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  • Lawmakers want spy agencies to share cyber data

    Lawmakers on Wednesday proposed fighting the cyber threat that is taking a toll on American companies by allowing spy agencies to share threat intelligence with private firms.

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    30 Nov 11
  • So far, 58 of the Senate's 100 members have agreed to take part in the gift exchange, which will take place at a party with eggnog and cookies.

    In a political test of the spirit of Christmas, warring Democrats and Republicans in the Senate are getting ready to exchange holiday gifts.

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    30 Nov 11
  • Woman gives birth at airport restroom

    A woman gave birth in a restroom at Baltimore’s airport after arriving on a flight, an airport spokesman said on Monday.

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    30 Nov 11
  • Mayor ends hunger strike over cuts

    Romanian mayor Florin Cazacu Saturday ended a six-day hunger strike over cuts in heating subsidies after the government handed his town extra funds for fuel oil.

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    29 Nov 11
  • Iranian protesters storm British diplomatic compounds

    Iranian protesters stormed two British diplomatic compounds in Tehran on Tuesday, smashing windows, torching a car and burning the British flag in protest against new sanctions imposed by London.

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    29 Nov 11
  • Microsoft Corp is helping to finance a possible Silver Lake investment in Yahoo, which has a market value of about $19 billion, the sources said.

    Thomas H. Lee Partners is interested in buying the U.S. operations of Yahoo Inc, breaking away from other bidders that are for now eyeing either a minority stake or teaming up with the Internet giant’s partners in Asia, sources familiar with the matter said.

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    29 Nov 11
  • AMR Corp, the parent of American Airlines, also filed for bankruptcy and replaced its chief executive.

    American Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday to cut labor costs in the face of high fuel prices and dampened travel demand, capping a prolonged descent for what was once the largest U.S. carrier.

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    29 Nov 11
  • Cain, already hit by allegations of sexual harassment, denied an affair but he addressed the idea of giving up his presidential bid for the first time

    A woman accused Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain on Monday of having a 13-year affair with her that ended just months ago, a new charge that could derail his campaign for the White House.

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    29 Nov 11