US economic growth slows to 2.4% Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:48:09 +0000
US economic growth slowed between April and June, with GDP growing by an annualised rate of 2.4%, the US Commerce Department says.
US economic growth slowed between April and June, with GDP growing by an annualised rate of 2.4%, the US Commerce Department says.
Wikileaks denies \'blood on hands\' Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:04:47 +0000
The founder of Wikileaks rejects US claims he has blood on his hands after releasing leaked documents on the Afghan war.
The founder of Wikileaks rejects US claims he has blood on his hands after releasing leaked documents on the Afghan war.
No assault charge for ex-VP Gore Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:11:01 +0000
Former US Vice President Al Gore will not face charges over claims he assaulted a masseuse in an Oregon hotel room in 2006.
Former US Vice President Al Gore will not face charges over claims he assaulted a masseuse in an Oregon hotel room in 2006.
Everglades on Unesco danger list Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:00:11 +0000
A UN panel adds the Florida Everglades and Madagascar\'s tropical rainforest to a list of world heritage sites at risk.
A UN panel adds the Florida Everglades and Madagascar\'s tropical rainforest to a list of world heritage sites at risk.
BP boss scaling back oil effort Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:07:23 +0000
The incoming BP chief executive has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
The incoming BP chief executive has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
US has deadliest Afghan war month Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:20:31 +0000
US forces suffered the deadliest month of their nine-year Afghan campaign, with 66 service members killed in July.
US forces suffered the deadliest month of their nine-year Afghan campaign, with 66 service members killed in July.
Northwest agrees to pay $38m fine Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:45:44 +0000
Northwest Airlines will plead guilty and pay a $38m fine for fixing air-cargo prices, the US justice department says.
Northwest Airlines will plead guilty and pay a $38m fine for fixing air-cargo prices, the US justice department says.
Canada jets greet Russia bombers Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:21:36 +0000
Canadian fighter jets were dispatched to intercept Russian "Bear Bombers" as they skirted Canadian airspace on Wednesday, the defence ministry says.
Canadian fighter jets were dispatched to intercept Russian "Bear Bombers" as they skirted Canadian airspace on Wednesday, the defence ministry says.
Two killed in LA building blast Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:12:31 +0000
Two people die when a two-storey industrial building explodes in Los Angeles, California, after a suspected gas leak.
Two people die when a two-storey industrial building explodes in Los Angeles, California, after a suspected gas leak.
Canada killer denied new trial Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:03:28 +0000
The Canadian Supreme Court denies a new trial to a pig farmer convicted of killing six women, rejecting his claim he was not tried fairly.
The Canadian Supreme Court denies a new trial to a pig farmer convicted of killing six women, rejecting his claim he was not tried fairly.
US professor in whale of a row over Egypt fossil Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:53:41 +0000
The fossil of a whale is at the centre of a bizarre customs wrangle at Cairo airport, the BBC\'s Jon Leyne reports.
The fossil of a whale is at the centre of a bizarre customs wrangle at Cairo airport, the BBC\'s Jon Leyne reports.
Robber dissuaded by \'Jesus\' talk Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:19:21 +0000
A 20-year-old Christian mobile phone shop manager in Florida stops a would-be armed robber by preaching to him.
A 20-year-old Christian mobile phone shop manager in Florida stops a would-be armed robber by preaching to him.
Disney sells Miramax film studios Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:16:58 +0000
Walt Disney announces the sale of its Miramax film division for about $660m to a group of private equity investors.
Walt Disney announces the sale of its Miramax film division for about $660m to a group of private equity investors.
US sees paper profit on bail-outs Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:05:34 +0000
Assets bought by the US to bail out AIG and Bear Stearns are showing a paper profit, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York says.
Assets bought by the US to bail out AIG and Bear Stearns are showing a paper profit, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York says.
Jailed Enron boss requests bail Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:30:27 +0000
The former chief executive of Enron, Jeffrey Skilling, has applied for bail. His lawyer says his conviction for fraud will be overturned.
The former chief executive of Enron, Jeffrey Skilling, has applied for bail. His lawyer says his conviction for fraud will be overturned.
Puerto Rico Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:13:18 +0000
An overview of Puerto Rico, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media
An overview of Puerto Rico, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media
California fire threatens power lines Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:42:53 +0000
A wildfire burning in southern California has grown to more than 20 square miles and is threatening power lines that supply electricity to millions of people.
A wildfire burning in southern California has grown to more than 20 square miles and is threatening power lines that supply electricity to millions of people.
Lockerbie inquiry \'may visit UK\' Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:40:49 +0000
Chair of a congressional inquiry into the Lockerbie bomber release, Senator Robert Menendez, has said he may send investigators to Britain.
Chair of a congressional inquiry into the Lockerbie bomber release, Senator Robert Menendez, has said he may send investigators to Britain.
Excitement ahead of Clinton wedding Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:21:03 +0000
Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former US president Bill Clinton, is to marry long-term boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky at a private ceremony.
Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former US president Bill Clinton, is to marry long-term boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky at a private ceremony.
\'I survived deadly bear attack\' Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:49:52 +0000
A Canadian woman has said she played dead in order to escape from a bear during an attack in Montana that left one man dead.
A Canadian woman has said she played dead in order to escape from a bear during an attack in Montana that left one man dead.
Rare zedonk born at US wildlife park Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:51:54 +0000
A wildlife reserve in the US has a new star attraction after a donkey there gave birth to a foal with stripy legs.
A wildlife reserve in the US has a new star attraction after a donkey there gave birth to a foal with stripy legs.
Star Wars hits New York subway Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:46:58 +0000
Meet New York\'s improvisational film makers who have been performing scenes from cult films in public places.
Meet New York\'s improvisational film makers who have been performing scenes from cult films in public places.
Mum rescues bear cub from fishing net Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:55:46 +0000
Amateur video captures footage of a mother bear saving her cub from a fishing net in Anchorage, Alaska.
Amateur video captures footage of a mother bear saving her cub from a fishing net in Anchorage, Alaska.
Where to fight BP oil spill battle? Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:17:01 +0000
As BP\'s rivals count the cost of a ban on offshore drilling, the tide of lawsuits arising from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has washed up in a federal courtroom in Idaho.
As BP\'s rivals count the cost of a ban on offshore drilling, the tide of lawsuits arising from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has washed up in a federal courtroom in Idaho.
Danger for Democrats? Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:30:43 +0000
Charlie Rangel\'s alleged ethics violations bode ill for elections
Charlie Rangel\'s alleged ethics violations bode ill for elections
Defiant protest Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:54:57 +0000
Hundreds rally to oppose Arizona\'s anti-immigration stance
Hundreds rally to oppose Arizona\'s anti-immigration stance
Life among the cyber-elite Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:50:31 +0000
Web entrepreneur Joi Ito speaks about his life and career.
Web entrepreneur Joi Ito speaks about his life and career.
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