Nintendo Wii U underwhelms investors
The launch of Nintendo Co Ltd's next-generation Wii console failed to address investor concerns the firm is missing the gaming market's shift to social networking, sending its shares tumbling to a five-year low.
Moody's UK rating at risk if growth, austerity slip
The outlook for Britain's prized triple-A credit rating remains stable but weaker growth and slippage in the government's fiscal plans could lead to a reassessment, credit ratings agency Moody's said on Wednesday.
From Britney Spears to Charlie Sheen: Celebrities with shortest 'I Dos'
Hollywood is home to some rather strange happenings - one of which is the 'really short marriage'. Out here, it doesn't take much time for an I Do to turn into an I Don't!
All-Time Favorite Hitchcock Movies
Blood-curdling screams, sinister shadows, a mystery revealed in a heart-shattering moment...for those with a preference for terror-filled thrills, Alfred Hitchcock is the man to turn to. This master of suspense has kept a whole generation of cine-goers at the edge of their seats with his cunning and skillful unraveling of tantalizing tales.
All Time Favorite Family Musicals – Classics
Big-screen musicals have always had a way of holding the entire family spellbound with their catchy songs and wonderful story lines. Go ahead, dim the lights, settle the kids down with some crunchy popcorn, and treat them to these ageless family classics.
Women fake orgasms to protect insecurities, intimacy, says Temple Univ. researcher
Women fake orgasms in bed to protect their own insecurities and fear of intimacy, according to a new research study, the Livescience magazine reports.
U.S. debt default unimaginable, creditors say
Allowing a brief U.S. debt default to force government spending cuts is a horrible idea that could destabilize the world economy and sour already tense relations with big creditors like China, government officials and investors said on Wednesday.
Manchester United - Chicharito quashes Real Madrid rumors
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has dispelled rumours linking him to Real Madrid and insisted that he is loyal to manager Sir Alex Ferguson and that he wants to repay him.
Photos of Danish Queen's visit to Washington
Danish Queen Margarethe II and H.R.H Prince Henrik of Denmark began their six-day tour of the United States on June 6, 2011 by attending a reception in their honour at the Danish Ambassador’s residence.
Vidyo rolls out low-cost video-conferencing
Start-up Vidyo unveiled a low-cost video-conferencing product on Wednesday that could intensify competition and hurt margins for Cisco Systems Inc and Polycom Inc.
Global stocks, dollar fall as Bernanke fails to inspire
Asian stocks fell on Wednesday and the dollar wavered after uninspiring comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke added to worries about the slowing global economy.
Citi to sell $1.7 billion private equity assets: report
Citigroup Inc will sell a $1.7 billion portfolio of private-equity assets to European buyout firm AXA Private Equity, as the U.S. bank looks to focus on its core businesses, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
RSA offers to replace SecurIDs after Lockheed hacking
Data storage firm EMC Ltd has offered to replace millions of potentially compromised SecurID electronic keys after hackers used data stolen from its RSA security division to break into Lockheed Martin's network.
Anonymous hack Indian govt websites to protest crackdown on Baba Ramdev
Digital activist group Anonymous Operations has hacked website of Indian government information technology organization in protest of political corruption and police violence against peaceful protester in New Delhi on wee hours of June 6.
Gap fights fashion slump with von Furstenberg deal
Gap Inc is turning to women's designer Diane von Furstenberg to help sell baby and kids clothes as it tries to reverse fashion missteps that have eroded sales.
More retailers hit by organized crime: survey
Sophisticated technology, less staff at stores and more gang activity are all contributing to more U.S. stores being hit by organized crime, according to a survey by an industry group.
Texas Probes 'Psychic' After False Mass Grave Tip
After not discovering any bodies, A Texas Sheriff's Captain says authorities will investigate the self-professed 'psychic' who told authorities there was a mass grave in a farmhouse in a Liberty County town.
Nintendo Wii woos hardcore gamers, underwhelms investors
Nintendo Co Ltd on Tuesday unwrapped a new touchscreen controller as part of its next-generation Wii aimed at winning back hardcore gamers from rivals such as Microsoft Corp's Xbox, drawing praise from gaming critics but disappointing investors.
Japan Astronaut Will Try to Grow Cucumbers in Space
Satoshi Furukawa, a Japanese astronaut, has said that he will try to grow cucumbers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) when he arrives there later this week.
Obama presses Europe, pledges help for Greek crisis
President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged European countries and bondholders to prevent a disastrous default by Greece and pledged U.S. support to help tackle the country's debt crisis.
Salmonella Cases Increasing Steadily in United States
Despite consumer education campaigns to reduce the food poisoning cases caused by salmonella, infections have steadily increased for the last few years according to federal FoodNet report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Facebook facial recognition technology sparks renewed concerns
Facebook has quietly expanded the availability of technology to automatically identify people in photos, renewing concerns about the privacy practices of the world's top social networking service.
Ford eyes India, China to hit 50 percent growth target
Ford Motor Co is aiming to expand its presence in the fast-growing auto markets of India and China with an eye toward increasing the number of vehicles it sells per year by 50 percent by the middle of the decade.
3 Officials Say No Bodies at Texas Farmhouse
A county judge, a Texas public safety official and a county Sherriff's Captain said on Tuesday evening no bodies had been found at a Texas farmhouse after local authorities received a tip from a self-confessed psychic that there was a mass grave on the site.
Wall Street adds to losing streak after Bernanke speaks
Stocks extended a losing streak for a fifth day on Tuesday on mounting concerns about the economy after bearish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
Japan current account surplus slumps, recovery seen
Japan's current account surplus fell less than expected in April from a year earlier, fuelling further hopes for an early economic recovery as manufacturers restore lost production and mend supply chains after the March disaster.
Georgia faces extreme drought and elevated ozone levels following tornadoes and thunderstorms
Georgia, which faced severe tornadoes and thunderstorms in April that killed more than a dozen people, is now facing an extreme drought situation even as cities like Atlanta are suffering from high levels of ozone.
Father of two shoots mother in children's presence
A 25-year-old man Christopher Erdman fired gunshots at Shannon Lawrence, a student at Kennessaw State University, in the parking lot of an Alpharetta Wells Fargo Bank in the presence of their children, Emma (almost 3) and Peter Erdman (almost 1), Sunday, before driving the three of them to Northside Hospital Forsyth where the mother later died from wounds to her head and neck.
Ex-Credit Suisse broker sentenced in $1 billion fraud
A former Credit Suisse Group AG broker will spend two more years in prison in addition to time already served for his role in running an investment scheme involving risky auction-rate securities.
Apple’s iBooks Updates; Read-Aloud Function Added
Apple has updated its iBooks iOS app. The latest iBooks 1.3 has a few notable features such as read-aloud features.