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NYPD Police Officer Kills Self on Duty In Queens

A New York City police officer committed suicide by shooting himself in the face while on duty in Queens Thursday night.

PATH Train Delays Causes Large Amounts of Human Traffic

If you were commuting from New Jersey, you may have experienced intense delays on the PATH train. What is usually a normal commuting for thousands working in New York City, turned into a massive human traffic jam at World Trade Center this morning.

Northeast Snow Storm: 5 Inches of Snow Expected

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for the Northeast on Friday, and the first snowfall of the season for the area is bringing with it up to five inches of snow

Sparkly Nails Packers Fan Crying Video, ‘Sad Packer Fan,’ Goes Viral With 1.5Mil Views

There are many reasons to debate why the Green Bay Packers lost to the New York Giants last Sunday night. Some say it could have been four turnovers, while others blame Aaron Rodgers' erratic play. However, according to 24-year-old Sad Packer Fan Casey Lewis from Wisconsin, her favorite team lost because she had sparkly painted nails, as seen in a video that has gone viral with 1.5 million views.

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Apple iBooks 2: How the Free Tool Will Make Profit for Apple

On Thursday, Apple jumped into the digital textbook publishing business by launching new applications like iBooks 2 and iBooks Author in a media event in New York. Apple wants to make it easier for people to publish and consume educational content and is giving the tools away free of cost. But be clear enough that the Cupertino tech giant is not in a mood of doing any charity.

U.S. Jobless Claims Falls to Nearly 4-Yr Low

The number of Americans filing for new jobless benefits dropped to an almost four-year low last week, and factory activity in the mid-Atlantic expanded moderately, suggesting the economy carried some momentum into the new year.

Immelt speaks at a news conference after a "Jobs for America Summit" at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington

GE's 4Q Misses on Weak European Growth

General Electric Co's (GE.N) fourth-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations because of slower-than-expected growth in Europe, sending its shares down 2.5 percent in premarket trading.

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Apple Adds More Utility to iPad Ecosystem

Apple Inc. unveiled two new educational opportunities, including iBooks 2 for iPad and an all new iTunes U app, at a press event in New York Thursday.

Apple's iBook 2: Why The American Education System Isn't Ready For The eTextbooks Strategy

Apple's recently announced iBook 2 on Thursday marks the most ambitious attempt by Apple to revolutionize the education system in the U.S.

People look at Apple products inside the newest Apple Store during opening on the East Balcony in the main lobby of New York City's Grand Central Station December 9, 2011.

Apple Joins Digital Textbooks Market with Launch of iBooks 2 Software

Apple Inc took a big jump into the digital textbooks market with the launch of its iBooks 2 software on Thursday, aiming to revitalize the U.S. education market and quicken the adoption of its market-leading iPad in that sector.

iBook 2 Reveals Retina Display – iPad 3 to Have The Same?

iBook 2 Features Retina Display; Will iPad 3 Have the Same?

iBook 2, Apple's latest iOS app, comes with Retina Display, reveals 9to5Mac. Soon as the news hit the ears of iPhone lovers, rumors are at its peak about iPad 3, which is expected to release within months, to have the same high resolution display.

Google Tops Fortune '100 Best Companies to Work For' List

Google has topped Fortune's annual list of '100 Best Companies to Work For' and that's not surprising - with a job growth of 33%. the 13-year old search giant has moved up from fourth place in 2011 to top the list this year.

Moody's Warns of Cut to Big Bank Ratings

Moody's Investors Service, the credit rating agency of Moody's Corp , warned on Thursday that it is likely to make further cuts in credit ratings of many European banks and global investment banks.

Wall Street Rises on Bank Results, but Google Sinks Late

Stocks rose for the third straight day on Thursday, sparked by results from Bank of America and Morgan Stanley and as the latest jobless claims dropped to a near four-year low.

Wall Street Shed 2,000 Jobs in December

Wall Street axed 2,000 workers in December as poor profits led companies to slice expenses, the biggest reduction since last summer when the industry released its summer interns, James Brown, a labor market analyst with the New York Department of Labor, said on Thursday.

Moody’s Warns of More Cuts to Big Banks' Ratings

Moody's Investors Service warned Thursday that many European banks and global investment banks are likely to see their credit ratings further downgraded by the agency.

Seed Stage Investor Sets up Shop in DUMBO

Brooklyn Tech Gets New Seed Stage Investor

There's a new seed stage investor in town. Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, which set up shop at 20 Jay Street in DUMBO, is looking commit up to $500,000 and lead investments in seed and angel stage rounds for new internet-based companies.

George Lucas to Retire From Blockbuster Movies

In Hollywood, George Lucas is one of the pioneers who used the latest technology to bring amazing special effects in movies. The director, known for 'The Star Wars' saga and 'Indiana Jones' series, has now declared that he would not make any more blockbuster film, in his interview with New York Times, ahead of the release of new movie 'Red Tails.'

American Express 4Q Beats Analysts Expectations

American Express Co reported a quarterly profit that topped expectations, as cardholders spent more and expense growth slowed.

Google Named 'Best Place to Work' in 2012: How to Land a Job There

Fortune magazine named Google the best company to work for in America in 2012. The search giant, based in Mountain View, Calif., tries to keep a perfectionist attitude about everything it does, which is why it continues to grow: It is never satisfied with its success.

Fourth Man Involved in NYC Bomb Plot

According to federal authorities and a revised indictment, a New York City man is accused of planning one of the most devious terror plots since Sept. 11.

South Carolina Primary: 5 Things to Look For

The South Carolina primary is on Saturday, and only four candidates -- Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum -- remain. Here are five things to look for when the results come in.

American Express 4Q Beats Analysts Consensus Expectations

American Express Co reported a quarterly profit that topped expectations, as cardholders spent more and expense growth slowed.

Hovensa: Why Gas Prices Will Spike

A major Virgin Islands-based oil refinery partly owned by Hess announced on Wednesday that it was closing, news that has sent gas prices to seasonal highs.

Apple iBooks Author: Top 10 Limitations Despite Taking Sting Out of Book Creation

Though there is no upfront fee to create the e-book titles and though it must be acknowledged that it is a total miracle in terms of time savings (as Roger Rosner, Apple VP for Productivity Software, rightly said), the new iBooks Author has several limitations.