Fitch Affirms U.S. at AAA, Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday it affirmed the United States' top-notch credit rating at AAA, giving the world's largest economy a reprieve after it was downgraded by Standard & Poor's little more than a week ago.
Da Vinci's "Codex" Launched on iPad
"The Da Vinci Code" may have been a popular e-book for years, but now readers around the world can view the manuscripts of Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Arundel in high definition on iPad as the British Library launches its "e-book treasures" series.
Braves Topple Giants in Ninth-Inning Rally
Atlanta rookie Freddie Freeman delivered a game-winning two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Braves rallied to a comeback 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday.
Roddick Loses Cool in Kohlschreiber Upset
An angry and frustrated Andy Roddick lost his cool as he crashed out of the Cincinnati Open in the first round on Monday, suffering a three-set loss to 47th-ranked German Philipp Kohlschreiber.
Winnipeg Center Rypien Found Dead at Home
Winnipeg Jets center Rick Rypien was found dead at his Alberta home on Monday, with the police telling local media there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the 27-year-old's death.
Thome Warms Purists' Hearts with 600th Home Run
Jim Thome powered his way into one of Major League Baseball's most exclusive clubs on Monday when he slugged his 600th home run after a long journey built on hard work and consistency.
Gaddafi Forces Fire Scud Missile: U.S. Official
Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi fired a Scud missile for the first time in Libya's civil war, a U.S. defense official said, after rebel advances left the Libyan leader isolated in his capital.
Obama to Unveil Measures to Boost Rural Jobs
President Barack Obama will on Tuesday announce fresh steps to boost rural hiring on the second day of a bus tour through the heartland to explain his economic and job policies to anxious voters.
"Boutique" Banks Triumph in Google's Motorola Deal
Former employees of elite Wall Street firms are triumphing over their previous investment banks in Google Inc's blockbuster $12.5 billion deal to buy Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.
The Songs They are A'changing for The Dylan Project
When a band of veteran British rock musicians took to the stage with a different take on Bob Dylan's music at the weekend, they were so good someone in the crowd even shouted "Judas."
Kate Gosselin TV Reality Show Gets the Chop
Mom of eight, Kate Gosselin's reality TV show has been canceled, broadcaster TLC said on Monday, ending a six-year headline-making run that made the 36 year-old woman one of the most loved and reviled people on U.S. television.
High Pressure on Sarkozy-Merkel Euro Zone Talks
The leaders of France and Germany meet for high-pressure talks on Tuesday to discuss what further measures they can take to shore up investor confidence in the euro zone following a dramatic market sell-off last week.
Argentina's Fernandez Hand Strengthened by Primary
Center-left Argentine President Cristina Fernandez looks set to win a second term in October and deepen her interventionist policies after thrashing rivals in a primary election, results showed on Monday.
Obama Healthcare Law: Two Justices May Decide Fate
The legal fate of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law will likely come down to two Republican appointees on the U.S. Supreme Court -- Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Amoeba Blamed for Swimming Death in Florida
A dangerous amoeba that thrives in warm, freshwater bodies in the heat of summer caused the recent death of a 16-year-old Central Florida girl, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control confirmed on Monday.
Obama Says Warren Buffett is Right About Taxes
Small-town Americans probably don't make as much money as Warren Buffett, but they pay more of their income in taxes, President Barack Obama said on Monday, citing the billionaire investor to argue that the government needs more revenues to balance the budget.
Republicans Group Big Donors Early to Face Obama
Republicans are huddling with big campaign finance donors earlier than usual in the presidential election cycle to take on President Barack Obama's fundraising juggernaut in the 2012 race.
Brickbats, Few Bouquets, Greet Lawmakers at Home
For weeks during the rancorous debate over the debt ceiling limit, Americans were treated to the widely televised spectacle of their lawmakers drubbing each other in a bruising partisan jousting match.
In Campaign Mode, Obama Talks Jobs in Midwest
President Barack Obama blasted Republicans over taxes on Monday as he launched a bus tour of the U.S. Midwest to tout his job-growth strategy and distance himself from anger toward Washington that could dent his 2012 re-election hopes.
Rebels Say Tripoli Encircled; Gaddafi Defiant
Libyan rebels said on Monday they had seized a second strategic town near Tripoli within 24 hours, completing the encirclement of the capital in the boldest advances of their six-month-old uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.
U.S. Stocks End Up Third Day; Oil Jumps on Dollar
Shares on Wall Street rose with oil prices on Monday as acquisition news and stronger-than-expected economic data in Japan led markets to steadily forge ahead after last week's wild swings.
Chinese Herb Mix May Shorten Flu Fever
In mild cases of H1N1 influenza, a traditional Chinese herb mixture may relieve a fever about as well as the antiviral drug Tamiflu, researchers reported Monday.
Music Therapy May Ease Anxiety in Cancer Patients
Music therapy might help lower anxiety and improve mood in people with cancer, say researchers who analyzed past studies.
Study Questions Important Heart Failure Trials
A new study suggests Americans with heart failure may benefit less from recommended medications than patients in other countries.
Bradley Makes Big Statement for the Young Americans
The United States ended a six tournament long winless streak in majors with Keegan Bradley's triumph at the PGA Championship a reminder of the emerging young talent in professional golf.
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LA Galaxy Agree to Sign Ireland Captain Robbie Keane
Ireland captain Robbie Keane, holder of 108 caps and scorer of a record 51 goals for his country, is joining LA Galaxy from Tottenham Hotspur, the MLS team announced on Monday.
FDA, Industry Reach Generic Drug Fee Agreement
U.S. regulators and generic drugmakers have reached a compromise agreement for a user-fee program that would require the companies to pay some $299 million in the first year to accelerate drug approvals.
Modern Etiquette: Taking Your Manners to the Yoga Mat
I don't pretend to have reached enlightenment. Yet, with all the chaos going on in financial markets, we clearly need yoga more than ever. Here are 10 tips for being mannerly on your mat:
Gym machines offer the attraction of distraction
Modern cardio machines come with so many bells and whistles that it's routine to watch a favorite movie, scale a virtual mountain, or share gossip with Facebook friends while getting fit at the gym.