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Eva Longoria warns abortion bans endanger women
The actress warns of a 'domino effect' with a dozen other Republican-controlled US states seeking to restrict the rights of women to abortion
Alabama senate passes toughest abortion ban bill in U.S.
The text passed by the Republican-led senate is sent to Governor Kay Ivey's desk for signature into law and, if approved, is expected to trigger a legal battle which could reach the Supreme Court
Tornado kills at least 23 in US state of Alabama – officials
(UPDATED) The swath of destruction left by the storm is a quarter mile wide and stretches for the 'several miles that it traveled on the ground'
Trump faces consequences of Alabama election upset
Some in Trump's inner circle now wonder whether Alabama shows the limits of his approach: If it does not work in deep red Alabama, where can it work?
Alabama Democrat in shock U.S. Senate win over Trump-backed Republican
(UPDATED) It marks a bitter blow to the president in one of the reddest of deep South states, and hands opposition Democrats a cherished Senate seat
Alabama chooses a senator in test for scandal-buffeted Republicans
US President Donald Trump has made the special election a test of his brand of populism
Alabama votes after vicious contest dogged by claims against candidate
For the people of Alabama this week's special election isn't quite that simple
Trump endorses accused child molester Moore for U.S. Senate
(UPDATED) The Alabama race, which is being held to replace Jeff Sessions, who Trump named US attorney general, has national repercussions because Republicans hold a slim 52-48 majority in the Senate
Franken 'sorry' as U.S. Congress targets harassment
(UPDATED) The US Congress returns to Washington after the Thanksgiving break determined to tackle sexual harassment within its ranks, following a string of allegations targeting sitting lawmakers
Trump again backs alleged harasser, Democrat gives up key post
US President Donald Trump redoubles his support for embattled Senate candidate Roy Moore, ignoring the sexual harassment allegations plaguing the ex-Alabama judge's campaign
Two more women accuse U.S. Senate hopeful of impropriety – report
But the Alabama politician gives no sign of dropping out of the race as his campaign denies assault allegations
Republican candidate Roy Moore denies sexual misconduct allegations
The issue has reverberated through Washington weeks ahead of a special US Senate election in Alabama
Trump-backed Republican defeated in US Senate runoff
(UPDATED) The result is an embarrassing setback for Trump that highlights the deep divisions within his party and raises questions about its future direction as the GOP heads toward mid-term elections in 2018
'Devastation' in Florida Keys as storm Irma weakens
UPDATED Across the Caribbean hard hit residents struggle to get back on their feet as Britain France the Netherlands and the United States ramp up relief efforts for their overseas territories
Alabama governor brought down by humiliating sex scandal
The governor of the conservative southern US state of Alabama resigns shortly after lawmakers begin impeachment proceedings linked to his affair with a senior aide that was made public in humiliating detail
U.S. lethal injection debate revived after long execution
One of the media witnesses say the execution of Ronald Smith on Thursday night December 8 took 34 minutes during which he was apparently struggling for breath
Filipina golfer wins University of South Alabama Intercollegiate
Chanelle Avaricio a native of Las Piñas is playing for the Alabama State University Lady Hornets
US states sue federal government over transgender bathroom use
Texas and 10 other states accuse the Obama administration of running roughshod over commonsense policies protecting children and basic privacy rights
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#USVote: Lessons from Super Tuesday
Four lessons learned from the events of Super Tuesday
#USVote: Super Tuesday winners, state by state
3rd UPDATE Here is a state by state breakdown of projected winners on the pivotal day of the 2016 White House race
US elections: Clinton, Trump win big on Super Tuesday
UPDATED Super Tuesday is the most pivotal day of the presidential primary season so far with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump hoping to wipe out all rivals for their party nominations
Super Tuesday: Trump, Clinton eye big boost
UPDATED Millions of people are taking part in Super Tuesday – a series of primary votes and caucuses in a dozen states stretching from Virginia on the east coast all the way to Alaska
FAST FACTS: US 'Super Tuesday'
Here is what is at stake on Super Tuesday which could have a big impact on Democratic and Republican contenders still in the race for the White House
Super Tuesday: Trump, Clinton heavy favorites
UPDATED With just hours to go before polls open the Republican and Democratic frontrunners fend off rivals and appeal to supporters in a dozen states
Clinton, Trump shoot for inevitability on Super Tuesday
Clinton and Trump are well positioned to secure the lion s share of the delegate bonanza in the 11 states voting in each party s primaries
Theater shooter bought gun legally – police
The motive of John Houser – a 59 year old white man with a criminal record – remains unclear
Obama in Selma: 'Our march is not over'
Obama pays a stirring tribute to the sacrifice of a generation of activists who marched so that black Americans could enjoy civil rights and opened the road that eventually led him to the White House
White House lockdown after noise is heard
It is unclear if a fire at a food cart near the White House was the source of the noise
Confusion in Alabama after judges defy gay marriage ruling
Most probate judges are refusing to comply with the US high court s ruling deciding instead to follow a last minute order by Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore not to issue marriage licenses and officiate weddings
US Supreme Court won't stop Alabama gay marriage
The Supreme Court declined to hear the state s case and probate judges began issuing marriage licenses and officiating weddings
Violent weather in US kills at least 29
Some 75 million people were at risk from storms that could unleash hail winds and twisters on the affected regions according to the National Weather Service
New tornadoes tear through US South
Death counts are being revised with at least 17 killed so far from the deadly tornadoes
Apple's Tim Cook speaks against discrimination
Never allow the majority to limit the rights of the minority
Captain Phillips hails film but ordeal 'much worse'
Seafarer says Tom Hanks film on his 2009 kidnapping still did a very good portrayal
INFOGRAPHIC: 2012 U.S. Electoral Map
UPDATED Here is the 2012 US Election Map showing the distribution of the electoral votes as of Saturday November 10
#USvote: Electoral College tally
UPDATED Nov 11 Here is the Electoral College tally for the 2012 US presidential election based on projections from the major US networks ABC NBC CBS CNN FOX and the New York Times
LIVE: Obama wins, say U.S. media
LIVE COVERAGE of the 2012 US presidential election November 6 2012
Voters in full force for U.S. poll finale
Freezing temperatures in the northeast light drizzle in Chicago and a threat of thunderstorms in Florida did little to deter citizens from lining up at polling stations
Obama, Romney end tumultuous White House campaign
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney made their final cases to Americans on election eve Monday November 5 capping a grueling negative multi billion dollar campaign and handing their fates to voters
