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4 February 2013 Last updated at 11:31 ET

Charges over US sniper's murder

An Iraqi war veteran is charged with murdering famed ex-US Navy Seal sniper Chris Kyle and his neighbour at a shooting range in Texas.

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California bus crash kills eight

At least eight people are killed and dozens wounded after a tour bus collides with other vehicles on a mountain road in southern California.

Kerry begins at state department

John Kerry begins his first day as US secretary of state, joking he has "big heels to fill" and pledging the safety of staff will be his priority.

Ravens edge 49ers in Super Bowl

Jacoby Jones lights up the Superdome as Baltimore edge out San Francisco, and survive a power cut, in an epic Super Bowl. BBC Sport
Affleck wins Directors Guild award

Ben Affleck has won the top film honour from the Directors Guild of America for his Iran hostage drama Argo.
South Korea-US naval drills begin
Iran seeks 'authentic' US talks
Obama shooting picture released
US tourist 'found dead' in Turkey
Obama unveils birth control opt-out
Marxist group claims Turkey blast

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