IMF warns G20 of slowing emerging economies
The International Monetary Fund warned the Group of 20 Wednesday that emerging economies were slowing more than expected and under pressure from US plans to slow its stimulus.
Drug use surges among US baby boomers: survey
The use of illegal drugs among Americans in general is holding steady, but it's surging among middle-aged baby boomers.
Next Android mobile software version dubbed 'KitKat'
Google on Tuesday said the next version of Android will be called "KitKat" in keeping with its penchant for giving tasty names to its software for powering mobile devices.
NY police seek witnesses after toddler shot
The New York Police Department on Tuesday offered a $12,000 reward to witnesses who could help them find the person who shot dead a 16-month old boy in Brooklyn.
Manning files bid for Obama pardon: lawyer
Lawyers for Chelsea Manning filed a request for a pardon from President Barack Obama on Tuesday following the soldier's 35-year jail sentence for the biggest intelligence leak in US history.
iPhone expected to star at Apple event September 10
Apple on Tuesday fired off invitations to a September 10 event at which it is expected to spice up its iPhone line and unveil a low-priced version.
Poker face: McCain plays phone game at Syria debate
Perhaps he was thinking about doubling down in the Middle East?
Microsoft buys Nokia phones to fight Apple, Google
Microsoft agreed Tuesday to buy the handset business of former market leader Nokia in an effort to catch up to rivals Apple and Google in the fierce smartphone market.
Kerry says world must act as Obama wins Syria support
Top US lawmakers Tuesday began rallying behind President Barack Obama's plan to launch military strikes against Syria to warn the regime and nations like Iran that the world will never condone chemical weapons.
Who is 'Molly'? A sweet name for deadly designer drug
Everybody is talking about Molly, but few aside from the young, hip and famous knew who she was until the death of two people at a New York music festival this weekend.
Obama starts to build support for Syria strike
The White House battled Monday for congressional authorization to bomb Syria, as two top Republicans warned that a "no" vote after President Barack Obama had threatened action would be catastrophic.
Nobel economist Coase dies in US at 102
Ronald Coase, the British-born US economist who was awarded the Nobel prize in 1991, died on Tuesday in Chicago, the University of Chicago announced.
US interests under threat if Syria attacked: Iran
A senior Iranian official warned in Damascus on Sunday that US interests in the region would be at risk if Washington launched a military strike against his country's ally Syria.
Yosemite blaze fourth largest in California history
US firefighters battling a blaze that has ripped through a stretch of Yosemite National Park made painstaking progress Sunday as the inferno was deemed the fourth largest in California's history.
Oil down as Obama seeks Congress approval on Syria
Oil prices fell in Asian trade Monday after US President Barack Obama's announcement that he would seek approval from lawmakers for military action against Syria eased prospects of an imminent strike.
Major construction at N. Korea's rocket test site: website
Fresh satellite imagery shows North Korea has embarked on a major new construction programme at the facility where it launched a long-range rocket in December.
Clint Eastwood splits from second wife: reports
Veteran Hollywood actor-director Clint Eastwood and his wife Dina have separated after 17 years of marriage.
Ford recalls 370,000 vehicles due to steering risk
Ford Motor Co. said Friday it was recalling about 370,000 vehicles in North America due to possible corrosion of the steering shaft that could cause a loss of steering.
Delta, Virgin Atlantic near US antitrust immunity nod
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways on Friday won tentative US approval for antitrust immunity for their proposed transatlantic joint venture.
Apple launches iPhone trade-in program in US
Apple on Friday began letting US iPhone owners trade in their smartphones for credit toward buying new models.