This week's top TV picks
What all the TV-loving kids will be talking about this week:
Climate Changes Are Shrinking Animals
Due to changing climates, research suggests how species unable to adapt may see a stunt in their growth.
Speed Demon Carnotaurus had the Most Powerful Tail Ever
The Carnotaurus, one of the fiercest predators measuring up to 2.9 tons, may have dinky arms, but it's probably the fastest dinosaur to ever roam our planet.
AMR and pilots continue talks, shares fall
American Airlines and its pilots made significant progress in contract talks that recessed on Monday, but investors were disappointed they did not reach a deal over the weekend and hammered shares of the carrier's parent, AMR Corp .
Berlin tempers summit hopes, banks under pressure
Germany said on Monday that a summit of EU leaders next Sunday would not produce a miracle cure for the euro zone's sovereign debt crisis, a warning that pushed down markets after a rise in the past week on expectations of a breakthrough.
Upcoming News Corp. Shareholder Vote Prompts Debate over Chairman, CEO Roles
At the News Corporation annual shareholder meeting Friday, those in attendance will get the chance to vote on splitting the role of Chairman and CEO.
Accused LulzSec hacker pleads not guilty in Sony breach
An accused member of the clandestine hacking group LulzSec pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of taking part in an extensive computer breach of the Sony Pictures Entertainment film studio.
Mexican drug cartels recruiting Texas children
Texas law enforcement officials say several Mexican drug cartels are luring youngsters as young as 11 to work in their smuggling operations.
Police arrest five protesters in San Francisco
Five people protesting economic inequality were arrested in San Francisco on Sunday night for trying to stop the dismantling of their camp near the regional Federal Reserve building, police said.
Republican Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Defends '9-9-9' Tax Plan
As his profile and poll numbers grow, so has the scrutiny on Herman Cain's 9-9-9 tax plan
Apple sells 4 million iPhones in 3 days
Apple Inc said on Monday it sold 4 million iPhone 4S in the new smartphone's first three days on the market, setting up a strong December quarter for the world's largest technology company.
Investors unexcited by BlackBerry's free apps offer
An offer of free games, translation software or other apps to compensate BlackBerry users for last week's prolonged outage left Research In Motion investors cool on Monday, and the shares fell 6 percent.
Wireless initiative stalls new billing rules
The U.S. wireless industry is rolling out more consumer-friendly billing practices, fending off a plan by communications regulators to impose new rules against unexpected charges.
Faster-Than-Light Neutrino Puzzle: Was Einstein Right or Wrong?
Last month's announcement by a team of scientists that it had observed sub-atomic particles called neutrinos moving faster than the speed of light has been challenged in a new paper by independent researcher Ronald A.J. van Elburg at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Dr. van Elburg's paper contends that the position of the GPS satellites helping synchronize recorded neutrino flight times relative to the Earth caused an error in the team's calculations.
Jim DeMint Denies Reports he Will Endorse Mitt Romney
Despite reports Monday claiming he would throw his support behind Mitt Romney, Senator Jim DeMint said he had not decided who he would support in the Republican presidential primary -- or even if he would offer an endorsement.
U.S. not trying that hard on exports: GE's Immelt
The United States is not trying hard enough as a nation to win business overseas, and that is contributing to its economic slump, said General Electric Co Chief Executive Jeff Immelt.
German Satellite ROSAT to Fall on Earth This Week: When and Where?
A German satellite, out of control, is set to plunge back to Earth this week.
Decline in Newspaper Advertising Continues to Hit Gannett
Gannett announced a small decline in third-quarter earnings Monday, mostly due to declines in print advertising.
Author Barnes backed for Booker amid literary spat
English author and four-time nominee Julian Barnes, who once dismissed the Man Booker Prize for fiction as posh bingo, is favored to win it on Tuesday with his novel The Sense of an Ending.
Occupy Seattle: Police Take Down Tents, Arrest 9 Protesters
Occupy Seattle protesters were removed from Westlake Park Monday morning when Seattle police and parks employees took down all 150 tents and arrested nine people.
Wall St. lower on euro zone concerns; VIX surges
Stocks fell on Monday as traders rushed to buy protection against a further decline in the market after comments from Germany's finance minister heightened concerns about the euro zone's debt crisis.
Einhorn loses his taste for Green Mountain Coffee
Hedge fund manager David Einhorn is betting that Green Mountain Coffee Roasters will lose its buzz, pushing the company's share price down 11 percent on Monday.
HTC loses early U.S. decision vs Apple
Taiwan's HTC Corp lost a patent infringement complaint filed against Apple Inc in a preliminary decision at the U.S. International Trade Commission on Monday.
Dan Wheldon Crash: Celebrities Mourn for Indycar Racer on Twitter
The tragic death of Dan Wheldon, the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, is mourned by many and countless people have expressed their respect for him and sorrow over his loss on the Twittersphere.
Republicans Get Better Media Coverage than Obama, Pew Study Shows
President Barack Obama has received the most unrelentingly negative media coverage of any presidential candidate in the past five months, according to a Pew Research Center study released Monday.
Online Flash Sales Less Flashy as Inventory Shrinks
The flash sales business has lost some of its flash, forcing online luxury clothing merchants such as Gilt Groupe, Ideeli and Rue La La to radically change their business models.
PepsiCo lineup to look healthier in 10 years: CEO
PepsiCo Inc expects healthier products to make up as much as 30 percent of its portfolio in 10 years, as the company expands its range of juice, dairy and grain products.
Surveys say: Retirees are getting very nervous
With his wife still working and the couple’s finances under control, Davey figures that he has the ideal plan in place. All that remains is to land a part-time job with another library to put the icing on the cake. But after submitting close to 20 resumes, Davey hasn’t fielded a single interview.
Elizabeth Taylor remembered by Hollywood friends
Hundreds of friends and family of Elizabeth Taylor gathered on a Hollywood movie studio lot on Sunday for a memorial celebration of the screen star, who died earlier this year at the age of 79.
America’s biggest growth industry: declinism
Conservative agitator Pat Buchanan’s new book says America might not survive until 2025; it’s called “The Suicide of a Superpower.” Even less alarmist observers are suddenly sounding a lot like Buchanan, as economists now predict that China may surpass the United States as the world’s largest economy a lot sooner than we thought, and important conferences are convened to deal with what Fareed Zakaria memorably dubbed “the post-American world.”