The presidential nomination acceptance speech at Denver’s Mile High stadium was undoubtedly the most important of Barack Obama’s life.
Second seed Jelena Jankovic and former champion Svetlana Kuznetsova had to work hard to shake off their opponents in the second round of the US Open.
US airports were operating normally on Tuesday evening after a glitch in the computer system for filing flight plans delayed hundreds of flights.
Toy manufacturer Mattel has won -million in damages in a copyright case which pitted its wholesome Barbie doll against the urban Bratz range.
It’s do as I say, not as I do when it comes to Marat Safin and his up-and-coming sister Dinara Safina. Safin is well known for his explosive temper.
As the first specialised clinic offering vaginal strength tests, electronic toning and ‘sexercise’ packages opens in New York.
Hillary Clinton delivered a ringing call for Democratic Party unity on Tuesday, promising to work for Barack Obama.
Oil companies began early storm preparations on Tuesday as forecasters predicted Hurricane Gustav will enter the Gulf of Mexico as a major storm.
Beijing gold medallists Rafael Nadal and Elena Dementieva shook off their Olympic hangovers on Monday to stumble into the second round of the US Open.
Hillary Clinton will grab the spotlight at the Democratic convention on Tuesday in a speech designed to mend a lingering party rift.
Grass roots organisation brings conservative states within Democrats’ grasp, writes Suzanne Goldenberg.
Share prices dropped sharply on the world’s financial markets early last week amid fears that the year-long credit crunch is entering a dangerous new
United States Democrats on Monday worked to unite the party for its convention to nominate presidential candidate Barack Obama.
His Wimbledon reign and number-one ranking surrendered, Roger Federer has one trump card left in his competition with Rafael Nadal.
Hydrogen fuel-cell cars from nine automakers completed a 13-day cross-country trip this weekend, in the first such mass US crossing.
Democrats began descending on Denver on Sunday for the four days of pageantry that will crown Barack Obama as the party’s presidential nominee.
Standing next to his stall of glassware in downtown Denver, Jim Butcher was delighted that Barack Obama was holding his convention in his city,
Andrew Clark reports on the school where teachers carry a pen, a ruler and … a gun.
No time to read? No problem. If you have access to some type of audio player you can let the bookworm in you surface once again.
United States Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has chosen his Senate colleague, Joseph Biden, as his vice-presidential running mate.
Barack Obama prolonged the suspense on his vice-presidential pick on Friday, saying he has chosen someone — but not revealing the name.
Barack Obama, who is generally regarded as a gifted orator, would do well to find time to unwind before he delivers the speech of his lifetime.
Sheryl Crow is giving away free music — a tactic she calls the ”Tupperware” party approach to inspiring young people to vote.
Barack Obama savaged his Republican rival, John McCain, on Wednesday for running a dishonourable campaign.
Even for climate change optimists, it sounds too good to be true: a liquid fuel made from plants that is chemically identical to crude oil.
Robert Cabrales is preparing to take a bus-load of sightseers on a journey that he says aims to expose the city’s ”dirty little secrets”.
John Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, and his admirers are so protective of his legacy they don’t want any of his original drawings photographed in full.
JR, Bobby, Sue Ellen and other members of the Ewing clan are getting back together for a Dallas reunion party.
Tropical Storm Fay is predicted to strike Florida a second time, while Typhoon Nuri brings death and destruction to the Philippines.
eBay will unveil sweeping changes on Wednesday to encourage more fixed-price sellers as part of a wider attempt to transform the business.
Google will be pampering bloggers and tutoring United States policy makers at Democratic and Republican national conventions.
Electrically charged knives hum and crackle as two fighters circle each other on the gym floor, slashing and kicking out.