Powerful Tornadoes Hit Oklahoma City [Pictures]
Massive storms killed at least 13 people in the U.S. states of Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas on Tuesday evening, authorities said Wednesday.
Whistleblower rule clears divided SEC
Corporate whistleblowers could score multi-million-dollar payouts for reporting financial wrongdoing under a new program approved by securities regulators on Wednesday.
Joplin Tornado: Victims of Massive Twister Getting Full Gov't Attention
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said Wednesday every available resource is going to the city of Joplin to help people in the aftermath of a massive tornado which splintered homes and buildings along a six-mile swath of land, killing at least 122 people and injuring hundreds more.
Double take: Robot twin examines role of technology
How much interaction with a robot are we prepared for and is that interaction different if the robot appears to be a person?
Jackson Hewitt sees quick bankruptcy plan approval
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc expects quick approval of its bankruptcy plan, which would turn over the second-largest U.S. tax preparer to lenders led by Bayside Capital, the company's attorney said on Wednesday.
Yahoo says makes headway in Alibaba talks
Yahoo Inc said it had made significant progress with Alibaba Group on issues such as compensation for the Chinese company's transfer of a valuable Internet asset to an external owner.
Windows Mango Follows In Android’s Footsteps With Web Marketplace
Windows details its web-based app store; similar to the one introduced by Google in February.
New Yorkers Earn More Than Average American
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data Wednesday that indicates New Yorkers earn nearly $1.14 for every $1 the average American worker makes.
Apple fights fake anti-virus software vendors
Apple Inc is fighting what security experts say may be the most pernicious types of computer virus to ever target its line of Mac computers.
New Mac Defender Needs No Password
New Variants of the MAC Defender malware are appearing, less than a month after the first. The newest version needs no password to install.
Oprah leaves network to go on her 'OWN'
Today was the final episode for 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.' Oprah is leaving the talk show to devote more time to her cable network, OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) which launched January.
Rebound in underperformers ends Wall Street losing streak
U.S. stocks ended a three-day losing streak on Wednesday as recent underperformers led a thinly traded rally that wasn't seen as strong enough to overcome worries about waning global demand.
Sony becomes hackers' favorite: Canada, Thailand, Indonesia and Greece targeted
Sony seems to have become the hackers' favorite target with reports flooding the Internet that Sony Ericsson website in Canada has been hacked and its websites in Thailand and Greece are under seize.
Apple: How To Remove MAC Defender
Apple has posted instructions for removing the MAC Defender scareware, even as new variants are appearing.
Brian Shaw to the Warriors? Lakers choose Mike Brown
Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Mike Brown will be named the new Lakers head coach to replace the legendary Phil Jackson, who retired. According to ESPN sources, the deal has been finalized at 4 years for $18.25 million.
Oil hits 2-week high on U.S. distillate draw, dollar
Oil prices rose 2 percent on Wednesday, climbing to two-week highs as an unexpected drop in U.S. distillate inventories trumped a sharp rise in gasoline stocks and as a softer dollar supported fresh commodities buying.
Bruins vs. Lighting Game 6 Preview (PART 1)
A look at the Eastern Conference Finals Game 6, between the Bruins and Lightning, from the Tampa side.
Morgan Stanley allows broker use of social media
Wall Street banks clamor to underwrite stock for social media companies like LinkedIn and Twitter, but the online networking sites are largely off limits to the banks' financial advisers.
Yahoo, Alibaba make progress in dispute talks
Yahoo Inc and Alibaba Group have made significant progress in resolving a complex dispute over the Chinese company's transfer of a valuable Internet asset to an external owner.
John Edwards to be indicted for using campaign funds to conceal affair
John Edwards, the former US vice-president nominee, is to be indicted by the Department of Justice for allegedly using campaign funds, more than $1 million in total, to conceal his affair with ex-campaign videographer Rielle Hunter.
Whistleblower rule approved by divided SEC
Corporate whistleblowers could score multi-million-dollar payouts for reporting financial wrongdoing under a new program approved by securities regulators on Wednesday.
Twitter acquires popular TweetDeck, Estimated $40 million
Twitter acquired TweetDeck, a London-based start-up company with its popular Twitter application, and announced the partnership on Wednesday, May 25.
Prince William and Kate Middleton meet Barack and Michelle Obama [PHOTOS]
Just a few days ago President Barack Obama and First Lady visited London and stopped by Buckingham Palace to meet with Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton.
Major Tornado Outbreak, Storms Expected Wednesday in Midwest
U.S. weather experts say a major tornado outbreak and severe storms are set to hit the MidWest again on Wednesday afternoon and evening as a deadly storm season continues to threaten after weeks of destruction.
Oprah ‘OWN’ Broadway
Oprah is spreading her wings even more and flying the Chicago coop. Oprah has had an eventful career and does not intend to end it with the end of the Oprah Winfrey Show.
Google, Facebook warn on Internet rules at e-G8
Google Inc Chairman Eric Schmidt and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg warned governments to tread lightly on Internet regulation because moves to tame its rough edges risked hurting its virtues.
Windows Phone Mango Preview
Here is a pictorial look at a few of the updates on the next version of Windows Phone 7.
U.S. to work with Russia on OECD membership: Clinton
The United States will work to help Russia join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, a western-dominated forum for advanced market economies, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday.
Tornado watch in effect until 7pm, central Indiana
A tornado watch is in effect for central Indiana until 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Recap of Oprah Winfrey's final episode
On Wednesday afternoon, after 25 years of day time television, Oprah Winfrey will say farewell to The Oprah Winfrey Show. Oprah herself called the final episode a love letter to her viewers.