DNA may survive trip to suborbital space and back
DNA molecules attached to the outside of a rocket may be able survive a trip to suborbital space and back into the Earth's atmosphere at extremely high temperatures.
One Direction dethrones Swift to top US music charts
One Direction has dethroned Taylor Swift to top US album sales charts, but the British boy band's debut was far less spectacular.
Obama discusses immigration changes with Mexican president
The leaders of the United States and Mexico spoke to discuss President Barack Obama's executive actions to overhaul aspects of America's immigration system.
Twitter takes note of other apps on smartphones
Twitter said it would begin tracking which other applications people have installed on their mobile devices in a bid to better target ads and content.
Amazon cuts Fire phone price to ignite sales
Amazon slashed the price of Fire mobile phones that stalled after launch early this year, becoming a drag on the US online retail titan's bottom line.
Canada to dress Ukrainian soldiers for winter warfare
Canada's Defense Minister Rob Nicholson announced the sending of winter coats, boots and gloves to dress 30,000 Ukrainian soldiers.
Ferguson police officer says he has 'clean conscience'
The white police officer who shot dead an unarmed black teenager in the riot-hit US town of Ferguson said he has a "clean conscience" .
Mexico leader forced into action over 43 missing
Protests have swept the nation, sounding a wake-up call for the president to finally tackle corruption and impunity.
Overweight linked to 500,000 cancer cases per year
Overweight and obesity is now causing nearly half a million new cancer cases in adults every year, roughly 3.6 percent of the world's total.
'Casablanca' piano sold for $3.4 million at US auction
The painted upright piano that adorned Rick's Cafe in the classic movie "Casablanca" fetched $3.4 million at auction Monday after a frenzied sale in New York.
Benefits of regular vitamin D tests remain unproven: study
Experts said regular tests for vitamin D levels are not proven to be beneficial or harmful.
Family of slain US teen 'profoundly disappointed,' calls for calm
The family of slain black US teen Michael Brown said they were "profoundly disappointed" by a grand jury's decision not to charge the white police officer.
Apple teams with (RED) to fight AIDS
Apple on Monday teamed with the (RED) campaign founded by U2 singer Bono to raise money to fight AIDS.
New US Ambassador to Kazakhstan appointed
George Krol has been appointed US Ambassador to Kazakhstan.
World powers, Iran discuss extending nuclear deal deadline: US
Iran and world powers are now discussing a possible extension of their deadline for a nuclear deal.
One Direction, Taylor Swift shine at American Music Awards
Boy bad One Direction took home top prizes at the American Music Awards.
'Hunger Games' gobbles up box office top spot
North American cinema-goers had plenty of appetite for the latest "Hunger Games" movie, with the sci-fi survival flick debuting in the weekend box office's top spot.
New York honors Jessye Norman, soprano who 'heals soul'
New York's opera community paid tribute to the legendary soprano Jessye Norman, with Nobel Prize-winning novelist Toni Morrison.
Americans urged to stop wasting food
In the run-up to Thanksgiving, a holiday to celebrate bountiful harvests, Americans are being urged to stop wasting food so much.
Judge approves $450 mn deal in Apple ebook suit
A US judge signed off on Apple's $450 million legal deal to compensate consumers harmed by an illegal price-fixing conspiracy for electronic books.