Obama uses own story to woo Europe, attract voters
2011-05-30 07:54:40
US President Barack Obama, during a week traveling through Europe, used his personal story to woo a continent some feel he has neglected
Jet catches fire on landing in Atlanta
2011-05-29 07:55:27
Four people received minor injuries when a Delta Air Lines flight experienced trouble with its landing gear upon touching down at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Shanghai, US to set int'l board rules
2011-05-28 10:29:34
The valuations of the IPOs of foreign firms on China's international board are likely to be similar to the level in the markets in which they are already listed.
Locke breezes through Senate hearing
2011-05-28 11:32:55
US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke waltzed through his Senate confirmation hearing as he told the panelists that balancing the trade deficit and reaching out to the Chinese public will be his priorities.
US scientists develop new clean energy technology
2011-05-27 14:52:52
US scientists have developed a new clean energy known as Direct Methanol Fuel Cell for future Pentagon and commercial applications, it was announced on Thursday.
Egyptian exec accused in attack on NY hotel maid
2011-05-31 13:23:51
A former chairman of one of Egypt's major banks was arrested Monday on charges of sexually abusing a maid at a Manhattan hotel
Shuttle crew make history on final spacewalk
2011-05-27 14:24:18
One of NASA's most experienced spacewalkers paired with its newest on Friday for the space shuttle program's last servicing call outside the International Space Station.
US mom charged in death of baby found in suitcase
2011-05-27 10:06:08
An emaciated 14-month-old girl apparently died of "nutritional neglect" before she was stuffed into a suitcase and put in a neighbor's trash can, according to police who charged the mother with homicide.
US calls Chechen group terrorists, offers reward
2011-05-27 11:03:27
The group is blamed for bombing Moscow's airport in January, two subway stations in 2010 and a Russian rail train in 2009. The attacks killed dozens.
US House rejects speedy Afghan pullout
2011-05-27 10:01:37
The US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected an amendment which calls for accelerated withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.
Roadside bomb kills 8 US troops in Afghanistan
2011-05-27 08:58:16
Eight US troops were killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan on Thursday in the deadliest single attack on foreign forces in a month, the US military said.
US upholds Arizona immigration law
2011-05-27 06:54:50
The US Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of an Arizona immigration law that penalizes companies that knowingly hire illegal immigrants.
