Chinese fleet joins others for RIMPAC exercise

The missile destroyer Haikou (R), missile frigate Yueyang and supply ship Qiandaohu (C) are seen during the supply at sea in Pacific Ocean, during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) multinational naval exercises on June 13, 2014.

Angelina Jolie shines at summit against sexual violence

Actress and campaigner Angelina Jolie arrives at a summit to end sexual violence in conflict, at the Excel centre in London June 13, 2014.

Obama visits native American reservation

Obama on Friday made his first visit to an American Indian reservation since entering the White House on a trip to unveil new measures aimed at boosting education and economic opportunities for indigenous people.

Clinton has reasons to run at her ready

She insists she hasn't decided on a second bid for the presidency. But Hillary Rodham Clinton is laying out more reasons to run than not during her coast-to-coast book tour.

Across Americas

Bush senior marks 90th birthday with a skydive

Former US President George H.W. Bush marks his 90th birthday with a tandem skydive with the All Veteran Parachute Team in Kennebunkport, Maine, June 12, 2014.

Oculus Rift virtual reality gears draw fans in E3

Gamers at E3 found themselves a new toy the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset which can take gaming experience to a new level.

Railroad photo shows Asian-Americans

US law firm awards fellowship to students in China

Jones Day, a global law firm founded in the United States, awarded 12 Chinese students majoring in law a total of $40,000 in scholarships.

Museum focuses on immigrants

A "coaching book"is used by many Chinese immigrants who came to the United States during the 20th century, filled with potential questions that American interviewers might ask them about their hometowns and ancestors when they first arrived on US shores.

School bill raises concerns

Some Asian-American community leaders and parents in New York City are concerned that proposed state legislation that would change the process for getting into eight specialized high schools for academically and artistically gifted students in the city could significantly reduce the number of Asian-American students admitted to the schools.

Expanding routes make Hainan Airlines order more planes

To expand its network in North America, Hainan Airlines Co Ltd will order more Boeing B787 aircraft in the next several years, a senior executive said.