Bankruptcy leaves employees adrift
2011-11-02 07:55:42
MF Global Holdings Ltd's bankruptcy filing is throwing into question the futures of some of Wall Street's most experienced bankers.
JFK's 'ask not' line traced back to prep school
2011-11-02 07:27:14
Kennedy's most famous turn of phrase was inspired by the headmaster of his New England prep school.
Obama in 'excellent health'
2011-11-01 22:23:42
President Barack Obama passed his latest physical check-up with flying colors and is now "tobacco free".
US bonds beat stocks in 30-year returns
2011-11-01 07:36:29
The biggest bond gains in almost a decade have pushed returns on US Treasuries above stocks over the past 30 years.
Bring back Reagan, Americans say in poll
2011-11-01 06:40:27
If they could somehow bring back a past president, many Americans would sooner have a Republican in office than a Democrat
US cuts off UNESCO funding
2011-11-01 01:55:51
The US had stopped funding UNESCO following its vote to grant the Palestinians full membership.
Herman Cain accused of sex harassment
2011-10-31 15:24:29
Two women employees complained of sexually suggestive behavior by Republican presidential contender Herman Cain when he headed the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s
Early snowfall pelts US East Coast
2011-10-30 07:20:50
The unusually early snowstorm bringing heavy, wet snow to the East Coast has knocked out power to more than 1.4 million customers.
Missing dog turns up 800 km from owner's home
2011-10-29 08:11:57
Jim Arrighi last saw Petey, his 4-year-old Jack Russell terrier, in the backyard of his home in Erin, Tennessee.
Expert to explain Jackson theory
2011-10-29 08:11:57
Jurors hearing the involuntary manslaughter case against Michael Jackson's doctor will hear an alternate version on Friday.
US finding bodes ill for China's exporters
2011-10-29 08:07:24
Senior commerce official warns of growing trade protectionism.
Exotic animals on farm quarantined
2011-10-28 09:10:58
The six surviving exotic animals freed by their suicidal owner in Ohio will be kept under quarantine at a zoo for now instead of going to the man's widow.