FBI arrests 14 in probe of hacker group Anonymous

2011-07-20 11:08:25

The FBI arrested at least 14 people on Tuesday as part of a wide-ranging investigation of the Internet vigilante hacking group Anonymous, a law enforcement source said.

Obesity rates keep rising in US

2011-07-20 11:41:09

Obesity prevalence was 30 percent or higher in 12 states of the United States last year, compared to nine states in 2009.

'Cut cap and balance' debt measure passes House

2011-07-20 10:38:23

Legislation conditioning a $2.4 trillion increase in US borrowing cap on a tea party-backed plan to require immediate spending cuts and a constitutional amendment has passed.

Apple results strong; record iPhone, iPad sales

2011-07-20 09:56:52

The iPhone is conquering Asia, the home of its strongest competitors. Sales there nearly quadrupled from a year ago and helped Apple Inc. trump analyst expectations for yet another quarter.

US debt stalemate threatens Europe

2011-07-20 08:16:23

Investors have begun looking for a haven beyond the traditional financial centers in the US and Europe

Clinton encouraged by India-Pakistan peace talks

2011-07-20 08:16:23

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Tuesday that the United States was "encouraged'" by the revived peace talks between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan.

Last shuttle leaves space station

2011-07-20 08:29:00

The last space shuttle is headed home. Atlantis left the International Space Station on Tuesday and slipped away after a partial lap around the station.

US urges Gadhafi to step down

2011-07-20 06:51:19

Libyan and US officials have met face-to-face, but Washington saying it delivered the clear message that Muammar Gadhafi must go.

Obama vows to veto GOP debt plan

2011-07-19 14:48:44

The Republican bill demands deep spending reductions and congressional approval of a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution in exchange for raising the nation's debt limit.

Chavez 'to run in 2012 election'

2011-07-19 13:39:03

An aide to Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez said Monday that there is no doubt the president will run for re-election next year despite his struggle with cancer.

US, India hold 2nd strategic dialogue

2011-07-19 13:24:48

US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton held security and counterterrorism talks with Indian officials Tuesday.

9/11 families want info on phone hacking probe

2011-07-19 10:08:36

Relatives of September 11 victims asked the FBI on Monday to brief them on its probe into allegations that News Corp. journalists sought to hack into terror victims' phones.