Karzai leads in Afghan poll, run-off indicated
Partial results from last week's election put Afghan President Hamid Karzai ahead of main rival Abdullah Abdullah, but not by enough to avoid a second round run-off in October, figures released on Wednesday showed.
FDIC backs revised bank investment rules
U.S. banking regulators voted on Wednesday to ease rules applying to private investments in troubled banks.
They Will Hire The
Every time I serve as a Speech Coach for professionals who want to become poised, powerful, and persuasive speakers, I introduce them to Roger Ailes' excellent book, You Are the Message: Getting What You Want by Being What You Are.
Animals around the World
A cow stands on the Klausenpass mountain pass road, 1,952 m (6,404 ft) in the Swiss Alps August 19, 2009. In the background is the Urnerboden Valley.
Is Microsoft racist or just reckless?
Microsoft encountered a PR nightmare this week when it was noticed that one of the company's ads on its Polish site was changed from a U.S. version to Photoshop out the face of a black man at a company meeting.
Pop songwriter Ellie Greenwich dies in New York
Songwriter Ellie Greenwich, who helped shape pop music in the 1960s with such memorable tunes as
CNOOC cautious on acquisitions after weak 1st half
China's top offshore oil producer CNOOC Ltd said it will take a conservative approach to acquisitions as it reported its lowest half-year earnings since 2005 on weak crude oil prices.
UK's Channel 4 to ditch Big Brother reality show
Britain's Channel 4 said on Wednesday it was ditching the once-popular
Wall Street ends flat; caution lingers after rally
Investors stayed cautious on Wednesday after a rally, leaving stocks little changed despite solid reports on new home sales and durable goods orders.
7 Great American Road Trips for a Long Weekend
We all know someone who has done it - hopped in the car, filled up the tank and took off on an epic road trip of days, weeks, or even months spent cruising the roads of America.
Michael Jackson employees untold secrets
Two men who worked for Michael Jackson and were at his house the day the pop star died want to be interviewed by the Los Angeles Police Department to contribute to the singer's death probe, the L.A. Times reported.
Fed's Lockhart: premature to consider rate hikes
The U.S. economy is in the early stages of a recovery but it is premature to start considering raising interest rates, a top Federal Reserve policymaker said on Wednesday.
Chris Brown sentenced
Chris Brown (L) arrives with his attorney Mark Geragos for his arraignment on two felony charges at Los Angeles Superior Court April 6, 2009.
Toyota recalls 95,700 Toyota, Scion cars in U.S.
Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) is recalling about 95,700 Toyota and Scion vehicles sold in the United States because ice could accumulate on their braking systems and make it harder for drivers to slow down.
U.S. airlines' baggage fees weigh down customers
U.S. airlines are slowly ratcheting up their bag-check fees, like US Airways Group did on Wednesday, but analysts warn that carriers risk alienating their customers with excessive fees.
UPDATE 1-U.S. judge confirms WCI plan of reorganization
A bankruptcy judge on Wednesday approved a plan of reorganization for luxury home builder WCI Communities Inc (WCIMQ.PK), according to court documents, helping clear the way for the company to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Sirius hooks up iPhone to premium satellite radio
Sirius XM Radio unveiled a dock on Wednesday that lets iPhone users listen to premium satellite radio programing, including shock jock Howard Stern, a feature missing from previous iPhone software.
McCann, BofA negotiating settlement - source
Robert McCann, former head of Merrill Lynch's wealth management unit, is in talks to settle a suit he filed Aug. 24 against Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) seeking to lift a noncompete clause, allowing him to join a chief rival, a source with direct knowledge of the situation said.
Songwriter Ellie Greenwich dies at 68
Classic pop songwriter, Ellie Greenwich, died Wednesday of a heart attack her niece said.
Apple to unveil new iPod lineup on Sept. 9
The September 9 event is proving to be an eventful day for Apple with a source confirming that Apple will unveil its new iPod lineup and make a string of other music-related announcement.
Utility wants to deploy largest grid battery ever
Southern California Edison said on Wednesday it is seeking a U.S. grant to store wind power in the largest-ever grid storage battery, to be built by A123 Systems.
Bob Dylan's Christmas album to benefit charity
Rock icon Bob Dylan will sing the old yuletide standards
Refco lawsuit against auditor, law firm dismissed
A Manhattan federal judge has dismissed a complaint by Refco Inc's bankruptcy trustee to recover more than $500 million for creditors of the defunct futures and commodities broker from its legal and accounting advisers.
Home sales, durable orders buoy recovery hopes
New U.S. home sales hit their highest level in 10 months in July and orders for long-lasting manufactured goods surged, fresh evidence a modest economic recovery was taking shape.
GE hires JPMorgan to sell security unit - sources
General Electric has put its security business up for sale in an auction that could fetch about $2 billion, sources familiar with the situation said on Wednesday.
The Trouble With the HVCC
How new rules meant to ensure the integrity of the appraisal process have infuriated appraisers and stymied sales from coast to coast.
BUY OR SELL-Is it time to log out of ValueClick?
Shares of ValueClick Inc (VCLK.O) have gained 66 percent in the past six months, but the online-advertising company has seen revenue declines over the past three quarters due to weakness at two of its major segments.
Canada may reveal next step on Facebook privacy
A Canadian regulator may outline new proposals on protecting the privacy of Facebook users on Thursday after the watchdog last month found deficiencies in the social networking website's current practices.
US STOCKS-Indexes mixed as cautious mood prevails
U.S. stocks were mixed on Wednesday as investors were cautious about making big bets after a rally this week, overshadowing solid data on durable goods and home sales.
'My House Is Worth More Than That!'
If you know how to price a listing effectively, you're much more likely to succeed in selling that property and making your clients very happy.