US budget deficit to hit $1.5t
2011-01-27 09:52:54
A continuing weak economy and last month's bipartisan tax cut legislation will drive the US government's deficit to a record $1.5 trillion this year, a new government estimates predicts.
Speech focuses on economy
2011-01-27 08:45:02
The economic goals set out in US President Barack Obama's State of the Union address may create more opportunities for cooperation between China and the United States, analysts said.
Obama backs spending freeze, calls for unity
2011-01-26 12:52:50
Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty
2011-01-26 09:31:11
Michael Jackson's personal physician pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a charge of involuntary manslaughter two weeks after he was ordered to stand trial for his role in the pop star's 2009 death.
Pro-life protest in Washington
2011-01-25 10:23:35
On the 38th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion-rights decision, thousands marched to the US Supreme Court to voice their opposition to abortion rights.
Pro-life protest in Washington
2011-01-25 10:23:35
On the 38th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion-rights decision, thousands marched to the US Supreme Court to voice their opposition to abortion rights.
Report finds Bush White House violations
2011-01-25 10:09:23
The White House Office of Political Affairs during the George W. Bush administration violated the law by giving briefings to political employees, concludes a government report issued Monday.
US eases high-tech export curbs on India
2011-01-25 09:42:40
The US Commerce Department said on Monday it was easing restrictions of exports of high-technology goods to India in recognition of the two countries' stronger economic and national security ties.
Google awards $100 million to Eric Schmidt
2011-01-25 09:25:48
Google Inc has awarded $100 million worth of equity to Eric Schmidt, who is stepping aside as CEO but will stay with the company as executive chairman.
Man shoots 4 cops at Detroit police station
2011-01-24 13:30:41
A gunman opened fire inside a Detroit police precinct on Sunday, wounding four officers including a commander before he was shot and killed by police, authorities said.
Kennedy family gathers for JFK 50th
2011-01-21 15:12:04
Fifty years ago Thursday, US President John F. Kennedy told the world that "the torch had been passed to a new generation of Americans" whom he challenged to "ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country."
Woman kidnapped in 1987 reunites with NY family
2011-01-21 11:22:07
A woman stolen as an infant from a hospital crib two decades ago spent Thursday at a Manhattan hotel with her long-lost mother as investigators sought the evidence they need to identify and arrest her kidnapper.
