US secretary of state Hillary Clinton was admitted to a New York hospital today after doctors discovered a blood clot related to a concussion she suffered early this month.

Focused on the immediate crisis of avoiding a fiscal cliff by year end, US President Barack Obama on Sunday said that “fixing” the broken immigration system, stabilisation of the economy and energy independence would be on top priorities during his administration’s second term.

Researchers have created the first ever “atlas” of immune cells in the human body, providing a unique view of the distribution and function of T lymphocytes in healthy individuals.

The Obama administration has appointed yet another Indian-American to a key administrative post, naming Smita Singh as member of the president’s Global Development Council.

US President Barack Obama accepts a report highly critical of the state department over the attack on American consulate in Benghazi and his administration has adopted all its recommendations, the White House said today.

Describing secretary of state Hillary Clinton, who is recouping from a stomach infection, as a “tireless and extraordinary” lady, US President Barack Obama has wished her a speedy recovery.

Strongly condemning the attacks on anti-polio campaign workers in Pakistan, the US has said nothing justifies violence against health workers.

A 115-year-old US woman from Iowa has died less than two weeks after inheriting the title of world’s oldest person.

US President Barack Obama is likely to nominate Senator John Kerry as his next secretary of state, according to the media reports.

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is recovering at home after suffering a concussion and plans to stay off work for the next week, a spokesman said Saturday.