Healthier U.S. school meals boost costs: study
Improving nutritional value of U.S. school food programs by increasing servings of fruits, vegetables and whole grains could increase the cost of breakfast by as much as 25 percent and lunch by 9 percent, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Car seats, out of cars, a hazard for U.S. kids
Parents and caregivers who place car seats on beds, kitchen counters and other places outside the car injured 43,000 U.S. children over five years, researchers reported on Monday.
Coca-Cola third-quarter sales miss
Coca-Cola Co reported lower-than-expected quarterly revenue, hurt by declines across all its businesses, and said a weak economy would keep consumers under pressure next year, sending shares down 1.5 percent.
July 4 swine flu outbreak shows pattern of virus
More than 100 new cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy got infected with swine flu at July 4 barbecue and fireworks display but quick isolation measures got it under control within two weeks, researchers reported on Tuesday.
GM, Opel Trust signal Magna on track to win Opel
General Motors looked poised to sign over carmaker Opel to Canada's Magna as fears the EU might scupper the deal were dispelled, but Spanish workers planned strikes to protest looming cost cuts.
Obama welcomes Karzai runoff decision
U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday welcomed Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai's acceptance of a run-off election on November 7, saying it was an important step forward for democracy.
Review confirms AIDS vaccine may have worked
Doctors who surprised the world of AIDS research with a study showing a vaccine prevented some HIV infections released details of their findings on Tuesday and said careful review showed they held up.
Oil company Hess says could seek external funding
U.S. oil major Hess Corp said it could pursue external funding options, such as debt or share issues, if its own cash flows are, as some analysts predict, insufficient to meet the cost of developing its projects.
Battle intensifies as Taliban retake Pakistani town
Taliban militants attacked Pakistani forces and recaptured a strategic town on Tuesday while two suicide bomb blasts at an Islamic university in the capital killed six people and wounded at least 20, officials said.
Wall St dips as housing, PPI data offsets earnings
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as strong quarterly results from bellwethers such as Apple and Caterpillar were offset by disappointing data on housing starts and inflation.
Groups urge EU to block Oracle's plan to buy Sun
EU regulators should block Oracle Corp's plan to buy open source database MySQL via its takeover of Sun Microsystems Inc as Oracle may hinder MySQL's development, two technology and consumer groups said.
Bank N.Y. Mellon profit ex-items tops expectations
Bank of New York Mellon Corp reported a third-quarter net loss after a charge to restructure its investment portfolio, but earnings excluding one-time items topped expectations and its shares climbed almost 3 percent.
Lockheed Martin posts higher profit, sees 2010 down
Lockheed Martin Corp , the top U.S. defense contractor, posted higher third-quarter profit and raised its 2009 outlook on Tuesday, but added that it expects per-share earnings to fall in 2010.
Iran says talks won't curb nuclear drive
Iran's foreign minister said on Tuesday it will never abandon its legal and obvious right to nuclear technology and will not curb uranium enrichment, despite talks the West hopes will lead to restraints on the program.
IRS probing home-buyer tax credit claims: report
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is probing more than 100,000 doubtful claims of a tax credit meant for first-time home buyers, the Wall Street Journal reported on its website on Tuesday.
Karzai agrees to Afghan election runoff
Afghan President Hamid Karzai must face an election run-off against his main rival on November 7, officials said on Tuesday, to resolve a disputed first round that plunged the country into months of political uncertainty.
DuPont earnings top Wall St view, but revenue lags
Chemical maker DuPont posted a better-than-expected 11 percent jump in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, but revenue fell short of Wall Street estimates.
United Tech results top Wall Street forecasts
Diversified U.S. manufacturer United Technologies Corp reported a 17 percent drop in third-quarter profit, that nonetheless beat Wall Street estimates, as cost-cutting helped offset slumping demand.
Housing starts rise, producer prices decline
New construction of U.S. homes rose less than expected in September as ground-breaking activity for multi-family dwellings fell sharply, highlighting the economy's uneven recovery path.
Standard Bank poised to launch $230 million forest fund
South Africa's Standard Bank is close to launching a A$250 million ($230 million) forestry fund in Australia, aimed at selling carbon offsets to companies, in what is believed to be the largest fund of its kind so far.
Babies in cute Halloween costumes (PICTURES)
The variety of Halloween costumes for babies is extensive. Below are featured some costume ideas for a baby pirate, baby flash, baby Chewacca (from Star Wars), baby pumpkin, baby lamb, baby elephant and more.
Toyota pushes hybrids with new model, South Korea launch
Toyota Motor Corp is ramping up its push on gasoline-electric hybrids, launching a new model in Japan and taking on up-and-coming competitor Hyundai Motor Co in its Korean home market with its flagship Prius.
Wall St to open slightly up as data offsets earnings
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Tuesday as disappointing economic data offset strong quarterly results from bellwethers Apple and Caterpillar.
BlackRock net jumps; cites client appetite for risk
Asset manager BlackRock Inc reported a 46 percent jump in third-quarter earnings Tuesday, topping expectations, boosted by cost controls and increased appetite for risk among its clients.
Honda eyes electric car launch in major markets
The head of Honda Motor Co said he would consider launching electric cars in the United States, Europe and Japan, a sign Japan's No. 2 automaker is changing its strategy for the next generation of fuel-efficient vehicles.
Judge allows Chris Rock Good Hair film to open
Comedian Chris Rock's documentary movie Good Hair can open across the U.S. this week after a judge on Monday ruled against a filmmaker who accused the comedian of stealing her idea for the film.
European shares fall after U.S. housing data
European shares fell in afternoon trading on Tuesday after data showed new construction of U.S. homes rose by less than expected in September.
New York Times to cut 100 newsroom jobs
The New York Times said on Monday it would cut 100 newsroom jobs through buyouts or layoffs as it tries to counter lost advertising revenue.
Brazil's currency tumbles on capital inflow tax
Brazil's currency tumbled 1.4 percent on Tuesday, one day after the government announced it would charge a financial tax on capital inflows.
UPDATE 3-Bank N.Y. Mellon profit ex-items tops expectations
Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BK.N) reported a third-quarter net loss after a charge to restructure its investment portfolio, but earnings excluding one-time items topped expectations and its shares climbed almost 3 percent.
