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FBI releases file on Steve Jobs

10 Feb 2012, 1:46PM

FBI has released a background check file conducted in 1991 on the late Apple founder Steve Jobs. 
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US approves first nuclear plant in decades

10 Feb 2012, 10:57AM

The US has approved its first new nuclear power reactors in decades, despite objections from the country's top regulator that safety issues raised by last year's Fukushima meltdown were not fully addressed. Read more

Obama hails $25b US mortgage deal

10 Feb 2012, 9:47AM

President Barack Obama and top US mortgage lenders unveiled a landmark $25 billion deal to help struggling homeowners get back on their feet and to untether the moribund housing market. Read more

Solid start by Woods at Pebble Beach

10 Feb 2012, 9:21AM

Watched by huge galleries after teeing off at the par-four 10th on the heavily tree-lined Spyglass Hill Golf Course, the former world number one reached the turn at two-under 34, five strokes off the early pace in the opening round. Read more

Apple facing global protests over working conditions

10 Feb 2012, 8:20AM

Petitions denouncing working conditions at Chinese factories making Apple gadgets were delivered to the California firm's new Grand Central Station store Thursday.
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I can go all the way, says Santorum

09 Feb 2012, 12:53PM

US Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum trained his sights on rival Mitt Romney after his shock three-state vote sweep, pressing his case that he can take his underdog campaign all the way to the White House.
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Washington state backs gay marriage

09 Feb 2012, 12:10PM

Lawmakers in the northwestern US state of Washington voted in favor of a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, which should soon be signed into law by the governor, officials said. Read more

Three state sweep puts Santorum in play

08 Feb 2012, 7:48PM

Rick Santorum has been declared the winner in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado's Republican presidential nominating contests, thrashing Mitt Romney. Read more

Nokia to cut 4,000 jobs in Finland, Hungary, Mexico

08 Feb 2012, 7:47PM

Nokia says it plans to cut 4,000 jobs at its smartphone manufacturing facilities in Finland, Hungary and Mexico by the end of 2012.
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Santorum wins in Colorado

08 Feb 2012, 7:29PM

Christian conservative Rick Santorum scored a third win in Tuesday's Republican presidential voting contests with a victory in Colorado, the state's party chairman Ryan Call told CNN. Read more

Man shoots nail into brain, survives

08 Feb 2012, 3:45PM

A North Dakota man is lucky to be alive. He is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the head with a nail gun. Read more

John Butler Trio in Super Bowl ad furore

08 Feb 2012, 3:34PM

John Butler Trio said it was 'seeking advice' over a commercial played during the Super Bowl at the weekend after angry fans alleged the jingle ripped off one of the group's songs. Read more

Obama tests marshmallow gun

08 Feb 2012, 2:47PM

US president Barack Obama marvels at the inventions on display at a White House youth Science Fair.
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Sport in Brief: Giants get hero's welcome

08 Feb 2012, 1:14PM

The New York Giants have received a hero's welcome with a ticker tape parade in front of tens of thousands of fans after their Super Bowl victory. Read more

Santorum hopes to shift Republican race with big win

08 Feb 2012, 11:50AM

Dark horse Rick Santorum cast himself as the Republicans' best shot at beating President Barack Obama as he sought to shift the race with a victory in the battleground state of Minnesota. Read more