US to end combat role in Afghanistan
2012-02-03 01:24:15
The US hopes to end its combat mission in Afghanistan by the middle of next year, more than a year earlier than planned.
Mortgage applications dip on market
2012-02-02 10:51:03
Mortgage applications last week edged down although mortgage rates remained near record lows, signaling the housing market was still far from recovery.
Military equipment on Marine West Military Expo
2012-02-02 10:02:42
The expo is one of the year's largest annual display of new military equipment.
Records show how wealthy shape US presidential race
2012-02-02 08:03:13
Groups known as "Super PACs" raised more than $42 million to back Republican US presidential contenders in 2011.
First lady pushes Leno to eat apple
2012-02-02 08:03:13
Michelle Obama cajoled TV talk show host Jay Leno into nibbling on fruits and vegetables on the Tonight Show.
Facebook shoots for $5b in mega-IPO
2012-02-02 07:10:47
Facebook filed to raise a targeted $5 billion in a hotly anticipated initial public offering, setting the stage for Silicon Valley's biggest-ever IPO.
Carrier to cut jobs to reduce costs
2012-02-02 06:56:15
American Airlines wants to eliminate 13,000 jobs as it seeks to cut labor costs by 20 percent.
Housing plan unveiled to help homeowners
2012-02-02 04:14:14
It aimes to give every responsible homeowner the chance to save about $3,000 a year on their mortgage by refinancing at low rates.
Romney wins Florida presidential primary
2012-02-01 09:28:43
Mitt Romney had a large lead in the Florida Republican US presidential primary on Tuesday, with nearly one third of the votes counted, television networks reported.
Romney in lead as polls open in Florida
2012-02-01 08:05:01
Mitt Romney was poised to retake the lead in the Republican White House race as Florida polls opened on Tuesday.
Obama downplays use of US drones in Iraq
2012-02-01 08:05:01
Obama downplayed a recent report about the use of US drones in Iraq, indicating that the unmanned aircraft are mainly used for embassy surveillance.
Apple appoints new retail executive
2012-02-01 07:53:25
Apple Inc has named the chief executive officer of the largest UK consumer-electronics retailer as the head of its retail operations.