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Motives behind Fort Hood shooting

Investigators in the United States are trying find a motive behind the mass shooting at a Texas military base, which left 13 people dead and more than 40 wounded. Ben Cohen reports.

Author James Ellroy: 'I'm a genius'

James Ellroy

LA Confidential author James Ellroy speaks to Nicholas Glass about living in history, lying in dark rooms and why his newest tale of "realistic intrigue" is his greatest work yet.

Obama leads tributes to Fort Hood victims

Mourners comfort each other at the entrance to Fort Hood (credit: Getty images)

President Obama has ordered the White House flags at half-mast following the "horrific outburst of violence" at a Texas army base in which 13 people were killed. Sarah Smith reports.

Sesame Street celebrates 40 years

Sesame Street characters (Getty)

Big Bird and the Cookie Monster celebrate Sesame Street's 40th anniversary - making it the longest running programme in children's television. Elodie Harper reports.

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Ruined civilisation

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Destruction of the ancient Nazca civilisation in Peru.

A war of words

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A media battle consumes Murdoch's Fox News and the White House.

Gay rights promise

Gay rights activists on Capitol Hill (credit:Reuters)

What's left for the gay rights movement after Obama pledges action?

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