Madoff's wife says couple attempted suicide
2011-10-27 17:06:58
The wife of financial swindler Bernard Madoff said in an interview to be aired on Sunday that the couple attempted suicide by taking pills on Christmas Eve 2008.
US expects ambassador to return to Syria
2011-10-27 10:43:47
The US hoped that its ambassador to Syria can return to the country next month, said the State Department on Wednesday.
Green growth, free trade to top US agenda at APEC talks
2011-10-27 09:41:22
The US host will push green growth and the next generation free trade agreement known as Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) at next month's APEC meeting in Hawaii.
Obama eases student loan burden
2011-10-27 09:04:49
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled a plan that would help relieve the burden of Americans who are struggling to pay their student loans.
High Heel Drag Race in Washington
2011-10-26 16:57:19
While always a lot of fun, the drag races also have a somewhat subversive undertone.
US Woman charged with killing sons for insurance
2011-10-26 09:17:49
A South Carolina mother who told police her son killed three family members and himself has been charged with murdering all of them to get their life insurance money.
Republican assails Obama 'reset' with Russia
2011-10-26 09:04:39
The top Republican in the US Congress on Tuesday assailed Obama's "reset" policy with Russia as contrary to US interests and values.
Police seek ID of storage unit body
2011-10-26 07:40:55
A man who died this month at age 80 took a secret to his grave - a secret that was discovered only after his family went through his belongings in a storage unit.
Obama tests go-it-alone steps for US economy
2011-10-25 11:02:06
US President Barack Obama launched the first in a series of executive actions on Monday aimed at bypassing Republicans in Congress to show American voters he is serious about tackling a jobs and housing crisis.
More dialogue with China needed
2011-10-25 10:33:18
US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Thursday.
Gates to urge G20 not turn backs on poor
2011-10-25 09:45:53
The Gates Foundation has also funded initiatives to develop drought-resistant maize and new flood-tolerant rice varieties in India.
US rating may be cut again
2011-10-25 08:00:29
The US will likely lose its AAA credit rating from another major rating agency by the end of 2011.