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How Romney was crushed by Obama ‘ground game’
AS the ultimate swing county of the ultimate swing state, Ottawa, in northwestern Ohio, should last week have been abuzz with Republican activists frantically campaigning for Mitt Romney.
Election is over but they’re still counting the votes in Florida
IT WAS all over bar the shouting in Florida today, where the presidential race between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is still too close to call.
Richard Cowan: It’s too early to write the obituary for the Tea party despite poor poll showing
TEA PARTY candidates may have spoiled Republican chances of taking control of the US Senate, but the small-government movement will continue to hold sway in Washington for at least the next few years on fiscal - if not social - issues, according to experts.
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Barack Obama's second chance at greatness
In the end, it all boiled down to who was the best communicator
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Actress Amanda Bynes denies bong-throwing charges
AMERICAN actress Amanda Bynes appeared in court today and denied charges of possessing marijuana and tossing a bong out of the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment.
Actress Bynes charged over drugs
Amanda Bynes was charged with reckless endangerment after police say she heaved a marijuana bong out of an apartment window in New York City.
Jaden Smith: I can ask dad anything
Jaden Smith has described his famous dad Will Smith as a "walking dictionary" and says he can ask him anything.
Fresh Prince stars reunite at show
Will Smith was reunited with two of his Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air co-stars as his eldest son Trey made his DJing debut in London.
Cotillard learns language for film
Marion Cotillard has revealed she learned Polish for her role in new film The Immigrant.
1D champion at Social Star Awards
One Direction scooped four gongs at the first ever Social Star Awards, while Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were also recognised.
'Major' changes for US X Factor
Simon Cowell's US X Factor will apparently undergo "major" changes when it returns.
Avril's night session with Manson
Avril Lavigne has revealed how she invited Marilyn Manson to her house in the middle of the night, to record their duet Bad Girl.
Jack keeps MS info from mum and dad
Jack Osbourne has opened up about living with multiple sclerosis, but said he keeps many of the details from his parents.
Carrie Underwood gives €1 million to Oklahoma victims
The country singer has donated $1million to the Red Cross to help the victims of the Oklahoma disaster.




