Tentative Debt Deal Looms in Senate, GOP Officially Holds-Off for Now
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has "signed-off" on a debt-raising deal that could be voted on as early as tonight, although the Senate's Republican leadership indicates a deal has not been reached yet as the U.S. attempts to avoid the first-ever default on debt by the U.S. government.
Commercial Metals sets rights plan after Icahn buy
Commercial Metals Co said on Sunday it has adopted a stockholder rights plan, making it harder for activist investor Carl Icahn to take a bigger stake in the steel maker.
Space acquisition to step up EADS spree
EADS is poised to step up a recent buying spree with a space industry acquisition in Europe that could rank among its biggest efforts to expand, sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
Amy Winehouse Would Have Been a Mother
Amy Winehouse would have been a legal mother to 10-year-old Dannika had she not died so suddenly last week. The 27-year-old soul singer was preparing to adopt Dannika Augustine, whose parents had already signed the adoption papers.
Default cloud hangs over U.S. job market
The terrifying prospect of a U.S. debt default has left a cloud over businesses already reeling from the economy's tepid performance, and likely left them reluctant to ramp up hiring in July.
Chewing More Could Tell the Brain When to Stop Eating
Chewing more could make you eat less, meaning fewer calorie intake, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study found a connection between the hormones that "tell the brain when to begin to eat and when to stop eating."
U.S. offshore oil producers restarting ops post-Don
U.S. offshore oil and natural gas producers are restarting production operations with Tropical Storm Don long over, data from Gulf of Mexico energy regulators showed on Sunday.
Google Acquires 1,030 Patents from IBM, Legal Battle Heats Up
Google, the Internet leader in search, confirmed on Friday that it has bought more than 1,000 technology patents from IBM.
World warns of disaster if no debt deal done
Governments and policy makers around the world warned of the risk of financial disaster if Washington fails to raise the U.S. debt ceiling.
Debt Deal Within Sight, Key Vote Close
A deal to raise the federal debt ceiling and avoid the first ever U.S. default is "very close" and a vote on a bipartisan measure could take place as soon as Sunday night, top Senate Leaders said.
Debt deal could spur relief rally
A deal involving up to $3 trillion in deficit cuts over a decade that would let U.S. lawmakers raise the U.S. borrowing limit and avoid default could spur a relief rally in Wall Street stocks and a rise in U.S. government yields on Monday.
Analysis: Gas engines at center of fuel efficiency drive
Automakers have agreed to produce by the quarter-century mark the most fuel- efficient cars and trucks ever that will leverage new designs and technology, but still rely heavily on gasoline engines.
Markets to rally if debt deal reached, downgrade eyed
If debate in Washington over raising the U.S. debt ceiling finally ends with a deal on Sunday, the last-minute reprieve could spark a relief rally when global markets open.
Google Buys More than 1,000 Patents from IBM
Google, the giant search engine company, has confirmed on Friday that it has purchased more than 1,000 technology patents from IBM (International Business Machines Corp).
Manchester United 2-1 Barcelona - Match Highlights (VIDEO)
Manchester United got a small measure of revenge against Barcelona with a 2-1 win over the Catalans in a pre-season friendly at the FedEx field in Washington.
Hot Energetic Girlfriend of Enrique Iglesias: Anna Kournikova [PHOTOS]
In an interview with Graham Norton in 2010, Kournikova confirmed that she and Iglesias have been together for over eight years but have no plans to marry in the near future.
Amazon flies high, may rise 25 percent more: Barron's
Amazon.com Inc shares, just below their all-time high, could rise 10 percent to 25 percent if its capital spending translates to fast growth in its retailing, Kindle e-readers and cloud-computing businesses, Barron's said in its August 1 edition.
Four Dead After Planes Collide in Alaska
Four people were confirmed dead in a plane that crashed and burned after colliding in mid-air with another plane near Trapper Creek, Alaska, state troopers said late on Saturday.
Serena set for Bartoli showdown in Stanford final
STANFORD, California, July 30 - Comeback queen Serena Williams crushed Germany's Sabine Lisicki 6-1 6-2 to move into the final of the Stanford Classic on Saturday.
Boston rough up White Sox 10-2
Red Sox starter Jon Lester received plenty of run support as Boston pulverized the Chicago White Sox 10-2 at U.S. Cellular Field Saturday.
UK queen's granddaughter Zara weds in Scotland
Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Zara Phillips married fellow athlete Mike Tindall on Saturday in a private ceremony in the Scottish capital Edinburgh.
Internet Explorer Users Deemed 'Dumbest': Study
A study suggests that users of Internet Explorer have the lower IQ than the users of other Web browsers.
Roll of Dice Forces People to Speak The Truth In Survey
People tend to exaggerate or underrate their responses to questions on surveys
Jango Fett Attends Prom Party
Temuera Morrison attends his niece's Star Wars themed prom party
Apple Grows Dozen Times Faster Than Global Phone Market: Thanks to iPhone Sales
Apple, the largest smartphone vendor, reported a growth rate that is 12 times the global mobile phone market in Q2.
Domestic Terror Takes Roots in the West
The petit right wing terror and Islamic terror with extended networks have gained grounds in Western world for few years.
20 Years After Nanotube, Space Elevator Project Still Far From Take Off
Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke said, "The space elevator will be built about 50 years after everyone stops laughing." Now that laughing has come to a halt, people can count on the years before Space Elevator becomes a reality.
Kings of Leon End Show Midway Due to Heat
Caleb Followill left the show midway due to heat exhaustion
Transparent ?Ghost Car? Sold For $308,000
The only known transparent "Ghost Car" was sold at an auction for $308,000
Planes Collide in Midair in Alaska
Two small planes collided in midair above Amber Lake in Alaska on Saturday afternoon. One of the planes, a Cessna 180, crashed and was engulfed in flames. At least two people - possibly three were killed in the crash, said Alaska State Troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters.
