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Rhode Island, Minnesota join same-sex wedding states Gay and lesbian couples in Rhode Island and Minnesota began tying the knot as same-sex marriage laws in the two states went into effect Thursday.

02 August 2013 13:28

US senators condemn political violence in Venezuela Seven US senators from both parties introduced a bill condemning violence against the opposition in Venezuela, calling for dialogue after a contested election.

02 August 2013 11:30

'Fifty Shades' a must read for Guantanamo detainees Sado-masochistic best-seller "50 Shades of Grey" is popular reading among high-value detainees at Guantanamo, officials told a visiting congressional delegation.

02 August 2013 11:03

Old newspaper era is over, Obama says via Kindle President Barack Obama acknowledged the problems facing the US newspaper industry, ironically in an interview that was distributed via online retail giant Amazon's Kindle e-reader.

02 August 2013 10:34

Facebook lets users showcase posts on other websites Facebook on Wednesday began letting people share social network posts at blogs or other spots on the Internet.

01 August 2013 19:45

US gays pour out anger, vodka over Russia laws Demonstrators poured vodka down the drains of New York on Wednesday in protest over new Russian laws that have been widely condemned as anti-gay.

01 August 2013 18:49

Snowden's father to visit Russia 'soon': lawyer Edward Snowden's father is seeking a Russian visa and plans to visit his fugitive son in Moscow soon.

01 August 2013 18:11

US calls Assad Instagram account 'repulsive' The United States on Wednesday denounced as "repulsive" an Instagram site by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, saying it did not reflect the reality of the civil war.

01 August 2013 17:27

US House backs new sanctions before Iran inauguration The US House of Representatives approved new sanctions aimed at preventing Iran gaining nuclear weapons capability.

01 August 2013 15:39

USAID hails 'eureka moments' in infant, maternal health US National Security Advisor Susan Rice called for more "eureka moments" and "unorthodox partnerships."

01 August 2013 14:45

Blanchett the star as Woody Allen returns to form She might be one of the finest actresses of her generation but Cate Blanchett believed she might never have the chance to work with Woody Allen.

01 August 2013 12:37

Energy drink makers on defensive at US Senate hearing The multi-billion-dollar global energy drink industry joined forces on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to fight off growing claims that their caffeine-rich products are hazardous to young people's health.

01 August 2013 11:33

'Smart' homes open doors to hackers Smart homes that let residents control alarms, locks and more over the internet are opening doors for crooks with hacker skills, according to computer security specialists.

01 August 2013 10:31

Afghan forces need substantial help after 2014: US Afghanistan's military is increasingly effective but it will need considerable training and foreign aid beyond the US pullout date of 2014.

01 August 2013 10:03

US concerned about charges of vote-rigging in Zimbabwe The United States voiced concern on Tuesday at charges of potential vote-rigging as Zimbabwe goes to the polls to elect a president.

31 July 2013 18:59

Liechtenstein bank pays millions to settle US tax dispute Liechtenstein's oldest bank said Tuesday it would pay nearly $25 million to settle a dispute with US tax authorities over its suspected role in helping clients dodge US taxes.

31 July 2013 15:49

US fines Wyeth $490.9 mn for illegal drug marketing Wyeth Pharmaceuticals has pleaded guilty to misbranding a drug that prevents the rejection of organ transplants and agreed to pay $490.9 million.

31 July 2013 13:21

Chinese woman appears in DC court over green paint vandalism A Chinese woman appeared in a Washington court Tuesday for splattering green paint inside the National Cathedral the day before.

31 July 2013 12:51

Online sharing helps hackers sharpen 'spears' Sharing on social media helps hackers sharpen "spear phishing" attacks they use to trick their way into computers.

31 July 2013 10:23

US urges probe into Cambodia vote 'irregularities' The United States voiced concern on Monday about reports of irregularities in Cambodia's weekend elections and called for a credible investigation.

31 July 2013 10:00

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