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Nasa 3hr 5min ago

US scientists boycott Nasa conference over China ban

5 Oct 2013: Nasa facing backlash from US researchers due to rejection of Chinese nationals from conference
US politics 5hr 45min ago

White House: Shutdown hurts ability to enforce sanctions on Iran, Syria

4 Oct 2013: House speaker John Boehner meeting caucus in an attempt to secure larger budget deal rather than short-term agreement that would re-open government
US politics 6hr 6min ago

Government shutdown: which agencies are next in line to close?

4 Oct 2013:
Some agencies and services are still operating as usual – but if no deal is struck, backup funds could run out by early next week
Extradition 6hr 45min ago

Liberty warns of threat to UK citizens facing trial overseas

4 Oct 2013: Removing suspects' automatic right of appeal against extradition undermines safeguard for UK citizens
Oil 7hr 1min ago

US surpasses Russia as world's top oil and natural gas producer

4 Oct 2013:
New drilling techniques extract oil and gas from US shale rock formations, putting the country's output at 25m barrels per day
Washington DC 7hr 13min ago

White House and DC police tight-lipped over handling of fatal car chase

4 Oct 2013:
Obama administration refused to comment on police's response to the car chase which left Miriam Carey dead
Twitter 8hr 3min ago

Twitter's founding investor expected to net more than $1bn from flotation

4 Oct 2013:
Evan Williams will not be the biggest winner, private equity boss Suhail Rizvi is believed to hold 15% stake worth at least $1.9bn
Pennsylvania 8hr 16min ago

Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett likens gay marriage to incest

4 Oct 2013:
The state provides neither same-sex marriages nor civil unions – a ban is currently being fought in federal and state courts
Louisiana 9hr 13min ago

Herman Wallace: 'Angola Three' inmate dies days after release from solitary

4 Oct 2013:
Defense lawyers say they will continue litigation over his 41-year 'unconstitutional confinement' at Louisiana state penitentiary
Twitter 9hr 21min ago

Tweeter shares rocket 1,800% after news of Twitter's IPO

4 Oct 2013:
Tweeter, a high-end electronics retail chain, filed for bankruptcy in 2008 and closed its stores soon after
US politics 10hr 4min ago

Republicans to stage piecemeal budget votes as shutdown accusations fly

4 Oct 2013:
Democrats likely to reject GOP's stopgap measures as Boehner says 'all we are asking for is to sit down and have a discussion'
Aid 10hr 28min ago

US blocks military aid to Rwanda over alleged backing of M23 child soldiers

4 Oct 2013: Rwandan government condemns sanctions, which also apply to Burma, Central African Republic, Sudan and Syria
Pennsylvania 10hr 37min ago

Ku Klux Klan to meet in Gettysburg after shutdown thwarts battlefield plan

4 Oct 2013:
Confederate White Knights barred from holding rally in national park but group plans charm offensive in Pennsylvania town itself

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US blogs

White House: Shutdown hurts ability to enforce sanctions on Iran, Syria

House speaker John Boehner meeting caucus in an attempt to secure larger budget deal rather than short-term agreement that would re-open government
Twitter and Royal Mail on the market – and it's the posties that deliver

Nils Pratley on Saturday: Yes, Silicon Valley floats normally fly, but if you want to talk attractive valuations snail mail comes in first
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US sport

Boston Red Sox beat Tampa Bay Rays - as it happened

The Boston Red Sox took advantage of shoddy defense to outscore the Tampa Bay Rays 12-2 to take 1-0 series lead in the American League Divisional Series
Alex Rodriguez sues MLB claiming he is victim of 'witch hunt'

MLB: A-Rod launches lawsuit claiming Major League Baseball is trying to 'destroy his reputation and career'
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