'Lipstick Jungle' stage manager charged with theft
Brooklyn stage manager, Arthur Moreira, in the NBC show Lipstick Jungle was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing designer bags and clothing from the show, worth of $30,000 and trying to sell them on eBay, authorities said.
Penelope Cruz wants to move to NYC
Actress Penelope Cruz has said she wants to leave Los Angeles and divide her time between New York and Madrid, a report said Saturday.
Prince Harry and girlfriend call it quits after five years
Britain's Prince Harry has split with his girlfriend Chelsy Davy after a five-year relationship, British media reported Saturday.
US Airways hero pilot says he just did his job
A U.S. commercial airline pilot called a national hero for successfully landing a disabled jet in New York’s Hudson last week on Saturday made his first public comments since the incident.
Bank of America shareholders sue over Merrill Lynch buyout
Bank of Americas' shareholders are filing lawsuits against the company, its chief executive Kenneth Lewis and former Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain, claiming they weren't told about the true financial condition of Merrill Lynch before the banks merged in December.
Molly Ringwald pregnant with twins
Molly Ringwald, who plays the anxious mother of a pregnant teen on The Secret Life of the American Teenager, is expecting twins of her own, according to reports.
Katie Holmes joins SAG presenter lineup
Katie Holmes has joined the lineup of stars scheduled to appear as a presenter at Sunday's 2009 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
McDonald's not gloomy, plans expansion in 2009
McDonalds Corp, in contrast with struggling competitors and the overall retail market, plans to expand greatly in 2009 in Europe, a senior executive said on Friday.
Intel Chairman Craig Barrett retires
Intel Corp. announced Friday that Craig Barrett intends to retire as non-executive chairman in May after serving the company for 35 years and helping it become the world's largest chip maker.
Mickey Rourke: 'Change has been hard for me'
Mickey Rourke said, Change has been hard for me, despite the movie The Wrestler resurrected his career and earned him a Golden Globe award and an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of an aging, bad-boy wrestler.
NC States basketball coach Kay Yow dies
Saturday morning, January 24, at the age of 66 - Kay Yow died at WakeMed Cary Hospital after being admitted there last week, according to the University spokeswoman Annabelle Myers.
Toyota may cut production 60 pct in Japan: report
Toyota Motor Corp, now the biggest automaker in the world, may cut its vehicle production in Japan about 60 percent in the month of April due to slumping demand for cars, reported Reuters quoting the Tokyo Shimbun newspaper.
Luxury Goes Overboard on Luxury Cruise Ships
We're very big fans of cruising – but only on the most luxurious ships: Silversea, Regent, Oceania, Seabourn, SeaDream Crystal and Windstar
Hundreds of football fans flock to NFL
Today, Hundreds of football fans flock to the NFL Experience, the league's interactive gaming park outside of Raymond James Stadium at Tampa, Florida.
New Touch-Screen VoIP Hub from Verizon released
Verizon Wireless' touch-screen VoIP phone that can receive text messages and use Web-based widgets is coming.
Suspects detained in the Travolta Extortion Plot
Three people have been detained by police in the Bahamas as suspects of an extortion plot against John Travolta.
Schools re-open in Gaza
On Saturday tens of thousands of children picked up their school bag once again and headed for school.
Update(2) - Downadup-Conficker Virus enjoyed touring in Asia and Latin America
A report says that Asia and Latin America's Computer networks are the most hit by a fast-spreading computer virus.
Suicide bomb in Somalia kills 22
On Saturday a suicide car-bomb attack near an African Union peacekeepers' base killed 14 people in the Somali capital.
T-Mobile stores now offering T-Mobile G1
Today it’s easy to find, all T-Mobile Retail and eligible Retail Partner locations nationwide offer the T-Mobile G1 - based on Google's Android OS. Because of rush of demand, T-Mobile wants to make this smartphone more widely available whether you live in a 3G market or not.
25 years of Macintosh History a Silver Anniversary, Where are we Now?
Today, Saturday, Macintosh is celebrating its silver anniversary, Apple Macintosh turns 25.
Miss World Finalist Mariana Bridi da Costa Dies from infection
Miss world Finalist Mariana Bridi da Costa whose feet and hands were amputated due to an infection has died Saturday after struggling for weeks against the illness.
Microsoft' sflight simulator series comes to an end
The company's nearly 30-year-old Flight Simulator series Game Studio has come to an end Microsoft said.
Chiefs fires head coach Edwards - Who's on the Move?
Friday, Herman Edwards the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs was fired after three seasons.
High Tech World; High Tech Pope
On Friday, Pope Benedict XVI marked 43rdWorld Communications Day by launching the Vatican YouTube channel with a theme New Technologies, New Relationships: Promoting a Culture of Respect, Dialogue and Friendship.
Obesity related problems seemingly affect sleep
According to HealthDay News, new studies show that three conditions often linked to obesity have also been tied independently to sleep apnea.
Tax Rebates Not a Quick Fix for the Economy
If last year's tax rebates are any indication, one-time payments from the government are a weak economic stimulus, say economists at the University of Michigan.
Protectionism by Another Name?
One thing you can probably get 99% of economists to agree on is that a global trade war in the middle of a global recession is a bad idea. If every country increases import tariffs, hoping to protect its domestic industry from foreign competition, global trade will fall in all directions, hurting everybody. Put another way, increased tariffs are a negative-sum game.
The Value of Developing Talent in the Midst of Economic Turmoil
With economic indicators pointing to a lingering recession and many businesses in regroup mode, it seems that building and adding to talent would be the last thing on the minds of managers and corporate executives, but that can be a mistake.
Where the Deals Are: Real Estate in Emerging Markets
Look for countries with strong middle-class growth -- say, China or Brazil. Stick mainly to housing and retail. Focus on the long term. And don't attempt to do it without a local partner.