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Row over abortion ruling
Public divided on ruling over whether abortion should be state-funded.
The Supreme Court
Alistair Cooke reflects on the wide-ranging functions of the US Supreme Court.
Unemployment looms in Hollywood
Recession hits even the movie-making industry.
Isao Aoki, golfing hero
Japanese golf champion Isao Aoki gives hope to millions.
Carter's visits fail to ignite campaign
President Carter's visits to trouble spots seen as political.
Republicans solid for Reagan
Democrats waver over candidates while the Republicans back Reagan.
Mount St Helens erupts
Mount St Helens eruption damages almost a quarter of the country's crops.
Car sales slump
Sales of US-made cars fall by a third in just one year.
Recession may finish Carter
Carter's ratings slump as recession bites.
Why Vance quit
Secrets and lies behind Secretary of State's resignation.
