Iran is top threat to US
2011-11-05 15:23:11
Iran is the biggest threat to the United States and its allies in the Middle East, surpassing al Qaeda, which is down but not out.
US veteran injured in Oakland clashes with police
2011-11-05 12:30:09
A former US Army Ranger and Occupy Oakland protester was in intensive care on Friday after a veterans' group said he was beaten by police during clashes with anti-Wall Street demonstrators this week.
Jury to return for more Jackson trial deliberation
2011-11-05 08:51:59
The jury in the trial of the doctor accused of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson ended its first day of deliberation.
Obama's rating improves
2011-11-05 08:39:35
Obama's fortunes are improving slightly, although he would face a struggle for re-election if Mitt Romney were the Republican nominee.
US jobless claims fall to 5-week low
2011-11-04 10:20:58
New applications for unemployment benefits in the US last week fell to the lowest level in the past five weeks, Labor Department figures showed Thursday.
Gates: Chinese innovation can help the poorest
2011-11-04 08:22:39
China can use its expertise in health and agriculture to help the poorest countries in the world, said Gates.
Police confront Oakland protesters with tear gas
2011-11-04 08:07:26
Police in riot gear clashed with protesters in Oakland in the early morning hours on Thursday.
Bernanke gives push to new stimulus
2011-11-04 07:58:37
US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke signaled additional monetary stimulus may be needed to lower US unemployment.
Protesters block Oakland streets, shut port
2011-11-03 14:33:19
Demonstrators on Wednesday shut down operations at the Port of Oakland, one of the largest container ports in the United States.
Fed lowers GDP forecast
2011-11-03 10:20:19
The Federal Reserve slashed its forecast for economic growth.
Power could be out for days in US northeast
2011-11-03 08:12:22
Crews try to restore power to hundreds of thousands of northeasterners.
FBI releases surveillance from Russian spy scandal
2011-11-02 08:30:38
If Hollywood needs help turning the 2010 US-Russian spy scandal into a movie, the FBI on Monday released surveillance videos that could guide the script.