Florida

President jokes about Romney's vast wealth, while Republican challenger pokes fun at rival's redistribution policies at Waldorf-Astoria hotel.

Republican challenger just one point down on President Barack Obama with female voters in 12 swing states.

First Lady kicks off campaign to capture early and absentee votes by tweeting: I couldn't wait for election day.

NASA scientists have developed a robotic suit that could help paraplegics walk in the future.

A man described as the “life of the party” died after winning an insect eating contest in Florida.

Mother disobeys court order to take back her 17-month-old baby, and the child is now in care.

Heath officials issue warnings to medical clinics to alert patients who may have received contaminated steroid injections.

Treasury secretary bears brunt of blame over litigation costs related to Libor rigging.

Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice seeks information from Rabobank over its possible involvement in the manipulation of Libor

Legislation has been signed to introduce Google's 'robot' cars to California, with more states considering introducing the automated cars.

US Republican candidate for White House joins roll of honour that includes Bush, Reagan, Carter and Ford.

Cairo issues warrant for Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, six other US-based Coptic Christians and Pastor Terry Jones over Islamophobic film.

The US president received the unexpected embrace when his campaign trail passed through Florida.

While Romney takes a dig at Obama for not creating enough jobs, Obama blames Republicans for thwarting his plans in Congress.

All eyes were on the glamorous female stars of the new film Spring Breakers, as they graced the red carpet of the 69th Venice International Film Festival, at the Palazzo del Cinema

Benzoapyrene, a toxic compound in cigarette smoke, slows production of 'good' cholesterol, leading to heart disease.

Clint Eastwood's conversation with an invisible Barack Obama has brought a tirade of mirth

Mitt Romney promises to create 12 million jobs in four years during his speech to accept the Republican presidential nomination.

Attendees ejected after throwing nuts at CNN camerawoman saying “this is how we feed animals”.

Huge storm approaching US coast close to hurricane force, sparking fears of repeat of Hurricane Katrina devastation.

Isaac moving towards New Orleans and expected to make landfall and flood northern Gulf Coast with waves up to 3 metres high.

Gulf Coast states bracing for monster storm seven years after the disaster caused by Hurricane Katrina.

After passing through Florida Keys, Isaac is expected to move over southeast Gulf of Mexico with a wind speed of 100 miles per hour.

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first men to gaze down on Earth from the surface of another planet.

US Republican congressman Kevin Yoder swam naked in the Sea of Gallilee during an official trip.

Endurance athlete Diana Nyad fails another bid to set open-water record with 100-mile swim from Havana to Florida Keys.

Bank of America, Societe Generale, Credit Suisse, Credit Agricole, Royal Bank of Canada, Rabobank Groep and Lloyds Banking Group hit by Florida attorney general Pam Bondi.

Just 41 days after tying knot, Basketball Wives star splits after he allegedly head-butted her.

Researchers in Florida have captured a "monstrous" python measuring five metres in length and carrying 87 eggs

Mitt Romney running mate mocked in attack ad that accuses him of ending guaranteed Medicare health insurance for pensioners.