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Union anger as US firms eye nuclear contracts
Monday 23 April 2012
Several US companies are preparing to bid to oversee the multibillion-pound decommissioning of 10 obsolete Magnox nuclear reactors, angering unions that want the work to go to British outfits.
Union fury as US firms eye nuclear work
Monday 23 April 2012
A swath of US firms are preparing to bid to oversee the multibillion-pound decommissioning of 10 obsolete Magnox reactor-powered nuclear stations, angering unions that want the work to go to British outfits.
A wintry, ice-draped Grand Canyon? Cool!
Sunday 18 March 2012
Presidents have praised the magnificence of this geological scar in the south-west US, yet most people only see it in summer. To enjoy this landmark in solitude – go with the snow, says Chris Leadbeater
Mammoth: The real McCoy of ski resorts
Friday 24 February 2012
It started with a pioneer and his tow rope. Now Mammoth is huge.
To be beside the seaside: Simon Calder visits Salton Sea
Friday 24 February 2012
The super-salty Salton Sea is one of California’s quirkiest secrets. Simon Calder visits ‘Slab City’, then climbs Salvation Mountain.
Rupert Cornwell: The Romney dog-food brand still isn't selling
Sunday 12 February 2012
Out of America: The Republican frontrunner can't seem to win over the party faithful
David Usborne: Republicans can choose between scary, nuts, or Romney
Thursday 09 February 2012
What's changed is that he is doing even worse among Republican grassroots voters than four years ago
Santorum hat-trick derails Romney hopes
Wednesday 08 February 2012
A stunning mutiny by evangelical and conservative Republicans punctured the tyres of the supposed frontrunner Mitt Romney in last night’s trio of nomination contests and instead gave a sudden and barely expected jolt of adrenalin to the staunch social conservative in the race, Rick Santorum.
The great Girl Scout cookie row
Sunday 15 January 2012
Viral video demands nationwide biscuit boycott
Woman accused over art attack
Friday 06 January 2012
A 36-year-old woman was accused of causing $10,000 worth of damage to a painting valued at between $30m and $40m by punching it, scratching it, and sliding her bare buttocks against it while urinating.
Travel challenge: A North American ski holiday
Saturday 31 December 2011
Every week we invite three companies to give us their best deal for a specific holiday. Today: a week-long ski holiday in North America. Prices are per person, based on two people travelling together. Each includes transfers and flights from the UK on 21 January.
End of the road for the high priest of group sex with minors
Saturday 06 August 2011
The saga of Warren Jeffs' long-running trial shocked most of America – but many sects still hail him as a hero. Guy Adams reports
Colorado Rockies: At the great divide
Saturday 16 July 2011
The Colorado Rockies mark a geographical watershed in North America. They're also big. Really big. Steve Connor minds the gap
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