US Breaking News

Wildfires continue in California

2008-07-07T08:12:00.000-07:00

High humidity and cool temperature is just not enough to stop wildfires raging.

Two Medical Helicopters Crash in Arizona

2008-06-30T07:33:00.000-07:00

Deadly helicopter crash over Arizona killed 6.

Taliban Destroy Bridges and Get Ready for Battle

2008-06-18T08:02:00.000-07:00

After hearing that the Afghan Army was preparing to fight them, hundreds of Taliban militants geared up for battle near Kandahar.

Obama has narrow lead on McCain: Reuters poll

2008-06-18T07:33:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama has a narrow 5-point lead on Republican John McCain in the U.S. presidential race, but holds a big early edge with the crucial swing voting blocs of independents.

Bush to ask Congress to clear way for offshore oil drilling

2008-06-18T07:21:00.000-07:00

President Bush will ask Congress Wednesday to lift the ban on new offshore drilling, White House press secretary Dana Perino said Tuesday.

Cyd Charisse dies in LA

2008-06-18T06:56:00.000-07:00

Musical star Cyd Charisse dies in LA from a heart attack.

Israel and Hamas Agree to a Cease-Fire, Egypt Says

2008-06-17T10:51:00.000-07:00

The Egyptian state media announced the truce, which followed intensive negotiations, while attacks continued in Gaza, as Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed at least six militants.

UK Announces Iran Sanctions

2008-06-17T10:42:00.000-07:00

After meeting with Bush, Gordon Brown announces Iran Sanctions.

Saudis will produce more oil to lower prices

2008-06-16T10:53:00.000-07:00

Saudis are concerned with the high prices and in order to keep selling they are willing to reduce prices.

Iraq Says Talks on Pact With U.S. at Impasse

2008-06-13T06:50:00.000-07:00

Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki said that America is making demands that infringe on Iraq's sovereignty in negotiations on a security agreement.

Flooding grows in upper Midwest; storms pound Michigan

2008-06-13T06:48:00.000-07:00

The Cedar River poured over its banks Thursday, forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 homes, causing a railroad bridge to collapse and leaving cars underwater on downtown streets.

US Guantanamo trials 'to proceed'

2008-06-13T06:45:00.000-07:00

A key court ruling on Guantanamo detainees will not affect military trials of terror suspects, the US attorney general says.

Cuba's Biggest Move Towards Democracy

2008-06-13T06:35:00.000-07:00

Announced abolition of rule that every Cuban worker earn the same.

Hillary Clinton's legacy for women

2008-06-06T08:46:00.001-07:00

Hillary Clinton's dashed hopes for the presidency have disappointed many women - yet her legacy is still substantial, writes Molly Levinson.

Stocks drubbed on jobs and oil

2008-06-06T08:43:00.000-07:00

Stocks tanked Friday morning after a surprisingly weak jobs report and a 5 percent spike in oil prices revived fears that the economy is in a recession or heading into one.

Unemployment Rate Hits 5.5 per cent Payrolls Shrink for Fifth Month

2008-06-06T08:40:00.000-07:00

Employers shed 49,000 nonfarm jobs last month, and the jobless rate s surprising half-point surge signaled continuing weakness in the economy.

Air Force Firings

2008-06-06T08:28:00.000-07:00

Military Air Force Leaders Fired Due To Improper Handling of Nuclear Warheads.

Eledged 9/11 mastermind will plead guilty

2008-06-05T14:04:00.000-07:00

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed plans to plead guilty and become a martyr.

Polygamy Case Bill: $7 Million

2008-06-04T14:28:00.000-07:00

The error from the child protection services led Texas to a bill of 7 Million on the Polygamist Case.