Hollywood 'yet to fully tap black talent'
2011-07-29 07:50:28
Harry Belafonte says Hollywood has yet to explore the breadth of black experience and that the industry will "never ever yield to the needs of people of color".
GOP debt plan faces close vote in Congress
2011-07-29 07:50:28
House Republicans are pressing ahead with a vote on a quickly revised plan to stave off an unprecedented government default next week
Investors sell dollars, euros amid debt fears
2011-07-29 06:20:11
The euro and dollar fell Thursday because of concerns about the ongoing debt crises in Europe and the US.
US general warns of al-Qaida 2.0
2011-07-28 15:11:28
The top commander of US special forces warned Wednesday the next generation of militants could keep special operations fighting for a decade to come.
Obama's leadership image on the line in debt saga
2011-07-28 14:57:09
President Barack Obama's credibility as a leader hangs in the balance along with America's gold-plated credit rating as he strives to break a debt impasse with Republicans and avoid a ruinous default.
Florida beach town woos gay newlyweds
2011-07-28 14:11:16
Tourism operators in Fort Lauderdale are hoping that New York's gay marriage law will bring new business to the sunny Florida city.
TV watchdog says "Playboy Club" glamorizes porn
2011-07-28 14:03:00
A TV watchdog groupon Wednesday accused NBC of glamorizing the porn industry in its upcoming new drama series "The Playboy Club" and urged NBC affiliates around the United States not to air it.
Hefner's runaway bride dishes on sex life
2011-07-28 13:58:16
Hugh Hefner's runaway bride is dishing on her sex life with the Playboy founder -- and according to her, it wasn't exactly X-rated.
Authorities examine body of girl killed in 1957
2011-07-28 13:40:08
Authorities on Wednesday began examining the remains of a 7-year-old girl who was abducted and killed more than 50 years ago.
NASA probe poised for launch to Jupiter
2011-07-28 09:54:29
A NASA satellite was hoisted aboard an unmanned Atlas 5 rocket at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Wednesday in preparation for launch next week on an unprecedented mission to the heart of Jupiter.
Endgame in focus amid US debt ceiling battle
2011-07-28 09:36:11
Reid is maneuvering to make his own budget proposal the equivalent of the last man standing among the competing bills in Congress, according to congressional aides.
Debt deal remains elusive as default deadline nears
2011-07-28 07:45:00
World stock markets watched nervously for a feared downgrade of the United States triple-A bond rating, shedding value across the board.