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# us - Friday 5 October, 2012

From Business ETC US Jobs

US unemployment drops to 7.8 per cent, lowest in nearly four years

The news will be a boost to President Barack Obama ahead of next month’s election.

# us - Thursday 4 October, 2012

Observers give Romney the victory in first US presidential debate

Straw polls show two-thirds of people saying Mitt Romney beat Barack Obama – the highest post-debate record ever.

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VIDEO: Barack Obama vs Mitt Romney in the first US presidential debate

The US President and his Republican rival went head-to-head at the University of Denver last night.

# us - Tuesday 2 October, 2012

American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Shannon Airport

A flight from Chicago to London Heathrow made an emergency landing shortly after 1pm today following reports of a smell of smoke on board.

# us - Saturday 29 September, 2012

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…

# us - Thursday 27 September, 2012

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Video: Israeli PM uses ‘bomb’ diagram to warn of Iran nuclear threat

Benjamin Netanyahu used a white card with a cartoon-style bomb on it to illustrate the threat he says is posed by Iran’s uranium enrichment programme.

# us - Saturday 22 September, 2012

Four dead in Libya after Benghazi clashes

The deaths come as protests against the power of militias gather pace.

# us - Thursday 20 September, 2012

Italy upholds conviction of CIA agents

Some 23 Americans were convicted in 2009 of involvement in the kidnapping of an Egyptian terror suspect.

Fears of protest grows after Mohammed cartoons published in France

The French magazine that published the cartoons sold out its usual print run of 75,000 copies in a few hours.

# us - Wednesday 19 September, 2012

Security at French missions reinforced as US questions publication of cartoons

Cartoons mocking the Prophet Muhammed in a French magazine have seen the eruption of fresh protests in the Muslim world.

# us - Monday 17 September, 2012

Estate agent attempts to sell NAMA property without permission

The 15-acre site, in the Sarasota area of Florida, is no longer listed by the estate agent.

# us - Friday 14 September, 2012

More deaths as protests against anti-Islam film spread

Tunisia, Sudan, Yemen and more have all seen protests over an amateur film that is said to be anti-Islam.

# us - Thursday 13 September, 2012

From Business ETC The Fed

US Federal Reserve announces plan to buy more debt to boost economy

Analysts were not surprised by the move which essentially amounts to so-called quantitative easing.

Protesters storm US Embassy in Yemen

More than 4,000 protesters have reportedly stormed the US embassy in the Yemeni capital in an apparent protest against an American-produced film that insults Islam.

# us - Wednesday 12 September, 2012

US evacuates diplomatic staff from embassy in Libya

Most of diplomatic staff have been evacuated following the killing of the US ambassador to Libya and other consul officials in Benghazi.

# us - Saturday 8 September, 2012

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Video, pics: Tornado strikes beach front in New York

In what is an extremely unusual occurrence, a twister hit Breezy Point in the Queens area causing some considerable damage.

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Good morning! Here are 9 things to know as you start your day…

# us - Friday 7 September, 2012

From Business ETC US 2012

US unemployment rate drops but just 92,000 jobs created in August

The latest jobs figures are not likely to boost Barack Obama’s re-election hopes ahead of the November vote.

Louboutin wins court appeal over red soles

Rivals will not be allowed to paint the soles of shoes scarlet now unless the entire shoe is red, the court ruled.

Obama asks for second term, says nation will recover

The economy was the focus of the President’s speech on the final day of the National Democratic convention, promising that challenges could be met if he was given four more years.

# us - Thursday 6 September, 2012

US flight turned back after Facebook threat

Man may have been target of hoax on social networking site but it disrupted US Airways flight.

# us - Saturday 1 September, 2012

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US: Thousands could be at risk from deadly virus at Yosemite park

Guests at the US national park’s lodging cabins may have been exposed to a deadly mouse-borne virus which has no cure.

Double suicide attack kills 12 in Afghanistan

Two suicide attackers – one driving a fuel tanker – blew themselves up near a US base in eastern Afghanistan today.

# us - Friday 31 August, 2012

Man calls police to complain about rising prostitution prices

Michigan police are investigating what they say are vastly different accounts of the incident.

# us - Wednesday 29 August, 2012

Two people kicked out of RNC over alleged racist comments

One person was seen throwing nuts at a black woman and saying, “This is how we feed animals”.

# us - Tuesday 28 August, 2012

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Hurricane Isaac strengthens while approaching US coast

President Obama has called on residents in the storm’s projected path to heed the warnings, saying: “Now’s not the time to tempt fate.”

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Big Foot hoax attempt ends with man’s death

Authorities in Montana say that the man was wearing camouflage clothing and standing on a highway when he was struck by two vehicles.

# us - Monday 27 August, 2012

Pentagon checking Bin Laden raid book for leaks

Officials have received the manuscript and are checking for any classified information, said Pentagon spokesperson.

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Videos: 5 classic moments from Republican National Conventions

The Republican National Convention gets under way in Tampa, Florida this week as Mitt Romney accepts the party’s nomination for the presidency. Here’s how previous conventions have unfolded…

# us - Sunday 26 August, 2012

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Isaac’s death toll rises to nine as storm moves towards US

Storm continues to make its way towards the US coast after bringing heavy winds, rains and flooding to Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Cuba.

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VIDEO: Florida prepares for Hurricane Isaac as GOP cancels day one of Convention

The Republican Party has cancelled the first day of its election convention amid warnings over Hurricane Isaac.

# us - Saturday 25 August, 2012

Why did the Mexican police shoot at a US government vehicle?

Two US diplomats were injured in the incident yesterday which is now being investigated by both countries and has left many questions unanswered.

From The Daily Edge Casino Crasher

‘Stupid teenager’ mountain lion caught at US casino

The young animal was defeated by the revolving doors and captured by wildlife officers.

From Business ETC Tech Wars

Samsung to appeal after US court orders $1bn payment to Apple

The court decision could have major repercussions for the smartphone and tablet market after Samsung was found to have illegally copied some Apple devices.

# us - Thursday 23 August, 2012

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UK warns it will ‘revisit’ stance on Syria if government uses chemical weapons

Meanwhile, a harrowing first-hand report from Amnesty International workers documents a sharp increase in extrajudicial and summary executions of civilians in Aleppo.

Navy Seal releases book on bin Laden hit operation

The book has triggered concerns that classified information may be released to the public.

# us - Tuesday 21 August, 2012

Diana Nyad pulled from water during Cuba-US swim

Nyad’s latest attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage has been abandoned.

US will intervene in Syrian crisis – but only if Assad uses chemical weapons

President Obama says the issue of Syrian WMDs is two-fold, raising fears that chemical or biological weapons may fall into the hands of anti-Israeli extremists.

# us - Sunday 19 August, 2012

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US woman attempts Cuba to Florida swim without shark cage

Diana Nyad, 62, pushing to become the first person to make the 166km crossing unaided.

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In photos: what has US airport security confiscated this week?

Well, for a start, some grenades, guns and knife-combs.