WikiLeaks' Assange appeals against UK extradition
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has launched an appeal against a ruling that he should be extradited from Britain to Sweden over alleged sex crimes, his lawyer said on Thursday.
Watch Justin Bieber read Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat
Wednesday marked the legendary children's book author birthday, and the day before was Justin Bieber's 17th birthday.
Murdoch gets green light for BSkyB takeover
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp took a huge step toward securing its prized $14 billion buyout of satellite broadcaster BSkyB when Britain accepted its proposals to ease competition concerns.
Charlie Sheen offered $3 million endorsement deal for stress-relief drink
The people behind Just Chill, a stress relieving beverage, offered the Two and a Half Men actor $3 million to promote the drink.
Twitter's Stone: no IPO or funding talks
Twitter has no plans to go public any time soon and does not need additional funds because it is making money, the co-founder of the popular microblogging site said.
Apple Surprises With Low Price Of iPad 2
One of the surprises that came out of the Apple iPad announcement was the price: $499 minus a wireless plan.
Gold & Silver Bullion Knocked Hard by Trichet'sVigilant ECB Rate-Hike Threat
Gold and Silver Bullion prices fell sharply London lunchtime on Thursday, bouncing 1.5% and 2.3% below this week's record Dollar highs after European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet said a Eurozone rate rise is possible next month.
Jobless claims at 2-1/2-year low, buoy jobs outlook
New claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to their lowest level in more than 2-1/2 years, signaling an acceleration in job creation could be taking shape.
ECB rate signal fans euro zone debt concerns
The European Central Bank said on Thursday it could soon raise interest rates, heightening concerns about the implications for struggling euro zone countries as EU leaders strive to find a solution.
Apple iPad 2 and its key features [PHOTOS]
Apple unveiled the next version of its game-changer tablet iPad, the iPad 2, and the sequel is certainly tantalizing with a slimmer and a lighter frame.
Ohio Faster Than Wisconsin On Weakening Public Unions
Ohio is moving faster than Wisconsin to weaken public unions. Ohio's Senate voted on Wednesday to prohibit public employees from striking and to restrict certain collective bargaining rights, including negotiations on pensions and health care.
Peregrine to take flight as Japan's newest train
Japan is set to launch at the weekend its next-generation high-speed train, featuring sleek green and silver cars with pink stripes and named for the peregrine falcon.
Trichet says ECB rate rise possible in April
The European Central Bank may hike interest rates next month, far earlier than markets expected, though any rise would not signal the start of a series of increases, President Jean-Claude Trichet said on Thursday.
Wall Street rises 1 percent on jobless data, oil drop
Stocks rallied more than 1 percent in early trading on Thursday as crude oil prices fell and jobless claims dropped to a 2-1/2 year low.
No-Fly Zone Means Big Attacks on Libyan Defenses First
Establishing a no-fly zone over Libya would require widespread bombings to destroy Libyan air defenses first, a top U.S. defense official said on Wednesday.
ECB keeps rates on hold at 1.0 percent, as expected
The European Central Bank held interest rates at a record low of 1.0 percent as expected on Thursday, despite rising inflation fears.
Chelsea manager Ancelotti not asking Torres to score
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti attempted to relieve some pressure on Fernando Torres saying he is not asking him to score.
News Corp gets green light for BSkyB takeover
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp took a huge step toward securing its prized $14 billion buyout of BSkyB when Britain accepted its proposals to alleviate competition concerns.
ECB reviews bank support, to talk tough on inflation
The European Central Bank will step up its anti-inflation rhetoric and may phase out some of its crisis support measures on Thursday as it prepares the ground for an interest rate rise likely later this year.
Jobless claims at 2-1/2 year low, buoy jobs view
New claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to their lowest level in more than 2-1/2 years, signaling an acceleration in job creation could be under way.
ECB dusts off phrase that signaled rate rise
The European Central Bank will exercise strong vigilance over rising inflation, President Jean-Claude Trichet said on Thursday, deploying a phrase that in the past signaled a rate rise was only a month away.
Futures show strong open on jobless data, oil drop
Stock index futures pointed to a sharply higher open on Thursday as crude oil prices fell and jobless claims dropped to their lowest level in more than 2-1/2 years.
The Facebook Effect: Self-Esteem Booster?
A recent study says Facebook can have a positive effect on people's self esteem.
Famous Finger Flipping Celebs [PHOTOS]
Justin Bieber broke free from his mild mannered ways and shocked the world by flashing the middle finger at the paparazzi. Start the slideshow to go through some famous finger flipping celebs:
Exclusive: Twitter's Stone says no IPO or funding talks
Twitter has no plan to go public in the near future and does not need additional funds because it is making money, the co-founder of the popular microblogging site said.
Futures rise as crude falls, jobless data awaited
Stock index futures rose on Thursday after the Arab League said a peace plan for Libya was under consideration, sending oil prices lower.
Twitter's Stone says no IPO or funding talks
Twitter has no plan to go public in the near future and does not need additional funds because it is making money, the co-founder of the popular microblogging site said.
Consumer spend on deal-a-day offers to surge in next four years: report
Consumer spending in the United States on deal-a-day offers is likely to go from $873 million in 2010 to $3.9 billion in 2015, representing a 35.1 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), a new report said.
AB InBev benefits as beer goes upmarket in Brazil
U.S. and Brazilian drinkers are paying more for their beer and moving to expensive brands according to Anheuser-Busch InBev , the world's largest brewer.
UBS's Matthew Koder quits to join BofA
Bank of America-Merrill Lynch has poached Matthew Koder, a high profile banker from Swiss bank UBS AG , to head its corporate and investment banking business in Asia, in the first major defection in Asia after the bank bonus season.