US Woman charged with killing sons for insurance
2011-10-26 09:17:49
A South Carolina mother who told police her son killed three family members and himself has been charged with murdering all of them to get their life insurance money, police said on Tuesday.
Republican assails Obama 'reset' with Russia
2011-10-26 09:04:39
The top Republican in the US Congress on Tuesday assailed President Barack Obama's "reset" policy with Russia as contrary to US interests and values, and urged him to rethink his approach in light of Vladimir Putin's impending return to the Kremlin.
Police seek ID of storage unit body
2011-10-26 07:40:55
Trucker rethinks loads after brush with bees
2011-10-26 07:40:55
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Truck driver Louis Holst has never been scared of bees, but he's rethinking his next long-haul load a day after being swarmed by 25 million of the insects.
Last of US's most powerful nuclear bombs being dismantled
2011-10-25 17:17:54
The last of US's most powerful nuclear bombs is being disassembled nearly half a century after it was put into service at the height of the Cold War.
10 killed in bus overturn in Mexico
2011-10-25 11:58:58
At least ten people died and 16 others were injured on Monday near the capital city when a bus they were on board overturned in a ravine, police said.
Obama tests go-it-alone steps for US economy
2011-10-25 11:02:06
Obama launched the first in a series of actions to bypass Republicans in Congress to show US voters he is serious about tackling a jobs and housing crisis.
Gates to urge G20 not turn backs on poor
2011-10-25 09:45:53
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said on Monday it was critical that rich donors continue to fund health and agriculture projects in developing countries despite budget cuts in the United States and Europe.
Obama to act on housing, student loans
2011-10-24 14:29:27
President Barack Obama this week will announce a series of actions to help the economy that will not require congressional approval, including an initiative to make it easier for homeowners to refinance their mortgages,
Cristina Fernandez re-elected as Argentine president
2011-10-24 13:56:04
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner won the presidential election on Sunday, becoming the country's first woman re-elected as president.
About 130 arrested from Occupy Chicago
2011-10-24 11:03:57
About 130 protesters were arrested at an Occupy Chicago demonstration early on Sunday after they erected tents and refused to leave a park next to Lake Michigan after its closing time.
Argentine President Fernandez wins re-election
2011-10-24 09:14:54
Argentine President Cristina Fernandez on Sunday won re-election after a solid victory with about 55 percent of the vote, the country's national television and private exit polls said.