Occupy Wall Street and rose-tinted glasses
Two weeks into the Occupy Wall Street protests, one of America’s most respected polling firms released an astonishing survey on economic divisions showing that a majority of Americans don’t think their society is divided between haves and have-nots.
Breaking Bad season finale ends best season
Here's the dilemma about Sunday night's Breaking Bad season finale: We can't wait to see it. But once we do, we won't get any more Breaking Bad episodes for...well, a long time.
Sony picks up movie rights for Steve Jobs bio
Sony has picked up the movie rights to Walter Isaacson's upcoming biography of Steve Jobs for Mark Gordon to produce, TheWrap has confirmed.
John Wayne's green beret fetches high auction price
A green beret worn by revered American actor John Wayne in the 1968 war-drama film The Green Berets, raised a record price for a costume hat of $179,250 in an auction that finished on Friday, auctioneers said.
AT&T sold 200,000 iPhones in 12 hours
AT&T sold more than 200,000 of Apple Inc's latest iPhone in the first 12 hours and said it had seen extraordinary demand for a gadget unveiled a day before the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
Jackson begged for help sleeping, doctor told police
Michael Jackson's doctor told police he left the Thriller singer for about two minutes after giving him the anesthetic propofol for sleep and returned to find Jackson no longer breathing.
U.S. deficit at $1.3 trillion in fiscal 2011
The U.S. government's budget deficit in the fiscal year that ended on September 30 was $1.3 trillion, equal to 8.6 percent of gross domestic product, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said on Friday.
BofA to pay $11 million total to Price, Krawcheck
Bank of America Corp will pay $11 million to ousted executives Joe Price and Sallie Krawcheck, a large payout at a time when banks face protests over pay but smaller than the eight-figure packages some executives received before the financial crisis.
Wall Street CEOs may be in Volcker rule crosshairs
Regulators are considering holding Wall Street chief executives legally liable if they allow certain types of proprietary trading on their watch.
Sprint seeks to raise capital; investors flee
Sprint Nextel Corp said it needs to raise more money and signaled it will burn through its cash reserves, raising concerns about the wireless provider's financial stability and business strategy.
CBS' Big Bang Theory, Fox win ratings night
CBS' The Big Bang Theory was Thursday's highest-rated show, while Grey's Anatomy hit a series low and Charlie's Angels plunged 20 percent. The X Factor pushed Fox to an overall win for the night, according to preliminary numbers.
Simpsons actor offers to take 70 pct pay cut
One of the actors on animated comedy The Simpsons said on Friday he had offered to take a 70 percent pay cut in order to save the long-running Fox TV series from a threat of cancellation.
MPTF CEO reassures staff after failed Providence deal
In a letter to employees, Motion Picture and Television Fund CEO Bob Beitcher seemed to acknowledge that a deal with Providence Health & Services had collapsed.
Federal prosecutors target California's marijuana industry
Federal prosecutors announced a crackdown on Friday on what they called California's massive commercial marijuana industry, including medical pot dispensaries they say are often fronts for illegal for-profit drug distribution.
New York crime ring was sweet on Apple: police
A New York-based crime ring that used forged credit cards to mainly buy and resell Apple products overseas has been busted, police said on Friday in what was described as the largest identity fraud case in U.S. history.
Beam CEO sees independence fueling growth
Beam Inc Chief Executive Matthew Shattock thinks the spotlight will be good for his newly independent alcoholic drinks company.
Exclusive: CFTC takes wait-and-see approach on Volcker rule
The U.S. futures regulator may break with other agencies on a much-anticipated plan to ban most proprietary trading by banks, and could opt to put forth a slightly different version of the Volcker rule.
Consumer credit falls $9.5 billion in August
U.S. consumer credit posted its largest decline in more than a year in August, according to a Federal Reserve report on Friday that suggested consumers were reluctant to hold more debt amid a shaky economic recovery.
Disney's Iger to leave CEO post in 2015
Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger will step down as CEO in March 2015 after nearly a decade at the helm, setting in motion a succession plan for the largest U.S. media and entertainment company.
Germany, France split on bank aid before summit
Germany and France were split ahead of crucial talks on Sunday over how to strengthen shaky European banks and fight financial market contagion to prepare for a possible Greek default.
Job gains ease recession fears but still weak
Employers hired more workers than expected in September and job gains for the prior two months were revised higher, easing recession fears.
Iowa Caucus Set for Jan. 3; New Hampshire Primary Still Wild Card
Iowa has planned its presidential caucus for Jan. 3, 2012 -- ensuring the Republican primary season will begin just after New Year's Day for only the second time.
Wal-Mart must finally show a U.S. rebound
Wal-Mart Stores Inc's international business is growing. Its Sam's Club warehouse unit shines. Its expanding online operation is being revamped. Still, investors largely care about just one thing: can the retail giant finally fix its U.S. stores?
Wall Street fends off bear to end higher for week
After nearly falling into bear-market territory, U.S. stocks on Friday finished the week higher, building gains on encouraging jobs data and hopes that Europe is dealing with its debt crisis.
Demi Lovato goes back on tour, year after breakdown
Teen star Demi Lovato is going back out on the road, a year after entering treatment for bulimia and other emotional problems.
Sprint faces cash burn, investors flee
Sprint Nextel Corp signaled that it could spend more money than it brings in over the next few years, even without accounting for the high costs of selling the Apple Inc iPhone, sending its shares down 13 percent.
Panel: Men Who Lack Symptoms of Prostate Cancer Can Abandon PSA Exams
Reports surfaced Thursday of an influential medical group of doctors and advisers vote against routine screenings of prostate cancer for healthy men.
Fitch cuts Italy, Spain ratings; outlook negative
Fitch Ratings on Friday cut Italy's sovereign credit rating by one notch and Spain's by two, citing a worsening of the euro zone debt crisis and a risk of fiscal slippage in both countries.
Disney's Bob Iger to cede CEO post in 2015
Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger will step down in March 2015 after less than 10 years at the helm of the largest U.S. media and entertainment conglomerate.
Will Sprint's Apple iPhone Gamble Pay Off?
Sprint has already committed to purchasing 30.5 million iPhones over 4 years, which is estimated to cost $20 billion at current rates. The decision could reap rewards for the struggling carrier, or could have devastating consequences.
