Shipping magnate Fredriksen in eye of storm
He rose from humble working class origins to become the shipping world's leading magnate by following his gut instincts and taking huge risks.
Oil trader Arcadia to CFTC: See you in court
(Warning: Strong language in paragraph 17)
U.S. sues big oil traders for 2008 manipulation
Regulators launched one of the biggest ever crackdowns on oil price manipulation on Tuesday, suing two well-known traders and two trading firms owned by Norwegian billionaire John Fredriksen for allegedly making $50 million by squeezing markets in 2008.
Divided SEC approves whistleblower rule
A divided U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved a new program that would compensate whistleblowers whose tips lead to sanctions of over $1 million.
Rajaratnam seeks to throw out guilty verdict
Lawyers for hedge fund tycoon Raj Rajaratnam asked a judge on Wednesday to throw out the Galleon Group founder's conviction on insider trading charges.
WWOOFing: An Alternative Green Vacation
As the world slowly turns greener, alternative vacations allow people to immerse themselves in organic farming and clean living.
OECD sees growth firm, but risks abounding
Global economic recovery is on track, helped by a stronger United States, but threats ranging from high oil prices to European sovereign debt crises could yet combine to create a bout of stagflation, the OECD said on Wednesday.
San Diego family murder-suicide baffles police(video)
A San Diego-based family of 4 was found dead at their home in San Diego on Tuesday morning, baffling investigators.
Five tallest buildings in the world
Take a look at the world's five tallest buildings: Burj Khalifa, Taipei 101, Shanghai World Financial Center, International Commerce Center (Hong Kong) and the Petronas Towers.
Twitter buys TweetDeck, terms undisclosed
Twitter confirmed on Wednesday that it has bought TweetDeck, a popular third-party software application that organizes tweets, the short messages delivered through the online social network.
Olivia's Winning Moment on 'Biggest Loser’ [PHOTOS + VIDEO]
It came down to the final weigh in as Olivia Ward squared off against her sister Hannah to determine who would be the winner in the latest edition of the ‘Biggest Loser’ on NBC.
Wall Street advances on technical bounce
U.S. stocks rose modestly on Wednesday after days of selling produced a technical rebound and investors were lured by attractive share prices.
Kim Kardashian: Engaged to boyfriend of six months, Kris Humphries
Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend of six months are engaged, reports People.com
Sony Ericsson's eShop Hacked, Site Remains Down
Sony Ericsson's Canadian eShop web site remains down after a hacking attack compromised the personal information of 2,000 users.
The 10 most preferred US destinations by overseas travelers in 2010, L.A. 2nd
According to the latest statistics of the US Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, L.A. was the 2nd most preferred US destination by overseas travelers in 2010 surpassing Miami which claimed the spot in 2009.
Oil at 2-week high on U.S. distillate draw, dollar
Oil prices rose to their highest level in two weeks on Wednesday as U.S. inventories of distillates fell unexpectedly, trumping a sharp rise in gasoline stocks.
Giants’ sellout streak: Why it matters to MLB, A’s
The San Francisco Giants and Florida Marlins played last night at AT&T Park in front of their 19th consecutive sellout crowd in 2011. The Giants rank third in the league in average attendance and that is only because AT&T park's capacity is less than where the Phillies and Yankees play.
Fleet Week begins with a Parade of Ships in New York city
Today marks the beginning of the 24th annual Fleet Week in New York City with a parade of military vessels sailing up the Hudson river.
Paul Ryan's The Facts on Medicare and How to Save It [Video]
The Facts on Medicare and How to save It
New House Budget Committee video on Medicare offers clear facts to counter false attacks and advance bold solutionsMay 25, 2011
The House Budget Committee released a video today explaining the real danger our growing debt poses to Medicare, and advancing a plan of action to save this critical health-security program.
John Edwards to Face Criminal Charges; Terrified of Going to Jail
The ex-hopeful presidential candidate John Edwards is about to face criminal charges as a result of a wide investigation spanning two years.
Anna Kournikova, 'The Biggest Loser'
Anna Kournikova will join NBC's 'The Biggest Loser' as its celebrity personal trainer, replacing Jillian Michaels.
JFK's Famous Moon Speech (TEXT AND VIDEO)
A text version of JFK's famous moon speech along with the video.
U.S. crude hits $101 on surprise distillates draw
Oil prices rose to their highest level in two weeks on Wednesday as U.S. inventories of distillates fell unexpectedly, trumping a sharp rise in gasoline stocks.
Dancing with the Stars winner revealed: Hines Ward
With a Super Bowl ring already under his belt, Hines Ward can have one more big accomplishment: Winner of the 12th season of Dancing with the Stars
BofA, JPMorgan, Wells form JV for online banking services
Bank of America Corp, JPMorgan Chase & Co and Wells Fargo & Co have teamed up to create a joint venture for online banking services.
Analysis: iPad prospects spur Brazil high-tech drive
The prospect of a mammoth $12 billion investment by iPhone maker Foxconn Technology Group has sent Brazilian government officials scrambling to rethink the country's industrial policy.
Memorial Day Weekend: Events Across the United States
This year, Memorial Day weekend runs from Friday May 27 to Monday May 30. Here is a look at some of the ways cities across the United States are celebrating.
Apple admits Mac Defender threat, promises to take action
Apple has finally admitted the danger of Mac Defender – the first major malware to target Mac computers – that created panic among Apple customers, and promised to tackle the issue.
U.S., crude hits $101 on surprise distillates draw
Oil prices rose to their highest level in two weeks on Wednesday as U.S. inventories of distillates fell unexpectedly, trumping a sharp rise in gasoline stocks.
Twitter says to protect users' right to self-defense
Twitter will seek to notify its users so they can defend themselves before it hands over user information to the authorities, a senior manager said on Wednesday when asked about a privacy dispute in Britain.