Hollywood 'yet to fully tap black talent'
2011-07-29 07:50:28
Harry Belafonte says Hollywood has yet to explore the breadth of black experience and that the industry will "never ever yield to the needs of people of color".
US divide 'not easy' to bridge
2011-07-29 08:01:04
David Beers says he sees a "political divide" in the United States that won't be any easier to bridge with time.
GOP debt plan faces close vote in Congress
2011-07-29 07:50:28
House Republicans are pressing ahead with a vote on a quickly revised plan to stave off an unprecedented government default next week
Obama's poll number slips greatly
2011-07-29 09:03:15
The Pew poll released Thursday showed 41 percent of registered voters would like to see Obama re-elected while 40 percent prefer a Republican to win the race.
Investors sell dollars, euros amid debt fears
2011-07-29 06:20:11
The euro and dollar fell Thursday because of concerns about the ongoing debt crises in Europe and the US.
US, DPRK end 'business-like' talks
2011-07-29 09:00:55
Kim said after landing in New York Tuesday that he was " optimistic" the six-party talks could resume and that relations with the US might improve.
US general warns of al-Qaida 2.0
2011-07-28 15:11:28
The top commander of US special forces warned Wednesday the next generation of militants could keep special operations fighting for a decade to come.
Obama's leadership image on the line in debt saga
2011-07-28 14:57:09
President Barack Obama's credibility as a leader hangs in the balance along with America's gold-plated credit rating as he strives to break a debt impasse with Republicans and avoid a ruinous default.
Florida beach town woos gay newlyweds
2011-07-28 14:11:16
Tourism operators in Fort Lauderdale are hoping that New York's gay marriage law will bring new business to the sunny Florida city.
TV watchdog says "Playboy Club" glamorizes porn
2011-07-28 14:03:00
A TV watchdog groupon Wednesday accused NBC of glamorizing the porn industry in its upcoming new drama series "The Playboy Club" and urged NBC affiliates around the United States not to air it.
Hefner's runaway bride dishes on sex life
2011-07-28 13:58:16
Hugh Hefner's runaway bride is dishing on her sex life with the Playboy founder -- and according to her, it wasn't exactly X-rated.
Authorities examine body of girl killed in 1957
2011-07-28 13:40:08
Authorities on Wednesday began examining the remains of a 7-year-old girl who was abducted and killed more than 50 years ago.
