US to end combat role in Afghanistan

2012-02-03 01:24:15

The US hopes to end its combat mission in Afghanistan by the middle of next year, more than a year earlier than planned.

Mortgage applications dip on market

2012-02-02 10:51:03

Mortgage applications last week edged down although mortgage rates remained near record lows, signaling the housing market was still far from recovery.

Military equipment on Marine West Military Expo

2012-02-02 10:02:42

The expo is one of the year's largest annual display of new military equipment.

Records show how wealthy shape US presidential race

2012-02-02 08:03:13

Groups known as "Super PACs" raised more than $42 million to back Republican US presidential contenders in 2011.

First lady pushes Leno to eat apple

2012-02-02 08:03:13

Michelle Obama cajoled TV talk show host Jay Leno into nibbling on fruits and vegetables on the Tonight Show.

Facebook shoots for $5b in mega-IPO

2012-02-02 07:10:47

Facebook filed to raise a targeted $5 billion in a hotly anticipated initial public offering, setting the stage for Silicon Valley's biggest-ever IPO.

Carrier to cut jobs to reduce costs

2012-02-02 06:56:15

American Airlines wants to eliminate 13,000 jobs as it seeks to cut labor costs by 20 percent.

Housing plan unveiled to help homeowners

2012-02-02 04:14:14

It aimes to give every responsible homeowner the chance to save about $3,000 a year on their mortgage by refinancing at low rates.

Romney wins Florida presidential primary

2012-02-01 09:28:43

Mitt Romney had a large lead in the Florida Republican US presidential primary on Tuesday, with nearly one third of the votes counted, television networks reported.

Romney in lead as polls open in Florida

2012-02-01 08:05:01

Mitt Romney was poised to retake the lead in the Republican White House race as Florida polls opened on Tuesday.

Obama downplays use of US drones in Iraq

2012-02-01 08:05:01

Obama downplayed a recent report about the use of US drones in Iraq, indicating that the unmanned aircraft are mainly used for embassy surveillance.

Apple appoints new retail executive

2012-02-01 07:53:25

Apple Inc has named the chief executive officer of the largest UK consumer-electronics retailer as the head of its retail operations.