New York declares state of emergency for severe blizzard
2015-01-27 09:13:27
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo declared here Monday a state of emergency for New York City and its suburban areas as the region braces for a "potentially historic" storm that could dump up to 2 feet of snow.
Northeastern US braces for 'crippling' blizzard
2015-01-27 02:52:12
The U.S. Northeast on Monday braced for a massive, crippling blizzard that could dump as much as three feet of snow as tens of millions of people were urged to stay home and airlines canceled thousands of flights.
Small drone crashes on White House grounds but no danger seen
2015-01-27 03:22:22
A small drone known as a "quad copter" crashed on the grounds of the White House in the early hours of Monday but the drone did not appear to be dangerous.
Northeastern US braces for 'crippling' blizzard
2015-01-27 02:52:12
The U.S. Northeast on Monday braced for a massive, crippling blizzard that could dump as much as three feet of snow as tens of millions of people were urged to stay home and airlines canceled thousands of flights.
Christie takes big step in possible White House run
2015-01-26 21:58:46
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a popular moderate Republican, has taken his firmest step yet toward running for president, launching an organization that allows him to raise money for a potential 2016 campaign.
Miss Colombia is crowned Miss Universe for 2015
2015-01-26 13:52:20
A 22-year-old business student and model from Barranquilla, Colombia, was named Miss Universe on Sunday at the annual beauty pageant, beating out 87 other contestants from around the globe.
What can be done to stem tide of teen suicide? Plenty
2015-01-26 11:11:57
For a mom with adolescent children like me, nothing could be sadder than seeing the loss of young lives, especially when those lives are taken away by teens themselves through suicide.
Chinese liquor takes a shot at US market
2015-01-26 11:10:51
New Year celebrated in dance
2015-01-26 10:55:41
One of the top Chinese-American-owned dance groups in the US staged a celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year by combining Chinese traditional dances with Western styles.
Guangdong Cultural Week
2015-01-26 10:45:54
Yang Xiaoyan (right), inheritor of Foshan festive lantern, tells American visitors how the Foshan New Year Lantern is made at the opening ceremony of Guangdong Cultural Week at Huntington Library in San Marino on Sunday.
Chinese rank US No 1 road trip destination
2015-01-26 10:32:29
Almost half of the Chinese tourists prefer the United States as their destination for their overseas self-driving trip, according to a survey conducted jointly by Mafengwo.com.
2 dead after shooting inside Manhattan store
2015-01-26 10:13:50
Two people were killed Sunday afternoon after a shooting inside a Manhattan Home Depot store. The shooting took place around 2:45 p.m. local time at the Home Depot store on 23rd Street and Six Avenue in lower Manhattan.