Texas wildfires force evacuations
2011-04-20 22:54:56
Firefighters in Texas were battling several massive blazes across the state Wednesday
CIA declassifies WWI-era secret documents
2011-04-20 22:34:34
The CIA lifted the lid on one corner of the cloak and dagger world of World War I, declassifying six of the oldest secret documents in the US government archives
US unveils new terrorism alerts
2011-04-20 22:14:00
The Obama administration unveiled a new warning system to alert Americans about specific terrorism threats
Man charged with sex assault at US airport
2011-04-20 14:28:11
A man suspected of raping a 22-year-old woman at Denver International Airport was charged Tuesday with one count of sexual assault.
NASA sets date for shuttle Endeavour's final voyage
2011-04-20 12:54:44
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Tuesday set April 29 as the launch date for Endeavour's final voyage.
US officer:Tough year in Afghanistan
2011-04-20 10:48:13
Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Tuesday that the US military is bracing for a tough year in Afghanistan with potentially significant losses.
Spending cuts plan vital for US prosperity: Obama
2011-04-20 10:38:17
The White House long-term spending reduction plan released last week could help reduce the deficit and secure economic prosperity for the country, US President Barack Obama said on Tuesday.
Plane with first lady came too close to cargo jet
2011-04-20 10:37:19
Air traffic controllers directed a plane carrying first lady Michelle Obama to abort a landing at Andrews Air Force Base because it was too close to a military cargo jet.
US porn company is amassing 1-800 numbers
2011-04-20 07:21:02
For years, teenagers across the US could call a toll-free hotline if they had embarrassing questions about AIDS and safe sex.
Kindergartner brings gun to school
2011-04-20 07:20:41
A kindergartener who brought a loaded gun Tuesday to his Houston elementary school was among three students injured when it fired after falling from his pocket
US praises Pakistan's efforts in war on terror
2011-04-19 15:03:24
US House Speaker John Boehner who led a six-member congressional delegation said in Islamabad Tuesday that Pakistan had contributed a lot to the war against terrorism.