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2011, as seen by US media

27 December 2011 | 14:18 - By Matthew Hall

What was 2011 for you? Matt Hall wraps up the topics that the sometimes bizarre US media took most interest in.

The death of Osama Bin Laden, as viewed in the 'Situation Room.' (AP)

The death of Osama Bin Laden, as viewed in the 'Situation Room.' (AP)

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All-American Muslims and a store boycott

13 December 2011 | 8:58 - By Matthew Hall

Last week I bought a hammer. While ordinarily this should not be news, this week it is.

A scene from the TLC series 'All-American Muslim' featuring five families from Dearborn, Michigan, a city with a high concentration of Muslims. (AP)

A scene from the TLC series 'All-American Muslim' featuring five families from Dearborn, Michigan, a city with a high concentration of Muslims. (AP)

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Herman Cain, we hardly knew you

06 December 2011 | 8:11 - By Matthew Hall

So, farewell then, Herman Cain.

(Getty)

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Matthew Hall presents a first-hand look at world events from a different angle.

Matthew Hall New York-based writer Matthew Hall has chased fugitives across Texas, been shot in outback Australia and has lunched with Liza Minnelli.

 
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