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Americans fail to get into the spending spirit

Concern over NRA's shooting solution

The NRA has called for the placement of an armed police officer in every school, but parents and educators question the proposal.

US Govt's exit from car sector draws closer

Obama sets January deadline for gun proposals

Person of the Year: Obama

Obama promises meaningful action to stop gun tragedies

A grieving US President Barack Obama wiped away tears and struggled to compose himself as he mourned the dead

Hard row to hoe if you blow the whistle

Senior US intelligence officials in NZ for 'routine meeting' - PM

John Key says senior US intelligence officials were in NZ last week for a "routine" meeting, but maintains he still does not known exactly who was in town.

Drone kills likened to murder

Obama comes out swinging to stake claim to his job

US election: A lot riding on second debate

Romney's Republican-rousing first-up performance has put real pressure on Obama to come out swinging.

Biden on form in VP debate

US election: Feisty VP debate

The men campaigning to be America's next vice-president clashed over the Obama administration's policy in Libya and Iran in a debate today.

US election: Romney takes lead in polls

How Bill and Hillary won the campaign

America ignores harsh realities

Presidential race becomes costliest in US history

US election: Round one to Romney

Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee for the White House, delivered a knock-out blow in the first presidential debate, thanks to a lacklustre performance by Barack Obama.