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With little more than an hour left in the second full day of the federal corruption trial of New York City Councilman Larry Seabrook Tuesday afternoon, a jury had only just been seated, signifying the divisive and wide-reaching scope of the crimes the Bronx legislator is accused of committing.

The latest on travel to Thailand during the 2011 Bangkok flooding.

It weighs nearly 10 pounds, holds 104 DVDs and is bigger than a breadbox. And speaking of bread … even if you catch a sale, the new Law & Order: The Complete Series DVD box set, which retails for $699.99, is going to set you back a nice chunk of dough.

The rand reversed earlier losses against the dollar on Tuesday and looked set to close stronger in New York for the first time in three days as optimism that countries in the euro zone are dealing with their debt problems boosted overall risk sentiment.

Hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb, who took a five percent stake in Yahoo in September, is now demanding co-founder Jerry Yang step down.

Penn State called off the Joe Paterno press conference scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Eastern time Tuesday amid a sexual abuse scandal.

Long-time Penn State football coach Joe Paterno's time as the school's coach could be over in days, according to a report.

College students in the Northeast and the Midwest graduated with the most debt in the nation in 2010, according to a report released this week by The Project on Student Debt. The top spot went to New Hampshire.

New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, a billionaire who had considered running as an independent presidential candidate, called on Democrats and Republicans in Washington to create a deficit reduction plan that includes tax increases, spending cuts, and entitlement reform.

The 21st annual Glamour's Women of the Year Awards ceremony took place at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Nov. 8. Some of the most recognized women in the world today came out to celebrate girl power.

As Herman Cain announced a Tuesday afternoon press conference to deny a fourth woman's claim that he sexually harassed her, the woman, Sharon Bialek, said she stood by her story. Even some of Cain's supporters say he needs to go beyond blanket denials now that there is a name and a face attached to the allegations.

Draft recommendations shoot for 90 percent vaccination rate by 2020.

Versace for H&M is one of the most exciting fashion collaborations of the year. And Donatella Versace has planned just as exciting a launch party. The Italian designer is going all out for the launch of her collection with the Swedish high street brand.

The company charged with conducting an environmental review of the Keystone XL pipeline had a previous financial relationship with the project developer, TransCanada.

A study out Monday adds to evidence that a newer type of birth control pill may carry a higher risk of blood clots than older versions.

Perhaps the most invidious, appalling action during the financial crisis was the decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to take over New York-based American International Group (AIG) in Sept. 2008. And it was the most necessary.

A federal judge blocked a U.S. rule requiring tobacco companies to display graphic images on cigarette packs, such as a man exhaling cigarette smoke through a hole in his throat.

Joe Frazier, the relentless slugger who became the heavyweight champion of the world and earned boxing immortality with three epic battles against Muhammad Ali, died on Monday at age 67, his personal manager said.

Michael Jackson's personal doctor was found guilty on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's drug-related death in 2009 but may not spend much time in jail.

European shares climbed sharply and Wall Street was set to join in on Tuesday as positive corporate earnings allowed stock investors to look beyond the euro zone debt crisis.

The 24/7 nature of Occupy Wall Street and its offshoots distinguish this protest movement from others that relied more on rallies.