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Asian Stocks Rise On US Manufacturing Data

Asian stock markets mostly advanced Tuesday as a better-than-expected reading on the U.S. manufacturing data lifted sentiment.

Asian Markets Gain On Encouraging US Data

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Asian markets rose Tuesday as investor confidence was lifted by the upward trend of the U.S. economy following improvement in the country’s manufacturing activity in September.

Asian Shares, Euro Rise On Upbeat US Data

Asian shares, the euro and the Australian dollar inched up Tuesday after an unexpected expansion in U.S. factory activity buoyed sentiment.

New York Sues JPMorgan Over Bear Stearns Securities

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sued JPMorgan Chase Monday, alleging widespread fraud in the sale of mortgage-backed securities by the defunct Bear Stearns before the financial crisis.

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Bernanke Reaffirms Fed Mission In Speech to Economics Club

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, in a speech in Indiana, went back to explaining why the Fed is good for us.

Braintree Introduces Instant Approval For Online And Mobile Payments

Braintree is rolling out a new feature as part of its effort to rebrand its mobile payments system into a one-stop shop that will scale alongside the companies that use it.

The Obama Doctrine? Censuring Free Speech

If President Barack Obama was serious last week when he addressed the United Nations, then he has just quietly declared war on the First Amendment.

Is Google Talk Down? After Problems Persist For 3 Hours, Google Is ‘Continuing To Investigate The Issue’

Google Closes At Record High As Value Exceeds Microsoft

Shares of Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), the No. 1 search engine, closed at an all-time high of $761.78, boosting its value above Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT).

Attention Middle Class Families: Prepare For A $1K Tax Hike

While political leaders butt heads over the future of the Bush tax cuts, the payroll tax holiday will likely expire next year.

Airlines' Profits To Fly Higher Than Expected In 2012

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision to its global outlook for 2012 Monday after improved global airline performance in the second quarter.

Microsoft To Launch A ‘Decent-Sized’ News Operation

Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) will launch a news operation along with its Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10 as part of an overhaul for MSN.

Stop Interfering In Our Domestic Affairs: Syrian FM To UN

The Syrian foreign minister accused the U.S. and other nations of supporting "terrorism" in his country, during a speech to the U.N.

Chelsea Transfer News: Ronaldo, Falcao, Lampard and Cole Involved in Latest Speculation

Chelsea have been linked with two of the game's leading stars in the latest transfer news.

Fed's Bernanke Rigorously Defends QE3

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke Monday robustly defended the bank's unconventional program to stimulate the U.S. economy, quantitative easing.

Pakistan Figure Doubles Reward For Death Of ‘Innocence Of Muslims’ Maker

A former Pakistani legislator has offered a $200,000 bounty for the killing of the maker of the anti-Islam film “Innocence of Muslims.”

California Democrats Buck Obama On Immigration, But Governor Sides With President

Going against Republican states that want tougher immigration enforcement, California's governor issues a veto -- even though he is a Democrat.

Madeleine Albright: ‘Two-Dimensional’ Romney Lacks Depth On Foreign Policy

The former Secretary of State saw the Republican presidential candidate speak last week at the Clinton Global initiative. She is not thrilled.

With Friends Like This: Obama Gets Chavez Endorsement

Facing his own presidential campaign, Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez has endorsed U.S. President Obama.

Natalie Portman May Star As Newly Widowed Jackie Kennedy In JFK Assassination Film

Natalie Portman could portray Jackie Kennedy in a new film that chronicles the aftermath of the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Russia Bans Controversial Anti-Islam Video

A Russian court paved the way for a potential closure of video-sharing website YouTube by banning an anti-Islam video on Monday that sparked violent protests across the Muslim world.

Global Manufacturing: China, Europe Extend Slump In Sept; US Expands For 1st Time Since May

Despite mild uptick in September's U.S. PMI, the deepening euro zone crisis will continue to weigh on the global economy.

As The Supreme Court Returns, More Historic Decisions?

Affirmative action, voting rights and same-sex marriage could all be up for rulings in this very important session.

Brendon Hutchinson, 11, of Aurora, Colorado sits at the intersection north of the Century 16 theater shootings in Aurora,

Aurora Massacre Survivor Urges Obama, Romney To Discuss Gun Violence

A survivor of the Aurora movie theater shootings is urging candidates to offer their plans to combat gun violence during Wednesday's presidential debate.