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21 March 2012 Last updated at 18:06 ET

Romney gets key Bush endorsement

Mitt Romney wins the sought-after endorsement of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, one day after a convincing win in the Illinois state primary.

Parents want Florida gunman held

The family of a black Florida teenager shot and killed by a neighbourhood watchman call for the arrest of the shooter, who says he acted in self-defence.

Long recovery for Kony film-maker

Invisible Children's co-founder Jason Russell is to remain in hospital for weeks after California police found him semi-naked and "acting bizarrely".

US grants Iran sanctions exemptions

The US government will not impose sanctions on Japan and 10 European Union nations that have reduced their oil imports from Iran.
Obama to visit Korea border zone

President Barack Obama is due to visit the demilitarised zone on South Korea's border with the North on Sunday before a nuclear summit in Seoul.
'No evidence' in Afghan massacre
Nasa science boss in cash 'fight'
Kraft renames global food arm
US imposes solar duties on China
New hunt for Amelia Earhart plane
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