American Poverty View: Is America Becoming a Nation of Poor Children?
The U.S. Census Bureau released a study on a supplemental poverty measure that complements the nation's official poverty evaluation. Under the new guidelines, 49.1 million Americans, or 16 percent of the population, are classified as living in poverty. This is 2.9 million more than which are classified under the official measure.
Toyota Recalls 550,000 Vehicles Due to Steering Flaw
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling about 550000 vehicles worldwide to replace an engine component that could hamper steering. This will include 420,000 in the U.S. Nearly 27,000 vehicles were recalled in Canada and 38,000 recalled in Japan.
Missing Kenyan UAA Runner Marko Cheseto Found Alive
Marko Cheseto, cross-country runner from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), who was missing walked into a hotel near the university campus in the early hours of Wednesday, alive but extremely hypothermic, according to UAA officials
Repsol Announces Huge Shale Oil Find in Argentina
Argentina's biggest energy firm YPF has announced that it had found nearly a billion barrels in unconventional energy resources in Patagonia. YPF is the Argentine unit of Repsol YPF SA, Spain's largest oil group.
Berlusconi to Resign: What Will be the Future of Italy?
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi pledged to step down after Parliament approves austerity measures.
Ohio 2011 Election results: Voters Say No to Mandate in Federal Health Care Law
Ohio voters Tuesday rejected the federal health care law and chose to preserve the freedom to choose their health coverage.
China Sets Another Model, Shows How to Reduce Inflation Rate
The annual inflation rate in China fell to 5.5 percent in October as a result of the government measures to curb rapidly rising prices.
Karen Kraushaar Harassment: Got Cash Settlement From Cain
Karen Kraushaar, a federal government civil servant has been identified as one of the women who received a cash settlement after accusing Herman Cain of sexual harassment.
Sarkozy to Obama in G20 Summit: Israel's Netanyahu is a Liar
French President Sarkozy was overheard telling President Obama that Prime Minister Netanyahu is a liar after a G20 summit press conference.
Wine Industry in China Set to Boom
The rapid economic development that China seems to be enjoying extends into investments in the production of red wine, particularly as a means to attain long-term profits.
Sharon Bialek Demands Apology From Herman Cain
In her first live interview with CNN's Piers Morgan Sharon Bialek said that she is not coming forward for the purpose of making money but because she wants her son to know that she stood up for what she believed in.
Sexual Harassment Rampant in U.S. High Schools: Survey
A survey conducted by the American Association of University Women has reported that 48 percent of students between seventh and 12th grade were sexually harassed in the last school year.
Zawahiri set up bin Laden for Death, Ex-SEAL Says
Al-Qaida's current leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, set up his boss Osama bin Laden to be killed, a former U.S. Navy SEAL says. The charge comes from the forthcoming book, Seal Target Geronimo, by Chuck Pfarrer.
U.S Drone Strikes in Pakistan: Who Are They Killing?
American drone strikes in Pakistan have killed hundreds of innocent people, as a result of often having missed their target or hit the wrong one.
Mummified Bodies Found in Home of a Historian in Russia
A Russian historian gruesomely decorated his home with 29 mummified female bodies he dug up from local graveyards and dressed as life-sized dolls, authorities said.
U.S Wealth Gap Between Old and Young Widens
The wealth gap between younger and older Americans is the widest its ever been, according to new census data the Pew Research Center as reported by Associated Press.
Google Honors Marie Curie with a Doodle
Google paid tribute to Noble Prize winning scientist Marie Curie on her 144th birth anniversary Monday, with a doodle of her sitting in her laboratory on the search engine's homepage.
Daniel Ortega: What Makes Him the Most Powerful Man in Nicaragua
Overcoming a constitutional limit on re-election, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega appears to be headed for a mandate to remain in office.
Devil's Face Hidden in Giotto Fresco in Assisi, Italy (PHOTOS)
Art restorers have uncovered a devil-like figure, hidden in one of Giotto di Bondone's (a 13th and 14th century Italian sculptor and painter) more famous frescoes, located inside the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, church officials said on Saturday.
Former Army General Otto Perez Molina Wins Guatemala Elections
Former army general Otto Perez Molina has won the presidential run-off in Guatemala, electoral officials said.
Colombia's FARC Rebels Vow to Fight on Despite Leader's Death
The insurgents vowed to fight on even as in one of the largest strikes against the guerrillas, Colombian forces killed FARC leader Alfonso Cano on Friday dampening hopes that his death might bring the nation closer to peace.
Death Toll From Thailand Floods Rises, Crosses 500
The death toll from Thailand's worst floods in half a century climbed past 500 on Sunday. Most victims have drowned, while a handful died from flood-related electrocutions.
Afghan Suicide Bombing Kills 8 on First Day of Eid
A suicide bomber killed eight people during religious celebrations in northern Afghanistan on Sunday.
Syria Crackdown Continues Despite Arab League Accord
Syrian troops killed at least 13 people Sunday when demonstrators took to the streets casting doubt on the regime’s commitment to an Arab peace deal.
Federer Wins the Swiss Indoors Title to End the 10-Month Trophy Drought
Roger Federer won the Swiss Indoors title for the fifth time in six years when he defeated unseeded Kei Nishikori in the final on his home town tournament on Sunday
Robert De Niro to Play Bernie Madoff
HBO have bought the recently published book Truth and Consequences: Life Inside the Madoff Family which was written with the co-operation of Madoff's son Andrew and other family members.
Israel Attack on Iran Highly Likely: President Shimon Peres
Israeli President Shimon Peres has warned that an attack on Iran is becoming more and more likely.
Facebook Won’t be Targeted, Says Anonymous Hacking Group
Facebook would not be targeted by Anonymous, the hacking group said in one of its Twitter accounts, again distancing itself from a threat that has gotten broad publicity since it surfaced several months ago.
Daylight Saving Time: Many People Set Clocks the Wrong Way
A new survey finds a surprising 11 percent of Americans incorrectly set their clocks not backward but forward at the end of daylight saving time, which will arrive Sunday at 2 a.m. local time this year.
U.S. Accuses China and Russia of Internet Spying, Which China Denies
China and Russia are using cyber espionage to steal U.S. trade and technology secrets to bolster their own economic development, which poses a threat to U.S. prosperity and security, according to a new U.S. intelligence report.
