More Americans than ever have never married: survey
A record 20 percent of adult Americans, or 42 million people, have never married, marking a U.S. demographic and social shift, according to an analysis released on Wednesday.
Sep 23, 2014 11:33 AM EDT
Support for gay marriage dips below 50 percent in Pew study
Support for gay marriage among Americans has dipped slightly below 50 percent, the Pew Research Center found in a survey released on Monday, even as bans on same-sex marriage have been ruled unconstitutional in a number of states this year.
White House intruder had 800 rounds of ammunition in car: prosecutor
A decorated Iraq war veteran who scaled a fence on Friday night and got into the White House had more than 800 rounds of ammunition in his car and had been arrested in July with a sniper rifle and a map on which the executive mansion was marked, a federal prosecutor said on Monday.
High-profile New York event highlights Clinton's 'elite' image
When Hillary Clinton rubs shoulders with financial executives and philanthropic giants at the Clinton Global Initiative's meeting this week, it will underscore the tension between her elite connections and populist image likely to feature in her expected 2016 presidential campaign.
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Trio of Republican 2016 hopefuls stake out positions with Syria vote
Three likely Republican White House contenders thrust the party's foreign policy divide into the spotlight with their Thursday votes and comments on a measure to arm moderate Syrian rebels.
Sep 19, 2014 11:33 AM EDT
Wall Street sees holes in Fed's new policy-tightening plan
No sooner did the Federal Reserve reveal its plan for eventually tightening U.S. monetary policy than many on Wall Street flagged problems with the mechanics of the strategy, and said more adjustments would have to come.
Sep 18, 2014 4:40 PM EDT
U.S. auto regulators played key role in GM recalls, report says
Federal auto safety regulators played a significant role in General Motors Co's (GM.N) failure to promptly report and recall cars with defective parts that led to at least 19 deaths, a congressional report said on Tuesday.
Sep 16, 2014 11:00 AM EDT
Weak gasoline, food prices dampen U.S. producer inflation
U.S. producer prices were flat in August, pointing to muted inflation pressures that should see the Federal Reserve in no hurry to raise interest rates.
Sep 16, 2014 10:52 AM EDT
As music sales fall, sax player Kenny G turns to stockpicking
Kenny G, the best-selling jazz musician who once played at President Bill Clinton's inaugural ball, wakes up every morning to Starbucks.
Sep 15, 2014 11:39 AM EDT
Washington wins diplomatic support for campaign in Iraq; Syria trickier
World powers backed military measures on Monday to help defeat Islamic State fighters in Iraq, boosting Washington's efforts to set up a coalition, but made no mention of the tougher diplomatic challenge next door in Syria.
Sep 15, 2014 10:51 AM EDT
Kerry presses Arabs to back campaign against Islamic State
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pressed Arab leaders on Thursday to support President Barack Obama's plans for a new military campaign against Islamic State militants including help with greater overflight rights for U.S. warplanes.
Sep 11, 2014 9:33 AM EDT
'Armed patriots': the private citizens out to secure the U.S. border
With binoculars in hand, an assault rifle slung over his chest and a Glock pistol on his hip, a man named Will scans the banks of the Rio Grande looking for anyone trying to cross from Mexico into Texas.
Sep 10, 2014 11:02 AM EDT
Massachusetts, Rhode Island Democrats nominate women for governor
Democrats in Massachusetts and Rhode Island picked female candidates to represent their party in November gubernatorial elections, setting the stage for either state to possibly elect its first woman governor.
Sep 10, 2014 10:35 AM EDT
Women seen leading governor's races in Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Voters in five Eastern U.S. states faced primary election choices on Tuesday, with Democrats in Massachusetts and Rhode Island picking among candidates who could include each state's first elected woman governor while New Hampshire and Delaware decided on Republicans to challenge Democratic incumbents in the U.S. Senate.
Sep 09, 2014 10:46 AM EDT
Sterling drops on Scottish uncertainty; euro steady against dollar
Sterling dived to its lowest against the dollar in nearly 10 months on Monday after a poll for the first time showed Scotland was ready to vote to break up its three-century-old union with the rest of the United Kingdom.
Sep 08, 2014 11:58 AM EDT
Tesla CEO says could sign new deal with Toyota in 2-3 years
Electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA.O) and Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T), the world's best-selling automaker, could sign a new deal over the next two to three years, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said, as the two firms ready to end an existing program.
Sep 08, 2014 11:01 AM EDT
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