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BP's record fine takes total past $12bn, with many more billions still to come as costs of worst spill in US history continue to mount

New study shows great white sharks evolved from broad-toothed mako sharks two million years earlier than previously thought.

Belize's Prime Minister Darren Barrow has called on-the-run antivirus pioneer John McAfee "bonkers" and urged him to give himself up.

Defense Department investigating whether 'inappropriate communications' took place between Florida socialite and US general.

Paula Broadwell's revelations about Benghazi fuel suspicions of breach of secrecy, while Jill Kelley denies being part of love triangle.

Problems reported in Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, Virginia and Florida

IB Times looks back at the decisive moments from last night, as Barack Obama comes from behind to take the election.

Live coverage of the US presidential election for 2012 as voters take to the polls to choose their president for the next four years. Will it be Obama or Romney?

Dixville Notch, New Hampshire begins taking votes - even though Romney continues campaigning in last-ditch bid for victory.

US President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney are holding meetings throughout the country a few hours before Election Day.

US President Barack Obama is leading on Republican candidate Mitt Romney in several decisive swing states recent polls show.

Pregnant Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen showed off her baby bump as she relaxed in a bikini at a beach in Florida

While a Reuters/Ipsos poll predicts an edge for Obama, an ABC News/Washington Post poll gives each of the contestants 48%.

Opinion polls give Obama a slight edge over Romney, but both contenders are banking on swing states such as Ohio and Wisconsin.

US President Barack Obama and New Jersey governor Chris Christie visit regions hit by superstorm Sandy and promise all the help needed to rebuild.

Sandy is expected to gain further strength before making landfall anywhere between Maryland and Southern England.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City will be available on iOS and Android device this fall, Rockstar Games has announced

Forecasters say hurricane which has already claimed 21 lives could merge with northeastern arctic storm on approach to US east coast.

Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney tweets endorsement for president: I watched all the debates.

Sandy is likely to gain further momentum in the next few hours and is heading towards the Bahamas.

Solorio was bitten in his upper torso off the coast of Surf Beach in Lompoc, where Lucas Ransom was killed two years ago.

Romney's remarks on US military power and Syria triggers fresh mockery on internet.

Gay rights, climate change, Europe and Guantanamo Bay left off trio of televised debates.

Analysts say Republican candidate beaten in last presidential debate but some accuse Obama of being petulant and aggressive.

President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney discuss foreign policy at the third and final televised presidential debate.

Obama and Romney discuss foreign policy issues, America's global leadership and US economy during the third and final US presidential debate.

Salt Lake Tribune editorial spurns Mormon Republican candidate in favour of incumbent president.

Google is expected to announce three new Nexus devices at its 29 October event

Detectives are questioning a 31-year-old man, believed to be behind the attacks.

Outcome more difficult to predict than it has been for years but Florida televised debate likely to settle the jitters.