Tiger Woods to Return to Golf
Tiger Woods announced Thursday night that he will return to competitive golf next week at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. The news was revealed via his Twitter and website. "Feeling fit and ready to tee it up at Firestone next week. Excited to get back out there!"
Republicans delay vote on Boehner debt bill
Republicans in the House of Representatives on Thursday delayed a vote a short-term bill to raise the nation's debt limit by $900 billion, Democratic sources said.
Banks win ruling in Madoff trustee lawsuits
Banks accused of failing to detect Bernard Madoff's fraud won a victory in a U.S. federal court, as a judge said the trustee seeking money for victims of the Ponzi scheme could not pursue many of his claims.
Hot Swimsuit Models and Lingerie Models Strut at Colombiamoda Fashion Week in Medellin (PHOTOS)
Hot and sexy Colombian models sizzled the fashion runway by posing in swimsuits and lingerie designed by Spanish fashion designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada and Colombian fashion brand Leonisa.
[VIDEO] Goalie Gives a Flying Kung-Fu Kick to Back of Opponent's Neck
The goalie in a soccer match has landed a controversial flying kick on back of an opponent's neck.
Ignored Tundra Fires Could Have Impact on Global Warming: Study
The amount of soil-bound carbon released to atmosphere in the 2007 Anaktuvuk River fire was enough to impact the global climate, according to UF ecologist Michelle Mack and other scientists.
Verizon Wireless to pay $10 billion to parents
Verizon Wireless plans to pay a $10 billion dividend early next year to its parents, Vodafone Group Plc and Verizon Communications .
Expedia profit up as bookings grow 19 percent
Online travel agency Expedia Inc said its quarterly net profit rose as bookings increased by 19 percent.
Madoff trustee set back in lawsuits vs banks
Banks accused of failing to detect Bernard Madoff's fraud won a big court victory as a Manhattan federal judge rejected efforts by the trustee seeking money for Ponzi scheme victims to pursue many of his claims.
Starbucks raises outlook, pins hopes on the affluent
Starbucks Corp raised its fiscal year forecast above Wall Street's estimates, banking on its relatively well-heeled customers visiting more often and shaking off price increases.
3D Printers to be Used for Space Construction
NASA has big plans for 3D printers as they look to move beyond low earth orbit. 3D printers have the ability to create spare parts or tools on the spot in zero gravity or on other planets.
Gulf oil producers cut some output on Tropical Storm Don
Gulf of Mexico producers reduced oil and natural gas output on Thursday as Tropical Storm Don churned northwest toward the Texas Coast, where it could make landfall by the weekend.
SpaceX Plans a Launch to the International Space Station
Space Exploration Technologies, a privately owned firm developing a space taxi with U.S.-government backing, plans to launch its second test capsule on November 30 and send it all the way to the International Space Station, a company manager said on Thursday.
MetLife beats forecasts despite natural disasters
MetLife Inc , the largest U.S. life insurer, posted a smaller profit on Thursday as natural disasters at home and abroad and a sharp increase in expenses ate into earnings.
Ex-Yankee Hideki Irabu Dead in Los Angeles Home
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Hideki Irabu, who started for the New York Yankees for three seasons in the late 1990s, was found dead at his Los Angeles-area home of an apparent suicide, the coroner's office said on Thursday.
Motorola Mobility guidance disappoints, shares fall
Motorola Mobility reported higher-than-expected second-quarter revenue, but its outlook was lower than expected, sending its shares down more than 6 percent after hours.
Nintendo Drops Price of 3DS to $170
The 3DS is an upgrade from the DS in Nintendo's long line of handheld video game consoles, but after a disappointing launch, Nintendo has dropped the price to $170 dollars from $250.
Motorola Expects Profitable Year Despite Fierce Competition
Motorola Mobility which was spun off from Motorola this year managed to report a 40 increase in second quarter revenues largely due to strong sales of its Google Android-based Smartphones.
Red Sox, Reds Trade Rumors: Hunter Pence to Boston or Cincinnati
Houston Astros outfielder is drawing tremendous interest from the top teams around the league, following Mets' Carlos Beltran being taken off the trade market to the San Francisco Giants.
George W. Bush 9/11 Interview Reveals Recollection of Being Told of WTC Attacks
George W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, in a new interview has revealed how he was told about the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York.
Nintendo Drops Price of 3DS in Desperate Move to Increase Sales
Beginning August 12th, the Nintendo 3DS will be $80 cheaper, a desperate move by Nintendo to increase sales after a disappointing launch. The 3DS is an upgrade from the DS in Nintendo's long line of of handheld video game consoles called Gameboy.
Joe Pesci accuses Gotti producers of yanking role
Actor Joe Pesci has sued the makers of a movie about crime boss John Gotti? and his son, accusing producers of reneging on a contract after he gained 30 pounds to play the notorious crime boss' right-hand man.
Chicago museum's unearthed Soviet posters a diary of war
The horrors and heroism of World War Two? are given a fresh look in an Art Institute of Chicago exhibition of rediscovered Soviet propaganda posters, which depict Hitler as blood-thirsty, anxious and perverse.
Linda Ronstadt to release memoir
Grammy Award-winning singer Linda Ronstadt will release a memoir in 2013 called "Heart Like a Wheel," borrowing the title of one of her albums, her publisher said on Thursday.
Vote delayed on debt bill as default date looms
A Republican deficit reduction plan headed for two major votes in Congress on Thursday and its expected demise could force a compromise to avert an imminent and unprecedented debt default.
S&P: Deficit cuts of $4 trillion a good start
Cutting the U.S. deficit by some $4 trillion over 10 years would be a good start, but more savings would be needed over time to bring the country's finances under control, ratings agency Standard & Poor's said on Thursday.
Starbucks profit up on more visits
Starbucks Corp raised its fiscal year forecast above analysts' estimates after its relatively well-heeled customers visited more often and shook off price increases in the latest quarter.
Mighty Magnetic Waves Reveal Amazing Power to Heat the Sun's Corona: Study
Scientists have taken a step closer to identifying the power source for the extremely hot corona of the sun and the high speed of the solar wind.
Four U.S. IPOs get mixed response from choosy investors
Four U.S. IPOs were received with varying levels of interest on their market debut, signaling that investors were being very selective of where they want to put their money in.
Tylenol Recommended Maximum Daily Dose to Be Lowered
McNeil Consumer Healthcare will reduce the maximum recommended dose of its painkiller Tylenol to reduce the risk of accidental overdose and liver damage caused by acetaminophen, according to a press release.
