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'Dark Knight Rises' Plot Spoiler Reveals ...

Catwoman is in league with Bane.That's according to a Los Angeles Times article centered around an interview with Anne Hathaway, who plays Catwoman/Selina Kyle in the new Batman movie.

Can crowdsourcing shake up education?

Former teacher Alex Grodd is betting on social media to solve a big problem in education: how to tap other teachers' hands-on experience for what works in the classroom.

Jessica Chastain takes Palm Springs fest honors

The Palm Springs International Film Festival has now stocked its annual Awards Gala with 14 honorees, adding actress Jessica Chastain and composer Howard Shore to its previously announced lineup.

U.S. court upholds telecom immunity for surveillance

A U.S. appeals panel on Thursday upheld the constitutionality of a federal law that grants immunity to telecommunications companies that assist the U.S. government in conducting surveillance of American citizens.

Woman Accuses Ex-HP CEO Hurd of Sexual Harassment

Former Hewlett Packard CEO Mark Hurd made romantic advances over several years toward an independent contractor who later accused him of sexual harassment, according to a letter from her lawyer obtained by Reuters.

CBS wins on an all-rerun night

CBS won in the ratings Wednesday on a night when the Big 4 networks ran nothing but reruns, according to preliminary numbers.

SEC chided again by judge in Citigroup fraud case

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission got a fresh dressing-down from the judge who rejected its $285 million settlement with Citigroup Inc, as he said the regulator kept him out of the loop on its efforts to salvage the case.

Sears lists 79 closings, gets Fitch downgrade

Sears Holdings Corp on Thursday identified 79 of the 100 to 120 Sears and Kmart stores it said earlier this week it would close, with the list split almost evenly between the two chains.

U.S. court: Unseal letter in HP Hurd case

An appeals court ruled that a letter linked to Mark Hurd's abrupt departure from his post as chief of Hewlett-Packard Co should be unsealed, potentially revealing new details about his dramatic exit from the technology giant.

Treasury to charge banks for risk monitoring

The U.S. Treasury Department plans to start charging large banks a fee to cover the costs of the financial risk council it leads and a research office tasked with measuring threats to financial markets.

Turkey acknowledges killing civilians in Iraq strike

Turkish warplanes killed 35 civilian smugglers in northern Iraq after mistaking them for Kurdish militants, Ankara's ruling party said on Thursday, promising not to allow a cover-up of an incident that threatens to wreck relations with minority Kurds.

Analysis: Mosaic May Have Won Skirmish in Fertilizer Wars

Mosaic, a leading North American fertilizer producer, may have won the battle to arrest a plunge in phosphate prices ahead the region's spring planting season, but it still risks losing the war as overseas capacity surges in the coming years.

Unseal letter in HP Hurd case: court

An appeals court ruled that a letter linked to Mark Hurd's abrupt departure from his post as chief of Hewlett-Packard Co should be unsealed, potentially revealing new details about his dramatic exit from the technology giant.

Financier Edwards' RCR buys British Columbia ski resort

A ski resort company owned by Calgary financier Murray Edwards has bought Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Columbia from its Dutch developer, bringing to three the number of properties it owns in the Rocky Mountain region, which is known for deep powder skiing.

U.S. court revives Celestica shareholder lawsuit

Celestica Inc was ordered by a U.S. appeals court to face a shareholder lawsuit accusing the Canadian electronics company of securities fraud for misleading investors about its financial health and restructuring costs.

Scrappy spirit not enough to earn Raptors win

The Toronto Raptors delivered every ounce of effort they promised fans before their NBA home opener against Indiana on Wednesday but it would not be enough to secure the victory as the Pacers ran out 90-85 winners.

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