Buffet acquires Swiss Re stake as share price sinks
Billionaire U.S. investor Warren Buffett is taking advantage of depressed share prices during the economic downturn, investing 3 billion Swiss francs ($2.6 billion) in the world's second largest insurer Swiss Re.
Officials release audio of US Airwayswater landing
U.S. aviation officials released audio recordings on Thursday between the tower controllers and cockpit of US Airways Flight 1549, that commercial passenger jet which landed in the Hudson River last month.
Angelina Jolie on pregnancy diet
Angelina Jolie is already raising 6 children with her partner and wants to have another baby in the summer, for this she is on a special diet to help her fall pregnant.
Reports say world's most wanted Nazi criminal died in Egypt in 1992
The New York Times and Germany's ZDF television reported on Wednesday documents have surfaced in Egypt showing the world's most-wanted Nazi war criminal, Aribert Heim, died in Cairo in 1992.
Road signs being hacked
Hackers are distracting motorists by hacking electronic road signs in some states as electronic road message boards meant to warn motorists of possible trouble are increasingly being hacked.
Road signs new target for hackers
Hackers are distracting motorists by hacking electronic road signs in some states as electronic road message boards meant to warn motorists of possible trouble are increasingly being hacked.
New Rubik's Cube, 360
New Rubik's 360, is not a cube. Two-time British Cube-solving champion Dan Harris, 24, from Gorleston, Norfolk, has tested Rubik's 360 on the Sunday Telegraph.
Brown, Kelly and Kirkpatrick on national signing day
Wide Receiver Marlon Brown signs with Georgia on Wednesday from Rivals ranks 100.
Hamas seize U.N. food aid in Gaza
On Wednesday the U.N. said Hamas police seized thousands of blankets and food packages destined for Gazas needy residents.
Cheney warns of new terror attacks, says Bush policies key to safety
Former vice president Dick Cheney said the security of policies of the Bush administration had protected the U.S. since the September 11 attacks and warned of a high probability that much deadlier attacks could take place if those policies were not kept in place.
Google Mars 3D offers a unique way to look at the red planet
Google Mars 3D offers a unique look at the Red Planet of Mars a team up together with NASA, offering a new Mars 3D mode for Google Earth with a high-resolution, three-dimensional view of the Red Planet.
Google Mars 3D offers unique way to view Mars
Google Mars 3D offers a unique look at the Red Planet of Mars a team up together with NASA, offering a new Mars 3D mode for Google Earth with a high-resolution, three-dimensional view of the Red Planet.
LSU class of 2009 ranks No 1
LSU, the Tigers' 21-member class is ranked No. 1 by Rivals and ESPN Scouts Inc. and No. 2 by Scout.com rankings on national signing day, Wednesday.
Manti Te'o goes to Notre Dame on signing day
Honolulu Punahou linebacker Manti Te'o, the most prized recruit of the 2009 class, signed his letter of intent with Notre Dame on Wednesday, choosing the Fighting Irish over offers from USC and UCLA.
Mitsubishi Motors predicts first annual loss in 3 years
Japanese Mitsubishi Motors reported quarterly losses today and warned of its first loss in three years this full fiscal year.
Hillary Duff hits back at Faye Dunaway's remark
Former Disney star Hilary Duff is set to tackle Faye Dunaway's legendary role of Bonnie Parker, one-half of crime's notorious duo, in The Story of Bonnie and Clyde, an announcement that caused the two to start a battle-of-words.
Obama limits executive pay for bail out firms
President Barack Obama announced a new pay limit of $500,000 for top executives at firms receiving federal aid in the midst of the current economic crisis.
Obama caps executive pay for bail out firms
President Barack Obama announced a new pay limit of $500,000 for top executives at firms receiving federal aid in the midst of the current economic crisis.
Live Nation, Ticketmaster in merger talks
Live Nation, the world's largest concert promoter and Ticketmaster, the leading ticketing and artist-management are likely to agree on a merger as soon as this week, according to a report.
Kate Winslet's is 'completely fond' of her behind
Golden Globe winner Kate Winslet has been in the spotlight a lot these days with all her movie nominations, but the actress decided to share something a little more personal in a recent interview.
A hectic spring and a game with the President awaits Woods
The much-anticipated return of Tiger Woods is nearing, though he hasn't set a specific time table for his return.
World's biggest snake discover
Researchers have found fossils of the world's biggest snake ever from northeastern Colombia, a behemoth that stretched 42 to 45 feet long, reaching more than 2,500 pounds from nose to tail tip.
Obama urging $500,000 salary limits for execs in part of bailout
President Barack Obama will announce later Wednesday a pay limit of $500,000 a year for top executives from companies that receive federal aid funds, according to several media reports.
Obama urges $500,000 salary cap for bailed out execs
President Barack Obama will announce later Wednesday a pay limit of $500,000 a year for top executives from companies that receive federal aid funds, according to several media reports.
Kim Kardashian 'old school', prefers to stick with MySpace over Facebook
Kim Kardashian wants to set the record straight by saying she is old school and does not have a Facebook account, only a MySpace one.
France's Areva signs nuclear reactor agreement with India
On Wednesday French nuclear giant Areva signed a preliminary deal to provide up to six new-generation reactors to India.
France's Areva signs nuclear reactor deal with India
On Wednesday French nuclear giant Areva signed a preliminary deal to provide up to six new-generation reactors to India.
Google Maps adds on people tracking feature
Google launched a software that allows users of mobile phone and wireless devices to know the approximate location of friends and family instantly.
Facebook celebrates fifth birthday with 150 million users
Today, February 4, Facebook; the social networking platform with more than 150 million registered users celebrates its 5th birthday.
Facebook celebrates fifth birthday with 150 Mln users
Facebook, the social networking platform with more than 150 million registered users, celebrates its 5th birthday on Wednesday.