Castro says rumors of his death make him laugh
2011-09-10 20:59:58
Fidel Castro, in an audio aired on Venezuelan state television late on Friday, joked about rumors circulating in the capital, Miami and on Twitter over the past few weeks that he was gravely ill or had died.
Obama says enemies still targeting US
2011-09-10 19:14:08
US President Barack Obama said on Saturday the United States was stronger 10 years after the September 11, 2001, attacks and Americans would "carry on" despite continued threats against their safety.
2 terror suspects may be US citizens
2011-09-10 12:20:00
Government officials say at least two of the men suspected of being involved in a possible al-Qaida attack to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks are believed to be US citizens or have US traveling documents.
Fear about Europe, US drags Dow down 300
2011-09-10 10:05:02
The problems that have weighed on investors all summer - European debt and fear of a new recession in the United States - hammered the stock market Friday.
Obama announces 'emergency' in flood-hit state
2011-09-09 15:38:27
US President Barack Obama late Thursday declared an "emergency" in flood-hit New York state
Blackout leaves 5m without power in US states
2011-09-09 15:30:31
A massive blackout caused by "human failure" left nearly 5 million people without power in parts of California, Arizona and Mexico on Thursday.
US, Cuba to discuss co-op in oil spill prevention
2011-09-09 14:34:20
The United States and Cuba should work together to ensure that safety is maintained for off-shore exploration of Cuban oil reserves in the Gulf of Mexico.
Massive power outage hits Southern California
2011-09-09 09:54:50
A massive power outage hit southern California and parts of Arizona and Mexico, affecting well over a million people, San Diego Gas and Electric said on Thursday.
US consumer credit rises for 10th straight month
2011-09-09 08:06:03
US consumer credit increased at an annual rate of 5.9 percent in July, the tenth consecutive monthly growth, offering some relief to a string of weak economic data in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve reported on Thursday.
Obama unveils $447b new job plan
2011-09-09 08:05:49
US President Barack Obama launched his widely expected new job plan Thursday night at a joint session of the Congress to stimulate recovery and strengthen the country's struggling employment situation.
Flood forces 100,000 to evacuate in east US
2011-09-09 06:48:32
More than 100,000 people in the US east coast were ordered to evacuate on Thursday as torrential rains brought by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee caused major flooding in the area.
US to veto Palestinian bid at UN
2011-09-09 06:39:13
The US government on Thursday said explicitly that Washington will veto any Palestinian effort to seek a statehood at the United Nations Security Council.