US economy forecast to pick up

2011-12-28 08:15:34

Economists: The US economy will grow faster in 2012 - if it isn't knocked off track by upheavals in Europe.

Obama seeks $1.2t debt ceiling raise

2011-12-28 06:49:59

The Obama administration would request Congress to raise the federal government's borrowing limit by $1.2 trillion this week.

Obama nominates 2 Fed governors

2011-12-28 05:24:06

A former senior Treasury official and a Harvard University professor are named as governors of the US Federal Reserve.

Gunman in Santa suit killed six, self in Texas

2011-12-27 12:47:14

A gunman in a Santa Claus suit killed six people and himself at a family Christmas celebration outside Dallas.

Michelle Obama helps 'track' Santa

2011-12-26 08:05:46

Michelle Obama surprised excited kids by answering an air defense hotline set up to track Santa's Christmas Eve trek around the globe with his reindeer.

'The Water-Skiing Santa' kicks off in Washington

2011-12-25 10:26:32

"The WATER-SKIING SANTA" in Washington, capital of the United States kicks off for celebrating Christmas.

Congress punts hard payroll tax work

2011-12-24 12:02:20

Obama signed into law a two-month payroll tax cut extension, capping a year of fierce partisan combat over taxes and spending that will resume in January.

Santa Claus still flying high in poll

2011-12-24 08:04:51

A whopping 84 percent of grown-ups were once children who trusted in Santa's magic, and many cling to it still.

US offers more aid to Horn of Africa

2011-12-23 09:46:29

Obama announced an additional $113 million in emergency relief assistance for the Horn of Africa buffeted by famine.

Luck crashes for car winner

2011-12-23 08:37:47

A truck driver who won a Lamborghini worth about $300,000 in a convenience store contest crashed the sports car six hours after he got it.

People dissatisfy choice for next president

2011-12-22 13:46:34

Nearly half Americans dissatisfied with their choice for the next president, saying they don't think any of the candidates would make a good president.

Steve Jobs honored with Grammy award

2011-12-22 09:12:37

The late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will be honored posthumously with a Grammy award for his contributions to music technology.