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His campaign strategists have not been able to get their act together till date

The rate of new HIV infections in the United States has plateaued at about 50,000 a year for the last decade, but young gay and bisexual men, particularly African-Americans, have suffered an increase.

The development comes only one month after she took over as IMF boss, succeeding Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who was forced to resign in wake of his sexual assault trial in New York City.

The global economy is more sluggish than first thought, government bonds offer no real return, gold is super expensive and stock markets sell off at the slightest setback.

Faced with the prospect of a U.S. debt deal that could substantially shrink the military budget, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta posted a letter to Pentagon employees warning against 'misguided' cuts that could imperil the nation's security.

Faye Dunaway has moved from her Manhattan apartment after reports emerged that she was being evicted from the rent-stabilized residence, citing poor conditions and lack of time spent there.

New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg is not waiting for Congress to address long-standing social concerns: he's donating $30 million of his money to launch a new $127 million program to improve the lives of thousands of young black and Latino men, who are cut off from New York City's civic, educational, and economic life.

The Swiss franc fell from record highs on Wednesday after the Swiss National Bank shocked the market with an interest rate cut, but the retreat should prove fleeting given mounting concerns about global growth.

Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Wednesday it has launched an investigation into Alex Rodriguez following reports that the New York Yankees slugger took part in high-stakes underground poker games.

Police will not confirm or deny a search warrant is in connection with a missing Indiana University Student

Experts are baffled by the declines in violent crimes in the U.S.

Violent crime in the United States has been falling across the board for at least the past five or six years.

This fall, Alec Baldwin will be the season's opening host of Saturday Night Live. The New York Times first reported the story, and this will mark Baldwin's 16th appearance as the host of the sketch show. It will also be a record for the star, beating out rival Steve Martin with 15 host credits.

Lionsgate Entertainment has spent some $10 million defending itself against claims by Carl Icahn -- but its insurance company has only reimbursed it for $2 million of that.

A total of five areas in Somalia suffering from famine, including the capital city.

Four Latin jazz artists are suing the organizers of the Grammy Awards, alleging the elimination of their category from next year's competition has caused them irreparable harm.

A male peacock was on the loose in New York City.

Pinault is worth $11.5 billion

Jacoby Ellsbury lined a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning to keep the Boston Red Sox in first place in the American League East with a 3-2 triumph over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday.

State parks, recreational areas and reserves around the United States are closing their doors as severe budget cuts leave little room for operational costs.

With Medicare at the top of lawmakers' fall agenda, Tea Party movement leaders hope to ignite support for Republican plans to transform the popular federal healthcare program for the elderly.