Virus may affect mental abilities: US researchers
People with an algae virus in their throats had more difficulty completing a mental exercise than healthy people, and more research is needed to understand why.
Google takes over NASA airport in Silicon Valley
Ever-growing Google now has an airport to its name: the Internet giant has signed a 60-year lease to run a NASA airbase that comes with massive hangars for dirigibles.
Nicki Minaj apologizes for Nazi imagery in video
Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj apologized and denied any Nazi sympathies after she came under criticism for imagery that resembled the Third Reich in a video.
Spotify defends payout norms after Taylor Swift withdraws music
Spotify's chief executive said his company was on the side of musicians after popular US artist Taylor Swift withdrew her music from the online music service.
US welcomes Xi-Abe meeting as chance to 'reduce tensions'
The United States welcomed the meeting in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a chance to lower their simmering tensions.
Pentagon can't confirm fate of IS leader
A Pentagon official suggested that lower-level figures of the Islamic State group may have been hit.
Hackers could trick way into Apple gadgets: researcher
Cybersecurity firm FireEye warned that hackers could trick owners of Apple gadgets into installing applications that steal information.
McDonald's recalls Hello Kitty whistles in North America
McDonald's recalled nearly a million red whistles included with a Hello Kitty-themed toy offered in children's meal choices in the United States and Canada.
'Sesame Street' celebrates 45 years
Sesame Street, the hit children's television show that has been broadcast in more than 150 countries, reached yet another milestone as it celebrated its 45th anniversary.
Obama presses for tough 'open Internet' rules
US President Barack Obama voiced support for a new regulatory system for Internet providers.
Google to boost Ebola donations
Google launched a campaign to raise money to fight Ebola, tossing $10 million into the pot and saying it will match donations to the fund two to one.
US wants China 'to do well', Obama says in announcing visa deal
President Barack Obama announced a deal to extend visas for Chinese visitors to the United States for up to a decade.
US 'very concerned' at eastern Ukraine military buildup
The White House expressed grave concern at reports of Russian military reinforcements in eastern Ukraine.
Obama says US troop increase in Iraq a 'new phase'
US President Barack Obama said sending more troops to Iraq signals a "new phase" in the fight against the Islamic State group.
Golovkin is a rising star: Joe Cortez
Famous referee Joe Cortez compared Golovkin of Kazakhstan to Klichko brothers.
Alvarez wants to fight Golovkin
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez said he wanted to face Gennady “GGG” Golovkin of Kazakhstan.
Marco Polo filmed in Kazakhstan to premier in December on Netflix
Marco Polo TV series filmed in Kazakhstan will premier on Netflix on December 12, 2014.
Twitter to set up shop in Hong Kong
Twitter plans to set up shop in Hong Kong early next year, focusing on ad sales instead of the one-to-many messaging service banned in China.
US comic Seinfeld says on autism spectrum
Veteran US comedian Jerry Seinfeld says he thinks he is on the autism spectrum, describing it as an "alternate mindset."
US not confirming Russian incursion in Ukraine
The United States said it could not confirm reports of a new Russian military incursion in eastern Ukraine despite charges to that effect by the Kiev government.