President Barack Obama implored a polarised nation to honour those killed and injured in the Arizona shooting rampage by becoming better people.
Floodwaters washing through Australia's third-largest city crested just shy of levels residents had feared most but high enough to submerge entire neighbourhoods and cause damage one official likened to the aftermath of war.
The UK's biggest abortion provider is seeking a High Court ruling to make it easier for women to complete the procedure at home.
Paper, glass and plastics could end up back in landfill sites because of pressure on councils to recycle more and more waste, a leading group of engineers has warned.
Voters are headed to the polls in Oldham East and Saddleworth in the first by-election test of the new parliament.
Tamas Priskin fired npower Championship strugglers Ipswich to a deserved 1-0 win over a strong Arsenal side in Wednesday night's Carling Cup semi-final first leg at Portman Road.
Liverpool's problems away from home continued as they lost 2-1 at Blackpool to deny new manager Kenny Dalglish an enjoyable return to the Barclays Premier League after more than a decade's absence.
Hamilton were denied their first win over Celtic in almost 22 years when Anthony Stokes claimed a last-minute leveller from the penalty spot for the Clydesdale Bank Premier League leaders in a 1-1 draw at New Douglas Park.
West Ham have confirmed the signing of Manchester City left-back Wayne Bridge on loan until the end of the season.
Birmingham have signed David Bentley on loan from Tottenham until the end of the season.
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