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Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Suu Kyi walks towards the gate after passing immigration control at Yangon's airport

A Tale Of Two Nations: Suu Kyi Will Find Thailand A Stark Contrast To Native Myanmar

She had spent 15 of the past 24 years under house arrest and refrained from leaving the country out of fear she would never be permitted to return.

Eduardo Saverin Speaks Out; 'I Will Pay Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars In Taxes To The American Government,' Says Facebook Co-Founder

Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin has been pretty uncommunicative ever since the details of his flashy Singapore lifestyle, along with the renouncing of his American citizenship, made news headlines. But that all changed recently when Zuckerberg's former business partner, now a newly made billionaire thanks to the Facebook IPO, sat down for an interview with a magazine from his family's native Brazil.

Appeals Court Reignites Religious Row Over Ten Commandments In North Dakota

An atheist and agnostic group in North Dakota won the right to sue over a decades-old Ten Commandments display in Fargo.

Puerto Rico Bets On American Tourists To Repay Debt

Americans have long been in love with Puerto Rico's high-yielding municipal bonds. Now the Caribbean island hopes they will flock to its sand, surf and spanking new resorts to help pay off massive debts.

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Texas Manufacturing Strong In May: Dallas Fed

Texas manufacturing grew in May while the state's production index was steady, indicating sustained growth from the month before, although the outlook is poor, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas said Tuesday.

Facebook Shares Plunge To New Lows

Shares of Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network, fell to a new low following its $16 billion May 17 initial public offering.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Released; Buyers Face Delays in Europe

The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S3 is finally out in Europe, but with pre-orders topping over 9 million, customers are facing distribution delays.

US Consumer Confidence Slumped in May: Report

U.S. consumer confidence dropped in May for the second consecutive month, and the expectations index likewise fell, suggesting that economic growth is slowing, the Conference Board said Tuesday.

Meet Rebecca Ferguson, UK Singer Who Releases US Debut Album 'Heaven' Today

Rebecca Ferguson, the 2010 runner-up of the UK version of X Factor, released her U.S. debut album today, and a little help from singer Adele is sure to boost sales.

Obama military education executive order

Military Personnel Contributing To Obama By Wide Margin

President Obama has raised far more money from military workers than Mitt Romney, reversing a long-standing trend of military personnel disproportionately supporting Republicans.

Buffett-backed BYD opens up 22 pct after $219 mln China IPO

Chinese BYD Shares Bungee After Fatal Electric Car Crash

Shares of Chinese electric carmaker BYD Company Ltd. (Hong Kong: 1211), which is partially owned by Warren Buffett, recovered some of the losses suffered after one of its e6 electric cars caught fire in a crash which killed three people in southern China.

Painkillers Tied To Lower Skin Cancer Risk [STUDY]

In a new study from Denmark, people who had taken aspirin, ibuprofen and related painkillers -- especially at high doses and for years at a time -- were less likely to get skin cancer, compared to those who rarely used those medications.

Global Equities Advance, U.S. Data Eyed

European stocks recovered from early losses Tuesday as traders anticipate the U.S. data to show improving consumer confidence and a stabilizing housing market. Meanwhile, Asian equities rallied for a second straight day on hopes that China may introduce further stimulus policy. U.S. index futures rose.

Case-Shiller Home Price Index Falls 2.6% In March, Lowest Level Since 2002

U.S. home prices in 20 major cities fell by 2.6 percent in March, hitting the lowest level since 2002, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller housing index released Monday.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

US Stock Futures Point To Higher Opening Tuesday

Futures on major U.S. indices point to a higher opening Tuesday ahead of the report on consumer confidence for May.

Japan's Unemployment Rate Rises To 4.6% In April

Japan?s unemployment rate rose in April compared to previous month increasing concerns of the country?s faltering economic growth momentum.

Romney Warns Of Weakened Military Under Obama In Memorial Day Address

In a thinly veiled attack, the Republican Party's presumptive presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, suggested on Monday the U.S. military would be weakened if President Barack Obama gets his way on budgetary matters.

President Obama?s Memorial Day Speech 2012 Gives Veterans ?Another Chance To Set The Record Straight?

In conjunction with the U.S. observance of Memorial Day in the nation's capital, U.S. President Barack Obama honored all veterans who served in the Vietnam War as the country marked the 50th anniversary of that most internally divisive of all its military conflicts in the 20th century.

President Obama Pays Tribute To Fallen Troops In Arlington National Cemetery On Memorial Day 2012

The U.S. must make every effort to be a nation worthy of your sacrifice, President Barack Obama said of the country's fallen troops as he paid tribute to them in a Memorial Day speech at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

Boxing Champion Johnny Tapia Found Dead In His Home In Albuquerque

Johnny Tapia, a five-time boxing champion, whose controversial personal life included several run-ins with the law along with cocaine and alcohol addiction, was found dead on Sunday in his home in Albuquerque, NM. He was 45 years old.

Missing New York Beauty Salons: Here Beauty Never Shuts Up

Am I the only woman in the world who doesn't like going to the salon? Whether it's for a manicure, a haircut or a color, I actively dread the experience. Not because I dislike the procedures themselves, but because I can't stand having to spend hours of my life engaged in inane chitchat with the stylist.

To help commemorate Memorial Day, the day where America celebrates those who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, President Barack Obama is attending a ceremony at the Arlington National Ceremony to honor those fallen soldiers in the V

Memorial Day 2012: President Obama Visits Tomb Of The Unknowns, Participates In Wreath-Laying Ceremony

To commemorate the day when America remembers those who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces, President Barack Obama will attend a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia to honor the anonymously fallen.

Tobacco can be used as a natural pesticide which is good news for farmers who have seen sales drop due to public health concerns. (Photo credit: The Goldsboro News-Argus)

California Tobacco Tax Measure Risks Going Up In Smoke

Health-conscious Californians may mostly oppose smoking for its costs to public health and the economy but an aggressive tobacco industry campaign and general anti-tax sentiment may block a measure to raise taxes on smokers.

Beyonce Kicks Off Summer In Atlantic City In First Performance Since Baby Blue Ivy [VIDEOS]

Beyonce is known for her sizzling hotness, her raw talent, and her unmatchable performances. So who better to kick off summer in Atlantic City, N.J., than Bey herself? Beyonce headed to Atlantic City for a Memorial Day weekend performance that was her first since giving birth to baby Blue Ivy Carter in January.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano briefs the media after his trip to Tehran at the international airport in Vienna

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