Earthquake Cracked and Shut Down Washington Monument, Obama Blamed on Twitter
The historic earthquake caused a historic damage as it shook the nation's capital.While the mess around Washington, D.C. is being cleaned up on Wednesday, the Washington Monument in the heart of the city remained encircled within a black fence - due to a crack caused by Tuesday's 5.8-magnitude earthquake centered in Virginia.
HP’s Touchpad Sale: Five Things to Take Away from Its Success
Analysis: What can be taken away from HP's success with the Touchpad?
Toyota Camry 2012 Boasts Illustrious Pedigree
Welcome to the Camry Chronology -- everything you've ever wanted to know about one of the world's most popular cars.
Rick Perry Beats Mitt Romney in Gallup Poll, One Week After Entering Race
Rick Perry surged ahead of Mitt Romney in a Gallup poll released Wednesday, underscoring how conservative the Republican presidential primary race has become.
Clark Gable grandson charged with crimes in LA
The grandson of the late actor Clark Gable was charged in Los Angeles on Tuesday with pointing a laser at a police helicopter and momentarily blinding two officers on board, prosecutors said.
Hurricane Irene Path Won’t Help Severe Drought in Midwest
Heavy rain from the path of Hurricane Irene will do little to alleviate severe drought conditions that have plagued the nation’s midsection throughout the spring and summer.
Psoriasis Drugs Show No Link to Increased Heart Risks
U.S. researchers say a new, highly effective class of psoriasis drugs showed no link to heart problems after a study, published Tuesday, found that the effectiveness of drugs did not necessarily identify rare safety problems.
Hurricane Irene: Path to New York City
Hurricane Irene reached 120 mph as it intensified, ravaging Acklins and Crooked Islands in the southeastern Bahamas. The National Hurricane Center said that Irene is a large and dangerous storm and that it is expected to gain momentum in the next day.
Wall Street rises but investors wary about Fed
U.S. stocks edged higher on Wednesday, extending the previous day's 3 percent rally, in anticipation the Federal Reserve chief would hint of stimulus measures to aid the struggling economy on Friday.
Airline Passengers get new Bill of Rights Aimed at Friendlier Skies
Airlines are now required to clearly post all optional fees on their Web sites, increase compensation for passengers bumped from flights, and provide shorter waiting periods on the tarmac.
Verizon Wireless customers lose in court
Reversing its view from a year ago, a federal appeals court said Verizon Wireless customers must resolve disputes over alleged fraudulent cellphone charges individually through arbitration rather than as a class.
Gold drops 4 percent ahead of Fed meeting
Gold dropped 4 percent on Wednesday as a sharp rise in U.S. durable goods orders and uncertainty ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's speech to central bankers sparked bullion's biggest one-day drop in 2.5 years .
VMAs to feature Lady Gaga, time travel and black carpet
Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards will feature an indoor black carpet, a theme of the space-time continuum of music, and something from Lady Gaga that we've never seen before.
Oliver Stone, West Memphis 3 docs headed to NY Film Festival
Joe Berlinger's and Bruce Sinofsky's Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory, the third of the filmmakers' documentaries about the case of the West Memphis Three, will premiere at the 49th New York Film Festival with a new ending incorporating the recent release of the three from prison.
Notorious El Nino Doubles Civil Wars, Scientists Say
The El Nino climate cycle brings not only high temperatures and dry weather, but also possibly civil wars, a new study claims.Between 1950 and 2004, the risk of civil wars doubled in 90 tropical countries when bit by El Nino every three to seven years, according to a study published in Wednesday's Nature.
7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Peru
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit a remote Amazon region of Peru on Wednesday, reports Reuters.
Last-Minute End-of-Summer Travel Deals
There's still a bit of summer left in 2011, so why not make the most of it and check out these end of summer travel deals for last minute vacationers (or anybody who wants one last getaway)
Google Pays DOJ $500 Million for AdWords Ordeal
Google has paid the DOJ $500 million for allowing Canadian pharmacies to place advertisements on its Adwords program, thus helping them get revenue from the illegal transfer of drugs to the U.S.
Carrie Fisher's weight loss is no joke
Back in December, writer and actress Carrie Fisher began a long journey to shed pounds, hiring on as a celebrity spokeswoman for weight loss company Jenny Craig and targeting 30 lbs. She did far better.
Charlie Sheen Beware: Jon Cryer, Chuck Lorre Among 2011 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys Presenters
This year's Primetime Creative Arts Emmys will contain a little taste of the drama surrounding Two and a Half Men.
Rail fire forces evacuation of homes, businesses
Crews worked on Wednesday to drain propane from a rail tank car that has been burning in a Northern California city for nearly 24 hours, forcing the evacuation of 4,800 homes and businesses.
'Black Box' Hedge Funds Profit in Volatile Markets
Hedge funds run by sophisticated computer programs are profiting from large falls in stock markets and a rocketing gold price this month, even as funds managed by human beings struggle to cope with high market volatility.
Black box hedge funds profit in volatile markets
Hedge funds run by sophisticated computer programs are profiting from large falls in stock markets and a rocketing gold price this month, even as funds managed by human beings struggle to cope with high market volatility.
Burger King Adds New Sandwich to Menu
Burger King Corp.’s advertising agency has cooked up a new sandwich: the California Whopper.
Nokia, Samsung join Apple in cheap smartphones push
The world's two largest cellphone vendors, Nokia and Samsung Electronics, unveiled new cheaper smartphone models on Wednesday hoping to defend their stronghold from Apple.
Hurricane Irene 2011 Prompts Preparation, Evacuations
Hurricane Irene 2011 is gaining momentum and heading for the East Coast. Vacationers have been advised to change plans. As can be expected, many are choosing hope for the best over expect the worst.
Google settles pharmacy charges for $500 million: report
Google Inc will pay $500 million to settle government charges that it showed ads for pharmacies that operate illegally, regulators are expected to announce on Wednesday, according to a report in the New York Times.
Foods That Are Key to Lowering 'Bad' Cholesterol
A diet based around plants, nuts and high-fiber grains lowered bad cholesterol more than a low-saturated-fat diet that was also vegetarian, researchers reported on Tuesday.
Vanished Moody's analyst told to pay SEC $34.6 million
A former Moody's Investors Service analyst who bolted for India and cannot be found was ordered to pay $34.56 million in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit over his alleged illegal insider trading.
Hurricane Irene Threatens New York: The Six Worst Hurricanes to Hit the Region
It is rare for a hurricane to strike New York City directly; more often, they hit eastern Long Island and Cape Cod. Since 1851, only five hurricanes have struck within 75 miles of the city, although the edges of others have caused damage. Here are six of the worst to affect the region.
