Ford Motor Co. Searching for CEO Alan Mulally's Replacement: Report
People familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal that Ford is already in the process of reviewing candidates to take over for Mulally, who is expected to leave the company within two years. Mulally took over for chairman Bill Ford Jr. as CEO five years ago after a long stint at Boeing as an engineer and top executive.
Texas A&M Bomb Threat: It Was a Hoax
The all clear signal has been given at Texas A&M University in College station after a bomb threat was determined to be a hoax, school officials said Monday.
Horse Slaughter Likely Back in U.S. Soon; USDA Ban Lifted
Some think horse slaughter plants could be back in operation in the U.S. within 30 to 90 days. At least two Wyoming groups are considering opening horse slaughter houses, one proponent says.
HIV, AIDs Rate Increasing Among Blacks, Hispanics in California
The health data analysis revealed that between 1988 and 2008 the number of white people with HIV/AIDS had almost doubled, while the number of cases for blacks had tripled and it was up more than five times for Hispanics. Native Americans and Asian/Pacific Islanders with HIV/AIDs has also increased dramatically in number, but the overall representation number is still low.
Bishop Eddie Long Isn't Stepping Down: Report
I'm going to take a little time off to work with my family, Bishop Eddie Long said Sunday, from the pulpit. I'm still your pastor. You'll still receive my direction.
You've given me some weeks to take care of some family business.
EBay Shares Rise on 'Strong Buy'
EBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) was trading up $1.23, or 4.19 percent, to $30.83 before noon Eastern Time on Monday, in large part because of the report from Kessler. He said he expects this quarter to deliver solid results for eBay in ints marketplace division and PayPal, another division of eBay.
See Video of Italian Minister Bursting Into Tears Announcing Pension Reforms (VIDEO)
It's hard to know what Italian Welfare Minister Elsa Fornero is saying, unless you speak Italian, but in announcing pension reforms recently she got rather emotional.
Facebook 2011: Most Shared Articles of the Year
For instance, many among Facebook's 800 million users were interested in a dog mourning the death of a Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan than they were in stories about troops being pulled out of Afghanistan. Anyway, here is the list from Facebook of its 40 most shared articles of 2011.
Top Stories of 2011: 10 Stories To Remember (Or Forget)
The mastermind of the 9/11 attacks on the U.S., bin Laden managed to hide out for almost a decade despite the world's most aggressive global manhunt and a $25 million reward for information leading to his capture or killing. On May 1, U.S. President Barack Obama decided to send a small U.S. force into a compound where Obama was believed to be hiding in Pakistan. Osama bin Laden was killed in the raid, and after DNA confirmation was buried at sea. Obama announced bin Laden's killing i...
U.S. Gas Prices Declining; Fall 9 Cents in Two Weeks
Results from the Lundberg survey, based on about 2,500 stations throughout America, suggest that the national average prices-per-gallon of regular gas has fallen almost nine cents in the past two weeks and almost 18 cents a gallon over the past six weeks. The average price per gallon of gas on Oct. 21 was roughly $3.47, and it's fallen nine cents on average since then.
Jessica Simpson Pregnant: Finds Out Baby Gender Monday
Jessica Simpson is pregnant, and the 31-year-old star and fiance Eric Johnson plan to find out the gender of their baby on Monday.
Joe Biden: U.S. 'Stands in Solidarity' with Greece
Biden met with Greece President Karolos Papoulias on Monday before beginning talks with new Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos. Biden arrived in Greece after traveling from Turkey. This week is seen as crucial for the struggling Eurozone. Italy's new government unveiled austerity measures that European leaders hope will be the start of a turning point in the struggle to keep the euro intact.
Bankrupt Lehman Brothers Close to Naming New Board: Report
Citing people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal said the new Lehman board will be made up of seven experts in restructuring, real estate and derivatives but they don't have ties with Lehman. They'll reportedly oversee liquidation of billions of dollars in assets so that money can be dispensed among Lehman's many creditors.
Bishop Eddie Long Takes Sabbatical after Wife Files for Divorce
Eddie Long's spokesman, Art Franklin, said the leader of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia told congregation members that he will take time off during church services Sunday. Franklin said Eddie Long plans to remain as senior pastor at the Atlanta-area church, but that he felt a break was needed. Franklin didn't give a timetable for Eddie Long's sabbatical. He said Long and his family are asking for privacy and sensitivity to their family.
Bishop Eddie Long's Wife Files for Divorce After Scandal Rocks Church, Marriage
Bishop Eddie Long was not charged criminally in the church sex scandal involving the four young men because the age of consent in Georgia is 16 -- and the young men were 17 and 18 years old when the alleged sexual contact occurred. Still, Eddie Long faced heavy scrutiny from media and critics during the scandal since he's known for a strong anti-gay stance.
Herman Cain Quits Presidential Race
Allegations of sexual harassment and the extramarital affair hurt Cain in polls recently. He had surger to the top of many GOP presidential race polls after winning the Florida Straw Poll in a surprising victory. But in recent weeks his numbers had been dropping. A recent Iowa poll showed that Cain had fallen 15 points since October. At one time, he was running close to Republican front-runner Mitt Romney. But in the latest poll, the Des Moines Register poll has Cain registering only 8 percent o...
Horse Slaughter: USDA Endorsed Horse Meat in 1997
In the U.S., most humans don't eat horse meat, in part because the horse is considered pet-like. Horse meat is a delicacy in parts of Europe and Asia, however. In Belgium and France, for instance, it is quite popular. They like it salted and cured, and in stews and recipes like a lean beef. Horse is high in protein and Omega 3 fatty acids.
Nicki Minaj Doll from Mattel: Bidding Starts at $1,000
Nicki Minaj is excited that Mattel has made a Barbie Doll in her image, to auction at CharityBuzz.com on Dec. 7 and featured at Divine Design's five-day event and gala at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Bids will be received through Dec. 19 and will start at an eye-popping $1,000.
Jerry Sandusky Interview: 'I'm Not the Monster'
Jerry Sandusky gave his first on-camera interview since being charged with molesting eight boys over the course of 15 years, with more incidents reportedly under investigation. As the man at the center of the Pennsylvania State University child sex-abuse scandal, it may not have been a wise move.
Muhammad Ali Friend Quotes: Champ Not Deathly Ill
Muhammad Ali may be down, but the man known as the world's greatest boxer ever is not out, despite reports to the contrary.
Giant Weta Insect Big as Three Mice
The giant weta lives on Little Barrier Island in New Zealand, and it weighs 71 grams. Moffett searched for the bug for two days, as he and two others walked trails scanning vegetation for the giant weta. Finally, he found it -- a big bug even for the large weta insects.
Bishop Eddie Long's Wife Seeks Divorce. Again!
She's out. She's in. And now, she's out again. Bishop Eddie Long's wife has been back and forth with whether or not she's seeking divorce from the controversial minister. In a couple of days, the saga involving Vanessa Long and her divorce, or not, from Eddie Long has been twisted.
Bishop Eddie Long's Wife Files for Divorce, Then Retracts
On Thursday, Vanessa Long filed for divorce from her husband, Bishop Eddie Long -- the anti-gay preacher of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church who was accused of coercing four men into having sexual activity with him. She even released a statement about the filing. But now she's planning to remain married.
Giant Weta Found -- It's One Giant Bug (Big Enough to Eat a Carrot)
The bug was found on Little Barrier Island in New Zealand by nature lover Mark Moffett. He found it up a tree, according to the Daily Mail. Moffett searched for the bug for two days. He said that he and two others walked trails scanning vegetation for the giant weta.
Marketing and Selling Your E-Book
One popular way of marketing and distributing an e-book is by setting up a landing page, also called a squeeze page, where you feature the benefits of your e-book. It's called a landing or squeeze page, because that's where you send people with your ads.
Obama's Re-election Odds Get Boost from Unemployment Report
Thanks to a positive unemployment report released Friday, which said America's unemployment rate fell to 8.6 percent, or its lowest level since March 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama's chances of getting re-elected have increased.
Drunk RIM Employees Booted from Plane, Arrested
Two RIM employees were so drunk on a plane that the airline had to turn around and boot them off. The RIM employees were arrested and each pled guilty.
Herman Cain Affair Allegation: Cain Likely to Drop Out of Race
Cain, who has never held elected office, says he will make a decision before Monday on the future of his White House bid. Still on the campaign trail, Cain will reportedly sit down with his wife, Gloria, this weekend to discuss whether or not he drops out of the race amid allegations of sexual harassment and a long-term affair.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Date March 2012: Reports
While many industry observers thought Apple would unveil two new iPhones at the end of 2011, in the end it was just one -- the iPhone 4S. But after record-setting sales, Apple is apparently gearing up to release what many have called Steve Jobs' last big project, the iPhone 5. Fresh reports suggest Apple will release the iPhone 5 sometime in March 2012.
Honda Recalls 304,000 Vehicles Due to Air Bag Problems
The air bags can inflate with too much pressure during a crash, and possibly send metal and plastic debris flying, possibly causing injury to drivers and passengers. This is the sixth recall in three years for the problem, which the company said has caused 20 known injuries.