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Reagan blunders over Marcos election

President's 'enormous' blunder over Marcos election result shocks American press.

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Marcos overthrown by people power

Philippines president ousted from office after election scandal.

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Floods in California

Northern California flooded after a year's rain falls in just over a week.

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International airlines in trouble

Cut-throat competition sees airlines facing bankruptcy or buyouts.

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Loving Los Angeles

Learning to love the city of the angels.

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US-Libya missile battle

Gulf of Sidra missile battle between US and Libya during navy manoeuvres.

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Americans stay at home

Terrorism fears trigger fall-off in US travel abroad.

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TV violence

Does watching violent television or film lead to real acts of violence?

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US attack on Libya

American air forces bomb Libyan leader Gaddafi's terrorist headquarters.

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US bombing of Libya, 1986

The aftermath of the US air-strikes against Libya on 15th April 1986.

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Ukraine nuclear disaster

Russia clamps down on details of Ukraine nuclear accident.

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Growing US deficit

National debt growing alarmingly, despite Reagan's promises to balance the budget.

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Michael Deaver case

Allegations that former top Reagan aide Michael Deaver used 'insider' lobbying.

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Chernobyl nuclear disaster, 1986

What can be learned from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 26th April 1986?

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Yakima Canutt, 1986

Remembering the king of the stunt men, Yakima Canutt.

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Americans fly abroad again

US holidaymakers return to Europe after terrorism scares.

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Ozone loss and cancer

Senate report links growing number of skin cancers with ozone loss.

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Supreme Court changes

New Supreme Court appointments could alter political balance.

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Sounding American, 1986

The language divide - American or English?

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Independence Day celebrations, 1986

Celebrating the 4th July and the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

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A popular president

Why Reagan's popularity booms while his policies flounder.

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The national anthem, 1986

Time to change the national anthem?

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Drug addiction spreading

New figures show drug addiction has spread across American society.

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Averell Harriman (1891-1986)

A tribute to politician and diplomat Averell Harriman who served five presidents.

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A small earthquake

The economic effects of a small quake on a small community.

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Drought hits farmers

Severe weather threatens livelihoods of thousands of farmers in the Midwest.

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Hotels for the homeless

Koch ponders using hotels for NY's homeless.

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Keeping secrets

Some decisions governments make are best not known.

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Labor Day parades end

Labor Day parades become a thing of the past as US workforce turns away from unions.

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Tougher drug laws

Congressmen back House bill for tougher drug laws as Reagan crusades against misuse.

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