Strokes less common in physically fit
2011-06-10 08:01:28
Vigorous activities such as biking, swimming tied to better health
Singer-songwriters at sea on Cayamo cruises
2011-06-10 08:01:28
Cayamo concerts are different in several ways. They start on time. They last only an hour. And the speakers hanging from the ceiling tend to sway.
2 gamblers take US casino for more than $11M
2011-06-10 09:02:15
Lightning has struck twice at the Tropicana Casino and Resort, which has lost more than $11 million to just two high-stakes gamblers since April.
US reaches plea deal in leaks case
2011-06-10 08:16:25
The Justice Department on Thursday reached a plea agreement in the leak case against a former National Security Agency official.
Clinton in talks about possible move to World Bank
2011-06-10 06:10:19
The US secretary of state considers leaving her job next year to become head of the World Bank.
Pentagon nominee vows to continue reforms
2011-06-10 08:27:34
Leon Panetta, who was chosen by US President Barack Obama to succeed outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates, on Thursday told a Congressional hearing that he would continue the reforms initiated by Gates if he is confirmed by the Senate.
US planes hit Yemeni militants
2011-06-10 08:13:20
US officials say American forces launched an airstrike against al-Qaida targets in southern Yemen last week to keep al-Qaida's Yemeni offshoot from taking advantage of the unrest there.
Leading Republican calls on Weiner to resign
2011-06-09 07:44:19
A top Republican called on Democratic US Representative Anthony Weiner to resign, saying Congress cannot afford to be distracted by the sexually charged photos and tweets he sent to women.
ROK, US conduct joint military drill
2011-06-09 07:44:19
Forces of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States conducted a joint military drill on Wednesday, the first ROK-led exercise as the allies prepare for the planned transfer of Seoul's wartime operation command.
Lightning hits US military base
2011-06-09 08:05:15
Two Air Force Reserve cadets were taken to a hospital by ambulance and 75 others by bus after a lightning strike Wednesday at a southern Mississippi military training base, a spokeswoman said.
Veteran US astronaut still passionate about space travel
2011-06-09 07:44:19
Nearly 40 years since his milestone trip to the Moon, Eugene Cernan remains passionate about space.
IMF: US slowdown likely temporary
2011-06-08 15:52:07
The Federal Reserve does not need to consider additional monetary policy stimulus as the world's largest economy is likely to pick up in coming quarters due to growth in exports and disposable incomes.