Alaska will issue marriage licenses to gay couples

2014-10-13 21:24:58

Alaska will begin accepting marriage applications from same-sex couples Monday after a federal judge struck down the state's ban on gay marriage - the first such prohibition approved by voters in the US.

Alaska will issue marriage licenses to gay couples

2014-10-13 21:24:58

Alaska will begin accepting marriage applications from same-sex couples Monday after a federal judge struck down the state's ban on gay marriage - the first such prohibition approved by voters in the US.

Arrests made in protests against killing of black young man in US

2014-10-13 14:00:56

More than a dozen protesters were arrested Sunday in St. Louis, Missouri, where people were staging protests calling for the arrest of a white police officer who shot dead an unarmed black 18-year-old in August.

Joint Scorpion venture soars in ratings

2014-10-13 13:45:29

Signaling bright prospects for joint US-Chinese efforts in the world of TV, the CBS drama Scorpion was a ratings hit with more than 14 million viewers tuning into its premiere on Sept 22 and making a good showing for the next three weeks.

Helping girls reach potential

2014-10-13 10:16:18

International NGO Plan China, UN Women and the Beijing Cultural Development Center for Rural Women hosted a celebration of the 3rd International Day of the Girl Child in Beijing.

China's economic slowdown 'welcomed'

2014-10-13 09:43:19

Despite deep concerns over a prolonged low global economic growth ahead, senior officials from international financial organizations expressed their optimism over China's economic slowdown.

China, US to prepare for Obama's trip

2014-10-13 09:29:12

China and the United States agreed Sunday to jointly make good preparations for US President Barack Obama's visit to Beijing next month for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting.

Second Ebola case in US caused by 'breach in protocol'

2014-10-13 09:17:21

The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Sunday that a "breach in protocol" caused a health care worker in Texas to preliminarily test positive for Ebola.

Texas worker tests positive for Ebola

2014-10-12 20:49:53

A Texas health worker who provided care for the first person diagnosed with Ebola in the US has tested positive for the virus in a preliminary examination.

US airport starts Ebola screenings

2014-10-12 07:56:27

Medical teams at New York's JFK airport began screening travelers from three West African countries on Saturday.

Snowden and girlfriend reunited in Moscow

2014-10-11 10:53:22

Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor who blew the whistle on the US government's mass surveillance programs, has been reunited in Russia with his long-time girlfriend.

Hello Kitty, happy 40th birthday!

2014-10-11 09:58:41

A woman photographs 'Super Space Titan Kitty' by Colin Christian at the 'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty' museum exhibit in honor of Hello Kitty's 40th anniversary, at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, California October 10, 2014.