US banks in mortgage settlement
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Five of the biggest US banks agree to provide $25bn in assistance to homeowners to settle claims over improper foreclosure practices.
Obesity ads 'risk child stigma'
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A US advertising campaign showing stark images of overweight teenagers is facing criticism by a senior public health official, the BBC learns.
News Corp profits swing to growth
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Media giant News Corporation sees its net profits rise 65% in the three months to the end of December 2011 compared to 2010.
Lacrosse trial hears of 'threat'
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A university lacrosse player accused of murdering his girlfriend sent a threatening email to her two days before she died, a court hears.
US contraceptive rule 'must go'
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The top Republican in Congress urges action against President Barack Obama's new policy on birth control, which has angered Catholic leaders.
Washington approves gay marriage
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Lawmakers in the US state of Washington pass a bill legalising gay marriage, making Washington the seventh US state to back the measure.
Santorum hails campaign momentum
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Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum pledges to push for victory in March's Super Tuesday votes, after a hat-trick of wins on Tuesday night.
Groupon reports unexpected loss
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In its first set of results as a public company, Groupon reports an unexpected loss of $42.7m (£27.0m), when a small profit had been expected.
Singapore warns US on China talk
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Singapore's foreign minister, visiting Washington DC, warns the US that anti-China election rhetoric could spark reaction.
America and Asia 'will join up'
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Researchers say most of the world's continents will merge somewhere over the Pacific "ring of fire" in 50-200 million years.
US-Japan marine deal resurrected
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The US and Japan resurrect a deal to move thousands of US Marines from Okinawa, but the future of a major base on the island remains unclear.
CNN man off air for Beckham tweet
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CNN suspends a political analyst for sending tweets during the Super Bowl that sparked a homophobia outcry.
Medical drama House to end run
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The show, which stars British actor Hugh Laurie, will finish after the current eighth season ends.
Kodak exits digital camera market
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Eastman Kodak, a name synonymous with photography, is to stop making digital and video cameras.
Brazil sells control of airports
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The Brazilian government privatises operations at three airports as part of moves to upgrade transport links ahead of the World Cup.
Canada country profile
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Provides an overview of Canada, including key events and facts about the world's second-largest country
Regions and territories: Puerto Rico
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An overview of Puerto Rico, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media
Regions and territories: St Pierre and Miquelon
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An overview of the sole French territory in North America
United States country profile
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Provides an overview of the United States, including key events and facts about this superpower
VIDEO: US: Risk of Syria civil war grows
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The US ambassador to the UN, Susan Rice, has once again attacked Russia and China's veto of a Security Council resolution condemning the ongoing violence in Syria.
VIDEO: Thousands of troops storm US coast
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Bold Alligator, an international training exercise involving upwards of 19,000 troops, is under way off Virginia and North Carolina.
AUDIO: How did Canada weather the crisis?
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The president of the Toronto Financial Services Alliance told Radio 5 live how Canada managed to avoid a state-bailout.
VIDEO: Groundhog day spells long winter
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A groundhog in Pennsylvania has, according to tradition, suggested there will be no let-up in the wintry weather.
VIDEO: GE makes investment plans for Asia
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General Electric, the world's biggest jet-engine maker, says it is open to investing more on plants overseas.
VIDEO: Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney
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American business magnate Donald Trump has endorsed the US Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney
VIDEO: Angelo Dundee on his 'blessed' life
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Boxing trainer Angelo Dundee, who has died aged 90, spoke to the BBC about his 'blessed' life and his love of 'the greatest sport.
Republican candidates on the issues
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Defining the four remaining Republican hopefuls
VIDEO: Tribes untouched by civilisation
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Saving the mysterious Amazon tribes untouched by modern world
West ramps up coastal war games
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US military gets ready to wrestle a new type of enemy
Death penalty case puts racism on trial
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Death row bias in the dock in America’s south
VIDEO: Preserving New York's 'Little Syria'
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Preserving New York's first centre of Arab-American life
VIDEO: Comedians turn to web for laughs
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Comedians turn to the web in search of success
Cuban embargo at 50: US cars with Soviet parts
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Life goes on in Havana, 50 years after US embargo was imposed
US X Factor crowns first winner
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The first victor of the US version of The X Factor is crowned, winning a $5m contract with Simon Cowell's record label.
