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14 January 2011 Last updated at 22:48 ET

Priebus to head Republican Party

Republican Chairman Reince Priebus representing the US state of Wisconsin is voted in as the new chairman of the Republican National Committee.

Funeral for judge shot in Tucson

Mourners attend the funeral of a federal judge killed in Saturday's Arizona shooting, the day after a girl killed in the attack was buried.

Obama eases US Cuba travel rules

President Obama instructs the US government to loosen travel restrictions to Cuba, in an effort to support civil society on the communist-run island.
Zsa Zsa Gabor has leg amputated

Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor's right leg, which was infected with gangrene, is amputated in life-saving surgery her doctors have deemed a success.
US jury acquits in boy Uzi death
Leaders honour diplomat Holbrooke
Clinton urges China 'real action'
US retail sales rise in December
'Zombie-sat' rises like a phoenix
JP Morgan reports 47% profit jump
Spider-Man opening delayed again

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