Videogames slow, reverse 'mental decay': study
Playing videogames can prevent and even reverse deteriorating brain functions such as memory, reasoning and visual processing.
Three charged with Boston bombing cover-up
Three 19-year-old friends of one of the alleged Boston bombers were charged Wednesday with trying to cover his tracks by throwing out fireworks and a laptop and then lying to US police.
Kazakhstan students may be jailed for 5 years in Boston
Dias Kadyrbayev and Azamat Tazhayakov, Kazakhstan students apprehended in Boston, have been charged with conspiring to prevent justice.
Brazil art to be showcased at Sotheby's in New York
Brazilian contemporary art takes center stage at Sotheby's in New York this month in the latest sign of the South American giant's global rise.
Kids' allergies on rise in US
Children's allergies are on the rise in the United States and are particularly common among the wealthiest in society.
Facebook to delete beheading videos shared by members
Facebook on Wednesday said it will delete beheading videos being shared at the leading social network as it re-evaluates its policy regarding whether such content is acceptable.
Futsal: Kazakhstan's Kairat disappoints Michel Platini
Kazakhstan’s football club won over Spain’s Barcelona (5:4) and Russia's Dinamo (4:3) in the Final Four tournament in Tbilisi.
Tennis: Shvedova moves to 35th line in WTA ranking
American Serena Williams is still the leader of the WTA ranking. Russia’s Maria Sharapova and Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka follow her.
HRW urges Obama to address Mexico drug war abuses
US President Barack Obama should address human rights violations related to Mexico's Washington-backed war on drugs when he visits the country this week.
Best Buy withdraws from Europe
US electronic goods retail giant Best Buy confirmed Tuesday it was withdrawing from Europe, selling its stake in its joint venture launched with Carphone Warehouse Group.
Living in US raises risk of allergies
Children born outside the United States have a lower risk of asthma, skin and food allergies, and living in the United States for a decade may raise a person's allergy risk.
Disputed islands covered by US-Japan accord: Hagel
Islands at the center of a territorial row between Japan and China are covered by a military protection accord between Washington and Tokyo.
Virgin Galactic tourist spaceship breaks sound barrier
Virgin Galactic's passenger spaceplane, which is designed to take tourists to the edge of space, flew its first rocket-powered test flight Monday, breaking the sound barrier at high altitude.
Obama tells Putin concerned over Syria chemical arms
President Barack Obama stepped up pressure on Russia over Syria on Monday, telling President Vladimir Putin of his concern about the reported use of chemical weapons by the Damascus regime.
Venezuela vote audit, rejected by opposition, begins
Venezuelan authorities on Monday began a partial audit of the disputed election won by the late Hugo Chavez's handpicked successor, as the opposition rejected the move as insufficient.
US-South Korea wrap up joint military drills
The United States and South Korea on Tuesday wrapped up joint military drills that infuriated North Korea, raising hopes for an easing of cross-border military tensions.
Brazil priest excommunicated over support for gays
A Catholic priest in southeastern Brazil was excommunicated on Monday after publicly resigning from his duties to protest against the church's opposition to homosexuality.
Yahoo! unveils new online shows
Yahoo! on Monday pulled back the curtain on a new line-up of online shows along with new ways it will pair advertising with content at its websites.
Zeta-Jones back in treatment for bipolar disorder
Oscar-winner Catherine Zeta-Jones on Monday headed back into treatment for bipolar disorder.
Republican lawmakers step up calls for US action on Syria
Republican lawmakers stepped up calls for US action against Syria Sunday in the face of growing evidence that it used chemical weapons against its population in a bitter civil war.