Diplomatic fix for Iran issue wanted
2012-02-06 14:31:37
Obama said on Sunday there were important risks to consider before any military strike against Iran.
Micron boss dies in plane crash
2012-02-06 07:57:16
Durcan named as successor after Appleton killed while landing light aircraft.
Bullard bullish on US economic data
2012-02-06 07:57:16
Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis President James Bullard: Reports on US economy indicate that more Fed purchases of bonds aren't necessary.
Romney sails to easy win in Nevada ballot
2012-02-06 07:55:38
US to move Marines from Japan to Guam
2012-02-05 22:12:09
Japan and the United States have agreed to move 4,700 Marines in Japan's Okinawa to the US territory of Guam, local media reported on Sunday.
Romney wins Nevada Republican caucuses
2012-02-05 11:27:23
US Republican front-runner Mitt Romney appeared headed to an easy win in Nevada on Saturday that would put him in firm command of the party's see-sawing presidential nominating race.
Police evict 'Occupy DC' protesters
2012-02-05 11:20:27
US Park Police cleared "Occupy DC" protesters from their encampment blocks from the White House.
US unemployment rate down to 8.3%
2012-02-04 03:45:48
The US unemployment rate edged down to 8.3 percent last month from 8.5 percent in Dec 2011.
Michelle wins push-up challenge
2012-02-03 10:02:45
The first lady accepted a push-up challenge on a comedian's TV talk show, and completed 25 in front of a studio audience.
Magnate spreads love amid Republicans
2012-02-03 08:08:48
Texas billionaire Harold Simmons has vowed to give away at least half of his fortune before he dies.
US economic outlook still uncertain
2012-02-03 07:43:46
The outlook of the US economic recovery remained uncertain, as the recovery was confronted with a set of domestic and external headwinds.
Facebook IPO aims to raise $5b
2012-02-03 07:33:16
Social-networking company appoints Morgan Stanley as lead underwriter for proposed listing.