Merger partners D.Boerse, NYSE dangle a dividend
Deutsche Boerse AG and NYSE Euronext unveiled a special dividend on Tuesday, flexing their financial muscle a month before shareholders decide whether to approve a merger that would create the world's largest exchange operator.
Ford sees 50 percent sales growth by mid-decade
Ford Motor Co's global auto sales will grow about 50 percent to around 8 million vehicles a year by the middle of the decade, Ford executives said on Tuesday.
Obama pledges cooperation in euro debt crisis
President Barack Obama said on Tuesday the United States would cooperate with Europe as it deals with Greece's debt woes and said a potential default there would be disastrous.
Watch Britney's commercials from the past 12 years [Video]
We take a look at some of Britney's commercials from over the years.
Moody's: Greek rollover would likely be credit event
The head of Moody's sovereign ratings group said on Tuesday it was hard to see how a private sector rollover of Greek debt would be truly voluntary and it would therefore likely constitute a default.
Nats prospect Bryce Harper blows kiss at pitcher after HR
Washington Nationals prospect Bryce Harper blew the opposing pitcher a kiss as he rounded third on a home-run trot last night in a Class A baseball game in Hagerstown, Md.
GM CEO warns on playing games with national debt
Politicians should not play chicken with the country's credit rating, but need to focus urgently on finding ways to reduce the rising budget deficit, according to the head of General Motors Co.
Torrential rains ease Beijing’s fears on Energy Crisis, Food Shortage
Rains are more than welcome, but the Middle Kingdom is paying the toll for precipitation in human capital.
Wall St rises as sell-off seen excessive
Wall Street bounced in light volume on Tuesday, a day after the S&P 500 fell to its lowest in over two months, with some describing the S&P's losses in the past five weeks as overdone.
NY-NJ Port Authority Considering Toll Hike: Report
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is considering a toll hike for its bridges and tunnels, the New York Post reported on Tuesday.
Yemeni president in grave condition, government spokespeople downplayed wounds
The 33-year leader of the Gulfi nation, currently hospitalized in Saudi Arabia, is suffering from bleeding in his skull and burns on 40 percent of his body, according to one Time report.
Obama pledges U.S. cooperation in euro debt crisis
President Barack Obama said on Tuesday the United States would cooperate with Europe as it deals with Greece's debt woes and said a potential default there would be disastrous.
Britney unveils 'I Wanna Go' artwork, Minaj says Tour promises theatrical element
Britney Spears has unveiled new artwork for her single, 'I Wanna Go' and Nicki Minaj promises the Britney Spears Tour will have a theatrical element.
Deutsche Boerse, NYSE sweeten deal terms
Deutsche Boerse AG and NYSE Euronext on Tuesday unveiled a special dividend as a way of encouraging shareholders to approve a $10.2 billion deal between the New York and Frankfurt-based companies.
DASH Diet Proven as the Key to Stay Slim and Healthy
Avoiding excessive weight gain in youth is key to sustainable health in adulthood. If you want to prevent obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and all their accompanying diseases, the DASH diet may pave a bright future for you - and for teenage girls, there is a better news.
Sony unveils new handheld device, seen expensive
Sony Corp unveiled the pricing of its new PlayStation Vita handheld games device at a flashy Los Angeles event and immediately ran into criticism the gadget was too expensive.
Prince William and Kate to hire housekeeper, dresser
The couple will hire help for their Kensington Palace apartment.
The National Academies Press Makes Its PDF Books Free
Books such as America's Climate Choices, and more than 4,000 others, are now available for free online, as the National Academies Press has made all PDF versions of its books downloadable to anyone at no charge.
GM CEO says economic outlook uncertain
The U.S. economy is on increasingly unsteady footing, hurt by stubbornly high unemployment and volatile oil prices, the head of General Motors Co told reporters on Tuesday.
DASH Diet named the Best Diet Overall, Also reducing obesity in teenage girls
Recent studies have shown that the DASH Diet, designed to lower blood pressure, is quite effective in lowering the obesity risks in teenage girls.
EU must make tough decisions on Greek rescue: IMF
Europe must take tough decisions before the IMF can release its next block of aid for Greece, the Fund warned on Tuesday, while ratings agencies and German banks cast doubt on whether private investors can be expected to help.
Sarah Palin's Paul Revere Double-Down Gets Jon Stewart Treatment
Sarah Palin's latest comments on American history got the Jon Stewart comedy treatment on Monday after accusations over the weekend that she had gotten basic knowledge about American history wrong and her insistence that she was right.
Nintendo At E3 LIVE Coverage
Check out our live coverage of Nintendo's E3 media presentation as the company previews the next generation Wii.
Bad customer service irks most shoppers
Americans are fed up with bad customer service, with 64 percent walking out of stores due to poor assistance and 67 percent hanging up on a call before their problems are even addressed, according to a new survey.
Marc Jacobs Resort 2012
Jacobs' new collection absent of a theme on purpose.
Former Met Lenny Dykstra busted for cocaine, grand theft auto
Lenny Dykstra, leadoff hitter and center fielder on the New York Mets' 1986 championship team, was charged with 23 felony counts and two misdemeanor charges yesterday in Los Angeles County. Dykstra was charged with grand theft auto, identity theft and possession of cocaine, Ecstasy and synthetic human growth hormone, among other charges.
Relive the Royal Wedding: Kate Middleton's dress, tiara now on display
Kate Middleton's now iconic Alexander McQueen wedding gown will be on display at Buckingham Palace.
Shaky economy worries GM CEO
The shaky U.S. economy, facing stubbornly high unemployment and volatile oil prices, is one of the main worries facing General Motors Co, according to the head of the largest U.S. automaker.
Wall Street rises after selloff, investors cautious
Wall Street bounced in lackluster trading on Tuesday, a day after the S&P 500 fell to it lowest in over two months, with a market downtrend seen intact as investors remained gloomy about the economy.
Will Tina Fey reprise her role as Sarah Palin?
Sarah Palin's American history was a bit off when she publicly spoke about Paul Revere. In 2008 Fey remarked that she didn't want to continue playing Palin after November 5th.