Oil ends volatile year on negative note

2011-12-31 07:17:02

Oil prices slipped on Friday, the last trading day of 2011, but still locked a gain of more than 8 percent for the year.

Obama delays request for debt ceiling

2011-12-31 06:17:05

The president may submit a certification to Congress and Congress may have 15 days to consider a joint resolution of disapproval.

US sees positive signs in Syria

2011-12-30 10:18:09

US saw some positive signs in Syria where the Arab League monitors are deployed, but those were not enough.

US jazz musician views handicap as blessing, not burden

2011-12-30 08:13:44

One of the most crucial abilities of any jazz musician is to improvise, and that is exactly what John Britton has done - not just onstage - but throughout his life.

US: $30b arms sale to Saudi Arabia

2011-12-30 06:51:06

The White House announced on Thursday a major arms sale deal to Saudi Arabia worth around $29.4 billion.

Good Riddance Day in New York

2011-12-29 12:49:15

The annual event invites people to shred messages that represent memories they want to forget as they enter the new year.

NYT sends email to millions by mistake

2011-12-29 10:19:11

Some 8 million people received emails from the New York Times on Thursday offering a special discount.

US to sell F-15s to Saudi Arabia

2011-12-29 09:43:04

Obama administration is poised to announce the sale of nearly $30 billion worth of F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.

US navy won't allow Hormuz disruption

2011-12-29 09:14:19

The US Fifth Fleet said on Wednesday it would not allow any disruption of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

US warns Iran against blocking oil passageway

2011-12-29 09:13:04

The Pentagon on Wednesday warned Iran against any attempt to block the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil route.

Obama's holiday vacation in Hawaii

2011-12-28 16:56:16

US President Barack Obama and his daughters Sasha and Malia walk with friends during their visit to Sea Life Park in Waimanalo, Hawaii.

Escalation of violence in Syria condemned

2011-12-28 09:30:22

US condemned the escalation of violence in Syria, accusing the Syrian government of disobeying the peace accord reached with the Arab League.