Harry Potter: Devoted Potterheads Take to the Streets on Opening Night [PHOTOS]
Devoted Potterheads or serious Harry Potter fans, have definitely made the gazillion dollar franchise a huge success world-wide. Here is a look at some of the most active Potterheads as they await the opening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 and bring to life the world of Hogwarts...amongst themselves, at least.
Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak: Real? Cornell Physicists Think So
Harry Potter's box office weekend was a massive hit, and now a team of physicists are working on creating a cloak similar to that of Harry Potter's invisibility cloak.
Ivanka Trump's Arabella Rose
Donal Trump has revealed his daughter's baby's name.
Analysis: Investors break their bonds to ratings agencies
Some of the world's largest asset managers are cutting ties to credit rating agencies, potentially signaling the beginning of the end of their grip on global financial markets.
Banks lead Wall St lower on U.S., Europe debt fears
Stock indexes fell more than 1 percent on Monday, led by banks on concerns the United States and Europe were not coming to grips with the extent of their debt problems.
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iPhone is the Top Choice for Potential Smartphone Buyers: Poll
Among consumers who plan to buy a smartphone in the next three months, the iPhone is the top choice, with nearly half of all potential buyers choosing Apple, according to a survey from ChangeWave Research via a poll it conducted of 4, 163 consumers in June.
Philips blames surprise loss on weak consumer demand
Philips posted a surprise 1.3 billion euro ($1.8 billion) quarterly net loss, just weeks after profit warnings at two key divisions, due to weak consumer demand in Europe and the United States.
Sears: 'Too Good Too Be True' iPad 2 Priced at $69
The result of an erroneous price marked on the new Apple iPad 2 sent bargain shoppers running to Sears.com to purchase the shockingly priced item. Sears' online deal of $69 for the iPad 2 seemed too good to be true - and it was.
Schwab net rises, boosted by fees, interest revenue
Charles Schwab Corp said quarterly earnings rose 16 percent as asset management fees and interest revenue offset a slowdown in client trading.
Casey Anthony Now Free: Will You Ever Forgive Her?
If Casey Anthony decides to remake her life, will you ever forgive her?
James Murdoch BSkyB role clouded, News Corp shares fall
James Murdoch's future as chairman of British Sky Broadcasting was thrown into doubt on Monday after minority investors called for a corporate governance health-check of its board in the wake of the News Corp phone hacking scandal.
Norwegian Cruise Line Needs Help Naming New Ships
If you have a knack for naming, or, more importantly, if you want a free cruise, help Norwegian Cruise Line name the next two Project Breakaway vessels.
World Bank's Zoellick urges U.S. drive for Doha deal
U.S. leadership could be the vital spark needed to revive moribund world trade talks, World Bank President Robert Zoellick said on Monday, decrying as defeatist the mindset of those prepared to see the deal fail.
Futures lower on lingering debt concerns
Stock index futures were lower on Monday as the deadline for a U.S. debt deal neared with no resolution in sight and investors continued to fret over ongoing fiscal problems in Europe.
Devestating Indonesian Volcano Forces Residents To Flee (PHOTOS)
A volcano in Central Indonesia has forced residents to flee.
Women's World Cup Victor Japan's Suffering and Glory: Touching Stories Behind The Scene
Behind the refreshing victories in Women's World Cup, the Japanese team had gone through times of tears and struggles, as the nation was forced to cope with the devastating aftermath of triple disasters in March.
Singer Beyonce Gives 'Wake-Up' Call to Astronauts On Space Shuttle Atlantis
The four astronauts aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis started their ninth gravity-free day with a special message from songstress Beyoncé Knowles, who gave a surprise inspirational message to the astronauts aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis Sunday morning.
Nelson Mandela International Day 2011: 67 Ways to 'Take Action & Inspire Change'
Nations thank this world leader for his continued service on his 93rd birthday.
Cameron defends actions as scandal fells police chief
David Cameron defended his handling on Monday of a corruption scandal around Rupert Murdoch's media empire which has swept away Britain's top police chief and raised questions about the prime minister's own future.
Taiwan's HTC shares tumble after Apple ruling
Shares in Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC tumbled as much as 6.5 percent on Monday after losing a preliminary ruling in a patent case with Apple Inc, with its announcement of a share buyback failing to stem the fall.
Moody's suggests U.S. eliminate debt ceiling
Ratings agency Moody's on Monday suggested the United States should eliminate its statutory limit on government debt to reduce uncertainty among bond holders.
Motorola Droid Bionic Release: Verizon, Best Buy Tease Consumers
Motorola Droid Bionic Release speculation and rumors.
Falls, Brain Scans, and Mice: Early Clues in Detecting Alzheimer's Disease
A recent study, performed on mice, published in the July issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that grape seed polyphenols - a natural antioxidant - may help prevent the development or delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Futures slump on D.C. debt woes, Halliburton up
Stock index futures slumped on Monday with no deal in sight on raising the U.S. debt ceiling and investors still fretting over ongoing fiscal problems in Europe.
World Cup Final's Miracle: The Japanese Team's Heart for Fukushima Pushed Victory
Prior to the Japan match with Germany at the quarter-final on July 9th, Sasaki showed the team a video clip of devastated Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, post-tsunami, post-meltdown. When you feel difficult, think of the victims and endure, was the silent message delivered through the video clip.
Test puts banks' euro zone debt in spotlight
Pressure on Europe's banks to raise more capital increased on Monday after last week's stress tests revealed their holdings of European sovereign debt, with likely losses on Greek bonds a growing concern.
Spacebook: A Dual-Screen Laptop
A company called gScreen, which focuses on specially designed hardware, has created the Spacebook, a laptop that allows users to have two displays running side by side simultaneously, tgdaily.com reported.
Mobile devices to lead consumer electronics growth: report
More customers than ever will buy tablet computers and smartphones this year, driving consumer electronics revenue to a record high of $190 billion in 2011, according to a new forecast from a leading industry trade group.
Philips dims outlook after shock 1.3 billion euro loss
Philips flagged a grim outlook after a surprise quarterly loss that was driven by writedowns on recent acquisitions to reflect weak consumer demand in Europe and the United States.
Clooney Embraces Singledom Again
George Clooney, co-founder of ''Not On Our Watch,'' is single again.
