Young Elvis tribute artists keep the flame burning
Elvis Presley was long dead when he entered the life of Victor Trevino for ever.
Addiction to heroin can be blocked: research
Addiction to morphine and heroin can be blocked, according to research released Wednesday which could prove a major breakthrough in treating addicts and in pain relief treatments.
US hails OIC for suspending Syria
The US commended Muslim states for suspending Syria's membership in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, saying it sent a "strong message" to President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Guard wounded in shooting at US Christian lobby group
A gunman shot and wounded a male security guard Wednesday at the Washington headquarters of a Christian conservative lobbying group.
US migrants sign up to Obama deportation deferral
Long lines of undocumented immigrants sprang up across the US on Wednesday as thousands took advantage of President Barack Obama's decision to grant many of them temporary residency.
Asia eyes Brazil's growing consumer market
With Europe and the US in the economic doldrums, Asian manufacturers are setting their sights on Brazil's lucrative consumer market ahead of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.
US reality TV show accused of trivializing war
An NBC television reality show featuring US celebrities competing in quasi-military drills is coming under fire from Nobel laureates and other critics who say the idea trivializes a deadly serious subject.
Israel has not decided on Iran strike: Panetta
Israel has not yet decided whether to strike Iran over its suspect nuclear program, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Tuesday, as Tehran dismissed the threat of an imminent attack.
Romney to Obama: take your 'hate' back home
Mitt Romney lashed Barack Obama as "angry and desperate" Tuesday and told him to take his "hate" home to Chicago in an outburst which prompted the president's camp to brand him "unhinged."
Fans flock to Graceland in memory of Elvis Presley
Fans of Elvis Presley are flocking to his Graceland estate for Thursday's 35th anniversary of his death, their enthusiasm for the king of rock 'n' roll undiminished by the years.
US says Iran forming pro-regime militia in Syria
The US on Tuesday accused Iran of setting up a pro-regime militia in Syria as Washington increasingly ties the crisis there to interference by its long-time foe Tehran.
US says new Egypt defense minister wants close ties
The new defense minister appointed by Egypt's Islamist president has pledged to uphold the strong military ties between Cairo and Washington.
Bill Gates kicks off search for toilet of the future
Microsoft co-founder turned global philanthropist Bill Gates on Tuesday launched a search for a new toilet better suited to developing countries.
Anti-abortion bus to target Obama in key US states
An anti-abortion group plans to launch a bus tour next week through five key states in this year's White House race to highlight President Barack Obama's "extreme" record on the polarizing issue.
Cosmo editor Helen Gurley Brown dies at 90
Helen Gurley Brown, the saucy Cosmopolitan editor who delivered thousands of sex tips to single women and more than a few curious men, died Monday. She was 90.
Brent crude oil price hits three-month high
Crude prices finished mixed Monday after early jumps, with Brent topping $115 a barrel before settling back for a modest gain.
Obama to NASA experts: 'Let me know if you find Martians'
US President Barack Obama on Monday ribbed scientists behind NASA's roving robot Curiosity, instructing them to let him know right away if they found life on Mars.
Tourists film New York police shooting
Bystanders in New York whipped out cellphones to film the shooting by police of a man allegedly threatening them with a knife in the tourism magnet of Times Square.
Venezuela plans a 'guerrilla army' against US invasion
Venezuela is training a "guerrilla army" aiming to be a million strong by 2013 to fight off a possible US invasion, an opposition lawmaker said Sunday.
Jennifer Aniston is engaged to screenwriter Justin Theroux
For the first time after her ill-fated break-up with Brad Pitt, US actress Jennifer Aniston is engaged to be married again -- this time to a much less known actor-screenwriter, Justin Theroux.