News about United States

Pulitzer-winning US film critic Ebert dies at 70 Film legend Martin Scorsese and President Barack Obama led tributes to US movie critic Roger Ebert, the first cinema pundit to win a Pulitzer Prize who died Thursday from cancer aged 70.
05 April 2013
©REUTERS US wary as N. Korea missile danger escalates The United States said it was taking "all necessary precautions" after North Korea rang fresh alarms in an escalating crisis by moving a medium-range missile Thursday to its east coast.
05 April 2013
Photo courtesy of cine3dvision.com 'Jurassic' filmmakers recall video effects nightmare The makers of the original "Jurassic Park" film are recalling the "nightmare" of using pioneering visual effects, as a 3D version of the Oscar-winning movie is released.
05 April 2013
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
©REUTERS/Andrew Burton 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
Photo courtesy of healthcave.com 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
Photo courtesy of healthjockey.com 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
©REUTERS '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
©REUTERS 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
Dr. Conrad Murray. ©REUTERS 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
 the Northwoods subdivision where an ExxonMobil pipeline ruptured in Mayflower. ©REUTERS/Suzi Parker 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 Army General Martin Dempsey. ©REUTERS/Gary Cameron 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

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