Use this glossary to find out more about some of the well-used - but often misunderstood - terms in US politics.
Use this glossary to find out more about some of the well-used - but often misunderstood - terms in US politics.
Use this glossary to find out more about some of the well-used - but often misunderstood - terms in US politics.
A chronology of key events
Key facts, figures and dates
As primaries for US mid-terms get underway in several states, Paul Adams reports on the campaign for Pennsylvania's 12th district to replace the late John Murtha.
A $1.4million TV advertising blitz is launched across the US in an attempt to derail efforts to increase regulation of broadband.
A group of Muslims meet with KFC to question the legitimacy of the halal chicken the company is selling as part of a trial.
A top US military officer admits there may be no way of denying Iran a nuclear weapon unless the US invades. The BBC's Kim Ghattas assesses the options.
The BBC's David Cowling has reservations about the likely impact of the first televised debates between the men who would be prime minister.
How are Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg preparing for the three live television debates that are set to dominate the general election campaign?
Rock band Keane say the Conservative Party did not seek their permission to use one of their hits at their election manifesto launch.
Michael Cockerell looks at the long battle to get the party leaders debating on TV at election time.
Tony McCoy must now go down as the greatest jump jockey of all time, says Frank Keogh
Pinstickers' guide to the big race at Aintree
Joint favourite Don't Push It wins the Grand National at 10-1, giving jockey Tony McCoy his first winner of the famous race in 15 tries.
Donald McCain Jr believes his horse, Cloudy Lane, is hitting the right form to win the Grand National.
Champion jockey Tony McCoy opts to ride Don't Push It in a bid to win his first Grand National.
Nina Carberry will ride Grand National contender Character Building in Saturday's showpiece race at Aintree.
Madison du Berlais heads 65 entries for Saturday's Grand National at Aintree as 10 horses are withdrawn.