Economic factors seen crimping May retail sales
May sales results from U.S. retailers are expected to show how higher gasoline prices have crimped consumer demand for summer clothing and other discretionary items.
10 smart cell phone use tips: limit your radiation exposures
The World Health Organization announced Tuesday that cell phone use may cause cancer and carries carcinogenic hazard such as lead, engine exhaust and chloroform.
Marilyn Monroe: a Hollywood icon turns 85, but only in memory
Marilyn Monroe would have turned 85 today.
Tornadoes Kill 4 People in Massachusetts : Boston, Springfield Warned
Boston is in danger of being hit by tornadoes on Wednesday evening as a couple of tornadoes already swept through western and central parts of Massachusetts and killed four people, according to the National Weather Service.
Weiner uncertain whether lewd photo was of him
New York Congressman Anthony Weiner said on Wednesday that he did not send a lewd photo over his Twitter account but cannot be sure that the photo was not of him.
Alibaba's Ma offers Yahoo some advice: break up
Alibaba founder Jack Ma didn't shed new light on his negotiations with Yahoo Inc and Softbank during an appearance at a conference on Wednesday, but he did offer some unexpected advice for Yahoo.
Numerous Gmail Accounts Hijacked via Spear Phishing
Google said that Gmail email accounts in United States and Asia have been penetrated by hackers who stole the passwords through a phishing scam. Many of the accounts broken belonged to senior US government officials Chinese political activists, military personnel, and journalists.
Tornadoes Threaten Boston, Twisters Kill 4 in Springfield, MA
The National Weather Service has declared Boston is at risk of being struck by tornadoes on Wednesday evening as extreme weather in the western part of Massachusetts has hit Springfield with two twisters which have killed at least 4 people.
Google has no agreement yet to digitize books
Google Inc has yet to agree with authors and publishers on a legal plan to create the world's largest digital library, and a federal judge who struck down an earlier accord gave it another seven weeks to try.
Twitter’s Photo Service: Third-Party Developers May Be In Trouble
Does the company's new photo sharing service spell doom for the Twit-pics of the world?
Samsung files LCD patent suit against AU Optronics
Samsung Electronics Co said on Thursday it had filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission against Taiwan's AU Optronics Corp and some of its customers for importing and selling flat-screen devices that it says infringe a number of its patents.
MBIA fraud claim against Credit Suisse dismissed
A New York judge dismissed part of a lawsuit brought by bond insurer MBIA against Credit Suisse , and rejected MBIA's request for punitive damages in the case.
Li Na, billion supporters, first Chinese into French semifinals
Li Na of China became the first Chinese to make it into the semifinals of the French Open. With tactical play and tenacious drive, the sixth seeded Na beat fourth seed Victoria Azarenka 7-5 6-2.
Bruins-Canucks: Championship Starved Teams Clash Over Stanley Cup
Bruins and Canucks face off in the NHL's Stanley Cup Finals.
Endeavour: From Beginning To End (PHOTOS)
A look back at some of Endeavour's most memorable moments.
Rep. Weiner uncertain whether lewd photo was of him
New York Congressman Anthony Weiner said on Wednesday that he did not send a lewd photo over his Twitter account but cannot be sure that the photo was not of him.
Google wanted to team with Facebook, now fierce rival
Google Inc confessed it tried unsuccessfully to team up with Facebook, as the search giant adapts to a shifting technology landscape and strives to maintain growth.
Republican Weiner uncertain whether lewd photo was of him
New York Congressman Anthony Weiner said on Wednesday that he did not send a lewd photo over his Twitter account but cannot be sure that the photo was not of him.
Jobs, factory slowdown pile on recovery fears
U.S. companies hired far fewer workers than expected in May and output in the manufacturing sector slowed to its lowest level since 2009, adding to concerns that the U.S. recovery is running out of steam.
Tornado Threat in Boston, Weather Extreme as Twister Strikes Springfield
A number of Massachusetts counties are under a Tornado watch, with reports of a tornado having already touched down in the western part of the state, and warnings of thunderstorms, large hail and damaging winds.
Obama agrees to candid photos
President Obama and The White House have agreed to let a single news photographer capture candid pictures during presidential speeches.
Cellphone study raises profile on safety lawsuits
The Supreme Court is considering the fate of litigation against cellphone makers over safety risks, just as the industry comes under more scrutiny in the wake of a health report from the World Health Organization.
Bombardier says CSeries jet talks far along
Bombardier Inc broke a 16-month order drought for its new CSeries jetliner on Wednesday, announcing a small 10-plane deal and hinting that more orders may not be far off.
May auto sales dip as price strategy backfires
Car sales sputtered in May, slumping to levels that were much lower than expected as higher vehicle prices led consumers to put off purchases in the face of a weakening economy.
Shaq to Retire with Fewer Rings than Kobe
Shaquille O'Neal, 39, and arguably the most dominant center to ever play the game of basketball has announced that he will be retiring from the NBA via his Twitter page ending his 19 year career.
RIM shares tumble again after Nokia warning
Shares of Research In Motion extended a two-day slide on Wednesday on concerns that a profit warning from Finland's Nokia could presage more difficulties for the Canadian maker of the BlackBerry smartphone.
Expedia, Groupon create travel deal website
Online coupon service Groupon and online travel agency Expedia Inc have created a website to offer people travel deals and to let travel suppliers expose their brands to shoppers.
Does Yanks' Granderson compare to past MVPs?
The statistics suggest Curtis Granderson of the New York Yankees could certainly go on to win the MVP award for the American League this year, but the statistics also reveal surprises about MVP selection.
Tornado Watch in Boston: Weather Extreme as Twister Hits Springfield
There is a tornado watch in effect in Boston on Wednesday evening with reports of a tornado touchdown in western Massachusetts.
June starts ominously for teetering Wall Street
Wall Street ended a four-day rally with its worst session since August on Wednesday and could suffer more losses in coming days as investors faced more signs the economic recovery is fading.