Pregnant, brain-dead woman`s husband sues hospital

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 03:01

The husband of a pregnant, brain-dead US woman on Tuesday sued the hospital keeping her on life support, saying doctors are doing so against her and her family`s wishes.

Petition launched to take pregnant Texas woman off ventilator

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 08:09

Abortion rights activists launched a petition Wednesday to take a pregnant American woman declared brain dead off life support in Texas, as requested by her family.

Record freeze extends to eastern United States, at least nine dead

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 02:30

A deadly blast of arctic air shattered decades-old temperature records as it enveloped the eastern United States on Tuesday, snarling air, road and rail travel, driving energy prices higher and overwhelming shelters for homeless people.

Polar freeze grips United States; over 4,390 flights cancelled, business disrupted

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 04:08

A blast of Arctic air gripped the vast middle of the United States on Monday, bringing the coldest temperatures felt in two decades, causing at least four deaths, forcing businesses and schools to close and canceling thousands of flights.

Oil prices fall on profit taking, supply concerns

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 04:10

Oil prices retreated Monday on profit taking and concerns that US oil inventories will bounce back in early 2014 after recent declines.

Thousands of `Santas` run in Texas

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 16:09

Thousands of runners dressed as Santa hit the streets of this Texas coastal city to celebrate the fast approaching Christmas.

Indian-American appointed as Texas Secretary of State

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 11:53

Attorney Nandita Berry has been appointed as the Secretary of State for Texas by Governor Rick Perry, making her the first Indian-American to occupy this top position in the Southern State.

Five people wounded in Houston-area shooting

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 06:12

Five people were wounded in a suburban Houston shooting on Sunday, with one of the victims flown by helicopter to a hospital for treatment, the Harris County Sheriff`s office said.

Climate change causing Earth`s poles to shift

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 13:50

Researchers have said that climate change is causing the location of North Pole location to drift.

Kanye West throws female fan out of Texas gig

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 19:20

Kanye West reportedly had a female fan kicked out of his concert in San Antonio, Texas, after she and her pals repeatedly screamed at him to take off his Maison Martin Margiela-created mask that covered his face.

Texas woman admits to sending ricin to Obama

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 12:51

A former actress from Texas has pleaded guilty to sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, under a deal that her attorney has said would cap prison time at 18 years.