National Guard ordered out of US riot town
National Guard troops withdrew from a US town gripped by nearly two weeks of protests over the fatal police shooting of a black teenager.
Robin Williams's ashes scattered in San Francisco Bay - reports
The cremated remains of Hollywood actor Robin Williams, found dead on August 1 after an apparent suicide, were spread in San Francisco Bay.
NY councilman wants ban on kid toys in high-calorie meals
A New York city councilman wants to ban toys in fast-food restaurant kid meals that do not meet strict dietary guidelines.
US TV season rich in mystery and horror
As American TV viewers await the Emmy Awards honoring last year's programs, the new season opened this summer and it is rich in stars.
US diplomats banned from Ice Bucket Challenge
It is the charity stunt that has got everyone from billionaires to pop stars and even former US presidents drenched by buckets of freezing water
Instant noodles carry health risks for women: study
Women who eat instant noodles at least two times a week face a greater risk of high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and high cholesterol.
Dias Kadyrbayev to plead guilty
Kazakhstani student Dias Kadyrbayev accused of obstructing justice in the Boston bombings investigation has agreed to plead guilty on August 21.
US man gets $10 mln for wrongful conviction in rabbi killing
A New York man was awarded $10 million after spending 16 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, his lawyer said Wednesday.
US Supreme Court blocks same-sex marriages in Virginia
The Supreme Court put a hold on gay marriages in Virginia, as it weighs whether to legalize same-sex marriage across the United States.
Parents of US journalist Foley praise their 'fearless' son
Friends, relatives and colleagues have paid tribute to American journalist James Foley, executed by Islamic State jihadists.
Uber pulls into mobile dining and travel apps
Uber teamed up with smartphone applications as the controversial Internet-age car-hailing service moved to park itself in mobile lifestyles.
Botox may slow tumor growth in stomach cancer: study
International researchers said Wednesday the toxic injections might also be able to stop cancer in its tracks, at least temporarily.
Facebook awards 'Internet Defense Prize'
Facebook awarded a Internet Defense Prize to a pair of researchers with a viable approach to detecting vulnerabilities in Web applications.
George W. Bush takes ice bucket challenge, dares Bill Clinton
Former president George W. Bush took the so-called Ice Bucket Challenge in support of Lou Gehrig's disease research.
Apple's freshly sliced shares climb
Freshly split Apple shares closed at a high, with investors evidently betting the California company will debut popular new gadgets.
Dozens arrested in Ferguson after night of violence
The midwestern US town of Ferguson was recovering from another night of violence.
Steve Ballmer steps down from Microsoft board
Former Microsoft chief Steven Ballmer on Tuesday said he is stepping down as a member of the software giant's board of directors.
Octopus inspires new camouflage material
The octopus's ability to camouflage itself has inspired a new kind of thin, flexible fabric that can automatically match patterns.
Madonna clothing, lyrics to hit auction block
Madonna memorabilia including nude photographs of the Queen of Pop will go on sale in November at an auction.
Cotto will never fight Golovkin: Abel Sanchez
Abel Sanchez believes that WBC champion Miguel Cotto’s management does not want a Golovkin-Cotto fight.