Bone drug tied to lower colon cancer risk
A new study adds to evidence that bone drugs may play a role in suppressing cancer development, although there is still no proof that taking the medications would stave off malignancies.
Zachery Tims' Funeral Gathered Thousands, Cause of Death Still Unknown [VIDEOS]
Zachery Tims' private funeral on Saturday was attended by at least 5,000 people, packing the First Baptist Church of Orlando. During the 3.5 hours of funeral, well-known speakers gave tributes to Tims, senior pastor of Florida-based megachurch New Destiny Christian Center, who was found dead in a Times Square hotel on Aug. 12.
HP’s Touchpad Turnaround is False Hope; Three Reasons Why
HP's turnaround is impressive, but it will prove to be short-lived.
Business borrowing slammed in July, up in year
A measure of business activity sank in July from June, though it rose slightly from a year ago, as economic and regulatory uncertainties kept many corporations from new spending, a lender group said on Monday.
NFL's Haynesworth pleads no contest in fondling case
Former Washington Redskins football player Albert Haynesworth pleaded no contest Monday to an assault charge for fondling a female server at a hotel bar in February, federal prosecutors said.
United States will not bid for 2020 Summer Games
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) said on Monday it will not submit a bid to stage the 2020 Summer Olympics.New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Dallas, Tulsa and Las Vegas all had vague discussions with the USOC about the 2020 race but the organization said there was not enough time to put together a winning bid ahead of the September 1. deadline.
Exclusive: Goldman CEO hires high-profile attorney
Goldman Sachs Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein has hired Reid Weingarten, a high-profile Washington defense attorney whose past clients include a former Enron accounting officer, according to a government source familiar with the matter.
Bargain hunters tiptoe back but remain cautious
U.S. stocks ended slightly higher on Monday after four weeks of losses as investors hesitated to take big risks without a catalyst for buying.
Some of WikiLeaks' Bank of America data destroyed
Some internal Bank of America files obtained by WikiLeaks have been destroyed, according to a former close collaborator of Julian Assange, the whistleblowing website's founder.
Lager Beer's Mother Yeast Traveled 7,000 Miles From Patagonia: Study
The birth mystery of lager beer, prized as the most popular alcoholic beverage of today, may be solved as scientists discovered the yeast's genomic foundation that makes cold-brewing ale possible.
El Cajon Shooting: Two Bodies Found, But Not Identified
A day after the El Cajon shooting that left a California police officer seriously wounded, SWAT officers found the body of a young child in the wreckage of the house where the shooting took place. A second body was believed to be that of the suspected gunman, Kevin Collier.
Hurricane Irene 2011 Threatens Bahamas, U.S.
Hurricane Irene sustained 80 mph winds as the storm rocked the area just off the northeastern coast of Hispaniola. The National Hurricane Center expected Irene to continue gaining momentum over the next few days but by Thursday, forecasters said that it could be a major Category 3 hurricane with winds up to 115 mph.
Brent crude slips as Libya oil restart eyed
Brent crude edged lower on Monday in choppy trading as investors hoped the process to restart oil exports from OPEC member Libya would begin soon as the country's six-month-old civil war neared an end.
Stock Market Inches Up, Two-Day Slump Ends
Stocks closed moderately higher today. Compared to the past week, we won’t complain about any advance in the market – however small.
Jack Layton Dies at Age 61
Canadian opposition leader Jack Layton died early Monday morning after battling cancer. He was 61 years old.
John Wayne Classic Celebrates 60th Anniversary at Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning movie The Quiet Man.
Paul Ryan Will Not Seek Republican Presidential Nomination
Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin will not run for the Republican presidential nomination, he announced Monday on his Web site. He said he had chosen to seek re-election to the House of Representatives instead.
Gold rises toward $1,900 on inflation, QE talk
Gold rallied almost 2 percent to a record near $1,900 an ounce on Monday as a sputtering global economy boosted expectations for further monetary easing, raising bullion's appeal as a hedge against inflation.
Kate Winslet escapes fire at Branson holiday home
British Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet was among the guests who escaped unhurt from a fire which swept through Richard Branson's Caribbean holiday retreat overnight, the billionaire said on Monday.
Zachery Tims Death: Real Videos of Private Funeral Emerge [VIDEOS]
Saturday, at least 5,000 people packed Pastor Zachery Tims' funeral held at the First Baptist Church of Orlando.During the 3.5 hours of funeral, well-known speakers gave tributes to Tims
Skype Buys GroupMe; Looking to Move Beyond Basics?
Skype has purchased Groupme. What does it see in the
Android Quad-core and Dual-core Giants Dwarf Apple iPhone 5
As Apple readies its next iPhone rendition for a September launch, a host of Android phones sporting quad-core and 1.2GHz and 1.5GHz chipsets could spoil Cupertino giant's party.
No U.S. Cities to Bid on 2020 Olympics
The U.S. Olympic Committee has decided not to nominate a city for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games.
Former Libyan Prime Minister Says Gadhafi Will Fall
Moammar Gadhafi's regime will fall within 10 days, but Gadhafi will not surrender, Libya's former prime minister predicted on Monday.
Toyota, Ford to collaborate on hybrid trucks
Toyota Motor Corp and Ford Motor Co will work together to develop hybrid trucks and SUVs that will be ready for market by the end of the decade, the two companies said on Monday.
Brent slips as market eyes Libya oil restart
Brent crude edged lower on Monday in choppy trading as investors hoped the process to restart oil exports from OPEC member Libya would begin soon as the country's six-month-old civil war neared an end.
Married People Live Longer After Heart Bypass Surgery, Study Shows
Happily married people are three times more likely than unmarried people to be alive 15 years after coronary bypass surgery.
5 Things To Guide Your Investment Decisions This Week
Economist Kevin Depew lists five important things to look for leading up to this week’s Fed conference.
ENI leads Libya oil race; Russia, China may lose out
Italian oil company Eni led the charge back into Libya on Monday as rebels hailing the end of Muammar Gaddafi's rule warned Russian and Chinese firms that they may lose out on lucrative oil contracts for failing to support the rebellion.
Wall Street edges higher, searches for catalyst
U.S. stocks edged up on Monday after four weeks of losses, but investors were hesitant to take big risks without a catalyst for buying.