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Focus Media Holding Ltd , a U.S.-listed Chinese company, said a short-seller's report accusing it of overstating its assets was completely untrue, and it would make a statement refuting the allegations before U.S. markets open on Tuesday.

Amidst allegations that former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually abused eight young boys, a Senate committee plans to hear whether stronger laws are needed to protect children from abuse and neglect.

Lady Gaga might've written a love song called Paparazzi, but her true love is apparently her real-life papa, who the New York Post reported Sunday receives half of the pop icon's earnings. For as good a relationship as Joe Germanotta's had with his daughter, one source remarked that all that dough she raked in for scoring hits like Born This Way did nothing to hurt it.

A full rundown of the Heisman Trophy picks, from Andrew Luck and Trent Richardson to Case Keenum and Robert Griffin III.

Twilight fans can have their very own fairytale wedding experience next year when Carolina Herrera's CHNY boutiques begin selling gowns in the same design as worn by Bella Swan in Breaking Dawn - Part 1, the apparel maker's spokesman said on Monday.

The Greenwich Village townhouse at 64 Perry Street, next door to the fictional apartment of Carrie Bradshaw in Sex in the City, has sold for $9 million, according to New York City records.

Apple will announce its new store location in Grand Central Terminal on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Here's a sneak peak.

Tom Brady will look to bounce back after losing at home against the Giants on Nov. 6.

GQ magazine has named Kristen Wiig its Bro of the Year for the magazine's 2011 Men of the Year Awards.

With Steven J. Baum closing, foreclosure business is expected to diffuse among smaller, local firms in New York State, real estate lawyers told IBTimes.

Retailers are saving some of their deepest discounts on Black Friday for video game products, with large chains Wal-Mart and Best Buy putting some rock-bottom prices tags on hot games to lure shoppers into stores.

Gregory Papalexis, owner of Sabrett hot dogs, has died has died at the age of 86 in his New Jersey.

The mother of an alleged al-Qaeda sympathizer, Jose Pimentel, who was planning an attack to kill United States military officials returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, expressed her apologies and was shocked and saddened about her son's arrest.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo predicts New York state will lose about $5 billion in federal funding now that the U.S. Congress's deficit-reduction super committee has failed to reach a compromise, as its co-chairs announced Monday evening.

America may seem to be at the forefront of innovation and technology, but when it comes to credit card payment systems, we're still a step behind.

South Africa's rand fell 1.7 percent against the dollar on Monday and was seen vulnerable to further weakness that could take it to this year's low at 8.4950.

Her fame was extended by the fact that Morrissey, lead singer of the 1980s UK super-group The Smiths, was a great admirer of her work.

It was not recommended that charges be filed against the special prosecutor who was investigating the late Senator from Alaska Ted Stevens.

The Sept. 11 museum that was expected to open in 2012 could be delayed due to financial disputes between the Port Authority and museum officials.

Eva Longoria has put to rest rumors that she is dating Matt Barnes as she was spotted with Eduardo Cruz aboard a private yacht in Miami.

Devachan, the trendy salon in SoHo, has been hit with a 16 million sexual harassment suit from a former employee.