Super Bowl braces for big chill on Feb 2
Forecasters predict the coldest Super Bowl and a chance of rain or even snow for the Feb 2 National Football League title showdown.
Weather authorities want to see holiday ban on fireworks
With heavy smog expected in central and eastern China from Thursday to Saturday, the meteorological authorities are calling for a ban on fireworks.
Terrorist cell smashed after attack in Xinjiang
All 17 members of a terrorist cell that set off explosions in Aksu prefecture are either dead or have been arrested.
Giving birth overseas a fast growing industry
The US is the main destination for pregnant Chinese women because of its nationality policy.
Male stewards a welcome sight for rail travelers
The six team members, all men in their 20s and standing about 1.8 meters tall, have learned a lot about service.
China eyes 2022 bid as it prepares for Sochi Games
China expects a strong performance at the Sochi Winter Olympics while also earning support for its bid to host the event in 2022.
Coach profits drive up in China
Coach Inc, the New York-based fashion brand, experienced a 25 percent year-on-year sales growth in China in the quarter that ended on Dec 28.
Man offers $130m to gay daughter's suitor
A Hong Kong tycoon may double a "marriage bounty" to find a male suitor for his gay daughter, to $130 million.
Foreign demand for goods adds to air blight
Manufacturing goods in China for export contributes significantly to the country's severe air pollution problem, a recent study showed.
Bitter cold returns to snarl US
The northeastern region of the United States shivered amid heavy snowfall and far-below-average temperatures on Wednesday.
Fired professor rejects claim he broke nation's one-child rule
A professor was fired in November after the university's family planning office discovered he had two children.
Jamaican sledders will be in Sochi
Jamaican bobsled pilot Winston Watts and the nation's Olympic Committee said they are accepting an invitation to compete at next month's Sochi Olympics.
Xi set for trip to Sochi Games
President Xi Jinping is to attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, from Feb 6 to 8.
Danish minister tours Beijing on her bicycle
Danish Transport Minister Pia Olsen Dyhr began her three-day visit to China in Monday's morning rush hour by riding a red bicycle.
Subway fare hike must consider users
Zhu Liang, a member of the committee, said "the subway fare should not increase beyond what people can afford."