Kenyan Resort Attack: UK Calls for Release of Kidnapped Woman
The UK called for the release of a woman kidnapped at a Kenyan beach resort.
TCW/Gundlach court drama turned over to jury
Lawyers for Trust Company of the West and its former chief investment officer, star bond fund manager Jeffrey Gundlach, presented their closing arguments Tuesday to a 12-person jury that is to decide their fate.
September 11 Anniversary: 'Plane People' Give Thanks to Newfoundland Town
Those redirected into the small town of Gander, Newfoundland return to thank residents for their kindness during the tragedy of September 11, 2001.
High Nerves During September 11 Anniversary Travel
The anniversary of September 11 brought fearful travel on two airlines escorted by fighter jets.
Top 10 Features that can Make iPhone 5 Invincible
Though Apple has not announced anything officially about the highly anticipated iPhone 5, rumors about the probable specifications (based on details embedded in the beta version of iOS 5 and improvements expected on the next iPhone), have turned cacophonous on the web.
Polo on Elephants? King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament in Thailand
Elephants are taking over the game of polo at the King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament in Thailand.
Autistic Boy Found Safe in San Bernardino Forest After a Night of Lightning Storms
An autistic boy who disappeared on Monday in Southern California was found safe on Tuesday in a rare happy ending to a missing-child story.
Boston Scientific taps J&J executive as its next CEO
Boston Scientific Corp named Johnson & Johnson executive Michael Mahoney as its new president and chief executive, replacing Ray Elliott, who announced in May he intended to step down.
Fed set to give economy therapy, not shock treatment
The Federal Reserve, facing rising global financial strains and recession fears, is poised to increase downward pressure on longer-term interest rates next week in a bid to accelerate a sputtering U.S. recovery.
International alarm over euro zone crisis grows
International alarm over Europe's debt crisis hit new heights on Tuesday, with President Barack Obama pressing the bloc's big countries to show leadership as talk of a Greek default escalated and markets heaped pressure on Italy.
Cisco slashes sales outlook, enters new era
Cisco Systems Inc slashed its long-term forecasts, acknowledging an end to an era of scorching growth after cutting thousands of jobs in a sweeping four-month reorganization.
Momentum grows for U.S. wireless spectrum bill
Washington insiders have high hopes for legislation this year that would open up large swaths of spectrum to wireless companies desperate to meet the booming demand for data-heavy wireless devices.
Exclusive: U.S. in criminal probe of eBay employees
U.S. prosecutors have launched a criminal probe into whether eBay Inc employees took confidential information from classified ad website Craigslist as eBay sought to build a rival service, a copy of a grand jury subpoena obtained by Reuters shows.
Fidelity replaces Lange at Magellan Fund
Fidelity Investments replaced Harry Lange on Tuesday as portfolio manager of its famed Magellan Fund after years of underperformance at the one-time flagship.
Airlines cite solid demand despite iffy economy
U.S. airlines may face a challenging outlook for the rest of the year, but strong travel demand and fourth-quarter capacity cuts are ensuring that airlines fly full airplanes, executives said on Tuesday, and their shares rose sharply.
Tyler Perry Highest Paid Man in Entertainment, Beats out Bruckheimer, Spielberg, Cowell
Tyler Perry is the highest paid man in the entertainment industry according to Forbes magazine, raking in $130 million last year.
Fed to give economy therapy, not shock treatment
The Federal Reserve, facing rising global financial strains and recession fears, is poised to increase downward pressure on longer-term interest rates next week in a bid to accelerate a sputtering U.S. recovery.
No more jet orders in near to medium term: Delta
Delta Air Lines Inc , which ordered 100 Boeing Co 737 planes last month, said on Tuesday it was not planning any more aircraft orders in the next couple of years.
Mitt Romney Catching Up to Rick Perry in One Poll: Can He Keep Going?
Mitt Romney is catching up to Rick Perry in at least one poll: the Gallup Positive Intensity Score, which measures the difference between strongly favorable and strongly unfavorable opinions of each candidate.
JPMorgan Q3 trading revenue down 30 percent
JPMorgan Chase & Co's trading revenue is running 30 percent lower this quarter than the previous period, while investment banking fees are likely to fall by about 50 percent, a senior executive said on Tuesday.
August's Rocket Failure Causes Delay in Next Soyuz Launch
Russian Space Agency Roscosmos is delaying the launch of the next manned Soyuz mission until Nov. 12 because of a recent accident involving a supply ship.
Cisco reassures Wall Street on post-revamp earnings
Networking giant Cisco Systems Inc slashed its long-term forecasts, acknowledging that it will find it harder to drive growth even after cutting thousands of jobs in a sweeping reorganization.
CME CFO visited several states to talk relocation
CME Group Inc , whose roots in Chicago date to 1848, is serious about leaving Illinois to avoid high state taxes on business at its three futures exchanges, its chief financial officer said on Tuesday.
Developers get early taste of Windows 8
Microsoft Corp handed out 5,000 sleek Samsung tablet computers running a test version of Windows 8 at its annual developer conference on Tuesday, hoping to stoke excitement over its new operating system.
Bets on euro zone progress boost Wall Street
Stocks gained on Tuesday as investors bought shares beaten down in recent weeks and bet European leaders would take action soon to ease the Greek debt crisis.
GE to buy back Buffett's financial crisis stake
General Electric Co said on Tuesday it would buy back Berkshire Hathaway Inc's preferred stake in the largest U.S. conglomerate, handing back a lifeline it grabbed during the 2008 financial crisis.
Poverty Rate Rises to 15.1 Percent: What Does It Mean to Be Below the Poverty Line?
More than 1 in 7 Americans is living in poverty, according to the 2010 Census. But what does it mean to be below the poverty line?
Top 10 Best Colleges: U.S. News and World Report
The U.S. News and World Report's Rankings of the Best Colleges for 2011
Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks in Sparkle remake
Whitney Houston is negotiating to return to the big screen in Sony's remake of the 1976 film Sparkle, TheWrap has confirmed.
'Point Break' Remake: Hollywood’s Lack of New Ideas Continue to Shape Industry
Hollywood continues to churn out a lazy stream of remakes and sequels. The latest? Point Break.