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3 February 2012 Last updated at 22:04 ET

Obama urges 'keep recovery going'

Barack Obama challenges Congress to keep the economic recovery going as new data shows unemployment is down to its lowest rate in three years.

FBI probes Anonymous phone hack

The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.

Lance Armstrong drug probe ends

US prosecutors close an investigation into allegations of criminal conduct over doping claims in a cycle team partly owned by Lance Armstrong.

Cancer charity in funding U-turn

A major US breast cancer charity reverses a decision to cut funding to reproductive health group Planned Parenthood, after a furious outcry.
Wikileaks suspect to face trial

Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning, charged with leaking thousands of classified documents, will face a court martial, says the US Army.
Saigon fall reporter dies at 79
Oil spurs Canadian PM China visit
Anger over NY police Muslim memo
Micron's Appleton dies in crash
US girl home after huge tumour op
Sinai gunmen release US tourists
Apple overturns Motorola's ban

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