Brazil confronts Kerry over alleged US spying
Brazil warned US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday that failure to resolve the row over Washington's electronic spying could sow mistrust between the two countries.
Online video forces change on TV industry
Having turned print media upside down, the Internet now is disrupting television, forcing broadcasters to adapt to tablets and video-on-demand to hold onto views and advertisers.
Kazakhstan duo pleads not guilty to impeding Boston bombing probe
Two Kazakhstan teenagers who went to the same college with accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of impeding investigators pursuing the perpetrators of the deadly finish-line attack.
US sues to block US Airways-American Airlines merger
The US Justice Department and several states sued Tuesday to block the $11 billion merger between American Airlines and US Airways, saying it would reduce competition and push up fares.
Kerry urges Palestinians against settlements reaction
US Secretary of State John Kerry has urged Palestinians "not to react adversely" to Israel's announcement of new settlement building, stressing the need to return to the negotiating table.
Apple lifted by report on iPhone launch
Apple shares gained Monday after a report saying the California tech giant was set to announce its next iPhone at a September 10 event.
California to recognize transgender pupil preferences
Transgender students in California public schools will be able to choose which bathrooms to use and which sex-segregated sports to play.
Facebook to buy firm specializing in voice translation
Facebook has agreed to acquire Mobile Technologies, a firm specializing in voice translation software, the two companies said Monday, without providing financial details of the transaction.
Kerry stresses US commitment to peace in Colombia
Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that the United States is committed to peace in Colombia, as he began a visit expected to touch on recent US spying revelations.
US plans lower sentences for drug users
The United States announced plans Monday to reduce its use of mandatory sentences for drug offenses in order to tackle a cycle of poverty and incarceration in overcrowded jails.
Sci-fi thriller 'Elysium' tops US box-office
Science-fiction thriller "Elysium" took top spot in the North American box-office this weekend, beating out competition from raunchy Jennifer Aniston comedy "We're The Millers".
Duel over Apple's punishment for e-book price-fixing
US antitrust attorneys defended their push to restrict Apple in the e-books market as hearings opened Friday on how to punish the the tech giant found guilty of price-fixing.
Smithsonian adds Irving Penn images to collection
The Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington said Friday it's ramping up its photography collection with the acquisition of 100 images from the late Irving Penn.
Russia, US want Syria talks 'as soon as possible': Lavrov
Moscow and Washington are in agreement about the need to stage a fresh round of Syria peace talks "as soon as possible".
California wildfire injures 6, doubles in size
More than 1,600 Californian firefighters are battling a blaze east of Los Angeles that has injured six people and forced hundreds to flee their homes.
Some Samsung imports banned in US patent case
The US International Trade Commission on Friday blocked imports of some older model Samsung mobile devices following complaints by Apple that the South Korean company had violated its patents.
Latino candidate for NY mayor hopes to stir 'sleeping giant'
If Adolfo Carrion's math is correct, all he needs to become the next mayor of New York is for half the city's Hispanic voters to turn out on election day.
Light cast on NY subway's dead shark mystery
Beachgoers came forward Thursday with a plausible explanation for why a dead shark turned up in a New York subway train two days before.
Obama: Greece needs policies focused on growth and jobs
US President Barack Obama called Thursday for more growth-oriented policies in Greece, saying the austerity has not been adequate to revive the country's battered economy.
Brazil to raise alleged US spying during Kerry visit next week
Allegations of US electronic spying in Brazil will be raised when US Secretary of State John Kerry visits the country next week.