CNN launching new morning shows a week ahead of CBS
CNN will launch two new morning shows Monday, a week ahead of CBS's revamped morning show.
'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.
Movie-camera maker accuses rival of corporate espionage
Shots are being fired in the world of the digital camera.
Meryl Streep gets glowing reviews as UK's Thatcher
Meryl Streep looks set for an unprecedented 17th Oscar nomination after earning glowing reviews for her performance as Britain's Margaret Thatcher in the movie The Iron Lady.
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.
Statins tied to lower risk of fatal prostate cancer
In a new study of middle-aged New Jersey men, taking cholesterol-lowering drugs was linked to a lower chance of dying from prostate cancer.
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.
Country singer Wynonna Judd goes for marriage No. 3
Country music star Wynonna Judd received an early Christmas gift when her boyfriend, Cactus Moser, proposed on Christmas Eve, the singer's spokesman said on Thursday.
Summit Purchase Won't Happen until 2012
Summit Entertainment is likely to remain its own company for the rest of the year.
Amazon says Kindle products had best holiday season ever
Amazon's Kindle products had their best holiday season ever, according to a statement released by the company on Thursday. More than a million Kindles flew off the shelves each week during the month December.
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.
U2 has the edge: Band had 2011's highest-grossing tour
U2 is No. 1 when it comes to touring. The band had the highest-grossing tour both in North America and worldwide in 2011.
Sherlock Holmes surpasses $100 million domestically
The world's most famous detective is uncovering money at the box office.
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.
Russia submerges nuclear submarine to douse blaze
Russia tried to submerge a burning nuclear submarine at a navy shipyard on Thursday after battling for hours with helicopters and tug boats to bring the raging blaze under control.
Sears lists 79 store closings, spares Illinois
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 almost evenly split between the two chains.
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.
Syrian Forces Kill 25 Protesters as Monitors Reach Cities
Syrian security forces shot dead 25 people on Thursday, including in cities being visited by Arab League monitors to check whether President Bashar al-Assad is keeping a pledge to end a crackdown on popular unrest.
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.
Diamond Foods gains on rumors of Einhorn investment
Shares of Diamond Foods Inc , currently the target of a regulatory probe, rose as much as 14 percent, after CNBC reported rumors that high-profile investor David Einhorn may have invested in the company.
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.
Sinead O'Connor: crack cocaine ended 16-day marriage
Move over, Whitney and Bobby.