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US personnel chief Katherine Archuleta resigns in wake of massive data breach
July 11, 2015 08:11 IST
The government data breach is believed to be the biggest in U.S. history
McDonald’s: We swear those ‘Minions’ aren’t swearing
July 10, 2015 21:22 IST
A McDonald happy meal toy made a sound that could be interpreted as an obscene phrase commonly abbreviated as "WTF"
After 54 years, Confederate flag taken down from the grounds of South Carolina Statehouse
July 10, 2015 20:37 IST
Ceremony begun on Friday morning to remove the Confederate flag from the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse, where it has flown for 54 years.
US Education authorities dismiss Asians’ complaint against Harvard
July 10, 2015 19:25 IST
A report in The Harvard Crimson said, that Harvard has repeatedly denied allegations that its admissions policies are discriminatory.
US pilot flushed bullets down plane’s toilet; probe ordered
July 10, 2015 18:53 IST
"A United pilot improperly disposed of ammunition during a flight last month from Houston to Munich," the airline was quoted by CNN as saying in a statement.
Bobby Jindal the smartest candidate in presidential race: US newspaper
July 10, 2015 10:49 IST
Christian Science Monitor calls Bobby Jindal the smartest candidate in race for White House.
Pope Francis receives ‘provocative’ gift from Bolivia’s PresidentSubscriber Only
July 10, 2015 11:13 IST
Pope Francis is the first Jesuit pope.
Progress in quelling wildfires raging in Canada
July 9, 2015 10:07 IST
Karen Hill, a spokeswoman for Saskatchewan's provincial emergency services, said an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 people in the province have been forced to leave their homes in recent days.
Pope Francis insists on church role in Bolivia after limits imposedSubscriber Only
July 9, 2015 09:04 IST
At an airport welcoming ceremony with Morales by his side, Pope Francis praised Bolivia for taking "important steps" to include the poor and marginalized in the political and economic life of the country
FBI seeks sextortion victims of man in prison for 105 yearsSubscriber Only
July 8, 2015 08:48 IST
Chansler, now 31, would target girls through social networking sites and pretend to be an acquaintance, friend or admirer, according to the FBI.
Two killed in small plane crash in US; jet pilot safeSubscriber Only
July 8, 2015 08:28 IST
The Air Force has flown F-16s since the 1970s, though very few active-duty squadrons still fly them.
Federal agent’s gun used in San Francisco pier slayingSubscriber Only
July 8, 2015 07:59 IST
San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi has defended the release of Sanchez from jail and the city's law requiring it to ignore ICE detainer requests.
Another man charged with threatening to kill President ObamaSubscriber Only
July 7, 2015 20:15 IST
"I'm planning to kill President Barack Obama, and I've got a really good plan. Have the Secret Service give me a visit. I could use some company," posted O'Keefe
Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev demands new trialSubscriber Only
July 7, 2015 09:28 IST
The Boston bombings killed 3 people and wounded 264 others in one of the deadliest attacks on US soil since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
South Carolina senate votes to take down Confederate flagSubscriber Only
July 7, 2015 08:37 IST
South Carolina senators vote in favour of taking down a Confederate flag that became a lightning rod for outrage after last month's Charleston massacre.
China hacks into everything that doesn’t move: Hillary ClintonSubscriber Only
July 5, 2015 16:14 IST
US officials blamed China for the data breach and multiple media outlets said that investigators believe that it was done by the Chinese military.
In increasingly fraught dispute over South China Sea islands, Philippines expects favourable rulingSubscriber Only
July 4, 2015 11:37 IST
The flashpoint South China Sea hosts major sea lanes over vast mineral reserves.
Hot dogs, hot music usher in July 4 weekend in the United StatesSubscriber Only
July 4, 2015 09:45 IST
United States gears up to welcome the Fourth of July weekend.
Two bomb blasts wound 8 people in Colombian capitalSubscriber Only
July 3, 2015 11:40 IST
The explosions appeared to be aimed at a private pension fund in different parts of Bogota. No group claimed responsibility but FARC, a rebel group, suspected.
Philippines ferry capzize: Death toll rises to 41, 12 missing
July 3, 2015 10:34 IST
Rescue workers in Philippines recovered 3 bodies from a ferry that capsized on Thursday, bringing the death toll to 38 with 15 others still missing.
Former US Senator Jim Webb announces bid for 2016 presidential electionsSubscriber Only
July 3, 2015 11:07 IST
Webb acknowledged he would face major hurdles but vowed to bring an outsider's voice to the 2016 race.
Washington Navy Yard: No signs of shooting, no arrests, no weapons say officialSubscriber Only
July 2, 2015 20:02 IST
The official has been briefed on Thursday's response at the Washington Navy Yard installation but spoke on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to release the information publicly.
Ancient Indian idol recovered in New York by customs officialsSubscriber Only
July 2, 2015 10:20 IST
The 11th or 12th century bronze idol, worth USD one million, was looted from a temple in Tamil Nadu.
Another black church in South Carolina burns; cause unknownSubscriber Only
July 1, 2015 12:22 IST
In a series of fires at African-American churches in South Carolina, which the investigators don't believe are related, the historic church was burned down second time after 1995.
Marrying Michelle was my best week ever: Barack ObamaSubscriber Only
July 1, 2015 09:23 IST
Obama was responding to a question if last week's two important orders by the Supreme Court was the best week ever.
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