Chavez says Cuba treatment successful
2012-05-12 13:25:40
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said on Friday he had successfully completed a series of cancer radiotherapy sessions in Cuba and was hopeful they would have a positive effect on his condition.
Anti-HIV drug approved in US
2012-05-12 08:17:42
The first drug shown to prevent HIV infection won the endorsement of a panel of US federal advisers.
Facebook co-founder gives up US citizenship
2012-05-12 07:31:50
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin has renounced his US citizenship ahead of the social networking company's initial public offering (IPO).
US resumes military sales to Bahrain
2012-05-12 05:53:26
US is putting on hold TOW missiles and Humvees due to concern over "serious unresolved human rights issues" in the country.
Apple to drop Google Maps from iOS 6: report
2012-05-12 02:30:24
Apple will drop Google Maps from its upcoming mobile platform iOS 6 in favor of its own mapping system, it was reported on Friday.
US public wants bigger defense cuts
2012-05-11 22:29:24
Lawmakers arguing over a proposed $5 billion cut in the US defense budget might want to take a look at how much the American public would trim.
Obama nets $15m at fundraiser
2012-05-11 21:52:47
Obama called his endorsement of same-sex marriage a "logical extension" of his vision for the country.
SpaceX to offer flights to private space stations
2012-05-11 18:54:24
Rocket developer Space Exploration Technologies and Bigelow Aerospace are joining forces to offer passenger launches to private space stations.
Support for gay marriage will galvanize parties
2012-05-11 16:30:54
Obama's about-face in favor of same-sex marriage will galvanize both Democrats and Republicans to get out and vote.
Facebook's IPO already oversubscribed
2012-05-11 10:34:38
Facebook's record IPO is already oversubscribed, days after it embarked on a cross-country roadshow to drum up investor enthusiasm.
US young adults at risk of skin cancer
2012-05-11 10:00:15
Despite warnings about the dangers of excess sun exposure, many US young adults still get sunburned or use indoor tanning beds.
Putin's absence from G8 summit not snub
2012-05-11 09:04:55
The White House said that Putin's decision to skip the G8 summit came as no surprise and no "snub."