Weak growth raises worry, debt fight poses risk
The U.S. economy came perilously close to flat-lining in the first quarter and grew at a meager 1.3 percent annual rate in the April-June period, leading economists to warn of recession if a stand-off over U.S. debt does not end quickly.
Adrian Grenier, 'Entourage' Crew: 'We're Doing a Movie!'
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Phoenix Girl who Died Inside Locked Box Was Habitually Abused: Police
Phoenix police said Thursday they believed that a 10-year-old girl died after she was locked inside of a box as punishment for stealing a Popsicle. Four people were arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of first-degree murder after Samantha and John Allen, both 23, confessed to locking the child into a storage container, police said.
Michelin, Continental lift tire sales goals
Tire makers Michelin and Continental raised their full-year sales targets and said price hikes were compensating for the surging cost of rubber, their main raw material.
Exclusive: China to guard bond investors from government shuffle
China has ordered companies that have issued bonds to submit any asset restructuring plans to bond holders for approval, sources said, as Beijing steps up its efforts to rein in the risks from a mounting pile of local government debt.
Oil majors Total and Eni hit by weak dollar, Libya
French and Italian oil majors Total SA and Eni SpA reported lower second-quarter profits on Friday, reflecting dollar weakness and production outages partly due to fighting in Libya which shut some fields.
Manchester United Transfer Rumours - Sneijder, Hamsik, Bangura and Hernandez
The on-off manner of Manchester United's pursuit of Wesley Sneijder continues, with latest reports stating that the frustrated English side will look elsewhere for a Paul Scholes' replacement.
Nintendo product flop crushes shares, outlook crumbles
Nintendo's shocking profit battered its shares as much as 20 percent, underscoring deep challenges for an iconic brand struggling to win back users flocking to other gadgets.
Samsung Galaxy S2's White Avatar
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Data shows deeper recession, sharper slowdown
The Great Recession was even greater than previously thought, and the U.S. economy has skated uncomfortably close to a new one this year.
Wall Street opens 1 percent lower on debt concerns
U.S. stocks opened 1 percent lower and were on track to post their worst weekly losses in nearly a year on Friday after data showed meager growth in the economy while a setback in Washington over a debt deal kept investors nervous.
Kat Von D and Tattos on Her Body
Katherine Drachenberg, known professionally as Kat Von D is an American tattoo artist and television personality.
Investors Seek Better Reward System for Performing Companies
Long-term investors are losing patience with companies that fail to maximize value as the slowing recovery whittles away returns, with some calling for greater financial rewards for loyalty or takeovers that put growth targets back on course.
Phoenix Girl Died Inside of a Locked Box: Police
Phoenix police said Thursday they believed that a 10-year-old girl died after she was locked inside of a box as punishment for stealing a Popsicle. Four people have been arrested.
Wall street set for worst week in year after GDP data
Stocks were on track to post their worst weekly losses in nearly a year on Friday after data showed meager growth in the economy while a setback in Washington over a debt deal kept investors nervous.
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CDC: New Moms, 'Alarming' Pregnancy-Related Stroke Risks Spike
A recent study published by the American Heart Association said that the rate of pregnancy-related stroke in women rose by 54 percent.
Weak growth raises concerns on economy
The U.S. economy came perilously close to flat-lining in the first quarter and grew at a meager 1.3 percent annual rate in the April-June period as consumer spending barely rose.
Daniel Craig Beyond Bond: From Cowboys & Aliens To Marrige with Rachel Weisz
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Apple Emerges as World's Largest Smartphone Vendor; Surpasses Nokia
Apple is the largest smartphone vendor surpassing Samsung and Nokia not only in terms of revenue, but also in volume accounting for 18.5 percent of the smartphone shipments in the second quarter.
Greece to get September bailout from bilateral loans
Greece will get its next 8 billion euro tranche of emergency loans from the euro zone and the International Monetary Fund in September as planned, provided it meets agreed criteria, the spokesman for the Eurogroup President said on Friday.
EADS eyes higher 2012 profit as Airbus orders surge
EADS , whose Airbus unit has outpaced U.S. rival Boeing in the battle for plane orders so far this year, forecast a significant rise in operating profit next year as demand for aircraft grows.
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Futures dip after U.S. debt impasse; GDP eyed
U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday after lawmakers in Washington delayed a vote on a Republican proposal to raise the U.S. government's debt limit.
Futures drop after vote delayed on debt deal
Stock index futures fell on Friday after lawmakers in Washington delayed a vote on a Republican proposal to raise the U.S. government's debt limit.
Dell Launches 10.1-inch Android Tablet to Counter iPad 2 Euphoria in China
Six months after launching a 7-inch Android tablet at CES 2011, computer maker Dell has released a 10-inch Android tablet especially for the Chinese market.
Chelsea Transfer Rumours - Pastore, Lukaku, Sturridge and Villas-Boas
Chelsea face fellow Premier League side Aston Villa in the Barclays Asia Cup final on Saturday, but by then, they'll know whether they have been successful in their pursuit of Palermo star Javier Pastore.
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Japan banks, brokerages grapple with weak home market
Lacklustre lending activity in Japan's earthquake-ravaged economy and a shrinking retail investment business capped earnings of the country's top banks and brokerages in the fiscal first quarter, raising pressure on them to take more risks and find revenue sources overseas.