IBT Staff Reporter

There is talk among top U.S. officials about a partial solution to the current financial crisis which involves creating a so-called 'bad bank,' but what exactly is the concept behind it?

Hundreds of protesters in the Swiss cities of Geneva and Davos rallied against the World Economic Forum in Davos, blaming the leaders gathered in there for being responsible of the economic crisis the world is facing.

In her first public appearance since the tragic murders of her mother, brother and nephew in October, Oscar winner and American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson gave a perfect performance of the national anthem before the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Despite a severe economic crisis, advertisers paid TV network NBC a total of $206 million to show their ads during the Super Bowl broadcast Sunday night, setting a new record in revenue for the event.

Google Inc. apologized Saturday for an erroneous message appearing in every search result which appeared to users that morning.

President Barack Obama's administration has delayed the presentation of its full financial rescue plan by one week until the second week of February, senior officials in the administration said, according to CNN.

Madonna has won temporary permission to move her and Guy Richie's two sons to live with her in New York City, reports The Sun.

Alyson Hannigan was on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Friday and cracked jokes about her pregnancy.

President Barak Obama's half-brother was arrested for alleged possession of marijuana on Saturday near his home in a Nairobi shantytown, police said.

Today, after a vote by the Professional Football Writers of America in Tampa, site of Sunday's Super Bowl XLIII, announcement was made for the six Pro Football Hall of Fame winners.

On Saturday Iraqis held their most peaceful election since the fall of Saddam Hussein, the voting for provincial councils ended without a single major attack reported anywhere in the country.

Rapper DMX, whose real name Earl Simmons, 38, was sentenced to 90 days in jail Friday for convictions on theft, drug-possession and animal-cruelty charges.

Dakota Fanning, 14, says taking a role in the 'Twilight' sequel Role is a definite possibility, according to a report.

Google has apologized for a glitch that blocked people from using the search engine Saturday morning resulting, This site may harm your computer, causing panic to users.

Google has apologized for a glitch that blocked people from using the search engine Saturday morning resulting, This site may harm your computer, causing panic to users.

Dell, the number 2 PC maker, which is struggling to stave off continued erosion in PC market share, may be planning a new line of smartphones featuring Android and Windows Mobile platforms according to a news report.

Dell, the number 2 PC maker, which is struggling to stave off continued erosion in PC market share, may be planning a new line of smartphones featuring Android and Windows Mobile platforms according to a news report.

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Conceived as a traditional Indian palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas showcases the rich heritage of the Mewar region of Rajasthan with its rambling courtyards, gentle rippling fountains, reflecting pools and verdant gardens. Grand architecture inspired by the palaces of Rajasthan present a picture of majesty resplendent with pavilions and domes that lead you to a journey of discovery. Interiors embellis...

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From Fitzrovia to Covent Garden, London is embracing its charming—and sometimes cheeky—past. Every era, from the roaring ‘20s to the swinging ‘60s, is represented, with new takes on old-fashioned locales: chip and sweets shops...

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Consumer confidence rose to a four-month high in January, helped by optimism that President Barack Obama's new administration might bring relief from a year-long recession, a survey showed on Friday.

Listening to your consumer isn’t going to cut it anymore. These days, firms need to engage, interact and connect with their customers on a deeper, more meaningful level if they’re going to survive the economic downturn.

Shanghai property developer Shui On Land partners with Ross to establish Shui On Academy.

Columbia Business School and Columbia Law School announced on January 7 a new joint proposal to stem foreclosures through loan modifications.

New Chicago Booth/Kellogg School Financial Trust Index Measures National Confidence in Financial System