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Old hatreds

How long does it take before old foes can become friends?

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California's sea otters

Return of California's hunted sea otters.

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The computer age, 1985

Entering the age of the computer, from MRI scans to word processors.

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Making assumptions

We think we know what's true - but surveys often prove otherwise.

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Some stories don't date

Is there any such thing as 'today's news'?

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Paul Castellano shot dead

Leader of Mafia family shot dead on New York street.

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Reagan's Russian broadcast

US and Soviet leaders in dual New Year greetings broadcasts.

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Sanctions against Libya

US imposes sanctions against Libya for its support of airport attackers.

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Martin Luther King day

National holiday to honour Martin Luther King observed for the first time.

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Loans warning on economy, January 1986

Top economist warns that loans could prompt financial crash.

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Christa McAuliffe and the Challenger disaster, 1986

The death of space shuttle Challenger astronaut and school teacher Christa McAuliffe.

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The US budget

Who controls the spending budget in the US - the president or Congress?

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Philippines election queried

US troubleshooter Habib holding post-mortem on Philippines snap election.

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Reagan blunders over Marcos election

President's 'enormous' blunder over Marcos election result shocks American press.

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Marcos overthrown by people power

Philippines president ousted from office after election scandal.

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Floods in California

Northern California flooded after a year's rain falls in just over a week.

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International airlines in trouble

Cut-throat competition sees airlines facing bankruptcy or buyouts.

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Loving Los Angeles

Learning to love the city of the angels.

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US-Libya missile battle

Gulf of Sidra missile battle between US and Libya during navy manoeuvres.

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Americans stay at home

Terrorism fears trigger fall-off in US travel abroad.

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TV violence

Does watching violent television or film lead to real acts of violence?

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US attack on Libya

American air forces bomb Libyan leader Gaddafi's terrorist headquarters.

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US bombing of Libya, 1986

The aftermath of the US air-strikes against Libya on 15th April 1986.

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Ukraine nuclear disaster

Russia clamps down on details of Ukraine nuclear accident.

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Growing US deficit

National debt growing alarmingly, despite Reagan's promises to balance the budget.

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Michael Deaver case

Allegations that former top Reagan aide Michael Deaver used 'insider' lobbying.

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Chernobyl nuclear disaster, 1986

What can be learned from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 26th April 1986?

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Yakima Canutt, 1986

Remembering the king of the stunt men, Yakima Canutt.

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Americans fly abroad again

US holidaymakers return to Europe after terrorism scares.

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Ozone loss and cancer

Senate report links growing number of skin cancers with ozone loss.

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