Wikileaks site comes under attack
2011-08-31 08:56:23
The Wikileaks website crashed Tuesday in an apparent cyberattack after the accelerated publication of tens of thousands of once-secret State Department cables.
Irene's death toll reaches 46 as US towns battle heavy flooding
2011-08-31 07:55:37
The full measure of Hurricane Irene's fury came into focus on Monday as the death toll passed 46, while towns in the northern US region of New England battled epic floods and millions were still without electricity.
Terror policies worry Muslims in US
2011-08-31 07:55:37
More than half of Muslim-Americans in a new poll say that government anti-terrorism policies single them out for increased surveillance and monitoring
Judge bars lawyers for MJ's doctor
2011-08-31 07:55:37
A US judge on Monday barred defense attorneys for Michael Jackson's doctor, who stands accused of involuntary manslaughter, from calling the singer's former physicians as witnesses.
Obama salutes '9/11 generation' of US veterans
2011-08-31 06:33:14
Obama paid tribute to "9/11 generation" of veterans and service members, thousands of whom have died in the past decade of war following the September 11 terror attacks.
US economy, labor market remain weak: Fed
2011-08-31 06:29:17
The US Federal Reserve said Tuesday that the pace of the country's economic recovery remained slow in recent months, and the labor market conditions continued to be weak.
Relative of Obama arrested in Massachusetts
2011-08-30 10:55:48
A relative of President Barack Obama was arrested last week outside Boston on charges of drunk driving, an official said on Monday.
Irene strikes New England, NYC escapes brunt of storm
2011-08-30 08:15:00
Irene raced across a shuttered New York City and charged into the northern New England region on Sunday as it weakened to a tropical storm. It left behind a stunned US East Coast - at least 21 people died, severe flooding was widespread and 4 million homes and businesses lost power.
5 million in US without power after Irene
2011-08-30 06:39:29
Five million people in the United States are still without power as Hurricane Irene left a trail of destruction along the East Coast
Irene rakes up US East Coast, shuts down NY
2011-08-28 07:55:13
At least six deaths were reported in North Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Several million people were under evacuation orders on the US East Coast.
Hurricane Irene rages ashore in N Carolina
2011-08-27 21:06:41
Hurricane Irene howled ashore in North Carolina with heavy winds, rain and surf on Saturday on a path threatening the densely populated US East Coast with flooding and power outages.
Obama invokes 9/11 attacks in call for service
2011-08-27 19:01:48
Obama urged Americans to recall the spirit that united the country after the 9/11 attacks and take part in a national day of service.