Yum puts Long John Silver's and A&W up for sale
Yum Brands Inc <YUM.N> has put its Long John Silver's and A&W All-American Food Restaurants up for sale as it focuses on growth in China and other international markets, the company said on Tuesday.
Students shot at California high school
Three students were shot today at Gardena High School in Los Angeles County, California, according to local media reports.
Regulators approve Comcast-NBCU deal
Regulators approved Comcast Corp's purchase of a majority stake in NBC Universal with the requirement that NBC give up day-to-day control of popular online video site Hulu.
BREAKING: FCC Approves Comcast-NBCU Deal
FCC approves the deal by a four-to-one vote.
Latest Cyber Security Threat: Attack Toolkits
Latest cyber threat is creating an underground economy and a pool of new hackers.
Delta profit misses estimates as fuel costs weigh
Delta Air Lines Inc reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday as jet fuel costs rose, and its shares fell more than 6 percent amid fresh concerns that rising oil prices could hamper the airline industry recovery.
Jared Loughner used legal hallucinogen salvia
Arizona shooting suspect Jared Loughner had been known for using drugs according to friends, including marijuana and a little known, but increasingly popular hallucinogenic drug, salvia.
Facebook new frontier in parent-teen relationship
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Roughly two thirds of American teenagers are comfortable enough with their parents to have them as Facebook friends, according to a new study.
Key Democratic senator will retire
Republican strategists are juiced up about the announcement today that Sen. Kent Conrad, D-ND, has decided not to seek re-election in 2012.
Comcast wins Justice Dept approval for NBCU deal
Cable giant Comcast Corp won antitrust approval to buy a majority stake in NBC Universal on several conditions, including that it give up management rights of the online television web site Hulu, the Justice Department said on Tuesday.
Garnett's return sparks Celtics to wild win over
Boston's Kevin Garnett made a game-clinching steal in his return to the court on Monday and Paul Pierce nailed the winning shot in the final minute to lift the Celtics to a 109-106 triumph over the Orlando Magic.
Sharks land Eager in trade with Thrashers
The San Jose Sharks have acquired rugged winger Ben Eager from the Atlanta Thrashers for a fifth-round pick in the 2011 NHL draft, the team said Tuesday.
J Crew to settle suit, extends go-shop period
Clothing retailer J Crew Group Inc is set to settle a shareholder lawsuit over its proposed takeover by private equity firms TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners LP.
Blue Jays agree to deals with Escobar and Davis
The Toronto Blue Jays inked shortstop Yunel Escobar and outfielder Rajai Davis to deals on Tuesday, adding to a flurry of signings ahead of spring training.
Lidstrom and Staal named All-Star game captains
Carolina Hurricanes forward Eric Staal and Detroit Red Wings defenceman Nicklas Lidstrom have been named captains for the NHL All-Star game, the league said Tuesday.
Federer to face French nemesis at Melbourne Park
Roger Federer's bid for a fifth Australian Open title gets serious on Wednesday with a second round clash against Frenchman Gilles Simon, one of the few players boasting a winning record against the Swiss maestro.
Tradeweb: Talk of bad Treasury trade on system false
Electronic trading platform Tradeweb said on Tuesday that talk of a large erroneous trade of U.S. government securities on its system that sparked a sudden market sell-off is wrong.
Comeback Time For The Woolly Mammoth
Scientists are trying to clone the woolly mammoth by 2016.
Wall St gains; Google offsets Apple
Stocks advanced on Tuesday as price target upgrades of Caterpillar and Google offset disappointing Citigroup results and worries about another medical leave by Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs.
Private investors drive capital inflow in November
Foreigners increased purchases of U.S. securities in November, the U.S. Treasury Department said on Tuesday, though it was private investors rather than central banks who did the bulk of the buying.
Wall St gains as Google offsets Apple, banks' decline
U.S. stocks advanced on Tuesday as price target upgrades of Caterpillar and Google offset disappointing Citigroup results and worries about another medical leave by Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs.
Delta profit misses estimates as costs rise
Delta Air Lines Inc reported a lower-than-expected profit as fuel prices and plane repair costs increased, and its shares fell about 3 percent before the opening bell.
Obama plans red tape cutting spree
As part of his ongoing efforts to cut red tape in government, President Barack Obama is asking all the agencies under his control to review any of the rules which place unreasonable burdens upon businesses and hinder economic growth.
Nasdaq 100 trades flat despite Apple's loss
The Nasdaq 100 index <.NDX> was near session highs and in positive territory on Tuesday afternoon, led by gains in Google Inc and as Apple Inc cut its losses.
Boeing sees first Dreamliner delivery in 3rd quarter
Boeing Co said the first delivery of its long-delayed 787 Dreamliner would come in the third quarter of 2011, clearing up fears about the schedule after a November electrical fire on a test flight threw the timing into doubt.
TD Ameritrade profit up; sounds more cheery tone
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp's quarterly profit rose 6 percent, meeting expectations, as a rebound in trading and a jump in new assets may have helped the big U.S. online brokerage turn a corner.
Gun laws and gun violence
Much has been said about America’s love affair with guns. Still, it is hard to overstate the size and intensity of the romance.
Private investors drive November capital inflow
Foreigners increased purchases of U.S. securities in November, the U.S. Treasury Department said on Tuesday, though it was private investors rather than central banks who did most of the buying.
Revenue growth critical for manufacturers in 2011
Is the recovery real? Check the revenue.
Ghana bourse sees four new listings in 2011
Ghana's stock exchange expects at least four new listings this year, including a local float by oil group Tullow Plc, and predicts that inflows of new pension funds will boost trading volumes.