More embassy staff in Syria reduced
2012-01-12 09:59:30
State Department has ordered a further reduction in staffing of the US embassy in Syria due to security concerns.
Obama in Chicago to raise fund
2012-01-12 09:46:17
Obama came back to Chicago for a series of campaign fundraising stops around his hometown.
Pentagon plays down US-Iran tension
2012-01-12 09:35:44
Defense officials believe tensions between the United States and Iran have cooled down recently.
Michelle Obama talks of 'candid' chats with president
2012-01-12 07:09:50
US First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday said she talks candidly with her husband on key political issues, following the publication of a book that claimed she had clashed with top White House aides.
Romney wins New Hampshire primary
2012-01-11 10:04:57
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney won the New Hampshire Republican US presidential primary on Tuesday by a comfortable margin.
Obama changes top aide ahead of re-election
2012-01-10 09:39:14
President Barack Obama announced an election year shake-up at the White House on Monday, choosing budget director Jack Lew to replace chief of staff Bill Daley.
US strongly condemns Iran's death verdict
2012-01-10 08:49:33
Amid rising tensions between the two arch-foes, White House on Monday strongly condemned Iran for giving a death sentence to alleged "CIA spy" Amir Hekmati.
Elvis birthday begins year for fans
2012-01-10 08:24:26
Officials expect record number of visitors to star's old home.
Expats in US pay high price
2012-01-10 08:24:26
Chinese immigrants in US are facing heavy burdens of being new residents there.
Top Obama aide Daley quits
2012-01-10 07:10:51
Obama's budget chief Jack Lew would take over as White House chief of staff, replacing former businessman Bill Daley.
US condemns Iran death verdict to 'spy'
2012-01-10 03:51:54
The White House on Monday condemned Iran for giving a death sentence to alleged "CIA spy" Amir Hekmati.
US to have the strongest military
2012-01-09 17:01:25
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta cautioned global rivals on Sunday not to misjudge US plans to slash military spending over the next decade.