Michelle Obama performs dance
2012-02-10 15:10:46
The first lady is on a three-day trip to mark the second anniversary of her "Let's Move" initiative.
Canada's winter so tame, festival buys fake snow
2012-02-10 14:56:31
The usually frigid Canadian city of Winnipeg - often nicknamed Winterpeg - has been so mild.
3 killed in gunshot in Mexico
2012-02-10 11:16:49
A taxi driver was shot dead by gunmen almost at the same time when another group of hitmen attacked three taxi drivers in a different neighborhood, killing two.
Facebook defriending led to murders
2012-02-10 11:04:36
A Tennessee couple who "defriended" a woman on Facebook were murdered in their home.
Obama praises Italian PM's economic efforts
2012-02-10 11:01:13
Obama on Thursday praised visiting Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti for his efforts to fight the debt crisis.
Bolivia accuses US of spying on L America
2012-02-10 10:52:30
Bolivian President Evo Morales on Thursday accused the United States of spying on his and other Latin American countries.
US, Italy aim to end bloodshed in Syria
2012-02-10 09:58:59
US President Barack Obama on Thursday praised Italy's cooperation on Afghanistan, Syria and Iran, saying that the two countries aim to end the "outrageous bloodshed" in Syria.
US state approves same-sex marriage statute
2012-02-10 09:50:26
A bill to legalize gay marriage in Washington state won final legislative approval on Wednesday.
Apple to announce iPad 3 in March
2012-02-10 04:21:05
Apple has chosen the first week in March to introduce the successor to the iPad 2 in one of its signature events in San Francisco, US media reported Thursday.
US jobless claims hit 4-year low
2012-02-10 00:28:07
The number of Americans initially applying for unemployment aid last week dropped to nearly a four-year low, a sign for recovery in the labor market, the US Labor Department reported Thursday.
China and US can still cooperate on Syria issue: diplomat
2012-02-09 23:58:21
A senior Chinese diplomat said Thursday China and the US can still cooperate on the Syria issue, although they hold different stances on a recent UN Security Council draft resolution.