Madoff trustee triples JPMorgan suit to $19 billion
The trustee seeking money for Bernard Madoff's victims is now demanding $19 billion in damages from JPMorgan Chase & Co, more than tripling what he hopes to recover from what had been the main bank for the now-imprisoned Ponzi schemer.
Bloomberg Cuts Deal To Avert Teacher Layoffs
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the United Federation of Teachers which represents thousands of teachers in New York City have struck a deal to avoid teacher layoffs amounting to 4,100 in total, sources said.
Hackers target Brazilian statistics agency
Hackers broke into the website of Brazil's statistics agency on Friday, the latest in a series of attacks on the South American nation's government sites.
Bulls ready to charge into a wall of worry
A bounce could be in the cards for stocks next week as bulls defend a key technical level and managers buy the quarter's winners to prop up their books.
Madoff trustee seeks $19 billion from JPMorgan
The trustee seeking money for Bernard Madoff's victims is now seeking $19 billion from JPMorgan Chase & Co, tripling the amount he hopes to recover from what was once the main bank of the imprisoned Ponzi schemer.
Google investors fear long battle against Feds
Larry Page should put in a call to Bill Gates.
LeBron James not the greatest ever, Michael Jordan is, says Pippen
Scottie Pippen clarified remarks that LeBron James is the greatest ever. Setting the record straight, he made it clear he thought Michael Jordan is the greatest.
Ex-media mogul Conrad Black sent back to prison
A U.S. judge on Friday ordered former media baron Conrad Black back to prison for 13 more months, cutting his original 6 1/2-year sentence nearly in half for remaining fraud and obstruction of justice convictions.
Citi director Grundhofer resigns from board
Citigroup Inc director Jerry Grundhofer resigned from the New York bank's board, the company announced on Friday.
Warriors Trade Rumors: Monta Ellis wants to be traded
Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis is rumored to want a trade, according to the NY Post.
Madoff trustee seeking $19 billion from JPMorgan
The trustee seeking money for Bernard Madoff's victims filed an amended complaint on Friday more than tripling the amount of damages he is seeking to recover from JPMorgan Chase & Co, once the imprisoned Ponzi schemer's main bank.
Wall St sinks on Europe's debt misery
Wall Street dropped for a third day on Friday on worries about the Italian banking sector and Greece's debt crisis, but the S&P 500 managed to hold its 200-day moving average in a sign buyers still see value.
Ryan Dunn Dead: Who Else Died in Car Accident?
Ryan Dunn, the 34 year old star of MTV's Jackass died on June 20, 2011 in a car crash.
Apple Reveals more iCloud Details, Important advice for MobileMe users
Apple revealed more information on Friday about its iCloud service. Among the details released is that iCloud will be accessible by the Web and not limited to the iPhone or iPad.
Borders Reports Loss of $18.1 Million for Biz Operations in May
In a bankruptcy court filing, Borders said that it has $714.3 million in both assets and liabilities.
Kleiner Perkins weighing fund targeting the cloud
Top venture-capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is considering creating a specialized fund that focuses on cloud-based technologies.
Google Kills Off Health, PowerMeter Due To Lack Of Interest
Google says there was not enough adoption for both of those services.
Brent falls as euro zone woes, dollar pressure
Brent crude prices fell on Friday in choppy trading as Europe's debt problems helped the dollar index rebound, extending oil's decline a second day after consuming nations announced they were tapping strategic reserves.
Peter Falk: Columbo star dies at age 83 [PHOTOS]
A family spokesman told Los Angeles radio news station KNX 1070 that Peter Falk has passed away.
'Dog Bless You' Campaign Gives Service Dog to Injured Soldier for Every 5,000 Facebook Likes
An internet campaign dubbed Dog Bless You: To Champion the Selfless Acts of Animals is running from May 30 to July 4, aimed at helping veterans suffering from debilitating pain and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Peter Falk Dead: 'Columbo' TV Star dies at age 83
Peter Falk, the actor best known for his role as the raincoat-wearing detective in Columbo died at the age of 83.
Wall Street sinks on Europe's debt misery
Wall Street dropped for a third day on Friday on worries about the Italian banking sector and Greece's debt crisis, but the S&P 500 managed to hold its 200-day moving average in a sign buyers still see value.
HTC Evo 3D, LG Thrill 4G Officially Enter The Smartphone Market
3D phones are coming soon thanks to the HTC Evo 3D and the LG Thrill 4G.
Hackers attack Electronic Arts website
Cyber hackers have breached an Electronic Arts Inc website and may have taken user information such as birth dates, phone numbers and mailing addresses, the company said on its website on Friday.
Ann Patchett, Erik Larson the Bestselling Authors in Indie Stores
For the second straight week, State of Wonder by Ann Patchett tops the latest hardcover bestseller fiction list from IndieBound.
Obama launches technology partnership to spur jobs
President Barack Obama on Friday launched an initiative to develop new U.S. manufacturing jobs by teaming up government with companies and universities to invest more than $500 million in advanced technologies.
‘S&M’ Sizzling to fizzling: Rihanna faces second lawsuit
Rihanna's spicy 'S&M' music video is being sued, again.
Where are the World's Sunniest Destinations?
Have you ever wondered, 'Where are the sunniest spots in the world?' For those of us who just can't get enough rays, here's a look at Earth's most sun-drenched destinations.
Venezuela's Chavez reappears on Twitter from Cuba
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, not seen in public for two weeks, ended his unusual silence with several Twitter messages on Friday, but said nothing about his health after an operation in Cuba.
Crossing Zero Has Much To Say About America's AfPak War, But Its Arguments Get Lost in the Fog
With President Obama's announcement that America will begin withdrawing from Afghanistan, the International Business Times reviews a book which argues that the Afghan-Pakistani border is the vanishing point for the American empire.
