World teens cutting spending on clothes, games
In the economic downturn, teenagers around the world have focused their spending cuts on clothes, games and food, according to a survey by networking site Habbo Hotel.
Emma Allen's stories
Communication is essential in healthcare. Emma's stories illustrate how some patients may need specialist help to communicate if they are to participate as fully as possible in decisions about their care.
Obama tells workers U.S. economy is on the mend
U.S. President Barack Obama promised struggling autoworkers on Tuesday he was committed to rebuilding a thriving U.S. auto industry and said the world's largest economy was on the mend.
Yale student murder suspect hunt continues
Yale student Annie Le's murderer has not been found nor police has arrested anyone as of Tuesday afternoon.
Protesters target oil sands before Harper meets Obama
Environmentalists shut down a Canadian oil sands mine on Tuesday in a series of protests on the eve of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's visit with President Barack Obama, aimed at pressing their case that the projects undermine the fight against climate change.
Yukos Capital seeks U.S. court order on Rosneft
YUKOS Capital, a former affiliate of bankrupted Russian oil giant YUKOS, asked a U.S. court to confirm a 13 billion rouble ($421 million) arbitration award against state-run OAO Rosneft Oil Company.
Monica Clarke's stories
Monica's stories illuminate the relationships between carer, patient and healthcare provider, focusing on risk and joined-up thinking and working
Bernanke says recession very likely over
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Tuesday that the worst U.S. recession since the Great Depression was probably over, but the recovery would be slow and it would take time to create new jobs.
Wall Street gets lift from materials firms
Stocks rose on Tuesday to fresh 2009 highs after stronger manufacturing and retail sales data boosted commodity prices and shares of companies in the materials sector.
Microsoft rolls out new Zune HD
Microsoft's Zune HD, which went on sale Tuesday, is proving to be more than just another portable media player trying to unseat Apple's iPod.
U.S. rebuffing big banks' push to exit bailout
Some of the largest U.S. banks will remain caught in the government's financial bailout program for months, as officials do not expect to grant the next wave of exit approvals until near the end of the year, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Credit Crunch Constrains International Buyers
Interest in U.S. real estate by international buyers declined due to the worldwide recession and severe credit crunch, according to the 2009 National Association of Realtors Profile of International Home Buying Activity.
Congress Urged to Extend Tax Credit
The National Association of REALTORS® is calling upon its 1.2 million members to urge Congress to extend the successful homebuyer tax credit into next year.
Obama trade policies threaten 585,800 US jobs: study
Trade policies pursued by President Barack Obama and the Democratic-controlled Congress since the start of the year could lead to the loss of 585,800 U.S. jobs, a study said on Tuesday.
G20 heads for crackdown on bank bonuses
Banks with low levels of capital will not be able to offer large bonuses under guidelines the G20 is set to discuss this month, the Financial Stability Board said on Tuesday.
Obama trade policies threaten 585,800 jobs: study
Trade policies pursued by President Barack Obama and the Democratic-controlled Congress since the start of the year could lead to the loss of 585,800 U.S. jobs, a study said on Tuesday.
One year later, Lehman bank is still in business
A visit to the last major operating business of the once swaggering Wall Street firm Lehman Brothers feels a bit like entering a pawn shop.
Google updates browser, plans to gain share
Google Inc has rolled out a new version of its Chrome Web browser and a version of the Mac browser for mainstream users will be available within months, as the company moves to double Chrome's market share.
U.S. credit card defaults up, signal consumer stress
Bank of America Corp and Citigroup Inc customers defaulted on their credit card debts in August at the highest rates since the onset of the recession, a sign that the banks' consumer lending woes are far from over.
Google updates Web browser, plans to gain share
Google Inc has rolled out a new version of its Chrome Web browser and a version of the Mac browser for mainstream users will be available within months, as the company moves to double Chrome's market share.
Aetna CEO sees support lacking for public plan
Support is lacking, particularly in the U.S. Senate, for a government-run health plan that would compete in the private marketplace, the chief executive of health insurer Aetna Inc said on Tuesday.
Wall Street edges up after data
Stocks rose modestly on Tuesday after stronger-than-expected retail sales data, though gains were limited by some retailers' disappointing earnings.
Revised French download law passes lower house
France's disputed Internet piracy law, which would allow authorities to disconnect repeat illegal downloaders, passed the lower house of parliament in revised form on Tuesday but may still face a fresh court challenge.
Mid-Day Minute - Sept 15
Worst is Probably Over: Bernanke; Banks to Remain in Bailout Web for Now; Analysts Still Plague by Lehman Bust
Taylor Swift on Kanye West in The View (Watch Video)
Taylor Swift appeared Tuesday on ABC's The View to say she would accept an apology from Kanye West after his outburst at the MTV VMA Awards.
Citi shares down on concerns of U.S. government sale
Citigroup Inc shares were trading down around 5 percent on Tuesday after reports the government might begin shedding its stake in the New York-based bank.
Obama to appear on Letterman TV show Monday
President Barack Obama will appear on comedian David Letterman's late-night talk show next week, the CBS network said on Tuesday.
Dan Brown novel hits stores under pressure to sell
The hotly anticipated follow-up to author Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code was released on Tuesday amid positive reaction from critics but the American novelist admitted he was under pressure to sell well.
HP shows off new ultra-thin PCs, stylish netbook
Hewlett-Packard Co unveiled several new products for the important fall season, including thin and light laptop PCs and an eye-catching new netbook.
Tarantino sees Basterds saving Weinstein brothers
The storming success of World War Two shoot-'em-up Inglorious Basterds is the ticket out of financial difficulty for its backers, the Weinstein Co., director Quentin Tarantino said on Tuesday.