NY gay hotel looks to thriving tourism
2012-03-17 10:30:08
The OUT NYC hotel boasts two hot tubs, a secret garden, its own nightclub and the title of Manhattan's first boutique hotel built specifically to cater to millions of gay tourists to New York.
CDC to launch graphic anti-smoking ads
2012-03-17 10:09:15
In a graphic new ad campaign announced on Thursday, the US government is trying to shock smokers into quitting with the sometimes-gruesome stories of people damaged by tobacco products.
Clooney arrested in front of Sudan embassy
2012-03-17 09:07:00
Hollywood actor George Clooney was arrested Friday in front of the Sudanese embassy during a protest over the humanitarian situation in that country.
Monkey King swings into New York exhibit
2012-03-17 07:44:27
A new exhibit at the Children's Museum of Manhattan attempts to teach kids about Monkey King's story about teamwork, cleverness and the importance of behaving.
New protests erupt in Chile over education reform
2012-03-16 12:35:18
About 50 people were arrested in a clash between police and students demanding a reform of the education system.
Santorum looks to build on two big primary wins
2012-03-16 07:55:35
An upbeat Rick Santorum barreled into Puerto Rico in pursuit of another victory in a Republican presidential race.
US denies sending warning to Iran via Russia
2012-03-16 06:37:44
The US denied that Russia was asked to warn Iran that the potential nuclear talks with world powers is its "last chance" for diplomacy.
US, Britain trying to show solidarity
2012-03-15 14:10:09
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday claimed "important progress" on "four vital areas" - Afghanistan, Syria, Iran and economic growth.
Outbreaks of disease linked to imported foods increase
2012-03-15 10:45:21
Foodborne disease outbreaks in the United States caused by imported food appeared to rise in 2009 and 2010.
US, UK discussed tapping oil reserves-sources
2012-03-15 09:50:51
Obama and Cameron discussed the possibility of releasing emergency oil reserves.
School bus collides with tractor-trailer in US
2012-03-15 08:33:35
A tractor-trailer and a school bus collided Wednesday in the western part of US state Pennsylvania, at least 15 were injured.
US may share secret data with Russia
2012-03-15 07:14:20
The Obama administration is leaving open the possibility of giving Moscow certain secret data on US interceptor missiles.