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Moussaoui is spared death penalty - 03 May 2006 21:33:43 GMT Al-Qaeda plotter Zacarias Moussaoui is to face life in jail, rather than execution, a US jury decides.
US sprinter denies fraud charges - 03 May 2006 20:00:06 GMT Former US sprint star Tim Montgomery pleads not guilty to charges of a $5m bank fraud.
Golf: Tiger Woods' father dies - 03 May 2006 19:33:28 GMT Tiger Woods mourns the death of his father, Earl, who has died of cancer.
Garcia wins place in Peru run-off - 03 May 2006 19:22:46 GMT Alan Garcia will face front-runner Ollanta Humala in Peru's presidential run-off, the election board confirms.
Boeing optimistic on aid dispute - 03 May 2006 18:20:17 GMT The EU and US are stepping up efforts to settle a dispute over subsidies to the aircraft industry, Boeing says.
Canadian-Iranian author arrested - 03 May 2006 17:54:05 GMT Renowned Iranian-Canadian intellectual and author Ramin Jahanbegloo is arrested at airport in Tehran.
Human impact on climate 'clear' - 03 May 2006 17:25:50 GMT A report funded by the US government finds "clear evidence" of human-induced climate change.
Deal will slim US school drinks - 03 May 2006 17:02:45 GMT Top US drinks distributors sign a deal which will see high-calorie fizzy drinks banned from many schools.
Bogota faces second day of strike - 03 May 2006 16:56:40 GMT A public transport strike brings the Colombian capital to a standstill for a second day.
Mastercard in $2.8bn shares sale - 03 May 2006 16:05:56 GMT Credit card firm Mastercard aims to raise $2.8bn by selling 46% of its shares to New York Stock Exchange investors.
Canadian 'loonie' hits fresh high - 03 May 2006 13:57:07 GMT The Canadian dollar or "loonie" is now pecking at the heels of the traditionally more robust US "greenback".
Drive for strict US immigrant law - 03 May 2006 12:36:49 GMT A convoy of campaigners who want US immigration laws tightened is to set off on a 12-city tour to rally support.
Iran tops Merkel's agenda in US - 03 May 2006 11:05:04 GMT Iran's nuclear programme is set to dominate German Chancellor Angela Merkel's two-day trip to Washington.
Struggle to execute US murderer - 03 May 2006 10:16:15 GMT A man tells his executioners the lethal injection procedure is not working, as they struggle to kill him.
Copy claim author loses deal - 03 May 2006 09:33:00 GMT A Harvard student has her book deal cancelled after her novel was pulled last week amid copy claims.
Gunmen kill Honduran politician - 03 May 2006 09:27:11 GMT Juan Ramon Salgado, deputy leader of Honduras' governing Liberal Party, dies after being shot at his home.
US harassment case hits Toyota - 03 May 2006 09:26:48 GMT A Toyota worker files a $190m lawsuit in the US, alleging that the firm's top American boss sexually harassed her.
Crisis talks on Bolivia gas move - 03 May 2006 02:01:50 GMT South American leaders will hold emergency talks after Bolivia extends state control over natural gas assets.
Houston jet in emergency landing - 03 May 2006 02:00:20 GMT A Continental Express jet lands safely at Houston, after an emergency with damaged landing gear.
Football: US Cup squad picked - 02 May 2006 23:55:30 GMT USA coach Bruce Arena picks a blend of domestic and European-based players for the World Cup
N Orleans gets new disaster plan - 02 May 2006 21:29:03 GMT New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin unveils a new disaster strategy ahead of the approaching hurricane season.
Senate retries immigration reform - 02 May 2006 19:44:31 GMT The US Senate will try again within weeks to break the deadlock on immigration reform, its leader says.
Bolivia takeover alarms allies - 02 May 2006 12:08:59 GMT Anyone who believed Latin America's various left-leaning leaders all thought alike will be puzzled by the fallout from Bolivia's nationalisation of its vast natural gas fields.
Anger over Spanish US anthem - 28 Apr 2006 21:41:56 GMT A Spanish version of the US national anthem draws the attention of even George W Bush, the BBC's Matt Frei writes.
Sturgeon farms cash in on caviar - 26 Apr 2006 22:39:45 GMT Farming sturgeon to produce caviar is a slow process, but as the trade in wild caviar is banned the farmed variety becomes easier to sell.
Tony Snow gets White House job - 26 Apr 2006 13:58:47 GMT Conservative US broadcaster Tony Snow is picked for the high-profile role of White House press secretary.