Culled from 300 hours of footage, The Interrupters is a brave and worthy effort, though at times it is difficult to understand what the participants are saying... more
President Barack Obama celebrates his 50th birthday just days after reaching a deal with Republicans to avert a catastrophic government debt default... more
The US almost destroyed the marvellous railroad system that helped build the nation, but fortunately, enough of it is preserved to allow a fascinating and spectacular journey from coast to coast... more
The original Uptown Girl, Christie Brinkley, is being tipped to star in Chicago in London after a triumphant opening in the musical on Broadway.... more
Few in this country will have heard of the American antitrust lawyer Kenneth Davidson but he has just written a book entitled Reality Ignored which affects us all... more
Tangled up in endless emails and to-do lists? Philip Delves Broughton profiles a web firm that strives to cut through the mesh of modern technology.... more
Exercising without trainers is one of the hottest new fitness trends and now there’s a range of footwear so even city dwellers can run au naturel... more
Michelle Obama boarded the presidential train in Philadelphia at the weekend as a political wife and mother - and arrives in Washington as the new First Lady... more
Popular Scratch Pervert turntablist Mr Scruff, DJ Cash Money and the rotund figure of Chicago House pioneer DJ Sneak are all in action over the weekend.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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