US slaps sanctions on Uganda for 'vile' anti-gay laws
The United States Thursday slapped sanctions on Uganda -- cancelling a military air exercise, imposing visa bans and freezing some aid -- amid deep US anger at "vile" Ugandan anti-gay laws.
Biden to discuss child migrants at Guatemala visit
US Vice President Joe Biden travels to Guatemala on Friday to discuss the growing numbers of unaccompanied minors from Central America and Mexico illegally trying to cross the US border.
A Picasso hidden in a Picasso
A bearded man has been discovered in Pablo Picasso's "Blue Room" -- the painting, that is -- according to a US museum attempting to put an end to a decades-old question.
Amazon challenges rivals with 3D 'Fire' smartphone
Amazon unveiled its "Fire Phone," a high-end handset boasting "breakthrough technologies" and a move aimed at challenging market leaders Apple and Samsung.
Salute to Holbrook opens US documentary film festival
One of the world's top documentary film festivals kicked off Wednesday with a celebration of the iconic American actor who has immortalized Mark Twain on stage for 60 years.
Florida executes death-row inmate, third in US in 24 hours
Florida put to death a convicted double killer, the third execution in 24 hours in the United States, amid a raging controversy over lethal injection methods.
Remains recovered from 1952 Alaska plane crash
The remains of 17 US service members lost in a 1952 military plane crash in Alaska have been recovered more than six decades later, officials said.
Obama under pressure to respond to Iraq crisis
President Barack Obama has not decided how to respond to rampant Sunni militants grabbing swathes of Iraq, but is looking at every option short of sending US combat soldiers back to war.
Argentina says won't make next bond payment in US
Argentina will not make a bond service payment due June 30 in New York as ordered by a US judge, the economy ministry said Wednesday, moving the country closer to default.
US joins bid to create vast Pacific marine reserve
The United States joined forces with other nations Tuesday to declare a vast swath of the Pacific Ocean a marine sanctuary and take "historic" steps to combat illegal fishing.
Cause of death still a mystery in China-made pet food scare
US authorities have yet to determine what exactly caused the deaths of more than 1,000 dogs that consumed jerky pet treats made in China, a Congressional panel heard.
Stamp sells for record $9.5 million in New York
An incredibly rare 19th century postage stamp, a tiny one-cent magenta from British colonial Guyana, sold for a world record $9.5 million at a New York auction.
Former New Zealand PM hints at run for UN top job
Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark has hinted that she wants to become United Nations secretary general when Ban Ki-moon steps down, saying it is time for a woman to fill the role.
American Airlines, owed $750 mn, trims flights to Venezuela
American Airlines, owed some $750 million by Venezuela, said Tuesday it was sharply reducing flights to the South American nation from July after the two sides failed to read a deal, a spokesman said.
'Jump Street' leaps to top of box office
"22 Jump Street" leapt straight to the top of the North American box office, industry figures showed Monday, edging out "How to Train Your Dragon 2" as the summer film season gets into full swing.
US top court rules 'straw' gun purchases are illegal
The US Supreme Court ruled it was illegal to buy a gun on behalf of someone else who did not go through the background check.
About 275 US military personnel to Iraq: Obama
About 275 US military personnel are being deployed to Iraq to help American personnel and protect the embassy in Baghdad, President Barack Obama said Monday in a letter to Congressional leaders.
GM recalls another 3.4 mn cars for ignition problem
General Motors on Monday recalled 3.4 million cars in North America to fix an ignition problem that could cause the car to lose power that is linked to injuries.
Argentine president says country will avoid debt default
President Cristina Kirchner said that there would be no default in payment of Argentina's restructured debt, after a US Supreme Court ruling piled pressure on the country's finances.
Medical device maker Medtronic to buy Covidien for $42.9 bn
US medical-device maker Medtronic will buy its Irish-based competitor Covidien for $42.9 billion, the company said.