US slaps sanctions on Iran's ministry
2012-02-17 06:46:38
US targeted Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security for sanctions over its alleged support to terrorist groups and the Syrian government.
Apple's preview of new Mac system
2012-02-17 05:19:14
The next version of the company's Macintosh operating system, bringing some popular features from iPhone and iPad to its Mac computer.
Coalition launched to fight climate change
2012-02-17 05:17:01
Hillary Clinton announced the formation of a new global coalition aimed at reducing emissions of some short-lived pollutants that contribute to climate change.
Santorum revels in quick rise in support
2012-02-16 08:04:27
Rick Santorum is trying to turn his newfound strength into something lasting that will establish him as the conservative challenger to Mitt Romney.
Houston gets posthumous boost
2012-02-16 08:04:27
Whitney Houston's career is getting a post-mortem boost, but it isn't likely to be as big as the one that enriched the King of Pop's estate after his death.
US dismisses Iran's nuke achievements
2012-02-16 06:36:29
The United States on Wednesday dismissed the nuclear achievements demonstrated by Iran as something not terribly new and impressive.
New York Fashion Week
2012-02-15 12:04:28
A model presents a creation at the Oscar de la Renta Fall/Winter 2012 collection show during New York Fashion Week February 14, 2012.
Tourism causes rise in shark attacks
2012-02-15 08:01:13
Sharks killed twice as many swimmers and surfers last year than in 2010, with the increase due largely to a growth in tourism and changing shark patterns.
Houston's body heads back home
2012-02-15 08:01:13
Whitney Houston's body was headed to her home state of New Jersey late on Monday for a funeral to be held at week's end.
Obama plans first defense budget cuts
2012-02-15 08:01:13
The Pentagon is planning its first defense budget cutbacks since the attacks of Sept 11, 2001.
Apple tests smaller tablet
2012-02-15 04:13:49
Apple is working with component suppliers in Asia to test a new version of its popular tablet computer with a smaller screen.
Whitney's body flown out of LA
2012-02-14 10:45:49
The body of pop singer Whitney Houston was flown out of a Los Angeles airport on Monday, reportedly heading home to New Jersey for funeral services.