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Facebook stakes out Android 'home' to battle rivals
Facebook unveiled a software suite Thursday that stakes out a "home" on Android smartphones as it steps up its challenge to Apple and Google in the booming mobile market.
05 April 2013
US health authorities announce bird flu vaccine effort
US health authorities said Thursday they are liaising with domestic and international partners to develop a vaccine for the H7N9 bird flu virus that has killed five people in China.
05 April 2013
Vintage website seen as glimpse at teenage Zuckerberg
A website thought to be the handiwork of Mark Zuckerberg at the age of 15 resurfaced on the Internet on Thursday, providing a glimpse into the early days of the famed Facebook co-founder.
05 April 2013
Connecticut senate backs toughest US gun law
Senate legislators in Connecticut, where a gunman massacred 20 small children and six adults in December, passed the toughest US law on owning military-style rifles.
04 April 2013
US boosts missile defence, N. Korea warns of nuclear strike
The United States has scrambled to reinforce its Pacific missile defences, preparing to send ground-based interceptors to Guam.
04 April 2013
Dementia costlier than cancer, heart disease: study
Dementia costs more each year in the United States than cancer or heart disease, with annual costs ranging from $157 billion to $215 billion.
04 April 2013
Rolling Stones roll out North America, Hyde Park tour dates
The Rolling Stones announced Wednesday a highly anticipated nine-city North American tour ahead of their first gig in London's Hyde Park in more than four decades.
04 April 2013
US vows to defend itself, allies amid N. Korea crisis
The United States vowed to defend itself and its regional allies Tuesday after North Korea again stepped up its warlike rhetoric and the UN warned that the crisis could spin out of control.
04 April 2013
Diabetes link to low sleep hormone levels: study
A decrease in levels of the sleep hormone melatonin has been linked to an increased risk of adult onset diabetes.
04 April 2013
US has 'real concerns' about Egypt: Kerry
The United States has "real concerns" about the direction being taken by the Egyptian government following recent arrests and political violence.
03 April 2013
'Finding Nemo' sequel set for November 2015
A sequel to animated fish saga "Finding Nemo" is set to splash onto the big screen in North America in November 2015.
03 April 2013
GM, Ford, Chrysler post best US sales since 2007
General Motors, Ford and Chrysler reported their best US sales performances since 2007 on Tuesday amid booming overall auto demand following the US industry's near-collapse five years ago.
03 April 2013
Jackson doctor refuses to testify at AEG trial
Michael Jackson's jailed former doctor refused Tuesday to testify at a trial in which the singer's mother is seeking massive damages from tour promoters she blames for hiring the medic.
03 April 2013
'Ready for Hillary' supporters launch website
"Ready for Hillary" -- the name says it all.
03 April 2013
Arkansas opens probe into ExxonMobil spill
Arkansas opened an investigation into an ExxonMobil pipeline that unleashed thousands of barrels of crude and forced the evacuation of 22 homes.
03 April 2013
US military chief to pay rare China visit
Top US military officer General Martin Dempsey will pay a rare visit to China this month as the Pacific powers discuss concern over tensions with North Korea.
03 April 2013
US court deals blow to digital music resales
A US federal court has dealt a blow to a music website offering sales of "pre-owned" digital music, ruling that it violates copyright law by making illegal reproductions.
03 April 2013
US visa day sparks new debate on tech workers
As the US government opened up visa applications Monday for highly skilled immigrants, debate flared anew on the tech sector's demands to be able to hire more foreign workers.
02 April 2013
US destroyer sent to S. Korea coast: official
The United States has positioned a destroyer off the coast of South Korea to defend against a possible missile strike.
02 April 2013
US criticizes EU restrictions on wine labels
The United States on Monday criticized the European Union's restrictions on wine labeling, saying they hinder US wine exports to the 27-nation bloc.
02 April 2013
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