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Former New England Patriots star, Aaron Hernandez gets life sentence

Former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez has been handed a life sentence. A jury found him guilty of murdering a friend of his

Iran

US 'extremists' will not dictate Iran nuclear deal, says Rouhani

Iran has dismissed claims the US Congress could derail plans for a long-contested nuclear deal. Speaking from the northern city of Rasht, President

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John Kerry reassures G7 powers on Iran nuclear deal

The G7 powers discuss the looming Iran nuclear deal amid fears the US Congress may throw a spanner in the works.

USA

[WATCH] Police car mows down armed suspect in Arizona

Shocking video has emerged of a police car in Arizona running over an armed man suspected of being behind a crime spree earlier in the day. The

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New Yorkers march in anger at deaths by police

Hundreds of New Yorkers have marched through the city protesting at police violence against unarmed black men. Protests in U.S. cities against police

USA

Obama endorses Iraqi premier and his fight against ISIL during White House visit

President Obama has announced almost 190 million euros worth of extra humanitarian aid for Iraq in a show of support for visiting premier Haidar

USA

Clinton launches low key campaign in Iowa

Hillary Clinton opted for the personal touch as she launched her campaign for the 2016 Democratic nomination in Iowa. A trip to a coffee shop for a

Cuba

Havana welcomes President Obama's decision to remove Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism

Cubans are welcoming President Obama’s decision to remove the country from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move was widely predicted

USA

Soul legend Percy Sledge passes away

Percy Sledge, the soul singer who scored a worldwide hit with When A Man Loves A Woman, has died at the age of 73. His agent said the artist passed

Iraq

Obama pledges extra humanitarian aid after meeting Iraqi PM

US President Barack Obama has announced almost 190 million euros worth of extra humanitarian aid for Iraq. It comes after a meeting with the

USA

Hillary Clinton puts her gender centre stage, rivals say she's past it

It has been almost a lifetime of preparation: the former First Lady’s second run at the presidency caps decades in the front lines of politics

USA

Soul star Percy Sledge dies aged 73

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[Watch] Oregon runner beaten after celebrating too early

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Rucker rustles up some Southern Style

Darius Rucker has released his new album, Southern Style, and the first single from it – Homegrown Honey – is already a hit. The musician started out

Cinema

Avengers battle Ultron for world peace

The lucrative Avengers franchise is back with the first of the season’s family block-busters. This time, Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk and the

USA

Reserve officer faces 4 years in prison after Eric Harris shooting

Oklahoma prosecutors have charged reserve deputy Robert Bates with second-degree manslaughter. If convicted, he could face up to four years in

USA

Tulsa reserve police officer charged with manslaughter after 'mistaking' his gun for a taser

Caught on video – another fatal police shooting of an unarmed black man in the US, this time in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tulsa reserve deputy charged in

USA

Florida Senator Marco Rubio launches 2016 presidential bid

Florida Senator Marco Rubio has declared his intention to run in the 2016 US presidential race. He is the third republican to announce his candidacy

USA

Four US Blackwater guards are jailed for the deaths of 14 Iraqi civilians

A former Blackwater security guard has been sentenced to life in prison and three others to 30 year jail terms over the killing of 14 Iraqi civilians

USA

Hillary Clinton fans delight with presidential announcement. Critics lay into the logo.

Hillary Clinton hit the ground running with her announcement to run for president. When she confirmed via social media that she is going for the top

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