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Space shuttle Discovery lands safely in Florida
In the wake of the landing, congratulations flowed for Commander Steve Lindsay and his crew. Audio
Rising Tea Party star poised to win Florida seat
Voting's underway in the US midterm elections. Audio
Plans to burn the Koran on hold not cancelled
The American pastor who's threatened to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11 now says his plans are"on hold"rather than cancelled. Terry Jones who leads a tiny church in Gainsvilleā¦ Audio
Gulf of Mexico oil leak slowing
In his angriest words yet over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, President Barack Obama has said he's talking to experts because he wants to know"whose ass to kick." Audio
Space shuttle Atlantis makes last sucessful mission
The space shuttle Atlantis has sucessfully landed back on Earth after its final journey into space. The 25-year old space craft delivered a new module to the International Space Station and was theā¦ Audio
The underdogs take the Super Bowl
The lowly ranked New Orleans Saints have won American football's Super Bowl for the first time in a dramatic final, triumphing against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami. Audio
Al Qaeda claims responsibility for failed attack
A regional wing of al Qaeda has claimed responsibility for the failed Christmas Day attack on a U.S.- bound passenger jet, saying it was to avenge American attacks on the group in Yemen. Audio
Elderly learn self defence with a cane
It's Cane Fu and it makes use of a tool many of them already carry - a walking cane. Audio
Video games used to interest children in learning
American education officials are trying video games as a way of stimulating learning. Audio
Michael Jackson memorial
Musicians, athletes and other celebrities joined fans of the pop singer during a ceremony at the Staples Center which was watched by millions around the world. Audio
Memorial service for Jackson watched by huge worldwide audience
Entertainers, celebrities and religious leaders are paying tribute to Michael Jackson at a memorial service before 17 and a half thousand people in Los Angeles. Audio
Michael Jackson memorial kicks off in Los Angeles
Smokey Robinson opened the memorial service for Michael Jackson a short time ago, reading a letter from Diana Ross. Audio
Scalpers sell tickets to Michael Jackson's service
Scalpers are trying to sell tickets to tomorrow's Michael Jackson memorial service for up to a twenty-five thousand dollars. Audio
Warfare gadgets to be used by police
The high-tech gadgets developed for warfare are now being used for police work in the United States and other countries. Audio
US and Canada green energy partners
President Obama's first foreign visit has welcomed a clean energy partnership, designed to help curb global warming. Audio
Sir Allen Stanford charged over investment fraud
Texan billionaire and cricket promoter Sir Allen Stanford has been charged over a 10 billion dollar investment fraud. Audio
Early US Voting
In the US a huge surge in early voting across key states appears to be helping Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Audio
US Democratic Party Primaries
Democratic leaders in Florida have decided not to restage their presidential primary. Audio
John McCain
The Arizona Senator John McCain appears to be well on his way to becoming the Republican candidate for president. Audio