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Shots fired as Ferguson marks anniversary of teen's death
A day of peaceful remembrance marking the anniversary of a black teen's killing by police in the US city of Ferguson came to a violent end Sunday as gunfire left at least one protester injured.
10 August 2015
Pentagon still searching for its lost WWII veterans
Long dead but little forgotten, US soldiers who disappeared across the globe during World War II are being reunited with their loved ones in a dogged push to find and bring home their bodies.
10 August 2015
Kim Kardashian keeps up with Clinton at Hollywood fundraiser
Reality TV diva Kim Kardashian had better things to do Thursday than tune in to the Republican presidential debate -- like snaring a selfie with Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton.
08 August 2015
24 million watched US presidential debate: Nielsen
A staggering 24 million viewers tuned in to Fox News to watch the first major Republican US presidential debate, the highest-rated non-sports telecast in cable television history.
08 August 2015
Obama sees slight opportunity for progress in Syria
US President Barack Obama believes Bashar al-Assad's backers in Moscow and Tehran may see the writing is on the wall for the Syrian regime.
08 August 2015
Behind Trump bluster a tough Republican race takes shape
Donald Trump took center stage at the first major Republican presidential debate, but a strong showing from less brash candidates revealed a strong field and a fiercely competitive race ahead.
07 August 2015
War veteran Kerry hails 'great story' of US ties with ex-foe Vietnam
US Secretary of State John Kerry met top communist party leaders in Hanoi and hailed the former foes' transformation from enemies to key allies in the two decades since ties were established.
07 August 2015
Bill Cosby ordered to testify in sex abuse case
US comedy icon Bill Cosby has been ordered to testify under oath in response to accusations from a woman who said he drugged and sexually abused her when she was a minor.
07 August 2015
Jennifer Aniston weds long-time beau Theroux: reports
US actress Jennifer Aniston married her long-time boyfriend, fellow actor Justin Theroux, in a surprise ceremony in front of family and friends at their California hom.
07 August 2015
Mariah Carey joins Hollywood Walk of Fame
Mariah Carey joined the honored names on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a tribute to the versatile singer's 25 years of stardom.
06 August 2015
Obama warns rejecting Iran deal would spell war
President Barack Obama made an aggressive case for his signature nuclear deal with Iran.
06 August 2015
Facebook debuts live video for celebs
Facebook announced it was launching live streaming video to allow actors, musicians and other celebrities a new way to connect with their fans.
06 August 2015
Grateful Dead plan new resurrection in New York
A month after the Grateful Dead signed off with farewell shows, members of the legendary US rock band announced a new concert in New York.
06 August 2015
Kerry urges Malaysia to do more on human-trafficking
Secretary of State John Kerry told Malaysia's leader his government should do more to stop people-trafficking, a US official said, a week after Washington controversially praised the country's efforts.
06 August 2015
Golovkin is like Scorpion from Mortal Kombat: Daniel Jacobs
Daniel Jacobs, the WBA World middleweight champion, has given a press conference after the successful defence of his title against Sergio Mora.
05 August 2015
Netanyahu implores US Jews to oppose Iran deal
Benjamin Netanyahu personally called on US Jewish groups to thwart a White House-backed Iran nuclear deal.
05 August 2015
Obama heaps pressure on warring South Sudan leaders
US President Barack Obama renewed pressure on South Sudan's warring leaders, insisting they must accept an August peace deadline or face being sidelined
05 August 2015
Pacific trade deal nearing completion despite delay, Kerry insists
Asia-Pacific countries negotiating a vast free-trade pact are "nearing completion" of a landmark agreement, US Secretary of State John Kerry said.
04 August 2015
Trump gambles on the business of politics
In his own words, Donald Trump is the very definition of American success. So why jeopardize a billion-dollar business empire for a populist shot at the White House?
04 August 2015
Latest 'Mission Impossible' romp crushes the competition
"Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation" crushed its box office competition in its premier weekend, outdoing fellow debut "Vacation" for top honors.
04 August 2015