Clinton hopes US to end Russia trade curbs
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton voiced hope Saturday that the US Congress would act this month to end Cold War-era trade restrictions on Russia but also raised concerns on human rights.
Poor US jobs report puts Obama on back foot
Mitt Romney used a terrible US jobs report to hammer President Barack Obama on the economy Friday, leaving the White House incumbent flat-footed on the defining issue of the 2012 race.
Biomechanical legs are a giant step for robot-kind
Scientists in the US say they have made the world's most advanced pair of biomechanical legs, bringing the goal of human-friendly household robots a bit closer.
Scotts to pay big fine for fake pesticides, poison bird feed
Lawn and garden products company Scotts Miracle-Gro will pay $12.5 million in fines for poisoning bird feed and violating pesticide laws.
French, Korean, US films tipped to win Venice festival
Movies from France, South Korea and the United States are tipped by critics as the favourites to win this year's Golden Lion award at the Venice film festival due to be announced on Saturday.
Fashion grads from Asia have their New York moment
There's nothing glamorous about ironing your own collection before a show at New York fashion week, but if that's what it takes for Jie Jessie Liu to break into the business, she'll do it.
Intel jolts sector with lowered outlook
Intel Corp. stunned the tech sector Friday by sharply cutting its revenue outlook for the current quarter, citing weak demand for personal computers and slower growth from emerging economies.
Disney's next bad girl Gomez defends raunchy movie role
Watch out Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Miley Cyrus. Selena Gomez stepped up Friday as the next Disney girl gone wild -- at least on screen -- in the sociopathic movie "Spring Breakers."
Rastafari saved Snoop Dogg's marriage
"Gangsta" rapper Snoop Dogg said Friday that a transformational journey to Jamaica during which he embraced reggae music may have saved his marriage and gave him a new, "family first" outlook.
Instagram officially part of Facebook
Instagram on Thursday became part of Facebook as the social network completed its billion-dollar acquisition of the smartphone photo-sharing service.
Third person dies from Yosemite park virus
A third victim has died from a rare rodent-borne virus contracted in Yosemite National Park, out of eight cases now confirmed with the disease.
US pleased with APEC 'green' products list
The United States welcomed Friday a deal to cut tariffs on dozens of "green" products in the Asia-Pacific, saying it would boost the region's economies as well as help protect the environment.
Biden lauds Obama's 'spine of steel,' rips Romney
Vice President Joe Biden paid tribute to Barack Obama as a commander-in-chief with a "spine of steel" Thursday, calling on US voters to give them both four more years in office.
NASA's Mars rover parked to test robotic arm
NASA's Curiosity rover has temporarily halted its journey across the surface of Mars as it tests the tools on its robotic arm.
'Tested and proven' Obama asks for second term
US President Barack Obama Thursday implored Americans to grant him a second term to complete his battered crusade for change, warning of the starkest election choice in a generation.
British band One Direction tops MTV video awards
British boy band One Direction scooped three top prizes Thursday at the MTV Video Music Awards, confirming their stellar rise on the US music scene, while Rihanna won Video of the Year.
Homeschooling gains traction among US families
For a small but growing number of young Americans, the living room is the classroom when it comes to the "three R's" of reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic.
Neil Armstrong to be buried at sea: family
Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, will be buried at sea, a family spokesman said Thursday.
Apple in talks for free Internet radio: report
US technology giant Apple is in talks to license music for broadcast on a custom online radio service modeled after Pandora.
Clinton believes in Obama 'with all my heart'
Bill Clinton told Americans Wednesday he believed "with all my heart" that President Barack Obama saved the economy, had left them better off than four years ago and should be re-elected.