Hulu owners opt to keep online video service
The entertainment studios behind Hulu took the online video service off the auction block Friday, opting instead to pump an additional $750 million into the Netflix rival.
Human-powered helicopter wins US prize
A Canadian-built helicopter that is powered by a human riding a bicycle has become the first winner of a decades-old $250,000 engineering prize.
Texas abortion law passes despite protests
The Texas senate late Friday approved a bill setting some of the strictest limits on abortion in the United States, just weeks after a filibuster by opposition Democrats dramatically thwarted the measure.
S. American leaders back asylum amid Snowden row
South American leaders defended their right to offer asylum, venting anger at claims of US spying in the region while intelligence leaker Edward Snowden's fate hangs in the balance.
US-EU trade talks make headway under tight timeline
US and European Union trade negotiators said Friday they had begun to identify key areas of agreement and difference as they closed the first week of talks to create an ambitious transatlantic free-trade zone.
Dolby helps 'Pacific Rim' thrill ears as well as eyes
Dolby sound specialists have given director Guillermo del Toro a way to put movie goers into the thick of battles between giant robots and fearsome monsters in "Pacific Rim."
Obama signs Taiwan aviation bill
President Barack Obama on Friday signed a bill which backs Taiwan's participation in a UN aviation agency, despite China's opposition to any recognition for the island that hints at statehood.
Asiana pilots appeared unaware of speed until too late
The pilots of the Asiana Boeing 777 that crashed in San Francisco appeared to be unaware the plane was flying too slowly until just seconds before the aircraft slammed into the ground.
US disappointed by Russia conviction of dead lawyer
The United States on Thursday voiced disappointment at a Russian court's posthumous conviction of late Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky for tax evasion.
Apple case cracks open e-books, digital goods pricing
A ruling by an American judge that Apple illegally conspired to fix e-book prices could boost competition in the market for all kinds of digital goods, including music and movies.
US sees 'strong consensus' with China on N.Korea
The US said it saw a "strong consensus" with China on demanding that close Beijing ally North Korea take clear steps to give up its nuclear program.
Ford sees turnaround in Europe
The steep contraction of Europe's auto industry -- which has trimmed sales, forcing carmakers to absorb punishing losses and slash production -- appears to be reaching bottom.
Saudi princess charged with human trafficking in US
A Saudi princess was to be released from US jail on bail after being charged with enslaving a Kenyan woman, forcing her to work in abusive conditions and withholding her passport.
US, China clash over Snowden but see trade progress
The United States reprimanded China for not handing over fugitive leaker Edward Snowden, but the two powers saw progress elsewhere in ties including on reaching an investment treaty.
Google ditches location-sharing feature in map apps
Google released an upgraded version of its popular maps app for Android-powered smartphones and tablets that ditches a Latitude feature that let people share locations with family or friends.
More evidence of prostate cancer, omega-3 link
US scientists said they have confirmed a surprising 2011 study that found a higher risk of prostate cancer among men who consume omega-3 fatty acids.
Latin America demands answers from US on spying
From its neighbor Mexico down to Argentina, Latin American nations are demanding answers from the United States after a report of vast US spying on close allies and leftist critics alike.
US studying Russia report of Syria rebel gas use
The United States was Wednesday studying a Russian report that Syrian rebels used sarin gas in an attack on Aleppo.
World Bank invests in online education
Online education service Coursera announced a fresh round of funding from the investment arm of the World Bank and other backers.
NASA's next Mars rover will advance hunt for past life
The next robotic rover to explore Mars in 2020 should scour the surface of the red planet more closely than ever for signs of past life.