Obama's State of the Union speech to focus on economy, jobs, spending cuts
President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday night will touch upon steps needed to grow the economy, private job creation and reducing government spending, a White House spokesman said.
Talk of debt restructuring hurts Greece: central banker
Greece's central banker said in a Sunday newspaper interview that talk of debt restructuring is hurting the country as it struggles to exit a huge fiscal crisis that has shaken the euro zone.
Qwiki: Much bigger than 'search with a voice'
Qwiki, the information experience platform whose first product will be a web-based reference tool with about 3 million terms, is moving to the next level with funding from some high profile investors.
Obama pushes trade agenda ahead of big speech
President Barack Obama called on Saturday for new efforts to open global markets to U.S. goods, highlighting trade before a big speech on Tuesday that will lay out his policy priorities for the coming year.
Islanders snatch Nabokov from Red Wings
New York Islanders snatched Russain goaltender Evgeni Nabokov through waivers on Saturday despite the 35-year-old signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday.
Don't rule out debt buy-back idea: Juncker
European leaders should not shy away from a proposal to buy back the bonds of troubled euro member states but should not rely too much on rich countries, Eurogroup Chief Jean-Claude Juncker said.
Britney Spears' Hold It Against Me Tops Billboard's 100
The 29-year-old Grammy winner super star's latest Hold It Against Me has hit the top place on the Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart. This result was achieved with no promotion but through exclusive releases on iTunes.
EFSF could use different interest rates - Bruederle
The European rescue fund could offer bonds at different interest rates to account for its members' divergent levels of credit worthiness in its attempt to boost lending capacity, Germany's Economy Minister said.
Unbacked Money, 40 Years On
2011 will mark 40 years since the United States' government finally stopped redeeming its dollars for gold. That ended over 250 years of formal gold backing for the West's dominant currencies. It also took the entire world off precious-metal money for the first time in 5,000 years of civilization.
Keith Olbermann's MSNBC farewell: Fantasy, Gratitude, Thurber
Keith Olbermann, the MSNBC commentator on the news and opinion program 'Countdown,' implied in his farewell speech that he was told that Friday's program would be the last edition of his show.
Ferrari FF to debut at Geneva Motor Show, top speed 208mph
The Ferrari FF will make its official presentation in the 2011 GenevaMotor Show.
UK's Vickers unlikely to seek formal banks' break-up
Possible reforms to Britain's banks are unlikely to include a formal break-up of the top lenders, the head of a government-backed body probing the sector in the wake of the credit crisis said on Saturday.
Wolves Vs Liverpool Live Coverage
Liverpool make the trip to The Molineux to face a potentially tricky encounter against Wolves in Saturday's early kick-off in the English Premier League.
Match Preview: How will Liverpool fare against the stubborn Wolves?
Liverpool make the trip to The Molineux to face a potentially tricky encounter against Wolves in Saturday's early kick-off in the English Premier League.
Apple's App Store hits 10 billion downloads
Apple's App Store reached landmark 10 billion downloads on Saturday, further underlining the lead of the iPhone-maker in mobile online software battle, a counter on front page of the store showed.
New study points to a much more diverse and multicultural America
Researchers at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill have unveiled six potential demographic trends that reveal greater diversity in age, gender, race and ethnicity.
'Skins' may be toned down a little
Executives at MTV say they will tweak the controversial show Skins
'Medium' airs finale
TV's best loved family goes off air as 'Medium' aired its finale on Friday.
'V for Victory, You are the Resistance' to fight DHS
Infowars. com is fueling a campaign called 'V for Victory, 'You are the Resistance', to counter 'If You See Something, Say Something' initiative of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Ultrafast Quantum Computer Inches Towards Reality
Ultrafast quantum computer could soon be a reality after scientists in the United Kingdom generated 10 billion bits of quantum entanglement in silicon for the first time.
SEC urges new fiduciary rule for brokers, advisers
U.S. securities regulators recommended a new uniform fiduciary standard on Friday for broker-dealers and investment advisers that would require them to put their retail customers' best interests first.
SEC urges new fiduciary rule for brokers and advisers
Securities regulators on Friday called for a new uniform fiduciary standard for broker-dealers and investment advisers that would require them to put retail customers ahead of their own financial interests.
MSNBC axes Keith Olbermann
Keith broadcast the last of his popular show ‘Countdown’ on Friday
Foreign language skills provide sharp edge in the job market
Job seekers with bilingual skills could look forward to a profusion of opportunities in the coming year and beyond.
Second Sun coming in 2012?
Earth is likely to have second sun in next few weeks, at least temporarily, according to reports of Australian daily news.com.au.
Google's Page brings change and questions
One day after Google's surprise announcement that Larry Page would once again run the company, investors and industry insiders were wondering if he is up to a now very different job.
Capital Punishment in threat as manufacturer stops production of killer drug
Hospira Inc. decides to stop production of sodium theopental - one component of the combination widely used in lethal injections.
Senate will vote on health law repeal, says senior Republican
U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-GA, predicted on Friday that the U.S. Senate will vote on a repeal of the health reform law passed last year, echoing an earlier pledge by the top Senate Republican.
Aung San Suu Kyi to go online for the first time in life
Pro-democracy leader in Myanmar granted Internet access two months after her release from house arrest
Citi board raises CEO Pandit's salary to $1.75 million
Citigroup Inc's board raised the salary of Chief Executive Vikram Pandit to an annual base of $1.75 million, from a symbolic $1 per year, the bank said in a regulatory filing on Friday.