Former U.S. President Carter and an American who had been jailed after crossing into North Korea landed in the U.S. Friday after the reclusive state released the prisoner.

Raw coffee prices came close to fresh 13-year high in New York trade, before backing off, as short supplies fuel a sharp rally since June.

China launches a global positioning satellite as part of a larger plan to end the country’s reliance on U.S. navigation satellites.

Actor Mel Gibson received some ribbing from California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger -who joked about the Braveheart star at a press conference.

The top showbiz news and headlines for the week ending June 25 including fans around the world honor Michael Jackson, autopsy results for Slipknot member are released, and Glastonbury music festival begins.

Ronnie Lee Gardner chose this method of execution before it was banned.

U.S. President Obama will press BP executives to set up escrow account to pay damage claims to people hurt by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

BP’s stock is at the lowest it’s been in 14 years.

The 2010 summer concert line-up features dozens of big name tours, but with postponed shows and soft ticket sales, it may not be a summer to remember for the music industry.

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in May with nearly all of the growth a result of temporary census positions.