BEIJING (AP) — Suntech, one of the world's biggest solar panel manufacturers, said Monday it has defaulted on a $541 million bond payment in the latest sign of the financial squeeze on the struggling global ... Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced her support for gay marriage Monday, putting her in line with other potential Democratic presidential candidates on a social issue ... Read more
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar says it has discovered as much as 2.8 trillion cubic feet of natural gas in an offshore field. Energy Minister Mohammed bin Saleh al-Sadah told reporters Sunday the discovery was made at ... Read more
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Linebacker Shawne Merriman is calling it "Lights Out" on his career. The three-time Pro Bowl selection and 2005 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year said on his website Tuesday night that he ... Read more
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's defense minister is pledging that the military will remain loyal to the constitution in the wake of President Hugo Chavez's death. Admiral Diego Molero appeared on national ... Read more
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as investors registered approval for China's spending priorities announced at its annual congress. Markets in Hong Kong and mainland China drew encouragement from ... Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Imagine students learning their ABCs while dancing, or memorizing multiplication tables while doing jumping jacks? Some schools are using both methods of instruction and Michelle Obama would like ... Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama says five media companies and a social media website are working together to make it easier to find nutritious recipes. Conde Nast, Hearst Magazines, Meredith Corp., the Food ... Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Rachael Ray is multitasking. The author and Emmy-winning chef is getting ready for next month's South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas, where she again will be hosting all-day music ... Read more
BOSTON (AP) — A businessman and former U.S. Navy SEAL has officially launched his campaign for John Kerry's U.S. Senate seat. Gabriel Gomez, a Republican from Cohasset, said in a statement Tuesday he has entered ... Read more