The lushness of the strings, the liquid beauty of the winds and mellow brass combine to produce a uniquely expressive sound from the Philadelphia Orchestra... more
Ice clings to trees in Chicago along Lake Michigan, while more than 100 drivers who were trapped in their cars for up to 12 hours in minus 11C temperatures were rescued in Indiana... more
A lethal combination of daily TV ad blitzes, demographic changes and unprecedented on-the-ground organisation helped Barack Obama sweep to victory in the crucial swing states... more
Three men who conspired to plunder corpses and sell body parts, including the corpse of British broadcaster Alistair Cooke, have been jailed in America... more
For me, no matter what happens in Pennsylvania, I'm done with Hillary Clinton. I have long felt that either Democratic candidate would suffice as President.... more
In the sweaty environment of Brixton Academy, free from costume changes and confetti, Pink's songs came across more effectively than at her spectacularly over-the-top shows at Wembley Arena.... more
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