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Page last updated at 18:40 GMT, Tuesday, 9 February 2010

Michelle Obama hula-hoop, Oct 2009
First Lady tackles child obesity
First Lady Michelle Obama launches a nationwide campaign to tackle child obesity, which she says threatens America's future.
Mardell: First Lady's campaign
Obama's State of Union
Obamas' organic kitchen

Coca Cola cans New markets boost Coca Cola sales
Coca Cola sees sales and profits rise following a strong performance in developing markets, including Brazil.

Venezuela President Hugo Chavez Chavez declares energy emergency
President Hugo Chavez says emergency measures are needed to help tackle Venezuela's power shortages.


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FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
New recruits to police in Ciudad Juarez Frontline cops
A Mexican widow joins police tackling the drug cartels
Spaceman (BBC) Spaceman
America ponders the options for a big rocket
Tery Fator and Winston the singing turtle Who's talking?
How a talent show winner scored in Las Vegas

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Canada base boss held for murders
Jackson doctor denies manslaughter
Brain injury linked to gambling
'Third-hand smoke' risk warning
Pitt and Jolie sue Sunday paper
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BAE handed £286m criminal fines
Euro MPs shun data deal with US
China to put duties on US chicken
FEATURES
Toyota: US readers' comments
Haiti children find home in Canada
Stand up and be counted?
Spend and save
El Salvador family reunited

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FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
The Kleen Energy power plant, Connecticut, US In pictures
The explosion at a power plant in Connecticut
Frog found in Costa Rica's rainforest Happy and green
What is behind the success story of Costa Rica?
Former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin Anyone for tea?
Sarah Palin and the newest US political movement

OTHER TOP STORIES
South America seeks to help Haiti
Colombia mounts major drugs raids
Super Bowl breaks ratings record
White Stripes battle US Air Force
Actor Sheen charged with assault
Mexico holds reputed gang leaders
HAITI EARTHQUAKE
Rue Valiant Cracks hint at fate of shattered city

Aid delays spark corruption fears
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MARDELL'S AMERICA
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Getting the balance right
Michelle Obama and the fight against obesity
The limits of American power
MATT FREI'S DIARY
Matt Frei Groundhog Day: Is US politics repeating itself?

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