Struggling SeaWorld plans new tanks for killer whales
US theme park operator SeaWorld said it would build new, giant tanks for its killer whales, whose captivity has caused uproar
Laughing matter: 'Patch Adams' brings humor therapy
Bubbling with optimism and energy, the US physician who was the inspiration for the Robin William will do anything to elicit a soothing laugh.
Mexico acid leak leaves orange river, toxic water
Ramona Yesenia stood waiting for water to replace the municipal supply contaminated by a chemical spill
Black box failed on Brazil politician's doomed flight
The black box recovered from the wreckage of the plane crash that killed Brazilian presidential candidate failed to record his flight.
Beer shortage and heatwave spells misery for Cubans
Cuba has been hit by a beer shortage during one of its hottest summers on record, sparking hoarding and driving thirsty .
Kazakhstani woman arrested in USA after abuse from her husband
A Kazakhstani citizen Ms. Asiya Kushenova has been arrested in the United States.
$200,000 a share: Buffett's Berkshire hits record high
Shares in US investment star Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway group topped $200,000 apiece for the first time .
US dominates Chinese world university rankings
US universities dominated the top 20 in an annual ranking of global educational institutions released by a Chinese organisation.
Coke buys $2.15 billion stake in Monster
Coca-Cola announced it will pay $2.15 billion for a 16.7 percent stake in Monster Beverage.
New Yorkers protest after black Missouri teen's death
Several hundred people protested in New York against police brutality after the shooting death of a black teenager in Missouri .
'World of Warcraft' to create Robin Williams character
Late Hollywood actor Robin Williams will live on in the kingdom of Azeroth after "World of Warcraft" .
Chikungunya test vaccine shows promise: makers
A candidate vaccine against the joint disease chikungunya showed promise by provoking an immune response in human trials.
Yahoo brushes up its e-commerce for small business
Yahoo announced Thursday the relaunch of its e-commerce platform, which allows small businesses to easily set up online retailing.
Reporters 'arrested' in US suburb where police killed teen
Missouri police arrested two journalists reporting on the unrest about an unarmed black teenager that was shot dead by police.
Hollywood tributes to Bacall after screen legend's death
Tributes flowed for screen legend Lauren Bacall on Wednesday, a day after the iconic star of Hollwyood's golden age died aged 89.
Dolphins squeal with delight: study
Dolphins often squeal when they get a fish treat, sounding much like happy children.
Brazil presidential candidate dies in plane crash
Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos died when his campaign jet slammed into houses in Santos city in bad weather.
Intel to use 'big data' to battle Parkinson's disease
US computing giant Intel announced it was joining an effort to battle Parkinson's disease with new big data and wearable technologies.
Real 'Patch Adams' pays tribute to Robin Williams
The doctor and clown whose life story formed the basis of the movie "Patch Adams" paid tribute to its star Robin Williams.
Yahoo bolsters local search with Zofari app
Yahoo said Tuesday it was bolstering its local search capabilities by absorbing the team from the smartphone recommendation app Zofari.