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Disney parks, cable in focus with gains expected

Walt Disney Co is expected to show another steady quarter of growth, driven by healthy business at cable networks and theme parks, when the media giant reports results on Tuesday.

Fed's Bernanke, Before Senate, Is Diplomatic on Fiscal Policy, Aggressive in Monetary Defense

Bernanke testifies before the Senate Banking Committee

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke held his policy prescription cards close to his vest Tuesday morning, skirting around several questions from Senate Banking Committee members that seemed designed to pigeonhole the central bank chief into supporting ideologically-charged positions. At the same time, the top U.S. central banker was effusive in his defense of the Federal Reserve's expansionary monetary policy.

Toyota Raises Profit Outlook on a Long Road to Recovery

Robots weld the bodyshell of a Toyota Camry Hybrid car on the assembly line at the Toyota plant in Melbourne

Toyota Motor Corp. raised its full-year net income forecast Tuesday by more than a third, as the Japanese automaker has cut costs and spending and as newer vehicles have bumped up sales.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends a media briefing after his address to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg

Fatah Hamas Reconciliation: Obama Administration In Wait-and-See Mode

An announced unity government between the formerly antagonistic Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah has drawn a cautious response from the White House, drawing a contrast with a swift condemnation from the Israeli government.

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Lyme Disease Risk Highest on Northeast Coast: How to Prevent it

Lyme disease poses its greatest risk to those on the Northeastern U.S. coast, according to a new study, which hopes to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

PepsiCo Inc. Earnings Preview: Q4 Boosted By Sales in Emerging Markets

PepsiCo Inc. (NYSE:PEP), the world's largest snack-food maker, is projected to report stronger fourth-quarter profit as PepsiCo continue to capitalize on emerging market growth and proper hedging against commodity price swings.

Lebanese protesters mae their feelings known about Syria's President Assad

Syrian Diplomats Expelled from Persian Gulf Amidst Rising Violence

The member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) recalled their Syrian ambassadors on Tuesday after violence against protestors in the country escalated yet again.

North Korea Buy U.S. made Drone for 'Kamikaze' Explosive Missions on South Korea

North Korea Building Kamikaze Drone: Pyongyang Buy UAV Originally Made In U.S.A, Says South Korea

Citing an anonymous South Korean military official, Yonhap news agency said North Korea bought the American made MQM-107D Streaker targeting drone from a Middle Eastern country thought to be Syria.

Croatia's Museum of Broken Hearts Expects Valentine's Day Spike

Online Dating Sites Fail: Why Finding Love on the Internet is More of a Miss than a Mrs.

New research shows that while online dating sites are the second most popular way to meet someone, when it comes to finding the one they often fall short of Cupid's arrow.

CalSTRS invests $500 million in infrastructure

The California State Teachers' Retirement System, the second-largest public pension fund, has made what it called one of the largest single U.S. fund management commitments to infrastructure, investing up to $500 million.

Shareholders arrive for the SAP group general shareholder assembly in Mannheim

Oracle Rejects Pact, Wants New Trial in SAP Copyright Dispute

Oracle, the No. 1 database developer, rejected a $272 million settlement from German arch-rival SAP over alleged infringement of intellectual property.

Honeywell sees defense, space sales down four to five percent

Diversified manufacturer Honeywell International Inc said it expects sales at its defense and space business to fall by 4 percent to 5 percent this year as the United States pares back its military spending.

Charges Against American Backed NGOs Threaten American Egypt Relations

Egypt's government announced on Monday criminal charges against 19 Americans affiliated with pro-democracy organizations, escalating a dispute that is putting an immense strain on Egyptian-America relations.

Obama Super PAC Reversal: 'We Can't Allow For Two Sets of Rules This Election'

With so much at stake, the Obama campaign said it cannot sit aside as the GOP nominees are the beneficiaries of unlimited spending.

Depending on the court's findings, Apple could be fined anywhere from $38 million to the $1.6 billion that China-based Proview is seeking. Yet, more than money, Proview wants Apple to apologize.

Is iPad 3 in Jeopardy? Apple Could Lose $1.6 Billion in China Trademark Lawsuit

Apple has been sued by Proview Technology for allegedly infringing upon their trademarked iPad name, and the Hong Kong-based company stands to win $1.6 billion and an apology from the world's biggest tablet maker.

Alabama and Mississippi Republicans believe Obama is Muslim

Obama Approval Rating 2012 Reaches 50 Percent Mark

A poll shows that President Barack Obama’s approval rating has finally hit the magical 50 percent mark just as the job market is on its way to recovery, reported AFP. This puts the President at a double-digit point lead over Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney.

Job openings rise to 3.4 million in December

The number of jobs waiting to be filled rose in December as employers tried to ramp up hiring in factories, retail and business services, the government said on Tuesday.

Jimmy Kimmel Encourages Viewers to Unplug the TV During the Super Bowl [VIDEO]

Jimmy Kimmel told his viewers to unplug the TV during the Super Bowl. The results are priceless.

Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping.

IMF and Joe Biden Both Question China's Economic Growth Prospects

The International Monetary Fund and Vice President Joe Biden have both raised doubts about China's economic growth, although for different reasons.

Bernanke Repeats Vow to Shield U.S. from Europe's Woes

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Tuesday renewed a pledge to prevent Europe's financial crisis from damaging the U.S. economy in testimony before Congress that mirrored remarks he made last week.

Shares of Redbox Parent, Coinstar, Surge on Earnings, NCR Acquisition, Verizon Streaming Deal

Shares of the Bellevue, Wash.-based company rose nearly 18 percent to $59.37 in morning trading.

German Police Arrest 2 Syrian “Spies”

the two men -- one a German-Lebanese and the other a Syrian -- were conducting surveillance on anti-Assad protesters in Germany and perhaps elsewhere.

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinians' Mahmoud Abbas at last peace talks

Israel Condemns Fatah-Hamas Unity Government Deal

The United States, the European Union and Israel have long branded Hamas as a terrorist organization; while the west generally supports the Palestine Authority.

Walmart is the largest seller of food in the United States, and food accounts for more than half of the chain's annual sales

Walmart to Label Healthier Food as Great For You

Eggs are among the foods getting a new Great For You icon from the world's largest retailer as it tries to convince shoppers that they can make healthy, low-cost choices when picking out food at its U.S. stores.

Russia FM in Syria to Discuss Rising Violence

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Damascus for talks with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday.

Jeremy Lin NBA: 5 Things to Know About the New York Knicks New Starting Point Guard [VIDEO]

After coming off the bench to score 25 points in last weekend's game, setting a personal record and leading the New York Knicks to a victory against the New Jersey Nets, hopes were high that Jeremy Lin would help the Knicks defeat the Utah Jazz in Thursday night's game. Lin delivered.

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