Romney's rivals running out of time to stop him
2012-01-09 16:07:58
Whether or not he gets to the White House by eventually beating Obama in November's presidential election, Romney is already on the verge of making history.
US envoy renews visit to Myanmar
2012-01-09 13:24:29
US Special Envoy Derek Mitchell arrived in Yangon an attempt to further look into Myanmar's most recent development.
Rivals unleash fire against Republican favorite Romney
2012-01-09 07:26:05
US Republican front-runner Mitt Romney emerged on Sunday from back-to-back debates in New Hampshire a bit dinged but not seriously dented.
US economy improving
2012-01-09 07:07:38
The United States economy is beginning 2012 on a brighter note in a sign investors may be too pessimistic.
US expels Venezuelan envoy in Miami
2012-01-09 06:59:26
US has declared Venezuela's consul general in Miami persona non grata and asked her to leave by Tuesday.
Rivals turn up heat on Romney
2012-01-09 02:45:16
Six Republican presidential candidates traded barbs in a high-stake debate in Manchester, New Hampshire, with front-runner Mitt Romney left largely unscathed.
Obama to businesses: Bring US jobs home
2012-01-07 19:57:48
President Barack Obama kicked off an effort to encourage US businesses to keep jobs at home.
US unemployment near 3-year low
2012-01-07 09:47:37
US employment growth accelerated last month and the jobless rate dropped to a near three-year low of 8.5 percent.
Buffett to sing for Chinese New Year
2012-01-07 07:58:42
Buffett is expected to give Spring Festival wishes and display his musical talent in an online gala.
Woman attacked $30m painting: Police
2012-01-07 07:55:43
Investigators are trying to determine why a woman caused $10,000 worth of damage to a large expressionist painting at the Clyfford Still Museum.
5,000 relics from Titanic to go on auction in NYC
2012-01-07 07:55:43
5,000 items recovered from the Atlantic grave of the Titanic will go on auction in New York a century after the liner sank.
US Navy rescues 13 Iranian sailors
2012-01-07 05:07:39
The US Navy has rescued 13 Iranian hostages held by Somali pirates in Arabian Sea.