NASA probes reach moon for gravity-mapping mission
2012-01-02 10:41:07
Two robotic probes began orbiting the moon Sunday in preparation for an unprecedented mission to map the lunar interior.
US should deal with Iran with diplomacy rather than war: ex-diplomats
2012-01-02 08:53:20
The United States should learn a lesson from the failures of its previous wars and resolve its disputes with Iran with diplomacy.
LA hit by arson fires on New Year's Eve
2012-01-02 06:24:27
Firefighters in Los Angeles worked throughout better part of the New Year's Eve to fight a renewed spate of fires.
World rings in 2012 and bids adieu to a tough year
2012-01-01 09:48:21
With glittering fireworks and star-studded celebrations from New Zealand to Times Square, the world eagerly welcomed a new year and hope for a better future.
Obama signs bill on banking sanctions against Iran
2012-01-01 06:30:48
Obama signed on Saturday a wide-ranging defense funding bill in Honolulu, calling for new sanctions against financial institutions doing business with Iran's state banking institutions.
Obama signs bill on banking sanctions
2012-01-01 06:30:48
Obama signed on Saturday a wide-ranging defense funding bill in Honolulu, calling for new sanctions against financial institutions doing business with Iran's state banking institutions.
Obama signs massive defense spending bill
2012-01-01 05:54:22
US President Barack Obama on Saturday signed a massive defense spending bill despite having "serious reservations" with languages on terrorist detention.
White House delaying debt ceiling request
2011-12-31 07:40:06
Obama has agreed to delay submitting a debt ceiling increase request until next month to allow lawmakers time to consider it while they are in session.
Boeing wins $3.48b US missile defense contract
2011-12-31 07:25:25
Boeing Co beat out Lockheed Martin to retain its position as the prime contractor for the US long-range missile shield.
Oil ends volatile year on negative note
2011-12-31 07:17:02
Oil prices slipped on Friday, the last trading day of 2011, but still locked a gain of more than 8 percent for the year.
Obama delays request for debt ceiling
2011-12-31 06:17:05
The president may submit a certification to Congress and Congress may have 15 days to consider a joint resolution of disapproval.
Jamaica opposition looks for big election win
2011-12-30 11:08:44
Jamaica's ruling party appeared headed for defeat in national elections on Thursday.