Obama calls for global balance
2009-09-22 07:13:33
US President Barack Obama plans to push world leaders this week toward reshaping the global economy in response to the deepest world financial crisis in decades.
Oil falls below $70 on stronger dollar
2009-09-22 04:21:08
Crude oil prices plunged below $70 a barrel on Monday as the dollar strengthened against a basket of major currencies, reducing hedge appeal of commodities.
Ousted Zelaya returns to Honduras
2009-09-22 01:44:50
Ousted President Zelaya returned to Honduras Monday 3 months after he was toppled in a coup, and took refuge in the Brazilian embassy to avoid arrest.
Obama touts efforts to help economy
2009-09-22 01:20:45
President Barack Obama said Monday that better economic days are coming thanks to innovation and some help from the government.
US pushes G20 to adopt sustainable growth polices
2009-09-21 13:30:00
The United States wants the Group of 20 countries to put in place a set of policies that would lead to more sustainable global growth, according to a letter from a senior White House aide.
NY governor ignores pressure to end election quest
2009-09-21 11:37:13
Gov. David Paterson isn't scrapping his plans to run for the office he inherited 18 months ago, despite growing pressure from Washington and intervention by the Rev. Al Sharpton, who has contacted the governor and the White House over his concern.
Terror suspect had notes on bombs: FBI
2009-09-21 10:33:44
Investigators said they found notes describing how to make bombs in the handwriting of an airport shuttle driver arrested as part of a terrorism investigation.
Father-son among 3 held in US terror probe
2009-09-21 10:10:33
The FBI arrested a 24-year-old Colorado man on charges of making false statements to federal agents in an ongoing terror investigation, and supporting documents contend the man admitted receiving weapons and explosives training from Al-Qaida in Pakistan.
Obama cites economic growth, but not enough new jobs
2009-09-21 09:40:26
President Barack Obama in an interview aired Sunday said all signs point to the US economy starting to grow again but there may not be enough new jobs created until next year.
Carlyle invests in dairy maker Yashili
2009-09-21 09:29:44
The Carlyle Group said on Sunday that the US private equity giant had bought a minority stake in Yashili to help the leading Chinese infant formula maker improve its research and production.
Obamas to follow rules on flu vaccine
2009-09-21 09:17:02
President Barack Obama says the first family will follow the rules like every one else on the swine flu vaccine.
Insane killer caught after fleeing during trip
2009-09-21 09:14:02
An insane killer who slipped away from the staff of a mental institution during a field trip to the Spokane County International Fair has been captured without injury.