Staff safety pressed after 2nd hotel attack
2011-06-01 08:58:19
An Egyptian banker became the second leader of global finance in recent weeks to face charges of sexually assaulting a hotel maid.
Woman devastated by officers' rape acquittal
2011-06-01 09:09:28
A woman who accused two New York City police officers of rape says she's "devastated and disappointed" they were convicted only of a misdemeanor for official misconduct. But she says public opinion "will be the ultimate verdict."
Memorial Day marked by parades,flags
2011-05-31 11:01:26
The National Memorial Day Parade in Washington honored veterans and America's war dead but also featured special tributes to Sept 11 first responders, victims and their families.
Shuttle crew prepares for homecoming
2011-05-31 15:23:10
Astronauts aboard space shuttle Endeavour tested their ship's landing systems in preparation for an early Wednesday touchdown at the Kennedy Space Center.
Coke, Adidas say FIFA allegations hurt soccer
2011-05-31 09:03:23
Corporate sponsors Coca-Cola Co and German sportswear maker Adidas expressed concern about allegations of corruption within FIFA, soccer's governing body
Thousands gathering in Honolulu to float lanterns
2011-05-31 11:12:04
Thousands are expected to gather at a Honolulu beach on Monday to float candlelit lanterns on the ocean in remembrance of loved ones and to pay tribute to ancestors.
US spy chief in Seoul for talks on Pyongyang
2011-05-30 11:18:45
The US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper is in Seoul and has met with ROK's top officials over issues related to DPRK, a local report said Friday.
Nuclear plant becomes 1st in US to go digital
2011-05-30 11:23:46
Sometime in the next few weeks, technicians will finish installing digital controls for the operating and safety systems of a nuclear plant reactor in western South Carolina, a move being closely watched by other nuclear complexes.
Palin rolls into Washington on a Harley
2011-05-30 09:43:39
US Republican Sarah Palin rolled into Washington on the back of a Harley-Davidson on Sunday, sparking a frenzy of attention and renewed speculation about her 2012 presidential plans.
Obama visits tornado-hit city
2011-05-30 08:18:59
US President Barack Obama travels to Joplin, Missouri, on Sunday to view the aftermath of the deadly tornado there and visit with survivors and relatives of the dead.
Climate change to affect fruits, nuts
2011-05-30 07:54:40
Climate change is expected to alter the global fruits and nuts industry dramatically as crops such as pistachios and cherries struggle amid rising temperatures, researchers said.
Married couples in just 48% of US households
2011-05-30 06:13:33
Three mornings a week, when Becky Leung gets ready for work, her boyfriend is just getting home from his overnight job.
