US to appoint gay rights envoy: official
The United States will appoint an openly gay official as a special envoy to promote the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people overseas.
Google free mapping service adds local guides
An update to Google's free online map service let users become local guides who post reviews of businesses and venues in a challenge to Yelp.
Kerry stresses to Iran foreign minister March nuclear deadline
Secretary of State John Kerry stressed to his Iranian counterpart that the US aimed to meet a late March deadline for a deal reining in Iran's nuclear programme.
HBO compiles Golovkin's best moments
HBO has compiled the best moments of Gennady Golovkin’s professional career.
Pope to make historic US Congress address on Sept 24
Pope Francis will bring his message of peace and compassion to politically gridlocked Washington in September when he becomes the first pontiff to address the US Congress.
Sam Smith looks for Grammy glory
Fresh-faced British singer Sam Smith stands to make history Sunday at the Grammys with a chance to sweep all top categoriesю
Bruce Jenner 'gender change' captures US attention
Olympic champion turned reality TV star Bruce Jenner has Americans' rapt attention once again amid talk that he is soon to come out as transgender.
Twitter chief confirms Google 'relationship'
Twitter chief Dick Costolo said Thursday that "a relationship" with Google has been rekindled, but he was coy on the details.
Pentagon study claimed Putin has Asperger's syndrome
A Pentagon study from 2008 claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has Asperger's syndrome, giving him a need to exert "extreme control".
Democrats, Republicans urge Obama to arm Ukraine
US senators from both parties renewed calls Thursday for President Barack Obama to boost military aid to Ukraine.
Mexico leader gets no applause, and plenty of online flak
Mexico's embattled President Enrique Pena Nieto has sparked a social media storm over an off-the-cuff remark he made about not getting applauded.
Smartphone can test for HIV, syphilis: study
US researchers have found a way to turn a common smartphone into a quick and easy device to conduct field tests for HIV and syphilis.
Obama dismissive as US House votes to repeal 'Obamacare'
US House Republicans took the increasingly routine step of voting to repeal "Obamacare," a seemingly doomed effort that President Barack Obama ridiculed as making "absolutely no sense."
NASA hails spending boost under Obama budget proposal
NASA hailed a proposal by President Barack Obama to boost spending for the US space agency and announced plans for a mission to explore Jupiter's moon, Europa.
Whitney Houston's daughter 'fighting for life'
Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of late singing legend Whitney Houston, was fighting for her life after she was pulled unconscious from a bathtub.
US reconsidering arming Ukraine's forces: report
NATO's military commander and Obama administration officials appear to be moving toward supporting sending defensive weapons to Kiev.
Katy Perry dazzles at Super Bowl halftime show
Singer Katy Perry dazzled at Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show in a spectacular performance featuring dancing sharks.
Obama urges less austerity in Greek recovery
Greece will not deliver a strong economic recovery unless authorities loosen austerity programs, US President Barack Obama suggested in remarks that aired.
Burger chain Shake Shack sizzles in Wall Street debut
Shake Shack, a hamburger chain that prides itself on fresh ingredients and good service, soared in its first day of trade on Wall Street.
Obama hails 'boundless' promise of precision medicine
President Barack Obama unveiled plans to plow $215 million into "precision medicine" research.