US economy forecast to pick up
2011-12-28 08:15:34
Economists: The US economy will grow faster in 2012 - if it isn't knocked off track by upheavals in Europe.
Obama seeks $1.2t debt ceiling raise
2011-12-28 06:49:59
The Obama administration would request Congress to raise the federal government's borrowing limit by $1.2 trillion this week.
Obama nominates 2 Fed governors
2011-12-28 05:24:06
A former senior Treasury official and a Harvard University professor are named as governors of the US Federal Reserve.
Gunman in Santa suit killed six, self in Texas
2011-12-27 12:47:14
A gunman in a Santa Claus suit killed six people and himself at a family Christmas celebration outside Dallas.
Michelle Obama helps 'track' Santa
2011-12-26 08:05:46
Michelle Obama surprised excited kids by answering an air defense hotline set up to track Santa's Christmas Eve trek around the globe with his reindeer.
'The Water-Skiing Santa' kicks off in Washington
2011-12-25 10:26:32
"The WATER-SKIING SANTA" in Washington, capital of the United States kicks off for celebrating Christmas.
Congress punts hard payroll tax work
2011-12-24 12:02:20
Obama signed into law a two-month payroll tax cut extension, capping a year of fierce partisan combat over taxes and spending that will resume in January.
Santa Claus still flying high in poll
2011-12-24 08:04:51
A whopping 84 percent of grown-ups were once children who trusted in Santa's magic, and many cling to it still.
US offers more aid to Horn of Africa
2011-12-23 09:46:29
Obama announced an additional $113 million in emergency relief assistance for the Horn of Africa buffeted by famine.
Luck crashes for car winner
2011-12-23 08:37:47
A truck driver who won a Lamborghini worth about $300,000 in a convenience store contest crashed the sports car six hours after he got it.
People dissatisfy choice for next president
2011-12-22 13:46:34
Nearly half Americans dissatisfied with their choice for the next president, saying they don't think any of the candidates would make a good president.
Steve Jobs honored with Grammy award
2011-12-22 09:12:37
The late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will be honored posthumously with a Grammy award for his contributions to music technology.