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As 'America's Doctor,' Vivek Murthy will hit the ground running

More than a year after he was nominated by President Barack Obama, the US Senate, defying the powerful pro-gun lobby National Rifle Association, voted to confirm Dr Vivek Hellegere Murthy as the......

Indian-American Vivek Murthy becomes youngest surgeon general

Image: Vivek Murthy is the first person of Indian origin to hold the top post. Photograph: Paresh Gandhi Thirty-seven-year-old Indian-American physician Vivek Hallegere Murthy has been confirmed......

Defiant Obama says poll mandate for Republicans to work with him

A day after a poll drubbing, United States President Barack Obama struck a defiant tone saying he is ready to work with Republicans but could bypass Congress on issues like immigration reforms that......

US midterm elections: Republicans win control of Senate; Democrats suffer massive setback

In a debacle for Barack Obama and the Democratic Party, Republicans today gained control of the United States Senate and increased its majority in the House of Representatives in a sweeping midterm......

There's a rifle aimed at Vivek Murthy

The National Rifle Association aims to shoot down Vivek Murthy’s Senate confirmation as United States Surgeon General, Aziz Haniffa reports The National Rifle Association has set its sights......

The man who saved billions from starvation

Image: Norman Borlaug rescued India from a severe food crisis. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters The work of Norman Borlaug, who helped save billions from starvation, is worth recalling, especially......

Obama's clean air policy to benefit India and China

The path breaking clean energy policy unveiled by the Obama administration would put the US at a disadvantage against countries like India and China, top US lawmakers and policy advocacy groups......

Obama says sorry to Americans losing health insurance cover

In an unusual move, US President Barack Obama has apologised to millions of "scary" Americans whose health insurance plans have been cancelled as a result of his signature health law. Obama's......

US senators hint at possible fiscal deal on Tuesday

A month of combat in the US Congress over government spending showed signs on Monday of giving way to a Senate deal to reopen shuttered federal agencies and prevent an economically damaging default......

Former US Ambassadors call for India friendly immigration norms

Five former American ambassadors to India have written to top US lawmakers urging removal of visa provisions which, they say, are not in US economic interests and also stand to complicate relations......

Review: Unbroken is a good film that could have been great

Unbroken's first half might seem a little vexing but the second one is where the actors' performances really shine through, says Paloma Sharma.Louis "Louie" Zamperini (1917-2014) was an......

The Top 11 English Films of 2014

From Boyhood to The Grand Budapest Hotel, we've seen some brilliant cinema this year. The year 2014 saw many exceptional films, some of which have already dominated the critics’ awards cycle.......

Class and Crime in India in Zurich's Top 10 Films

Kanu Behl's Titli is one of the best films from India in recent years, says Aseem Chhabra from the Zurich film festival. Ten years ago, two enterprising Swiss nationals decided to bring some films......

Review: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is brilliant

Beautifully shot and easy on the eyes, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is thoroughly engaging, writes Paloma Sharma. Are you tired of overly violent 3D films? Tired of crass humour......

Angelina Jolie to direct Unbroken

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here! Actress Angelina Jolie will be donning the director's cap once again with Unbroken, which will star British......

F1 Pitlane Tales: Caterham makes 230 staff redundant

Kamui Kobayashi of Japan and Caterham and Marcus Ericsson of Sweden and Caterham walk out for the drivers' parade before the Russian Formula One Grand Prix at Sochi. Photograph: Mark......

Caterham confirms it will race in Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Kamui Kobayashi of Caterham. Photograph: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images The Caterham Formula One team will race in next week's Abu Dhabi season-ender despite still falling short of a targeted 2.35......

F1 Pitlane Tales: McLaren ready to debut new Honda engine

Bruno Senna of Brazil and the nephew of the former F1 legend Ayrton Senna prepares to drive his uncles world championship winning McLaren Honda MP4. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images Honda's......

Valencia MotoGP: Marquez claims record 13th victory

Marc Marquez of Spain and Repsol Honda Team crosses the finish line. Photograph: Mirco Lazzari GP/Getty Images Newly-crowned world champion Marc Marquez won the season-ending Valencia MotoGP on......

Marussia F1 team shuts shop while Caterham appeal to fans

Max Chilton of Marussia. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images Caterham urged Formula One fans to dip into their pockets for funds to keep the stricken team on the road on Friday while rivals......

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Boehner, McConnell Open to Bigger Child-Care Tax Breaks

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