McDonald’s under fire from public health officials, parents and lawmakers who are frustrated with rising childhood obesity rates.
A Republican official in California apologised on Monday for sending an email containing a picture depicting US President Barack Obama as a chimp.
US authorities rushed aid to southern states after powerful tornadoes cut through the region, killing 44 people and reducing entire towns to rubble.
Three days of violent storms and tornadoes across the southern United States killed at least 43 people and wrecked hundreds of buildings.
Conservative Sarah Palin returned to the U.S. political arena on Saturday after several months absence with a feisty speech.
A sampling of meat in five US cities has shown a type of drug-resistant bacteria is contained in about one quarter of beef, chicken, pork and turkey.
More than 250 eminent legal scholars have signed a letter protesting against the treatment in military prison of the alleged WikiLeaks source.
President Barack Obama accused his Republican foes of wanting to turn the United States into a "Third World" country on Thursday.
US President Barack Obama on Thursday won an endorsement of his $4-trillion deficit plan from the men who led a bipartisan fiscal commission.
Nato leaders squabbled over the military campaign in Libya on Thursday, failing to agree on requested airstrike strategies against Gaddafi’s forces.
Kobe Bryant has been fined $100 000 by the NBA for using a derogatory gay term in frustration over a referee’s call.
President Barack Obama set a goal of cutting the US deficit by $4- trillion, plunging into the debate over the nation’s fiscal woes.
The April 20 anniversary of the BP oil spill is a reminder of the high costs of our energy needs and the consequences of cutting corners on safety.
Shale gas, an energy source carries a greater carbon footprint than oil, coal and conventional gas over at least a 20-year period.
The tablet computer market is heating up with new entrants all the time, but Apple’s iPad will remain the top device over the next few years.
When doctors step into their patients’ shoes, their decisions don’t always line up with the advice they give in their clinics, a US survey said.
Online retail powerhouse Amazon on Monday introduced a cut-price version of its Kindle electronic reader that features on-screen ads.
Sidney Lumet, the director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a classic films including<i>Dog Day Afternoon</i>, has died.
Sidney Lumet, the director known for inspiring top-notch performances from actors in a classic films including<i>Dog Day Afternoon</i>, has died.
He plays like he’s running late for his own wedding, hardly surprising because Rory McIlroy has always been in a hurry.
US President Barack Obama and congressional leaders reached a last-minute budget deal on Friday, averting a government shutdown.
US President Barack Obama threatened to veto a short-term spending Bill put forward by Republicans to avoid a government shutdown on Friday.
United States President Barack Obama has failed to break a budget impasse with Republicans during dramatic late-night talks.
England’s Luke Donald risked the Masters curse by capturing the Par 3 Contest on Wednesday at Augusta National Golf Club.
US congressional negotiators are racing to agree on billions of dollars in spending cuts before the federal government is forced to shut down.
An exhibition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art looks at SA printed art from the last half-century. <b>Petra Mason</b> was at the opening night.
Several New York City council members unveiled a bid on Tuesday to ban toy giveaways to reduce the allure of fast-food restaurants.
Billionaire adventurer Richard Branson announced on Tuesday that he plans to travel to the deepest parts of the world’s oceans.
Ecuador has declared the US ambassador to the country "persona non grata," over US diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks alleging police corruption.
In the 10 years since the last time Larry Page was Google’s chief executive, the company has changed a bit.
US president Barack Obama announced his 2012 re-election bid on Monday, promising to "fight to protect the progress" the country had made.
US President Barack Obama is expected to launch his bid for a second term this week.