Shuttle crew make history on final spacewalk

2011-05-27 14:24:18

One of NASA's most experienced spacewalkers paired with its newest on Friday for the space shuttle program's last servicing call outside the International Space Station.

Facebook Zuckerberg say ownership suit a 'fraud'

2011-05-27 13:11:56

Calling the case a "brazen and outrageous fraud," Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg urged a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit by a New York man claiming he owns a huge stake in the social networking website.

Casey Anthony cries as trial starts in Florida

2011-05-27 10:15:59

A Florida mother charged with killing her 2-year-old daughter began crying Tuesday as a prosecutor described the child's last day at the start of the first-degree murder trial.

Bruni-Sarkozy shows off bump at G8 summit

2011-05-27 09:58:45

French first lady Carla Bruni showed off a rounded belly on Thursday that left little room for doubt that reports she is pregnant are true.

EBay, PayPal sue Google over trade secrets

2011-05-27 09:40:12

EBay and its online payment unit PayPal Inc on Thursday filed suit against Google Inc and two executives for trade secret misappropriation related to mobile payment systems.

Kahn's lawyers complain about police leaks

2011-05-27 08:23:17

Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn's lawyers are concerned leaks could hurt his right to a fair trial and say they have information that could "gravely undermine the credibility" of the hotel maid.

Bruni-Sarkozy backs anti-sexism campaign

2011-05-27 07:19:13

France's first lady on Thursday backed an appeal by feminists condemning sexist comments that followed the arrest of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

'American Idol' crowns Scotty McCreery the winner

2011-05-26 13:59:56

Scotty McCreery won the "American Idol" battle of the fresh-faced country crooners Wednesday, pulling more of a record 122 million-plus viewer votes than competitor Lauren Alaina.

Farewell Oprah, the talkshow queen

2011-05-26 11:08:21

There were no free cars or vacations. No favorite things or makeovers. No celebrity guests on stage, though there were plenty in the audience.

Dempsey may become top US military officer

2011-05-26 10:49:36

President Barack Obama may pick Army Chief of Staff General Martin Dempsey as the US military's top officer, filling a crucial post that in recent years has served as the main point of contact with Pakistan's military.

Michelle Obama wows Britain with her style

2011-05-25 15:49:58

There weren't any hugs, like last time, but US First Lady Michelle Obama shared a warm handshake with the British queen and gained more fans during her state visit to the UK

Obama aims to reassure Europe it still matters

2011-05-25 15:20:50

President Barack Obama is plunging back into the complex security debates over Afghanistan, Libya and uprisings in the Middle East.