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RIM Shares Surge 11 Percent on Samsung Takeover Talk

Shares of BlackBerry developer Research in Motion surged as much as 11 percent Tuesday after speculation Samsung Electronics might mount a takeover bid.

Nancy Pelosi: GOP Knows Romney Can't Beat Obama

The House Minority Leaders claimed even his own party doesn't believe Mitt Romney can win in November 2012, which is why support for him has been so half-hearted. But Pelosi had even less regard for his fellow candidates, who she called third tier representatives that show the Party's disconnect from what Pelosi asserts are the true carriers of the American Dream: the Democrats.

Dwight Howard Trade Rumors: Are the Clippers Really an Option?

The Orlando center is a free agent at the end of the season, and could be traded at the deadline.

Beyonce’s First Interview Since Having Blue Ivy Carter: ‘Nothing Can Describe the Feeling’

Beyonce gave her first interview since giving birth to baby Blue Ivy Carter on Jan. 7. The songstress spoke to Star UK saying that nothing can describe the feeling of motherhood.

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Fortuna Silver Mines, Ringing Bell at NYSE, Sees Growth in 2012

If their prospects continue to meet the projections its executives have set so far, 2012 will be a sterling year for Fortuna Silver Mines (NYSE:FSM), a Canada-based silver mining venture that currently operates two mines in Latin America.

Teacher Evaluations, Klein's No Bid Contract Among Latest Education Controversies

It seems like the education world is getting more contentious each day.

'Drive It Like You Stole It': Meet the Stunt Driver Who Left ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ for ‘Alcatraz’

Good stunt drivers are not daredevils, says Melissa Stubbs.

New York Could Allow Hydraulic Fracking By Year's End

When it comes to hydraulic fracturing New York stands at a crossroads, by the end of this year the state's Department of Environmental Conservation could start granting drilling permits for horizontal natural gas drilling.

POLITICO in New York: The Paper Starts Distribution in Big Apple Today

POLITICO, a popular Washington, D.C., political publication, launched a distribution scheme in New York City Tuesday morning.

Cuomo's Aquaduct Casino Plan: Will It Boost Crime, Hurt Local Economy?

New Yorkers aren't yet ready to get behind the governor's plan to launch the state's first casino.And they may be right: Studies show casinos often boost crime and hurt local economies.

Wine websites get mixed reviews

Just as Amazon revolutionized the way books are sold and Groupon has conditioned shoppers to expect daily deals on services and foods, a cluster of websites have upended the stodgy world of wine.

MTA Offers Union New Deal as Contract Ends

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority made an offer to the Transit Workers Union on Monday, hours after their previous contract ended Sunday night. However, the TWU is not willing to commit to anything just yet.

Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt speaks at The Sloan School of Management at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge

Technology Earnings Preview: 5 Things to Watch

A handful of technology leaders – IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Google and Apple – are all scheduled to report quarterly earnings over the next week. Here are five things to watch when the numbers come out because they may indicate prospects for 2012.

NY Manufacturing's Growth Rate Rose in Jan - Fed

A gauge of manufacturing in New York State showed growth picked up in January, rising to the highest level in nine months as new orders and employment improved, the New York Federal Reserve said in a report on Tuesday.

Walker Recall Petition to be Delivered, Tops 700,000 Signatures

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker may have to start campaigning early, if a petition drive to recall the embattled lawmaker proves fruitful on Tuesday.

NFL Playoffs: New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49er’s Playoff History

The New York Giants are getting ready to take on the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday to see who gets a bid to Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis on February 5. The Giants and 49ers have met in the playoffs seven times before, with the 49ers owning a 4-3 record.

Cruise Operators' Shares Fall on Ship Disaster

Shares of cruise operator Carnival Corp. plunged 15 percent on Tuesday after a ship operated by its unit struck a submerged rock and keeled over off the coast of Italy late on Friday.

Jeb Corliss, Base Jumper, Breaks Legs During Freefall Drop from Mountain [VIDEO]

Jeb Corliss, a professional base jumper, was seriously injured when he crashed into rocks during a 3,500-foot freefall drop at Table Mountain in Cape Town on Monday. According to Park officials, the jump was unsanctioned, executed by Corliss without permission.

Miss America 2012 Winner Laura Kaeppeler and Past Pageant Winners [PHOTOS]

Laura Kaeppeler, 23, was crowned Miss America during the 2012 Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas late Saturday. Take a closer look at the Miss America Pageant winners from the past twelve years.

L.L. Bean 100-Year Anniversary Celebration and Best Products of All Time [PHOTOS]

L.L. Bean celebrated its 100-year anniversary on Tuesday with a giant mobile replica of its original boot, dubbed the Bootmobile. In honor of the 100-year anniversary, here’s a look at some of the best L.L. Bean products of all time, plus Leon Leonwood Bean's original patent sketch of the Duck Boots.

Feeding preschoolers smaller portions of the main dish at lunchtime means they'll eat more fruit and vegetables on the side and fewer total calories.

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