Lockheed Martin doubles job cuts
2011-07-01 09:36:27
Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. plans to cut 1,500 jobs in its airplane-making business, saying it needs to cut costs due to the prospect of limited defense spending.
Geithner says he'll stay for 'foreseeable future'
2011-07-01 09:04:35
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday he'll stay in his job for the "foreseeable future."
US credit rating teeters on edge
2011-07-01 08:09:23
Obama tries to reach compromise to raise debt ceiling and avoid crisis
Turtles invade New York airport
2011-07-01 08:02:21
Reptiles crawl onto tarmac in search of beaches to lay their eggs
US unveils new strategy to combat terrorism
2011-07-01 08:02:21
The United States will push ahead with more targeted drone strikes and special operations raids and fewer costly land battles like Iraq and Afghanistan in the continuing war against al-Qaida
Obama honors Gates on last day as US defense chief
2011-07-01 06:28:28
US President Barack Obama honored outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates' four decades of service, including the past four-and-a-half years in charge of the Pentagon
US, Philippine navies kick off joint exercise
2011-06-28 16:51:20
Navies from the United States and the Philippines kicked off an 11-day joint exercise Tuesday afternoon in waters off the southwestern Philippine island province of Palawan.
US pediatrician group urges ban on junk food ads
2011-06-28 11:08:32
US pediatricians want to ban junk food ads aimed at children, saying that they conspire with sedentary activities like watching television and playing video games to make kids fat.
US urges economic reform by India
2011-06-28 11:03:26
Timothy Geithner urged India to push ahead with reforms, particularly in the finance sector, to realize the "enormous potential" in economic ties between the two countries.
Gay marriages to start in New York
2011-06-28 09:41:05
Gay couples will be able to marry in New York state from July 25, and New York City hopes to woo them with an 'NYC I DO' campaign as officials prepare for an expected deluge of weddings.
US space entrepreneur accused of aiding Iran
2011-06-27 15:35:52
Growing up in a provincial town in Iran, Nader Modanlo was fascinated by the flickering TV images of astronauts walking on the moon.
Obama's signature: Real or autopenned?
2011-06-27 09:38:08
It's the open secret: That cherished presidential signature that's tucked away in a scrapbook or framed for all to see might never have passed under the president's hand.