'Multiple victims' in shooting in Alabama: Reports
‘Multiple victims’ were reported after a shooting at an apartment complex in the city of Auburn, Alabama, local media said on Sunday.
Police officers have put up a covering around the crime scene to
US arrests 190, rescues 18 kids in child porn crackdown
Police have arrested 190 individuals, and identified and rescued 18 children, in a major crackdown on child pornography last month, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said on Friday.
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Obama says US economy 'not doing fine' after criticism
US President Barack Obama admitted on Friday that the US economy is 'not doing fine' after he was criticized by opposition Republicans for saying at a press conference that the private sector is 'doin
Intense stress can alter kids’ memory?
Children who experience chronic stress are more likely to have a smaller brain region linked to memory than their less-strained counterparts, a new study has found.
Muslim claims bias at US religious freedom panel
A Muslim has filed a lawsuit against a US government body in charge of advocating religious freedom, alleging that she lost a job because of her religion, court documents showed on Friday.
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India enjoys strategic autonomy in ties: Blake
Despite a strategic engagement that has brought the two countries into closer convergence, the US does not always expect India to toe its line and recognises New Delhi's strategic autonomy, a top o
Credible serious allegations of rights violations in SL: Envoy
There is a serious and credible allegation of human rights violations in Sri Lanka, the nominated US envoy to Sri Lanka said noting that America and the international community is looking for near-ter
Walt Disney to ban junk-food ads on TV channels, websites
The Walt Disney Company, in a first for a US media giant, said on Tuesday it will ban junk-food advertising on its TV channels and websites from 2015 to help fight obesity among US children.
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India a global power: Pentagon
Coinciding with the New Delhi visit of Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, the Pentagon on Tuesday said India is a global power and is meeting its responsibilities in this capacity.
It refuted reports t
Rebalancing in Asia-Pacific not targeted at any country: US
The US' rebalancing strategy and more focus on the Asia-Pacific region is not targeted against any country, the Pentagon said today, amidst concerns raised by China over the move.
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