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20 October 2011 Last updated at 13:22 ET

Ohio animal owner 'shot himself'A sign warns passing motorists about exotic animals on the loose in Zanesville, Ohio, on 19 October 2011

Police confirm the owner of a private Ohio zoo where tigers, lions, wolves and bears were set free died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.


Linda Ann Weston, in a booking photoUS police widen 'dungeon' probe

Eight children and four young adults are put in protective custody in Philadelphia amid a probe into the chaining of four people in a so-called 'dungeon'.

Dr Steven Shafer demonstrates to a jury how propofol is administered on 19 October 2011Jackson doctor 'clueless' on drug

Michael Jackson's doctor made 17 flagrant violations when administering propofol to the star, an expert on the potent anaesthetic tells the court.

Mark Mardell Article written by Mark Mardell Mark Mardell North America editor

A new kind of US foreign success

The death of Col Gaddafi is a vindication of sorts for Barack Obama's foreign policy, and the awkward US decision to 'lead from behind'.

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Katty Kay Article written by Katty Kay Katty Kay Washington Correspondent, BBC World News America

Fox: 'Legalise drugs to stop violence' Watch

The former President of Mexico, Vicente Fox, said consumption of drugs in the US was at the root of much of the violence in his country and called for the legalisation of drugs in America.

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