Clinton to launch formal campaign with New York rally
Hillary Clinton formally launches her bid to become America's first woman president, holding in New York her first big campaign rallyю
Russian fighter flies dangerously close to US plane: Pentagon
A Russian fighter jet flew dangerously close to an American reconnaissance aircraft during an “unprofessional” intercept in international airspace over the Black Sea.
Washington accuses Russia of 'outright lies' on Ukraine
Washington's UN envoy accused Russia of spinning "outright lies" on Ukraine designed to hide the Kremlin's direct involvement in a war it launched to thwart Kiev's pro-Western drive.
Twitter CEO Costolo out as growth pressure mounts
Twitter chief executive Dick Costolo is surrendering his post, handing the reins back to co-founder Jack Dorsey as the popular service struggles to boost its ranks of users.
Uber game puts iPhone users behind the wheel
Uber released a free game that lets iPhone and iPad users test their skills as drivers for the controversial on-demand car ride service.
Beck teases new music with return to irony
Alternative rock icon Beck hinted he was ready to release new music and signaled he would return to his ironic side.
Murdoch unveils gradual exit from media empire
Rupert Murdoch presented a succession plan at media-entertainment conglomerate 21st Century Fox, passing his chief executive job to his son James.
Google launches company to tackle city life woes
Google unveiled a company devoted to making a thriving business out of solving big-city problems such as overpriced housing and traffic-snarled streets.
Mayweather tops Pacquiao on Forbes' richest athletes list
Floyd "Money" Mayweather has beaten Manny Pacquiao again: the undefeated US boxer leads his Filipino rival atop Forbes' latest list of the world's highest-paid sports figures.
D'oh! Homer and Marge to split on 'The Simpsons'?
D'oh! Will Homer and Marge split after more than 25 years together on "The Simpsons"? Or are their creators just teasing us?
Obama poised to send more troops to train Iraqis
President Barack Obama appears poised to approve the deployment of hundreds more US training personnel to Iraq, in a bid to reverse gains by the Islamic State group.
Lady Gaga cancels gig last minute as Tony Bennett ill
A joint concert by pop diva Lady Gaga and veteran crooner Tony Bennett was cancelled at the last minute because the 88-year-old was "taken ill".
Iggy Azalea withdraws under fire from gay celebration
Australian rapper Iggy Azalea canceled a performance at a US gay pride celebration after criticism over past remarks that were seen as homophobic.
Apple aims to become online music powerhouse
Apple made its play to shake up online music with a new subscription service allowing users to stream songs, listen to playlists and connect with performers.
Netflix to release Brad Pitt war movie
Brad Pitt's next movie "War Machine" will be released exclusively on Netflix and in select theaters next year, the top streaming service announced.
No reason to probe Brazil in FIFA scandal: Rousseff
There is no reason Brazil's hosting of last year's World Cup should be probed as part of the FIFA scandal, President Dilma Rousseff insisted in an interview.
Obama urges greater effort to halt foreign fighters entering Syria
Thousands of foreign jihadists are still flooding into Syria to fight, US President Barack Obama warned, as he urged greater efforts to halt the flow.
Apple expected to turn up the music dial on Monday
Apple is expected to unveil a ramped up music service that builds on the iPhone maker's strengths in a challenge to Spotify, Pandora and other established players.
Obama hails Biden's son Beau as 'original' in eulogy
Beau Biden, son of US Vice President Joe Biden, was a selfless "original" who made his own way in life, President Barack Obama said in a eulogy.
New York exhibition plots rise of global fashion
Paris, Milan, New York and London may reign in world fashion, but Asian and South American cities are ones to watch.