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US states order mandatory quarantine on health workers from Ebola zones

New York and New Jersey have agreed to impose even stricter measures on travelers from Ebola-hit West African countries.

Obama appeals for calm as more arrests made in Ferguson

Missouri police have arrested 31 people after racial unrest rocked Ferguson, following the fatal shooting of a black teen by a white police officer.

George Zimmerman after a not guilty verdict was handed down in his trial in Sanford

Jury acquits George Zimmerman in killing of Trayvon Martin

A Florida jury acquitted George Zimmerman on Saturday in the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin.

‘Friends don’t let friends suck-up’

Whether it’s called buttering up the boss, brown-nosing or sucking up, experts say ingratiating behaviour is bound to be on the rise in the workplace.

The dangers of SMSing

A California train engineer who was sending and receiving SMSs was blamed last month for causing one of the worst railroad crashes in US history.

As Clinton’s bid ends, sexism debate will not

Was she or wasn’t she? Hillary Clinton’s candidacy may soon be a thing of the past.

Clinton defiant in face of loss

Hillary Clinton refused to surrender to Barack Obama in the Democratic race for the United States presidency on Tuesday or to acknowledge she had reached the end of the road in…

Hillary Clinton: It ain’t over ’til it’s over

It’s almost over, isn’t it? That seems to be all anyone wants to know from Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, but the only person who truly knows isn’t telling. ”I’m sort…

Clinton to Obama: Not so fast

Hillary Clinton had a warning on Monday for rival Barack Obama, who is on the verge of claiming the United States Democratic presidential nomination: Not so fast. ”This is…

Obama, Clinton trade barbs over negative tactics

United States Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton accused each other on Saturday of waging negative campaigns as they sped across Pennsylvania…

Clinton, Obama assail McCain on economy

Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama assailed potential White House opponent John McCain on the economy on Tuesday, accusing the Republican of favoring the wealthy and…

Governor Spitzer resigns but more woes likely

Resigning over reports he paid for a 000-an-hour prostitute, New York Governor Eliot Spitzer leaves behind his political post but could face legal trouble from the stunning sex…

Clinton, Obama make peace with eye on history

Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton shared a debate stage alone for the first time on Thursday, striking a cordial tone and highlighting their opportunity to make history…

Now Obama has the momentum

Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton jockeyed for position on Sunday in a bruising United States presidential race after Obama scored a landslide win in a South Carolina…

Clinton, Obama clash in bitter Democratic debate

Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama engaged in a bitter crossfire on Monday as their United States presidential campaign took an ugly personal turn on the…

Obama jumps into the lead in New Hampshire

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton battled to keep crucial New Hampshire from swinging to rising rival Barack Obama on Sunday but new polls showed him jumping into…

Wall Street Journal wins public service Pulitzer

The Wall Street Journal won the coveted Pulitzer Prize for public service on Monday for its probe into backdated stock options for business executives that led to investigations…