US welcomes release of journalist by Iran
2011-05-19 07:32:47
The US welcomed the release of a female journalist, who holds an American citizenship, by the Iranian authorities, the State Department spokesman Mark Toner told reporters on Wednesday.
NY police look for DNA in IMF chief case
2011-05-19 07:16:58
New York detectives and prosecutors believe the carpet in the hotel room may contain Strauss-Kahn's semen, spat out after an episode of forced oral sex, the officials said
US sanctions target Syrian president
2011-05-19 06:35:41
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday ordered sanctions against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his deputy, the prime minister and several other senior government officials.
Geithner says Strauss-Kahn not in position to lead IMF
2011-05-18 11:15:47
US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Tuesday that Dominique Strauss-Kahn "is obviously not in a position to run" the International Monetary Fund after his recent scandal.
US sues Starbucks for firing dwarf
2011-05-18 10:58:25
The US government is suing the Starbucks coffee company for firing a barista in El Paso, Texas because she is a dwarf.
US mulls White House aide for IMF No 2 job
2011-05-18 10:27:09
The United States is considering proposing White House adviser David Lipton to take over from John Lipsky as No 2 at the International Monetary Fund
Wal-Mart tops view; key US sales down 1.1%
2011-05-18 10:27:13
Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a bigger-than-expected jump in quarterly profit on Tuesday, as strength overseas mitigated the continued pressure it felt in the United States.
Dell raises 2012 outlook
2011-05-18 10:03:28
Dell Inc posted profits that blew past Wall Street forecasts on improved profitability and the No. 2 PC maker raised its fiscal 2012 outlook for operating income.
US deficit undermines future economic strength
2011-05-18 09:55:49
The US fiscal problems are "so pressing" that they "threaten to undermine the foundation of our future economic strength," said US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Tuesday.
'8 years as US president is enough'
2011-05-18 09:10:16
Eight years as US president is enough, thank you. At least that is what Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says President Barack Obama told her the other day.
Jerry Lewis leaving MDA telethon
2011-05-18 07:49:27
After 45 years promoting treatment and a cure for children he calls "my kids", comedian Jerry Lewis announced on Monday he is retiring as host of the Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon that has become synonymous with his name.
Mississippi River cut off to protect ships, structures
2011-05-18 07:49:27
The key waterway for US grain exports was cut off on Monday when the US Coast Guard closed the Mississippi River near Natchez, Mississippi.