Study predicts Antarctic ice melting will endureThe melting of ice in the Antarctic is considered a top threat to global sea level rise, and scientists said Thursday the trend could continue for decades or even centuries to come.
Florida man, 101, runs for CongressA Florida great-great grandfather has launched a campaign to run for the US Congress in November, running on a record of 101 years of life experience.
21 February 2014
Global tax evasion under G20 scrutinyUS Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew described taxation reform as among the G20's most crucial initiatives Friday as the world's major economies look to close loopholes used by huge multinational firms.
21 February 2014
When stars explode, it's a messy businessWhen stars explode, it's a messy business. But the massive blasts are also useful, seeding the universe with such key elements as calcium, iron and titanium.
Obama in Mexico for less friendly 'three amigos' talksUS President Barack Obama joined the Mexican and Canadian leaders Wednesday for a North American summit focused on trade but marked by friction between the "three amigos."
Winkdex: Winklevosses make their own Bitcoin indexEarly Bitcoin investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have created their own index of the virtual currency, as they gear up to launch the first publicly traded US Bitcoin fund.
More than 11.4 mln catch Fallon's 'Tonight Show' debutMore than 11.4 million Americans tuned in to watch Jimmy Fallon take over as host of NBC's "The Tonight Show" in the wake of Jay Leno's retirement, the network said Tuesday.
19 February 2014
New Zealand court finds raid on Kim Dotcom was legalA New Zealand appeals court ruled Wednesday that police acted legally when armed officers raided Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom's Auckland mansion as part of a US-led online piracy probe.
19 February 2014
Biden tells Yanukovych to pull back forces in KievUS Vice President Joe Biden intervened as a political crisis in Ukraine turned deadly Tuesday, calling President Viktor Yanukovych and saying government forces that stormed a protest camp should withdraw.
Iran, world powers seek 'comprehensive' nuclear dealNuclear talks between Iran and world powers move to the next level as negotiators begin work on an ambitious lasting accord to silence for good fears about Tehran's atomic ambitions.
18 February 2014
Tom Ford pays tribute to Jay-Z with London dressUS designer Tom Ford paid tribute to Jay-Z at his London Fashion Week show on Monday by including a sequinned version of the rapper's TOM FORD 61 football jersey in his collection of evening wear.