Kennedy quits presidential bid

Senator Kennedy bows out of next presidential election.

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Congress vote on MX missile

More research funding agreed for MX missile.

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The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930

The protectionist Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930.

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The Dull Men's Club, 1982

Founder of Dull Men's Club claims it's OK to be boring.

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China's spoilt brats

China's 'one child' rule leads to spoilt only children.

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Puerto Rican bombing in NY

New York bombs came from Puerto Rican terrorist group.

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Satellite communication

Global communication using the new satellite technology.

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Florida's changing fortunes

Tourist numbers to Florida fall as holiday money gets tight.

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Reagan u-turn on economy

Reagan says government must help economy in State of the Union address.

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Fear of appeasement, 1983

Appeasement fears are stumbling block to arms control.

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China-US relations

Relations between US and China depend on where you're viewing from.

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Who's next for President?

Looking ahead to the next race for the White House.

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Financial crisis of 1933

The 1933 financial crisis that led to a closure of all American banks.

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Queen Elizabeth and Pope John Paul II

Queen Elizbeth's trip to California and the Pope's visit to Central America.

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Reagan being Reagan again

President begins to move back to his original right-wing ground.

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The Squeal Rule

Goverment proposal to tell parents of contraceptive use in minors.

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Reagan's 'Star Wars' speech

President Reagan proposes a space-based missile platform.

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Intelligent computers

Looking forward to intelligent computers.

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Chicago's first black mayor

Democrat Harold Washington is elected Chicago's first black mayor.

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Slimmer social security

President signs new bill aimed at slimming down social security costs.

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El Salvador crisis

President ponders assistance for embattled El Salvador.

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Literacy rates falling

National commission finds literacy rates are falling across the US.

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Williamsburg summit

Arms policy endorsed by France at Williamsburg summit.

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Mayor Feinstein to stay

San Francisco's mayor wins battle against ejection.

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Bishops call for nuclear ban

Catholic bishops publish anti-nuclear war letter.

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Thatcher plans second term

As Britain faces a General Election, questions over possible Reagan second term.

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Margaret Thatcher's re-election and the 'special relationship', 1983

An American perspective on the re-election of Margaret Thatcher.

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Sally Ride, new role model

America's first female astronaut Sally Ride.

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Paul Volcker, head of the Fed

The second most important man in America - Paul Volcker.

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Connecticut bridge collapse

Concerns over nationwide infrastructure after bridge collapse in Connecticut.

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