The would-be US Senator who caused a furore by claiming rape victims could automatically prevent themselves becoming pregnant has refused to abandon his election attempt.

The would-be American Senator who claimed women's bodies were able to prevent pregnancies if they were raped went into hiding today amid a storm of protest over his remarks.

A conservative US Senate candidate sparked anger after telling TV viewers that it was “really rare” for women to become pregnant when they were raped.

Barack Obama and his Democratic Party raced to re-evaluate their health care plans and electoral strategy after their stunning Massachusetts Senate defeat.

The US Senate has voted to ease restrictions on government-funded embryonic stem-cell research, ignoring President George Bush’s threat of a second veto on legislation designed to lead to new medical treatments.

THE Republican Party took a beating in the mid-term American elections this week, even though the economy was possibly never better.

Moby has launched a scathing attack on Republican Russ Limbaugh after he poked fun at Michael J Fox's Parkinson Disease symptoms - branding him and other right wing figures as "the most evil people on this planet".

In a response to charges by conservative talk-show host Rush Limbaugh, actor Michael J Fox defended his appearance in recent political campaign ads, saying he was neither acting nor off his medication for Parkinson’s disease.

A right-wing radio host has come under fire in the US after suggesting Michael J Fox had exaggerated his Parkinson’s disease in a TV advert.

Actor Michael J Fox is appearing in adverts supporting the campaign for stem cell research.

Actor Micheal J Fox has thrown his support behind a Missouri Democratic Senate candidate to promote his campaign for stem cell research.