What is the Debtors Revolt? (Video)
The debtors revolution is what began from a video posted on You Tube at the beginning of September by a Bank of America customer gone viral after BofA raised her credit card interest from 13 percent to a whopping 30 percent.
German minister-to-be rebuffs question in English
Guido Westerwelle, who is widely expected to become foreign minister in the next German government, admonished a reporter who asked him a question in English on Monday, saying: We're in Germany here.
Delta closes $2.1 billion in financing
Delta Air Lines said on Monday that it has closed $2.1 billion of financing deals that have bolstered its liquidity by $600 million.
North Korea says strives for nuclear-free peninsula
North Korea would give up its nuclear weapons if its national sovereignty were respected and it did not face a nuclear threat, the country's ambassador to Britain said Monday.
Warner, YouTube near deal for music videos
Warner Music Group and YouTube are finalizing an agreement that would allow music videos from artists such as Madonna and Green Day to once again be featured on the popular web site, according to sources close to the deal.
EU seeks to turn down MP3s music player volumes
The European Commission issued new volume standards for MP3 players on Monday to help prevent music lovers damaging their hearing.
Toyota plans to pool groupwide resin purchases - Nikkei
Toyota Motor Corp plans to consolidate purchases of resin materials among group firms to cut costs and strengthen its bargaining power, the Nikkei business daily reported.
Toshiba to scale back R&D spend in chip biz - Nikkei
Toshiba Corp, Japan's largest chipmaker, would scale back research and development at its semiconductor segment, as well as the wider electronic device business, the Nikkei business daily reported.
Jackson reigns at box office, in advance of film
Michael Jackson's fans are ready to rock with him one last time, as next month's This Is It movie about the late pop star breaks records for advance ticket sales, the studio behind the film said on Monday.
Anger mounted after flood kills 140 in Philippine
Philippine capital Manila was hit by the heaviest rain in more than four decades over the weekend.
US Airways raises $137.3 million in offering
US Airways Group Inc said on Monday it received about $137.3 million in net proceeds from its share sale, after deducting fees and estimated costs.
Tech companies swoop in on IT service providers
Technology companies have been beefing up their portfolios by buying up service providers, which are proven to be attractive targets with their relatively high-margin businesses and stability during tough economic times.
Weezer, Wolfmother, Killers club shows on Yahoo
Webcasts of recent club shows by rock bands Weezer, Wolfmother and the Killers are rolling out on Yahoo through a partnership with the latest edition of the Guitar Hero videogame.
7 Places to Experience French Culture Outside of France
Done Paris? Bored with Marseille? Feel like Avignon is so last year? Fear not, Francophiles. There are countless places on this big planet where you can immerse yourself in the best of all things
U.S. plans announcement of state housing agency aid
The Obama administration is expected to announce a program this week to aid low- and moderate-income U.S. housing markets by funding state housing agencies, officials said.
Daily Wrap Up - Sept. 28 Tech
South Korea's KT Corp, which is holding talks to sell Apple's iPhone in South Korea, plans to introduce 3G smartphones supporting WiFi and mobile WiMAX from Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, its chief strategy officer told Reuters.
Spurt of M&A buoys Wall Street, but volume light
Stocks rallied on Monday, snapping a three-day losing streak, as a spurt of corporate takeovers in the technology and health-care sectors fueled optimism about share values.
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds inspiration dies
The woman who inspired the iconic Beatles song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds has died, a charity said Monday.
U.S. nonfarm payrolls decline seen slowing in Sept
U.S. non-farm payrolls for September probably fell by the smallest amount in a year, more proof the economy is pulling out of recession, but the jobless rate likely ticked up, according to a Reuters survey.
FDA eyes possible risk with iron drug
U.S. health officials are looking into whether patients with a certain bone marrow disorder are more at risk for death and serious complications with the drug Exjade, made by Novartis AG.
Takeover optimism drives Wall Street higher
Stocks rallied on Monday, snapping a three-day losing streak, as a spurt of corporate takeovers in the technology and health-care sectors fueled optimism about share values.
More women having a healthy breast removed
A small but growing number of women with breast cancer are choosing to have the unaffected breast removed in an effort to prevent a recurrence, researchers reported Monday.
Court reinstates Alaska smoker case vs Altria
A U.S. appeals court on Monday reinstated an Alaska lawsuit against Altria Group Inc's Philip Morris USA by the survivor of a deceased smoker, saying her state product liability claims were not preempted by federal law and should have been tried in state court.
Obama team clears 75 at Guantanamo for release
An Obama administration task force has so far cleared 75 of the remaining 223 Guantanamo prisoners for release as part of its effort to close the detention camp, a military spokesman said on Monday.
Canada outranks U.S. in healthcare report card
Canada outperforms the United States in health outcomes but is well behind global leaders like Japan in overall health of its population, a Canadian report released on Monday showed.
Warner, YouTube near deal for music videos: sources
Warner Music Group Corp and YouTube are finalizing an agreement that would allow music videos from artists such as Madonna and Green Day to once again be featured on the popular website, according to sources close to the deal.
Iran students hold anti-government protest: website
Students demonstrated at Tehran University against the government of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday, a reformist website reported, more than three months after Iran's disputed presidential election.
US court reinstates Alaska smoker case vs Altria
A U.S. appeals court on Monday reinstated an Alaska lawsuit against Altria Group Inc's Philip Morris USA by the survivor of a deceased smoker, saying her state product liability claims were not preempted by federal law and should have been tried in state court.
BofA, execs owe billions in lawsuit, Ohio says
Investors in a class-action lawsuit against Bank of America Corp over the Merrill Lynch & Co takeover are trying to collect billions of dollars in damages, Ohio's attorney general said on Monday.
U.S. solar stocks knocked by German demand fears
U.S.-listed solar shares sank on Monday, cutting into gains earlier this month as investors feared Germany's new coalition government could trim support for the industry.