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SpaceX Dragon Capsule: Nasa Astronauts Float Inside The First Private Spaceship

Sun, 27 May 2012 05:13:31 EDT

The crew members aboard the International Space Station opened the hatch and floated inside the Space Exploration Technologies' Dragon capsule, the first privately owned spaceship to reach the orbital outpost, according to Nasa.

US Cities with Most Underwater Mortgage [SLIDESHOW]

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:46:11 EDT

The persistent downturn in the US has taken a toll on mortgage debt in some of the major cities with homes continuing to be underwater about six years after home prices peaked, a recent report reveals.

MIT Scientists Invent Needleless Injections [VIDEO]

Sat, 26 May 2012 04:08:02 EDT

Device jets medicine through the skin without using a needle the pressure of which can be modulated.

SpaceX capsule docks at space station, opens new era

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:21:01 EDT

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured the SpaceX Dragon cargo ship and guided the privately owned craft into a docking berth on Friday, opening a new chapter in the U.S. space program.

Minute by minute, Nasdaq chaos engulfed Facebook IPO

Fri, 25 May 2012 22:21:02 EDT

Dead silence.For nearly 20 minutes on the morning of Facebook Inc's trading debut last Friday, the line Nasdaq had opened up to keep traders informed about the social media company's $16 billion IPO had been mute. Well after the stock was supposed to have opened at 11 a.m. New York time, no one from Nasdaq was talking - and there was still no sign of trading.

Insight: Minute by minute, Nasdaq chaos engulfed Facebook IPO

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:35:02 EDT

Dell-Quest deal possible over weekend - sources

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:35:02 EDT

Dell Inc is expected to reach an agreement to buy network security software maker Quest Software Inc as soon as this weekend after a previous deal fell apart, several people familiar with the matter said.

DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional By U.S. District Judge

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:16:55 EDT

Two laws preventing the federal government from recognizing and providing benefits to same-sex couples are unconstitutional, a federal judge in California ruled.

Corrected: Dish, TV networks take fight over ad zapper to judges

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:14:02 EDT

A legal battle erupted between DISH Network and some of the major broadcast networks Thursday as the two sides traded lawsuits over the satellite distribution company's "Hopper" DVR, which threatens to bring down the television business model by allowing viewers to skip over commercials entirely.

Egypt Election: Mohammed Morsi Vs. Ahmed Shafiq - Profiles Of The Front-Runners

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:44:22 EDT

One represents Egypt's future -- the other its past. Who are Mohammed Morsi and Ahmed Shafiq, Egypt's leading presidential candidates?

Jerry Sandusky Scandal: The Second Mile Begins the Process of Closing

Fri, 25 May 2012 11:27:11 EDT

Sandusky's charity began the process of closing on Friday.

Brian Banks Exonerated Of Raping Wanetta Gibson, How Did Facebook Play A Role?

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:26:24 EDT

A Facebook friend request set the wheels in motion for Brian Banks to be cleared of rape 10 years after he was accused by former high school classmate Wanetta Gibson and had already spent five years in prison.

Searching For The American Dream, In A Chinese RV

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:49:24 EDT

China's growing hunger for the RV is providing further evidence for the theory that the Middle Kingdom is trying to become more American -- at least in its pastimes.

Facebook Market Makers Losing At Least $100 Million

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:28:02 EDT

Claims by four of Wall Street's main market makers against Nasdaq over Facebook's botched IPO are likely to exceed $100 million, as they and other traders continue to deal with thousands of problems with customer orders.

PayPal strikes deals with 15 retailers

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:07:02 EDT

PayPal unveiled deals with 15 retailers including Toys R Us, J C Penney and Barnes & Noble , helping the online payment giant expand into more physical stores.

Maryland Set To Become First State To Uphold Same-Sex Marriage Law At Ballot Box

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:08:52 EDT

Maryland voters are set to affirm the state's same-sex marriage law, due in part to a surge of support among black voters, according to Public Policy Polling.

Unabomber Ted Kaczynski Updates Harvard Alumni Report: 'Awards: Eight Life Sentences'

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:37:10 EDT

Ted Kaczynski, Harvard class of 1962, can't make the 50th reunion -- he's in federal prison for life, as the Unabomber. But he still managed to submit an entry for the alumni report.

Stacie Halas, Porn Star Tiffany Six, Ex-Teacher: 'At Least I Didn't Do The Students'

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:19:59 EDT

Stacie Halas, porn star Tiffany Six -- who lost her teaching gig when her porn past was exposed -- discussed sex with students during a 2006 X-rated video, saying "at least I didn't do the students" and that she worried she would be fired if people at her school found out about her porn career.

China's CIC eyes up to $2 billion stake in Alibaba Group: sources

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:21:03 EDT

Sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp is in advanced talks to buy an up to $2 billion stake in Alibaba Group, sources told Reuters, as the Chinese e-commerce powerhouse looks to secure the last of the funding it needs to buy back part of its stake from Yahoo Inc.

Pedestrian, 101, Killed by Sedan Driven by Woman, 91, in California

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:52:59 EDT

In a rare case of “vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision” in the city of Burbank in Los Angeles County in Southern California, a 101 year old man was killed by a 91 year old woman driver on Tuesday.

Virginia Inmates Stage Hunger Strike To Protest 'Torturous' Solitary Confinement

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:27:46 EDT

Forty-five prisoners are abstaining from food in an effort to highlight what they say are inhumane conditions in Virginia's Red Onion State Prison.

Google's Android Did Not Infringe Oracle Patents, Jury Rules

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:57:07 EDT

A California court has ruled in favour of Google, stating that the Android OS does not infringe on Java patents held by Oracle.

Stock index futures point to lower start

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:56:02 EDT

Stock index futures pointed to a lower opening on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones down 0.4 percent, while Nasdaq 100 contracts had shed 0.5 percent at 0827 GMT.

American Idol Fans Turn to Twitter: Cheers, Rants and Observations

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:11:06 EDT

American Idol Season 11 has announced its winner, 21-year-old Phillip Phillips of Leesburg, Georgia. Naturally, some fans are not happy about the results. Read on to find what Idol viewers and other celebrities are posting on Twitter.

Jury deals big blow to Oracle in Android case vs. Google

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:49:02 EDT

Google Inc's Android mobile platform has not infringed Oracle Corp's patents, a California jury decided, putting an indefinite hold on Oracle's quest for damages in a fight between the two Silicon Valley giants over smartphone technology.

The Rising Tide of Autism

Wed, 23 May 2012 22:12:57 EDT

Autism was once thought to be a psychological disorder because of the lack of eye contact that is hallmark in the child with autism.

Adverse Market Conditions Forces Brightsource Energy to Back Off from its IPO

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:55:01 EDT

Brightsource Energy has abandoned its IPO. Citing adverse market conditions stemming from a lack of public interest/funding in greentech solar companies, the company withdrew its plans to become listed and offer shares on the NASDAQ last month.

Facebook IPO: Let’s Face It

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:54:12 EDT

Facebook Inc, the California based world's largest social networking site rang the bell on NASDAQ on 18th May, 2012. What started off as a simple algorithm in a dorm in Harvard is now publicly listed at $38 per share to raise $18.4 billion.

U.S. stocks recover late, euro falls

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:14:02 EDT

Wall Street stocks staged a late recovery and the euro flirted with a near two-year low on Wednesday as investors remained on edge about Greece's possible exit from the euro zone, which threatened to deepen the region's debt crisis and hurt an already fragile global recovery.

Jury Rules For Google Against Oracle's Patent Claims

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:21:02 EDT

Google Inc's Android mobile platform has not infringed Oracle Corp's patents, a California jury decided, putting an indefinite hold on Oracle's quest for damages in a legal fight between the two Silicon Valley giants over smartphone technology.

Stocks, euro fall on Greece exit worries

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:28:02 EDT

World stocks skidded and the euro fell to a 21-month low on Wednesday on worries about Greece's possible exit from the euro zone, which threatened to deepen the region's debt crisis and hurt an already fragile global recovery.

Google did not infringe Oracle patents: jury

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:42:03 EDT

Google Inc's Android mobile platform has not infringed Oracle's patents, a California jury decided in a high stakes trial fought by the two Silicon Valley giants over smartphone technology.

Romney Creeps Ahead of Obama in Florida, Especially with Marco Rubio's Help: Poll

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:09:11 EDT

Mitt Romney has gained a 6-point lead ahead of President Barack Obama in the critical battleground state of Florida -- and an 8-point lead if U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is on the Republican candidate's ticket, according to a new poll.

Antolin Garcia-Torres, Accussed Of Kidnapping, Murdering Sierra LaMar, Was Under Police Surveillance For Several Months

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:01:34 EDT

Detectives investigating the disappearance of Sierra LaMar secretly placed a GPS device on a red Jetta belonging to their chief suspect Antolin Garcia-Torres as they carefully watched his every move for two month hoping he would lead them to the missing California teenager.

HP 2Q Earnings: Whitman Expected To Swing Ax

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:49:25 EDT

Shares of Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ), the No. 1 computer maker, fell as much as 5.6 percent Wednesday, ahead of its expected announcement of second-quarter results.

Facebook, banks sued over pre-IPO analyst calls

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:42:03 EDT

Facebook Inc and banks including Morgan Stanley were sued by the social networking leader's shareholders, who claimed the defendants hid Facebook's weakened growth forecasts ahead of its $16 billion initial public offering.

Egypt’s Presidential Elections: Who Are the Frontrunners?

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:51:30 EDT

Egyptians have begun casting their votes to elect the first president since the fall of former leader Hosni Mubarak. The ballot will be the first real presidential election to take place in the country.

The Mark Zuckerberg – Priscilla Chan Love Story – Five Things to Know About Facebook First Couple

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:03:50 EDT

Mark Zuckerberg Priscilla Chan Love Story details and secrets.

Miss Universe Canada: Transgender Jenna Talackova's Journey From A Man to Miss Congeniality (PHOTOS)

Wed, 23 May 2012 07:38:14 EDT

Transgender Jenna Talackova From A Man to Miss Congeniality at Miss Universe Canada

Jessica Sanchez To Win On ‘American Idol’ 2012 [PHOTOS & VIDEOS]

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:33:58 EDT

With the final two performances over and done, many are still hopeful that the 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez from Chula Vista, California will make history by grabbing the top prize this season.

SEC dealt blow in financial-crisis case

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:42:02 EDT

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission was dealt a setback in its cases tied to the financial collapse when a federal judge dismissed large parts of its case against former executives at failed mortgage lender IndyMac Bancorp.

Just How Green is Google

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:28:15 EDT

Google may have a bad track record on privacy practices, but when it comes to green, the internet giant is clean, racking up over $850 million in investments to develop and deploy clean energy and earning the top spot on Greenpeace's list of IT giants who are using and advocating for clean energy.

SAP to buy software maker Ariba for $45 per share

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:42:04 EDT

Europe's top software company, SAP AG said it would buy U.S. software maker Ariba Inc for $45 a share, turning up the heat on SAP's U.S. rival Oracle in the Internet-based software market.

Yahoo! Exec. Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:54:43 EDT

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday charged a former executive at Yahoo! Inc. and a former mutual fund manager at a subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial Inc. with insider trading on confidential information about a search engine partnership between Yahoo and Microsoft Corporation.

CalSTRS Pension Fund To Vote Against Wal-Mart Board

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:41:19 EDT

The second largest public pension fund said on Tuesday it plans to vote all of its Wal-Mart Stores Inc shares against the entire board in the wake of bribery allegations in Mexico that Wal-Mart officials failed to fully investigate.

Groupon Settlement: How To Claim Your Part Of $8.5 Million In Class-Action Damages

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:00:04 EDT

Certain Groupon customers are entitled to part of the $8.5 million in damages that have been awarded as part of a class-action lawsuit against the company. Here's how to find out if you are eligible for a voucher.

Analysis: Security features offer RIM a fragile lifeline

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:21:03 EDT

Along with firearms, radio and other standard-issue gear, Constable Ken Koke's police cruiser comes equipped with portable technology made by Research In Motion Ltd that he says has become an important tool in policing rural Canada.

Major pension fund to vote against Wal-Mart board

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:56:03 EDT

The second largest U.S. public pension fund said on Tuesday it plans to vote all of its Wal-Mart Stores Inc shares against the board in the wake of bribery allegations in Mexico that Wal-Mart officials failed to fully investigate.

Antolin Garcia-Torres Arrested In Connection With Kidnapping, Murder Of Sierra LaMar

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:37:56 EDT

Police officials investigating the disappearance of a missing California teenager, Sierra LaMar, have arrested Antolin Garcia-Torres Monday evening in connection with her kidnapping and murder.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Commercial Rocket Lifts Off For International Space Station [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:30:18 EDT

Marking the beginning of the second demonstration mission for NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off Tuesday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 3:44 a.m. EDT.