Italy bond yields soar; euro zone troubles deepen
Italian government bond yields soared to near 15-year highs, putting the euro zone's third largest economy front and center of the region's debt crisis, despite scrambling efforts by policymakers to stem the growing contagion.
Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos Crowned Miss World 2011: Beauty With a Purpose Triumphs (PHOTOS)
On Sunday night, there were over 120 beauty contestants who were vying for the Miss World 2011 title but the crown ultimately went to a person who was beautlful inside as well as outside - Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos.
Apple security expert finds apps-software bug
A software flaw in Apple Inc's iPhones and iPads may allow hackers to build apps that secretly install programs to steal data, send text messages or destroy information, according to an expert on Apple device security.
Conrad Murray May Lose License After Guilty Verdict in Michael Jackson's Death Trial (PHOTOS)
Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray was found guilty by a jury of 12 on Monday, concluding the 23-day involuntary manslaughter trial.
Conrad Murray May Lose License After Guilty Verdict in Michael Jackson's Death Trial (PHOTOS)
Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray was found guilty by a jury of 12 on Monday, concluding the 23-day involuntary manslaughter trial.
Kodak sells image sensor business to Platinum Equity
Eastman Kodak said it sold its Image Sensor Solutions business to Platinum Equity for an undisclosed sum in a move that will provide it with much needed capital as it grapples with a dwindling cash pile.
Google+ Now Allowing Brand Pages, Further Integrates with Google Through Direct Connect
Five months after its initial launch, social network Google+ launched Pages, its answer to Facebook Fan pages - public profiles linked to brands and organizations. Previously, Google+ refused to allow companies to set up such profiles on the grounds that it had not yet established ground rules for doing so.
Jerry Sandusky Sex Scandal Rocks Penn. State University
Pennsylvania State University (PSU) has been rocked by the biggest sex scandal in its history - the university's ex-football coach Jerry Sandusky, 67, has been charged with sexually abusing eight young boys over a 15-year period even as two school officials have stepped down amid accusations of covering up the scandal.
Morgan Stanley Says Warned on $6 billion Mortgage Debt
Morgan Stanley said a group of investors believes the bank may have sold defective mortgage bonds contained in more than $6 billion of trusts, signaling that it may face litigation over its involvement.
YouTube, Disney Interactive strike content alliance
Google Inc's YouTube and Walt Disney Co's interactive arm have formed a partnership to bring videos geared toward families to the Web.
Verizon doubles data allowance in promotion
Verizon Wireless is aiming to sell more of its fastest wireless phones with a holiday promotion that allows twice as many data downloads for the same price, potentially putting pressure on AT&T Inc to follow suit.
MF Global's Europe clients fume, U.S. breathes easier
European clients of failed brokerage MF Global on Monday grew increasingly frustrated at the slow transfer to new brokers a week after filing for bankruptcy protection.
U.S. says will boost its cyber arsenal
The Pentagon's advanced research arm said Monday it is boosting efforts to build offensive cyber arms for possible keyboard-launched U.S. military attacks against enemy targets.
Highlights: Euro zone finance ministers, officials
Euro zone finance ministers and officials met on Monday to discuss the crisis in the euro zone, including speeding up work on their EFSF bailout fund and the situation in Greece and Italy.
Lindsay Lohan Went to Jail -- and Now She's Out
Lindsay Lohan is out of jail Monday morning, probably before most people even knew she'd gone in.
Puss in Boots kicks Dreamworks shares higher
Shares in Dreamworks Animation leapt more than 10 percent after Puss in Boots nabbed its second weekly box office crown with a surprisingly strong $48 million in global ticket sales.
Weinstein Company acquires Song for Marion
The Weinstein Company is singing a Song for Marion.
Live-action Where's Waldo? movie in works
Waldo is heading to MGM.
Tower Heist director apologizes for gay slur
Tower Heist director and Oscar producer Brett Ratner apologized on Monday for using a gay slur Friday night at a public screening of his new film.
Spartacus gets third season from Starz
Gladiator groupies can brace themselves for more gore in the arena.
Sons of Anarchy season extended with extra episode
Breathe easy, Sons of Anarchy fans; Jax, and the rest of the SAMCRO crew will have a little bonus mayhem for you this season.
Chris Colfer was in panic over Glee sex scene
Emmy-winning Glee star Chris Colfer says he expects TV watchdog groups will have a problem with Tuesday night's episode of the show, which features two teen couples having sex for the first time.
Justin Bieber to take paternity test on baby claim
Justin Bieber will take a paternity test to counter claims that he fathered a baby boy with a young California woman after a brief backstage encounter last year, a source close to the singer said on Monday.
Michael Jackson doctor found guilty of manslaughter
Michael Jackson's personal doctor was found guilty on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death following a six-week trial that captivated Jackson fans around the world.
DASH Diet Tops List as a Healthy and Safe Diet
A new diet rankings was released by US News and World Report, in which the DASH Diet (which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) tops as 2011’s healthiest diet on the market.
CFTC head didn't want to distract from MF probe
The top U.S. futures regulator said he was not participating in the investigation of MF Global Holdings Ltd, the brokerage that filed for bankruptcy last week, so he would not become a distraction.
New York Times chief digital executive to retire
Martin Nisenholtz, one of the newspaper industry's digital pioneers, is leaving New York Times Co after 16 years.
Wall Street edges up, swayed by Europe
Stocks closed a volatile, lightly traded session slightly higher on Monday, with sentiment continuing to shift with the latest headline from Europe.
Best Buy buys out U.S. mobile partner for $1.3 billion
Top U.S. electronics chain Best Buy Co is buying its British partner out of a fast-growing U.S. mobile phone joint venture for $1.3 billion and scrapping plans for a chain of European megastores.
Italy Bond Yields Soar; Eurozone Troubles Deepen
Italian government bond yields soared to near 15-year highs, putting the Eurozone's third largest economy front and center of the region's debt crisis, despite scrambling efforts by policymakers to stem the growing contagion.