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Iraq War Drama 'The Hurt Locker' Dominates Oscars
The Iraq war drama The Hurt Locker dominated the Oscars Sunday evening. The film about a bomb disposal unit earned six Academy Awards, including for best picture.
Suicide Blast Rocks Lahore
A powerful suicide car bomb attack in eastern Pakistan has left at least 13 people dead and more than 70 wounded.
Turkey Quake Toll Expected to Climb
Turkey's southeastern region has been struck by a powerful earthquake. According to officials, at least 57 have been killed and scores injured.
Iraqis Vote for New Parliament
Iraqis voted Sunday in national elections, despite a string of attacks across the country that left more than 38 people dead.
Hollywood Bestows 2010 Academy Awards
The 82nd annual Academy Awards ceremony is being held in Hollywood, with the movie industry's biggest stars gathered together to recognize the year's top films and filmmakers.
Obama Hails Iraqi Vote
U.S. President Barack Obama said Sunday's parliamentary elections in Iraqi were a milestone in that country's history.
Study: Death Rates Higher for Elderly ICU Patients
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by the year 2080, one in five Americans will be over age 65. For some time, experts have warned that health care needs of the elderly will be enormous in the years ahead.
US Redesigns Hundred Dollar Bill
The United States says it will debut a new design to the hundred-dollar bill next month.
In a statement Friday, the Treasury Department said it makes decisions about currency redesigns by evaluating "ongoing counterfeit threats.
Obama Pushes Congress to Pass Health Reform
U.S. President Barack Obama is battling for passage of his health-care reform proposal. The president is appealing to Democratic lawmakers, who will likely decide whether the main item in his domestic agenda is approved.
Possible Shift on US Terror Trial Alarms Human Rights Groups
Last November, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced that five alleged conspirators of the 9-11 attacks including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed would go on trial in a federal court in New York City in connection with the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York, Washington and Pennsylvania.
US Monthly Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
The U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 9.7 percent in February. Fewer jobs were lost than many economists had feared, but the statistics show that many companies don't have enough faith in an economic recovery to start hiring now.
US Education Chief Urges More Funding for American Schools
The U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan said the Obama administration saved hundreds of thousands of teacher jobs this past year by providing anti-recession funding.
Clinton in Uruguay to Begin 6-Nation Latin American Trip
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Uruguay where shewill attend the inauguration of President-elect Jose Mujica .
Brazil, Chile to Dominate Clinton's Latin America Tour
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flies Sunday to Latin America, where she is expected to focus on Chile's deadly earthquake and Brazil's relations with Iran.
US Ends 62-Year Drought in 4-Man Bobsled
The United States has finally ended more than half a century of frustration in the Olympic four-man bobsled, capturing the gold medal Saturday at the Vancouver Winter Games.
Brazil, Chile to Dominate Clinton's Latin America Tour
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton flies Sunday to Latin America, where she is expected to focus on Chile's deadly earthquake and Brazil's relations with Iran.
US Drug Agency Seeks More Women Agents
The lead agency in the U.S. fight against narcotics trafficking is the Drug Enforcement Administration, known as DEA.
Obama Calls for Compromise on Health Care
U.S. President Barack Obama says he is willing to compromise with opposition Republicans on health-care reform legislation.
US College Students Get 'On The Job Training' at Vancouver Olympics
This is the 10th time Lisa Delpy Neirotti has accompanied college students to an Olympic Games. Neirotti is a professor for Sports Management at the George Washington University, and 28 students from the Business School are with her in Vancouver studying the management and marketing of the Olympic Games.
Olympic Transplant Recipient Promotes Organ Donation
United States parallel giant slalom snowboarder Chris Klug has more than just a desire to win an Olympic medal in Vancouver.
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