IMF's Lagarde says governments still have options to aid jobs
Advanced economies still have options to provide short-term support for jobs and growth even as they focus on medium-term fiscal consolidation, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said.
Tara Reid Sets Record: Engaged and Married the Same Day
Tara Reid, 35, who starred as Vicky Lathum in the movie "American Pie" in 1999, got married on Saturday.
Allstate sues Goldman over mortgage debt losses
Allstate Corp on Monday sued Goldman Sachs Group Inc , accusing the Wall Street bank of causing losses by hiding the risks more than $123 million of mortgage securities it bought.
Anonymous hackers take on San Francisco subway
The hacker group Anonymous is taking on San Francisco's subway system after the Bay Area Rapid Transit turned off cell phone service in stations last week to foil a different protest.
Analysis: Google deal ups RIM's allure, but for how long?
Google's $12.5 billion bid for Motorola Mobility brought a 9 percent gain for the beaten-down stock of tech rival Research In Motion on Monday as investors calculated what a similarly bulging premium would do for the BlackBerry maker's asking price.
Starbucks CEO urges halt to U.S. political donations
Starbucks Corp Chief Executive Howard Schultz is winning support for his call to withhold political contributions from U.S. lawmakers until they strike a fair, bipartisan deal on the country's debt, revenue and spending.
Guilty plea in Bank of Montreal trading scandal
A former chief executive of the Optionable Inc commodities brokerage pleaded guilty for his role in a C$853 million (US$868 million) commodities trading scandal at Bank of Montreal .
Apple May Have Manipulated Evidence Against Samsung in Patent War
In the patent war over Samsung's Galaxy tablet in Europe, Apple may have released false evidence to the German courts against the Korean firm.
Fed's Lockhart says U.S. recession risks have risen
The risk of a new U.S. recession has risen over the last couple of months, but an outright contraction will most likely be avoided, Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Dennis Lockhart said on Monday.
U.S. banks continue to ease lending standards: Fed
U.S. banks continue to ease lending standards and most terms on all major non-real estate loans during the past three months, the Federal Reserve reported in its quarterly survey of senior loan officers.
Verizon Strike Update: Union Heads Honor Worker Killed in '89 Picket
Hundreds of Verizon workers in red shirts interrupted a nine-day-old strike to place a wreath at a site in suburban New York on Monday morning, where a colleague was fatally injured on a picket line 22 years ago. The union workers began reportedly one of the biggest labor strikes in recent U.S. history on Aug. 7.
Fake Apple Store Count in China Reaches 22, One 'Smartens' Up
Despite some exterior changes, reported photos hint that the inside of at least one out of 22 imposter Apple stores with familiar wooden tables and Apple-like signage, remain unchanged. A blog that gained international attention for calling out the bogus stores led to the closure of two fake Apple stores by Chinese officials in July.
NY factory index contracts for third month
Manufacturing in the New York area contracted for the third straight month in August, data showed on Monday, tempering any lingering hopes for a rebound in the U.S. economy in the second half of the year.
U.S. gasoline prices drop for second week in a row
U.S. retail gasoline prices fell 7 cents over the last week to $3.60 a gallon as of Monday, the second consecutive drop this month, the U.S. Energy Department said.
Google deal boosts shares for third day
Wall Street stocks rose for a third day on Monday as investors saw Google's offer for phone maker Motorola Mobility as an excuse to jump back into the market after weeks of sharp selling.
BofA gets boost as Countrywide cases are combined
Bank of America Corp won what could prove a legal victory as eight mortgage securities lawsuits against its Countrywide unit were combined into a single case before a federal judge who has ruled favorably for the bank in the past.
Google deal boosts Wall Street for third day
Wall Street stocks rose for a third day on Monday as investors saw Google's offer for phone maker Motorola Mobility as a signal to jump back into the market after weeks of sharp selling.
Sugarland Stage Collapse: Preventable or Fluke?
Was the Sugarland stage collapse preventable or was it a fluke accident?
InterDigital skids after Google goes for Motorola Mobility
Shares of InterDigital Inc plunged 23 percent on Monday after Google's $12.5 billion Mobility Holdings buy sparked worries that the search giant may no longer be interested in the company's wireless patents.
Radioactive Sulfur Leaked From Japan Traveled to California: UCSD Scientists
For the first time, the amount of radiation leaked from the Fukushima nuclear meltdown was measured by a team of researchers. And the results show that tiny amounts of radioactive sulfur reached California in the weeks following the meltdown.
Obesity is Healthy? New Research Differs From the 'Norm'
Two studies published Monday suggest re-framing the way medical practitioners look at overweight and obese patients. The studies question the notion that BMI and weight determine health - even when someone is severely obese.
Wall Street extends gains but caution persists
Stocks rose for a third day on Monday as investors bought shares whose prices have been beaten down in recent weeks and as news of U.S. deals lifted sentiment.
Analysis: How low can mortgage rates go?
Mark Sass and his wife Jan decided to refinance the mortgage on their Cincinnati, Ohio, home on Friday, just days before the Federal Reserve pledged to keep rates near historic lows through the first half of 2013.
Report: 26 Million Reasons Why Apple is Betting High on the iPhone 5
A recent report says Apple is going to ship out 26 million iPhone 5 units by the end of the year.
Low-Income Americans Now Getting Free Cell Phones
The latest expansion of an already bloated federal government is a program aimed at putting free mobile telephones into the hands of low-income Americans.
InterDigital tanks after Google's Motorola Mobility buy
Shares of InterDigital Inc plunged 23 percent on Monday after Google's $12.5 billion Mobility Holdings buy sparked worries that the search giant may no longer be interested in the company's wireless patents.
Charlie Sheen?s Bad Weekend
Charlie Sheen didn't have the best weekend. The former "Two and a Half Men" star may be getting warmed up as he prepares for the Comedy Central roast of Charlie Sheen on Sep 10. in Los Angeles, which airs the night of Sep 19. alongside the season premier of his old show.
Injury Lawsuit Settled over Martha Stewart's Chairs Cutting Fingers Off
Three people who had their fingers injured and cut off by Martha Stewart chairs reached a settlement.
Hackers Attack San Francisco?s Transit System
The infamous group of hackers known as "Anonymous" said they were responsible for an online attack against the San Francisco transit system.
Harmony sticks to 2 mln oz output target for 2015
The chief executive of Harmony Gold, Africa's third largest gold producer, said on Monday he remained committed to a 2015 output target of 2 million ounces despite a decline in production over the last financial year.