Instant view: Fed sees economy on firmer footing
The U.S. Federal Reserve maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy on Tuesday, saying the economy was gaining traction while flagging potential inflation risks from costlier energy and food.
Con artists taking advantage of Facebook buzz
The wild popularity of Facebook and other social media sites has spawned a cottage industry of con artists promising average investors a chance to cash in on the frenzy through shares in the companies ahead of their initial public offerings.
The General Electric reactor design at the core of the nuclear disaster (INFOGRAPHIC)
Schematic images of the disaster struck reactors of the nuclear power plant Fukushima Daiichi in Japan, helping to understand the various reports about explosions and fires. There are 6 reactor blocks, which are all the same pre-1970 Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) General Electric Mark I design.
Apple delays iPad 2 launch in Japan
Apple Inc said it will delay the launch of the iPad 2 tablet computer in Japan, in the wake of last week's earthquake and tsunami.
U.S. advisers, fund managers see Japan opportunities
As a broad sell-off struck world markets Tuesday amid Japan's unfolding nuclear calamity, many professional investors were ready to pounce.
Rajaratnam defense attacks star U.S. trial witness
A lawyer for accused hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam attacked a star government trial witness on Tuesday, saying he cut a plea deal to avoid criminal charges of money laundering and tax dodging.
Justin Bieber wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds museum [PHOTOS]
All the figures feature Bieber's old, but signature sweeping hair do. Here is a look at the unveiling at the Madame Tussauds museum in London.
New York manufacturing and employment rise
Manufacturing in New York state rose to a nine-month high in March, but a sharp slowing in new orders suggested that economic growth could be less robust in future months.
i4i Fires Back At Microsoft Ahead Of Supreme Court Patent Fight
In a closely-watched patent case before the Supreme Court, i4i has fired a brief at Microsoft saying that the latter wants to overturn a century of precedent in patent law.
NASA Will Hitch A Ride With Russian Space Fleet
As the space shuttle program winds down, NASA signed a contract to have its astronauts hitch rides to the International Space Station with the Russian Federal Space Agency.
Beyond Apple, ETF offers smart phone options
Eager buyers formed huge lines last week for a chance to buy Apple's iPad 2 before it sold out.
Fired comedian Gottfried apologizes for Japan jokes
NEW YORK - Comedian Gilbert Gottfried apologized on Tuesday for a series of jokes made on Twitter about the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, comments which got him fired as the voice of insurer Aflac.
Gilbert Gottfried apologizes for making jokes about earthquake, tsunami in Japan
After being fired from Aflac, Gilbert Gottfried tweeted an apology.
Japanese Earthquake Likely Moved The Earth’s Axis
The Japanese earthquake shook the Earth so violently that it likely moved it from its axis and shortened the day.
Gottfried, ex-Aflac voice, apologizes for tweets
NEW YORK - Comedian Gilbert Gottfried apologized on Tuesday for a series of jokes made on Twitter about the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, comments which got him fired as the voice of insurer Aflac.
Fed sees economy on firmer footing and holds steady
The Federal Reserve maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy on Tuesday, saying the economy was gaining traction while flagging potential inflation risks from costlier energy and food.
Not all roses for The Bachelor Brad Womack and Emily Maynard
At the end of the episode, Womack got down on one knee and proposed to Maynard. What was most surprising came after during the After the Final Rose special aired on ABC.
Gold Price Drop No Surprise Amid Global Stock-Market & Commodity Plunge as Nuclear Panic Hits Tokyo
The Gold Price dropped 3% to four-week lows vs. a rising US Dollar on Tuesday morning, as world stock-market and commodity prices sank on worsening radiation leaks from north-east Japan's earthquake-hit nuclear plants.
EBay expands free listings to boost marketplace unit
EBay Inc said it would allow sellers on its auction site to offer as many as 50 items per month without charging them a listing fee starting next month as it seeks to draw more business to its mature marketplaces unit.
Rajaratnam jury hears wiretaps of ex-Goldman director
Hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam was told in mid-2008 of boardroom talks at Goldman Sachs about whether takeovers of Wachovia Corp or AIG made sense, jurors heard at his criminal trial.
Geithner seeks quick foreclosure pact with banks
A comprehensive settlement between U.S. authorities and banks over alleged mortgage servicing abuses needs to be reached quickly to help the housing market heal, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Tuesday.
NY manufacturing, employment rise but so do prices
Manufacturing in New York state rose in March to a nine-month high, while prices paid also accelerated in another sign inflation is starting to build.
Wall St drops for second day on Japan fears
Stocks fell 1 percent on Tuesday as fears of a nuclear crisis in Japan fanned caution in equities and the market looked likely to extend its bearish trend.
Search for Charlie Sheen's intern continues, porn star makes 2nd round
Isis Taylor, who is a porn star, tweeted that she made it through the first cut, reported TMZ.
U.S. Nuclear Stance Unchanged for Now Despite Japan Crisis
Nuclear power will continue to be a part of U.S. plans for power generation even as a nuclear crisis unfolds in Japan in which authorities are trying their best to prevent a meltdown at a plant on the nation's eastern coastline, a top official said on Tuesday.
NASA Back To Work After Tragedy
NASA and United Space Alliance workers resume operations on Endeavour after yesterday's tragedy, which saw a technician fall to his death.
Google To Test Mobile Payment Tech In New York, San Francisco
Launching within four months, the program will allow customers to make purchases with their NFC-enabled cell phones
Fed to hold steady despite oil price and ravaged Japan
The Federal Reserve looks set to maintain its ultra-loose monetary policy on Tuesday as lofty oil prices and swooning stock markets after Japan's ravaging earthquake raised doubts about the economy's path.
Neil Diamond, Tom Waits inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Neil Diamond, Tom Waits and Alice Cooper have become the latest music stars to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Actor Dennis Quaid puts his estate on market at $16.9M
Actor Dennis Quaid has placed his Pacific Palisades, CA home on the market at $16.9 million.