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Sarah Palin to resign as Alaska governor
Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has said she will resign as Alaska's governor by the end of the month and will not seek a second term in office.
USA
Obama, McCain pledge 'new era of reform'
President-elect Barack Obama and his defeated Republican rival John McCain have pledged to work together to solve critical challenges including the financial crisis, energy policies and national security.
UNITED STATES
The Mavericks are back
John McCain returns to the public eye just days after ending a presidential campaign that saw rumours of infighting and high-profile speculation over his choice of vice president, Sarah Palin. But love them or loathe them, this duo just won't quit.
USA - REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK
Chicago: Obama's Whirl-Windy City
Reporting from Chicago, FRANCE 24's Leela Jacinto takes a look at the behind-the-scenes drama in Barack Obama's hometown.
INTERNET - USA
Hackers targeted Obama and McCain during campaign
During the US presidential campaign, a "foreign entity" launched a "sophisticated cyber attack" against the computers of the Obama and McCain teams, Newsweek reported. The FBI is investigating.
UNITED STATES
Two charged in alleged plot to kill Obama
Two men have been charged with plotting to assassinate Barack Obama and violating several federal gun laws, according to court documents.
USA - VOTE 2008
Obama's agenda
What now for Barack Obama? From 'Abortion' to 'National Security', catch a glimpse of the new US president's political platform.
USA - VOTE 2008
Grant Park erupts in massive ‘Obama-rama’ fest
Wearing Barack Obama hats, pins and T-shirts, nearly 120,000 supporters gathered in Chicago’s Grant Park for a celebratory rally at the end of a record-shattering, historic campaign.
CONCESSION SPEECH
McCain concedes defeat with 'no regret'
Senator John McCain formally ended his bid for the White House and conceded defeat to Barack Obama, saying the Democrat had won a historic victory and inspired millions of Americans.
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US ELECTION - MEDIA
On election day, time for media frenzy
Excitement has reached unprecedented levels as the main American networks race to announce election results fresh out of the ballot box. But this year the media are determined not to repeat the mistakes made in 2004.
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