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 Jazz musician George Duke dies American jazz musician George Duke, a pioneering keyboardist who collaborated with Frank Zappa during the 1970s, has died at the age of 67. Read More »US government sues Bank of America The US government filed two separate lawsuits against Bank of America relating to fraud on $850m (£553m) of mortgage-backed securities. Read More »US-Russia talks despite Snowden The US says it will go ahead with high-level talks with Russia on Friday despite Moscow's decision to grant asylum to ex-US intelligence analyst Edward Snowden, US officials say. Read More »Childhood obesity rates fall in US Obesity rates have dipped among low-income American children for the first time, according to US health officials. Read More »US crash suspect on murder charge A man who allegedly killed a woman and injured 16 others as his car ploughed into them on a Los Angeles beach has been charged with murder and assault. Read More »Dustin Hoffman treated for cancer Oscar-winning US actor Dustin Hoffman, 75, has been successfully treated for cancer and is "feeling great", his publicist says. Read More »VIDEO: Birthday message interrupts Obama President Barack Obama was interrupted during a speech on the US housing market recovery by the audience at Desert Vista High School in Arizona wishing him a belated happy birthday. Read More »VIDEO: 'They were two typical children' Canadian police investigating the deaths of two boys apparently strangled by a python say they are examining how the snake was able to enter the apartment. The boys' great-uncle described them as "two typical children". Read More »VIDEO: Snake owner on 'horrific scene' The owner of a snake which killed two children after escaping from a pet shop says the reptile managed to get into a ventilation system. Read More »VIDEO: Graffiti landmark faces demolition Outcry as world-renowned US graffiti landmark faces bulldozers Read More »Obama targets twin mortgage giants US President Obama urges a revamp of the housing market that would "wind down" government-owned mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Read More »AUDIO: 'I give Sir Elton a run for his money' Johnny Weir, a gay professional figure skater from the US, has told the Today programme that he will not be observing a boycott of the Winter Olympic games in Russia. Read More »Ariel Castro 'hell house' demolished The Ohio house where Ariel Castro held three women in brutal captivity for years is torn down, days after he was sentenced to life in prison. Read More »Obama cancels meeting with Putin US President Obama cancels a meeting with Russian President Putin in the wake of Russia's decision to grant asylum to intelligence leaker Edward Snowden. Read More »US 'charges Libyan over Benghazi' The US files charges against several Libyans suspected of involvement in the September 2012 attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, say reports. Read More »Film and TV lift Time Warner profits Time Warner sees its second-quarter profit jump by 87%, helped by a strong performance at its film and TV arms. Read More »Lone Ranger to cost Disney millions Walt Disney warns its Lone Ranger summer blockbuster will lose between $160m-$190m as heavy spending on promotion fails to bring returns. Read More »Fort Hood gunman 'wants execution' A standby lawyer for an ex-US Army psychiatrist on trial for the killing of 13 US soldiers says the defendant is trying to secure a death sentence. Read More » | ||||
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