to win?
14 August 2011

At least you can't say the Republican contest is turning out to be dull.

North America
Obama turns 50 -- and there's not much to celebrate
04 August 2011

The President is keeping it low-key as the focus moves to the next potential crisis: jobs.

Star Spangled Staggers
Obama is not providing the leadership the US needs
28 July 2011

The President is staying firmly on the sidelines, in the face of another potential financial crisis.

North America
Carmageddon: how some roadworks could bring LA to a halt
13 July 2011

Los Angeles's citizens love their cars and their freeways. How will they cope without access to them for a weekend?

Star Spangled Staggers
Minnesota's miseries
04 July 2011

The government of the northern state shut down on 1 July following a disagreement over the budget deficit

International Politics
Victory for gay rights in New York
25 June 2011

The state becomes the sixth in the US to legalise same-sex marriage.

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