US scientists develop new clean energy technology
2011-05-27 14:52:52
US scientists have developed a new clean energy known as Direct Methanol Fuel Cell for future Pentagon and commercial applications, it was announced on Thursday.
Shuttle crew make history on final spacewalk
2011-05-27 14:24:18
One of NASA's most experienced spacewalkers paired with its newest on Friday for the space shuttle program's last servicing call outside the International Space Station.
US calls Chechen group terrorists, offers reward
2011-05-27 11:03:27
The group is blamed for bombing Moscow's airport in January, two subway stations in 2010 and a Russian rail train in 2009. The attacks killed dozens.
US mom charged in death of baby found in suitcase
2011-05-27 10:06:08
An emaciated 14-month-old girl apparently died of "nutritional neglect" before she was stuffed into a suitcase and put in a neighbor's trash can, according to police who charged the mother with homicide.
US House rejects speedy Afghan pullout
2011-05-27 10:01:37
The US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected an amendment which calls for accelerated withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.
Roadside bomb kills 8 US troops in Afghanistan
2011-05-27 08:58:16
Eight US troops were killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan on Thursday in the deadliest single attack on foreign forces in a month, the US military said.
US upholds Arizona immigration law
2011-05-27 06:54:50
The US Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of an Arizona immigration law that penalizes companies that knowingly hire illegal immigrants.
US jobless claims up 10,000 last week
2011-05-26 22:39:40
The number of Americans initially applying for unemployment aid last week rose again after dropping for two weeks, signaling that the job market recovery is still fragile
S Korea, US discuss threat of bioterrorism
2011-05-26 14:08:36
South Korea and the United States are holding three-day discussions over joint anti-bioterrorism drills, officials here said Thursday.
Dempsey may become top US military officer
2011-05-26 10:49:36
President Barack Obama may pick Army Chief of Staff General Martin Dempsey as the US military's top officer
Hedge fund star calls for Microsoft CEO to go
2011-05-26 10:06:41
Influential hedge fund manager David Einhorn has called for Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer to step down, saying the world's largest software company's leader is stuck in the past.
Obama reaffirms special ties with Britain
2011-05-26 09:43:40
Barack Obama ended his first state visit to Britain Wednesday, during which the president once again stressed the "special and essential" ties between the two allies.