Confucius visas resolved
2012-06-01 08:07:28
When Fang Maotian entered the meeting room at the State Department on May 24, he was surprised and overwhelmed by the size of the United States' team.
Dragon capsule ends historic mission
2012-06-01 07:16:35
SpaceX's unmanned Dragon capsule splashed into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, marking a successful end to the first mission by a commercial company to resupply the International Space Station.
US tourists kidnapped in Egypt released
2012-05-31 21:22:11
The two American tourists kidnapped Thursday morning by some local Bedouins in Egypt's Sinai peninsular were released after 11 hours' abduction.
3 killed in Seattle shooting
2012-05-31 07:12:11
A gunman opened fire at a Seattle cafe, killing three people and critically wounding two others.
Census shows Canadian population aging
2012-05-30 15:25:20
The number of Canadians aged 65 and above reached nearly 5 million in 2011, accounting for a record high of 14.8 percent of the entire population.
Romney clinches Republican nomination
2012-05-30 10:03:55
Mitt Romney clinched the Republican presidential nomination with a resounding victory in Texas.
Romney wins Texas GOP primary
2012-05-30 09:55:17
US Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was on Tuesday projected by NBC news as winner of his party's primary in Texas.
Excessive patriotism marks Memorial Day
2012-05-30 08:02:08
For people who are unaware of the excessive patriotism in the US today, this past Memorial Day weekend has served as a good reminder.
Memorial day to honor veterans
2012-05-29 09:39:36
Americans marked Memorial Day across the country on May 28, 2012.
Obama reflects 'lessons' of Vietnam war
2012-05-29 04:40:18
US President Barack Obama calls it "one of the most painful chapters in our history."
Child calls 911 after parents fatally shot
2012-05-29 10:25:01
A US child phoned the 911 emergency call after his parents had been fatally shot, investigators said.
Golden Gate Bridge marks 75 years
2012-05-28 15:03:42
Fireworks explode over the Golden Gate Bridge during the 75th anniversary celebration of the iconic span in San Francisco, California May 27, 2012.