At least 38 dead in Haitian shipwreck off Cuba
2011-12-25 14:12:50
At least 38 people died on Saturday when a boat carrying Haitian migrants sunk off in far eastern Cuban.
'The Water-Skiing Santa' kicks off in Washington
2011-12-25 10:26:32
"The WATER-SKIING SANTA" in Washington, capital of the United States kicks off for celebrating Christmas.
US Congress punts hard payroll tax work to 2012
2011-12-24 12:02:20
Obama signed into law a two-month payroll tax cut extension, capping a year of fierce partisan combat over taxes and spending that will resume in January.
Congress OKs short-term payroll tax bill
2011-12-24 01:20:08
The two chambers of US Congress on Friday passed a short-term payroll tax and jobless benefits bill.
16 die in killing spree in N Mexico
2011-12-23 15:45:54
At least 16 people, including 5 suspected attackers, were killed Thursday in a series of violent incidents.
Cuba signs condolence book for late DPRK leader
2011-12-23 14:04:35
Raul Castro on Thursday visited the embassy of the DPRK and signed the official book of condolence for Kim.
Americans dissatisfy choice for next president
2011-12-22 13:46:34
Nearly half Americans dissatisfied with their choice for the next president, saying they don't think any of the candidates would make a good president.
8 charged over death of Chinese-American soldier
2011-12-22 09:15:51
Eight US soldiers deployed to southern Afghanistan were charged in connection with the death of a fellow Chinese-American soldier in October.
Steve Jobs honored with Grammy award
2011-12-22 09:12:37
The late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will be honored posthumously with a Grammy award for his contributions to music technology.
A jolly Christmas of love
2011-12-22 05:23:38
A charity show in Pasadena, California is supposed to raise $50,000 in order to send 50 children with heart disease from Tibet to Beijing for treatment.
Chinese American gunman to remain in jail
2011-12-21 14:30:25
Chinese American shooter Jeff Baoliang Zhang will stay in jail without a $400,000 bail.
Obama's approval rating surges
2011-12-21 14:29:19
Obama is seeing a surge in support among voters, with poll numbers released suggesting his approval rating is nearing the 50 percent mark.