New York 'fully prepared' to handle Ebola caseNew York's mayor said America's largest city was fully equipped to handle Ebola as authorities sought to calm fears about the virus spreading.
Elton John lends star power to US war on AIDSRock star Elton John teamed up with the Obama administration to launch a new $7 million fund to provide access to HIV services in South Africa.
25 October 2014 10:53
US tobacco giant Reynolds bans smoking in its officesThe second largest tobacco producer in the United States, Reynolds American said it will ban smoking in all indoor office spaces, bowing to smoke-free social norms.
Facebook goes retro with 'Rooms' chat appFacebook released an application that lets people create virtual "rooms" to chat about whatever they wish using any name they would like.
'Cloud' lifts Microsoft earnings above expectationsMicrosof reported quarterly profits ahead of most expectations, as revenues got a boost from its Xbox consoles and Internet "cloud" services for enterprises.
24 October 2014 11:45
Latest White House intruder chargedA man who jumped the White House fence was charged with two felony counts for allegedly kicking and punching two guard dogs.
Golovkin could face Chavez in 2015WBA (Super), IBO and WBC (interim) middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin could face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on July 19, 2015.
Twitter looks to weave into more mobile appsTwitter set out to weave itself into mobile applications with a free "Fabric" platform to help developers build better programs and make more money.
'Goodfellas' actor sues 'The Simpsons' for $250 mn"Goodfellas" actor Frank Sivero is suing Fox Television for $250 million for allegedly ripping off his wise-guy cinematic character and using it on "The Simpsons"