Climate Science
US predicts climate law within decade
US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz on Monday predicted that the world's largest economy would have legislation by the end of the decade to combat climate change.
Internet Space
US prepares to cede key role for internet
The US government is set to cut the final thread of its oversight of the internet, yielding a largely symbolic but nevertheless significant role over the online address system.
Aerospace
US poised to unveil next super bomber
The US Air Force is getting ready to announce the winner of a multibillion-dollar contract to build a new generation of long-distance bombers that will replace aging, Cold War machines.
Trade Wars
US pleased with APEC ‘green’ products list
The United States welcomed Friday a deal to cut tariffs on dozens of "green" products in the Asia-Pacific, saying it would boost the region's economies as well as help protect the environment.
Legacy Reports
US pledges to reduce plutonium weapons stockpiles
The United States is removing nine tonnes of plutonium, enough to make over 1,000 nuclear weapons, from its weapons stockpiles in a nonproliferation effort, US Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman said Monday.
Terror Wars
US pledges new funds at anti-IS coalition gathering
The United States, seeking to bolster the global coalition against the Islamic State jihadist group, said Monday it will provide $148 million for border security and counter-terrorism operations in sub-Saharan Africa and Central Asia.
War Report
US plans more Ukraine weapons, boosting ‘momentum:’ official
Washington plans another weapons shipment to Ukraine soon, a senior US official said Tuesday, hailing Kyiv's new "momentum" in driving back Russian invaders.
Superpowers
US planning more regular South China Sea patrols: report
The Pentagon is planning to conduct more regular patrols in the South China Sea -- as many as two to three a month -- to assert freedom of navigation in disputed waters claimed by China, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Terror Wars
US plans to keep Al-Qaeda in check in Afghanistan with air strikes
The Pentagon plans to rely on air strikes to prevent a resurgence of Al-Qaeda now that US troops have left Afghanistan, but experts and some lawmakers are skeptical about the effectiveness of the so-called "over-the-horizon" strategy.
Milplex
US plans massive arms sale to Saudi to counter Iran threat
The United States plans to offer Saudi Arabia 60 billion dollars' worth of hi-tech fighters and helicopters to help counter the threat posed by Iran, in the largest ever US arms deal, officials said Monday.
Oil And Gas
US partially lifts arms embargo on Cyprus
The United States announced Tuesday that it would lift for one year its three-decade-old arms embargo on Cyprus to allow "non-lethal" military goods to be sold to the Mediterranean island.
Froth And Bubble
US park rangers debunk myth on tossing banana peels, apple cores
Next time you toss a banana peel or apple core on the ground believing you're feeding nature, you may want to think twice.
Car Tech
US owners feel ‘betrayed’ by VW, vow to ditch cars
After nearly 20 years as a loyal Volkswagen customer, Bob Merlis is among scores of Americans determined to get rid of their cars after the German automaker admitted it cheated in emission tests.
Legacy Reports
US, other states urged to ratify nuclear test ban treaty
The United States and other laggards should ratify the nuclear test ban treaty as soon as possible, UN chief Ban Ki-Moon and others attending a nuclear conference in Vienna said Tuesday.
Energy Tech
US orders idle wells plugged in Gulf of Mexico
The United States on Wednesday ordered oil and gas firms to permanently plug nearly 3,500 unused wells and dismantle hundreds of idle platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, in a bid to shore up industry safety after the disastrous BP spill.
War Report
US open to talks with Russia on Syria
The White House said Thursday it was open to limited talks with Russia following Moscow's deployment of troops and heavy weapons to war-torn Syria.