Charles Laurence
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Gun law in Nevada: agents yield to a man called Bundy
In Depth Washington politicians on the spot as cowboys and militiamen team up to drive the law out of town
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'I was no Mob rat' says Rev Al Sharpton. Pull the other one...
In Depth The revelation that Obama's friend Sharpton was an FBI snitch in the 1980s has the ring of truth
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Morning Glory rescue: US Navy Seals were due some better PR
In Depth Will the Seals' Mediterranean adventure help restore their 'super-hero' reputation after Osama revelation?
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As Trayvon's killer poses at gun show, what hope of law reform?
In Depth Vigilante's latest stunt comes as Idaho passes law allowing students to carry weapons on campus
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The plot to 'gut' Hillary Clinton: dark arts and cheap journalism
In Depth Murder, drug trafficking, lesbianism, an undisclosed brain tumour – can any of this really stick?
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Oscar fairy-tale tells us little about being black in the USA
In Depth Visit a prison – rather than the cover of Vanity Fair – to see where we are 150 years after slavery
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Woody Allen: Dylan's sex abuse claim casts shadow over Oscars
In Depth Allen denies 'disgraceful' charge – but should we be showering the man and his movies with accolades?
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Rupert Murdoch: hall of fame or den of infamy?
In Depth Jude Law's claim that his phone was hacked on US soil haunts Murdoch as he prepares for TV honour
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Obama accused of 'playing race card to explain his failures'
In Depth Rush Limbaugh leads attack, calling US President's comments to New Yorker magazine 'deranged'
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Chris Christie: a scandal too far for White House hopeful
In Depth The New Jersey Governor had only just dealt with Bridgegate when the Sandy relief storm blew in
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'Guccifer' hacker stole Downton plot but didn't spill the beans
In Depth Super-hacker broke into Julian Fellowes' email account of stealing Tina Brown's address book
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Will Obama rein in his spies and let Snowden off? Don't bet on it
In Depth The US president is considering 46 proposals to reform surveillance: expect window-dressing
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Hillary Clinton for President! A timely boost from Thatcher?
In Depth Political strategists and fundraisers already pushing for Hillary before this 'glass ceiling' reminder
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Republican 2016 hopefuls vie for headlines by savaging Clinton
In Depth For right-wingers enraged by Obama's inaugural address, attacking Hillary Clinton was irresistible
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Megaupload megamaniac: the mad, mad world of Kim Dotcom
In Depth Auckland judge orders Kim Dotcom to remain in custody as his colourful reputation soars
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Opulent taste of the man redecorating White House
Speed Read Michelle Obama has hired Michael Smith, a Hollywood interior designer, to spruce up the White House, says Charles Laurence
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