Wall Street set to slide on renewed bank worries
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a sharply lower open on Thursday as a report that regulators were intensifying their review of European banks' U.S. units shook up investors.
Brain-Eating Amoeba Claims Third U.S. Life: How to Stay Safe
A rare but deadly waterborne brain-eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri has been blamed for three deaths in the United States within the last few weeks, according to recent reports.
Miami Hurricanes Scandal: The Accused Lash Out Against Nevin Shapiro
Antrel Rolle, Jonathan Vilma have responded to the allegations against them from disgraced former University of Miami booster Nevin Shapiro.
Angry Birds exec says company worth billions: report
An executive of Rovio, developer of the mobile game Angry Birds popular among users of Apple Inc's iPhone, said the company was worth several billion dollars, according to Finnish magazine Kauppalehti Optio.
Huge Oil Sell-Off Predicted Today’s Stock Crash
Oil prices saw a major sell-off in early August, an event that foretold the North American stock market crash today.
Sears disappoints; results miss estimates
Retailer Sears Holdings Corp , which is controlled by billionaire investor Eddie Lampert, reported a wider-than-expected quarterly loss on Thursday as weak sales, bigger discounts and higher costs at its Canadian unit ate into margins.
'Jersey Shore' Responds to Abercrombie Situation [VIDEO&PHOTOS]
Retail store Abercrombie & Fitch is offering to pay Mike The Situation Sorrentino and the Jersey Shore cast not to wear their products on the show. Apparently, MTV's most popular show has done some significant damage to the A&F image. The on-air endorsement was addressed in CEO Mike Jefferies A&F earning call. Is no one going to ask about the Situation? Jefferies said during the company's meeting.
Philadelphia Fed index slumps, home sales fall
Factory activity in the Mid-Atlantic region plummeted in August, falling to the lowest level since March 2009, while existing home sales unexpectedly dropped in July, tempering hopes for a revival of economic recovery.
Exclusive: Nestle, Danone early leaders to land $10 billion Wyeth
European food groups Nestle and Danone are the early frontrunners working on bids for Pfizer's Wyeth baby formula business, worth up to $10 billion, a banking source close to the situation said.
Stocks Plummet ? A New Recession?
Stocks tumbled in New York after the opening bell this morning, prompting fears that America is heading into another deep economic recession.
Stocks Plummet – A New Recession?
Stocks tumbled in New York after the opening bell this morning, prompting fears that America is heading into another deep economic recession.
Jobless claims up, gasoline lifts consumer prices
The number of Americans claiming new jobless benefits rose last week and consumer prices increased at the fastest pace in four months in July, highlighting the challenges facing the Federal Reserve.
Highly Trained Dogs Sniff Out Lung Cancer in Humans
Highly trained sniffer dogs could possibly detect early signs of lung cancer on patients' breath, according to a study published in the European Respiratory Journal. German scientists said Thursday that research suggesting that "man's best friend" could be able to smell cancer revealed startling statistics from a number of dogs with cancer patients.
RIM Unveils Blackberry Bold 9900: 5 Things to Know
RIM Unveils Blackberry Bold 9900, the company's latest might just be its greatest. However, is that enough to get it back on track in the smartphone industry?
Zogenix's Chronic-Pain Drug Zohydro Shares Up: FDA Approval to Follow?
Drug developer Zogenix shares increased 4 percent in pre-market trading Wednesday after it announced that its chronic pain treatment performed well in a study. Zogenix will submit an application for approval for Zohydro to the FDA by early 2012.
GameStop's profit falls as game sales disappoint
Video game retailer GameStop Corp said on Thursday that its quarterly profit fell as sales of video game hardware and software products underperformed.
Google Nexus' New Avatar Motorola Droid ?
Key to Google's partnership with OEM manufactures was the rendering of the Nexus series of Android phones which was developed in conjunction with HTC and Samsung. However, Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility has left the Android world wondering about the future of Nexus.
Jay-Z, Kanye West, Swollen Egos Disappoint in 'Watch the Throne'
According to most critics, the album has its impressive moments. In spite of their large egos, Jay-Z and Kanye West are talented artists and bring great tracks to the table. But considering the hype surrounding their names, the album falls short. The rappers almost make it seem they are god-like themselves in the nearly blasphemous and impious track "No Church in the Wild."
How Can Your Dog Sniff Out Early Stages of Lung Cancer?
Highly trained sniffer dogs could possibly detect early signs of lung cancer on patients' breath, according to a study published in the European Respiratory Journal. German scientists said Thursday that research suggesting that "man's best friend" could be able to smell cancer revealed startling statistics from a number of dogs with cancer patients.
Fed's Dudley says tempers U.S. recovery expectations
U.S. economic growth in the first half of the year has been quite a bit slower than expected, a top U.S. central bank official said on Thursday, causing him to temper his expectations about the pace of economic recovery.
Consumer prices post biggest rise since March
Consumer prices rose faster than expected in July as gasoline rebounded sharply, but a moderation in underlying price pressures backed the Federal Reserve's view of a low inflation environment.
Apple Sued By 27K South Koreans Over Privacy, More Plaintiffs to Join?
Apple's latest lawsuit comes from 27,000 South Koreas, upset over privacy violations involving location services on the company's iPhone smartphone, iPad tablet and iPod Touch.
Al Jazeera Journalist Held in Israeli Prison
The Arabic network?s Kabul bureau chief has been held in prison since August 10 after being detained in occupied West Bank.
Kristen Stewart Brings Sexy Back in 'W' Magazine and Other Magazine Covers [VIDEO&PHOTOS]
Upon first viewing the cover of W where "Breaking Dawn"'s Kristen Stewart is dolled up in a Gucci silk chiffon gown and pounds of make-up, you find it hard to believe that it is even her. She is in a 60's glam-themed look. Her hair is teased and blown out into a bouffant. Her eyes are winged in black and her lips are nude with dark eyebrows. Kristen Stewart is often criticized for her lazy, often under-dressed look. Some fans like her casual nature, while others hate it. Perhaps this...
Consumer prices rise in July
Consumer prices rose faster than expected in July as gasoline rebounded sharply, but a moderation in underlying price pressures backed the Federal Reserve's view of a low inflation environment.
Jobless claims rise 9,000 last week
New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, according to a government report on Thursday that suggested hiring in August was steady but not robust.
South Koreans Sue Apple Over Location Tracking
About 27,000 South Koreans filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple over location tracking on iPhones and iPads.
Apple Surpasses Lenovo in China Sales
Apple?s sales in China have surpassed those of China?s biggest computer maker, Lenovo, which is also the third largest PC vendor in the world.
Dubai Turns to Natural Gas to Tackle Energy Woes
The glitzy Gulf emirate of Dubai launches a gas strategy aimed at meeting rising energy demand.
Sears disappoints again
Retailer Sears Holdings Corp , which is controlled by billionaire investor Eddie Lampert, reported a wider-than-expected quarterly loss on weak sales, bigger discounts and higher costs.