United States President Barack Obama called the Republican Party an obstructionist force that blocks the nation’s economic recovery for political purposes.

Pacific tropical storm Conson hit its third country after making landfall in Vietnam. It already left 7 people dead as it entered the country’s coasts.

The critical test of the blown-out well that has been able to shut off the huge oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico will be extended for one day by BP PIc.

The Wii Games have begun and who better should be there in the opening but an Olympic gold medalist.

The scores of fans of Enrique Iglesias who plan to camp out in the beaches of Miami may have yet to rethink their plans. The cops have issued a warning that they plan to stop the Spanish crooner if he pushes through with his naked bet.

Irish rockers U2 have been named the highest-earning musicians of 2010 by Forbes.com. The website published its annual top 10 list Friday, with Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. raking in $130 million from their 360 Degrees Tour, endorsements and other deals.

For failure to file tax returns, action star Wesley Snipes will be carted off to prison and serve a 3-year jail sentence. His appeal was denied by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta.

Paris Hilton was again caught red-handed carrying illegal drugs on her purse as she arrived at a private airport in Corsica.

The crown of the most viewed video on YouTube has been passed down from Lady Gaga to teen sensation Justin Bieber Friday, July 16.

“There are some customers having problems with their iPhone 4s. I apologize to them.” – Steve Jobs