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U.S. players celebrate winning their men's Group B volleyball match against Germany at the London 2012 Olympic Games at Earls Court

USA Men’s Volleyball vs. Italy: Watch Live Stream Online, Preview For Olympic 2012 Matchup

The U.S. men’s volleyball team takes on Italy in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Olympics. You can watch a live stream online of the event here.

Starbucks Puts Its Bucks In Square To Bolster Mobile Payments

Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX), the No. 1 chain of coffee shops, said it had invested $25 million in Square, the start-up specialist in mobile payments, which values the company at $3.25 billion.

Snow In Africa; Snowfall Greets Johannesburg And The South African Capital Pretoria [PHOTO]

Snowfall greeted the people of South Africa for the first time in five years on Tuesday. A strong area of low pressure at high altitudes, along with a deep pool of cold air, passed directly over South Africa on Tuesday, producing widespread snowfall.

US Productivity Rises 1.6% In 2Q

The productivity of U.S. workers rose 1.6 percent in the second quarter, the Labor Department reported Wednesday, as output of goods and services rose much faster than the amount of time employees worked. Economists polled by Bloomberg expected productivity to climb by 1.4 percent.

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Clinton Praises South Africa's Anti-AIDS Efforts; U.S. Will Renew Funding

The U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on a visit to South Africa, known globally for its high incidence of AIDS, praised the government's efforts to prevent the spread of the virus. Both the nations will sign an agreement Wednesday to reinstate the U.S. anti-AIDS funding, which was cut back during former South African President Thabo Mbeki's tenure.

Asian Stock Markets Up On Stimulus Hopes

Asian stock markets advanced for the third straight session on Wednesday as sentiment continued to improve on hopes that the major central banks around the world will soon announce new round of stimulus measures to spur economic growth.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York

Global Economic Worries Weigh Down US Stock Futures

U.S. stock index futures point to a lower open Wednesday as investor sentiment was weighed down by lack of stimulus measures from policy makers around the globe to rejuvenate the faltering economic growth momentum.

Former Girlfriend Of Wisconsin Gunman Held On Weapon Charge

South Milwaukee police arrested the former girlfriend of Wisconsin gunman Wade Michael Page Tuesday following recovery of an unauthorized gun from her home.

Standard Chartered Sparks Scrutiny of India Offshoring

Offshoring of back-office work to India, a trend among banks and accounting firms, came under new scrutiny with allegations that Standard Chartered Plc moved compliance oversight work dealing with Iranian banking transactions to India to avoid U.S. regulators.

Asian Shares Hit 3-Month High As Policy Optimism Gains

Asian shares rose to a three-month high Wednesday, supported by expectations that policymakers will soon decisively address the euro zone fiscal crisis and declining global growth.

Palestinian Statehood Bid, Israeli Counter-Threats Set Up New Clash

As the U.N. General Assembly session in September approaches, Israel is flexing its muscles against a Palestinian bid for statehood, but such a move could only spell trouble for both sides.

Yemen Restructures Army To Weaken Saleh Loyalists, Bolster Military Against Insurgencies

Yemeni President Hadi's new decree consolidates military power under his own leadership.

Olympics Recap: Top Stories From Tuesday's London Games

Neymar led Brazil to the gold-medal match in men's soccer.

EXCLUSIVE: Sandra Fluke Says Supreme Court Obamacare Outcome ‘Critical’ for Women

Sandra Fluke, Called 'Slut' By Limbaugh, To Introduce Obama At Denver Rally

Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown law student whom Rush Limbaugh notoriously labeled a "slut," will introduce President Barack Obama at a rally in Denver on Wednesday, offering further proof that the incumbent's campaign will use women's rights as a key issue in the 2012 presidential election.

Despite Wayward Fishermen, Sri Lanka and China Remain Close As India Gets Nervous

Sri Lanka and China remain friendly, despite an incident involving some stray fishermen. India watches closely as its southern neighbor and its big rival to the north get ever closer.

File photo shows the headquarters of mortgage lender Freddie Mac in McLean

Freddie Mac Reports 2Q Profit, A Turning Point For Housing?

Freddie Mac, the government-controlled mortgage financier, reported a $3.02 billion second quarter profit Tuesday on a stronger portfolio, another sign of an improving housing market.

Natural Birth Kickstarts Key Brain Protein Production In Mice, C-Section Does Not: Study

Researchers looking at the brains of mice saw a clear difference in UCP2 levels between those delivered vaginally and those delivered via Cesarean section.

Sticking Together: Iran Pledges Support For Syrian Regime, Blasts U.S. Of 'Warmongering'

Iran pledged strong support for Syrian President Bashar Assad on Tuesday, accusing the United States of "warmongering" and promising to back Assad's crackdown against rebels of the Syrian uprising.

BBC Three Documentary 'Batman Shootings' To Debut Just One Month After Aurora Tragedy

BBC Three announced Tuesday that it is commissioning a one-hour documentary investigating the shootings that occurred last month in Aurora, Colorado. The film is set for release on Aug. 23, little more than a month after the shootings themselves.

Algeria's Taoufik Makhloufi, Kenya's Asbel Kiprop and Ethiopia's Mekonnen Gebremedhin compete in the men's 1500m semi-final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium

Track & Field Men’s 1500m, Women's 200m Hurdles: Watch Live Stream Online, Preview For Olympic 2012 Events

The men’s 1500m track and field final and the women's 200m hurdles final is set to start Tuesday afternoon Here is a preview of the race and how to watch it online.

Several brokers downgrade their recommendations of Standard Chartered Tuesday. But one broker's suggestion stood out from the rest

Nomura Urges Dumping Accused Money Launderer Standard Chartered For Admitted Money Launderer HSBC

Citing reputation and legal risk, several brokers downgrade their recommendations of British bank Standard Chartered Tuesday. But one broker's suggestion stood out from the rest

Science Teachers May Be Releasing Invasive Species: Survey

Animals used in classroom demonstrations could pose a potential threat to local ecosystems, yet many teachers do not realize their role in the chain of invasive species, according to a new survey.

Pfizer, BYU Go To Court In May, Celebrex and Millions Of Dollars At Stake

Pfizer Settles Government Bribery Complaints

Among the charges: Pfizer's China subsidiary was accused of offering a program where doctors could claim cell phones and other goodies based on how many prescriptions they doled out of the company's products.

Southwest Facebook Promotion For ‘Friends’ Creates Lots Of Enemies

All Southwest Airlines wanted to do was have more “friends” on Facebook, but after a “computer glitch” charged them exorbitant fees for their “discounted” flights during a promotion Friday, the airline made a lot of enemies in the process.