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Many Unreleased Songs of Amy Winehouse May Hit the Market Soon

Soul diva Amy Winehouse passed away at the tender age of 27, leaving behind a treasure trove of previously unreleased tracks.

Stocks struggle as U.S. deadlock remains; euro dips

Asian stocks struggled and the dollar wavered on Friday as U.S. lawmakers squabbled over a compromise to avoid an unprecedented debt default, while growing worries about Europe's debt crisis weighed on the euro, adding to investor wariness.

Attorneys Resist Loughner's Forced Medication

Attorneys are again challenging a court order that came last week that would allow for the forced medication of Jared Lee Loughner as he awaits trial for a shooting rampage that left a congresswoman with brain damage, and six dead.

Euro feels the heat; USD waits on US debt vote

The euro stayed under pressure in Asia on Friday as worries about the euro zone debt crisis flared up following a jump in Italy's borrowing costs, while investors also kept the dollar at arm's length amid the ongoing threat of a U.S. debt default.

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Starbucks raises outlook, pins hopes on the affluent

Starbucks Corp raised its fiscal year forecast above Wall Street's estimates, banking on its relatively well-heeled customers visiting more often and shaking off price increases.

Android vs iPhone: Dissecting the Grand War of Smartphones and More

With RIM firmly dethroned, the battle of supremacy in the U.S. smartphone market comes down to Google's Android OS and Apple's iOS.

MetLife beats forecasts despite natural disasters

MetLife Inc , the largest U.S. life insurer, posted a smaller profit on Thursday as natural disasters at home and abroad and a sharp increase in expenses ate into earnings.

Makers of Tylenol Lower Dosages to Prevent Overdoses

The makers of Tylenol have announced plans to lower the maximum daily dosage, from 8 pills to 6, in hopes to reduce the risk of Acetaminophen overdose.

George W. Bush 9/11 Interview Reveals Recollection of Being Told of WTC Attacks

George W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States, in a new interview has revealed how he was told about the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York.

Community Health profit tops forecasts, stock up

Community Health Systems Inc (CYH.N), the second-largest U.S. hospital operator, beat analysts' second-quarter earnings expectations on higher operating revenue, sending its shares up more than 6 percent in after-hours trading.

Speaker of the House John Boehner spekas during a news conference on Capitol Hill

Vote delayed on debt bill as default date looms

A Republican deficit reduction plan headed for two major votes in Congress on Thursday and its expected demise could force a compromise to avert an imminent and unprecedented debt default.

S&P: Deficit cuts of $4 trillion a good start

Cutting the U.S. deficit by some $4 trillion over 10 years would be a good start, but more savings would be needed over time to bring the country's finances under control, ratings agency Standard & Poor's said on Thursday.

Starbucks profit up on more visits

Starbucks Corp raised its fiscal year forecast above analysts' estimates after its relatively well-heeled customers visited more often and shook off price increases in the latest quarter.

Display of Colgate toothpaste is seen on store shelf in Westminster

Latin America helps Colgate, Avon during U.S. slump

Big gains in Latin America covered up U.S. declines at Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL.N) and Avon Products Inc (AVP.N), with the world's largest direct seller of cosmetics seen as having a harder road to recovery.

Muni issuers put on notice that fate tied to U.S.

Scores of issuers in the U.S. municipal bond market, including cities, counties and school districts, were put on notice on Thursday by Moody's Investors Service that their top ratings could be cut if the United States' Aaa rating falls.

China pork buying talk lifts hogs

U.S. hog futures advanced on Thursday on renewed talk China may be seeking more U.S. pork, record high wholesale pork prices and higher live cash hog markets in the U.S. Midwest.

Moody's ties 177 local govt ratings to debt woes

The triple-A ratings of 177 cities, counties, school districts and other entities could be cut along with the U.S. government's top rating, Moody's Investors Service said on Thursday.

Four U.S. IPOs get mixed response from choosy investors

Four U.S. IPOs were received with varying levels of interest on their market debut, signaling that investors were being very selective of where they want to put their money in.

Nintendo Discounts 3DS Price After Sluggish Sales

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo lowered the price of its 3DS handheld game console after sluggish sales led to a greater than expected earnings loss.

Tylenol Recommended Maximum Daily Dose to Be Lowered

McNeil Consumer Healthcare will reduce the maximum recommended dose of its painkiller Tylenol to reduce the risk of accidental overdose and liver damage caused by acetaminophen, according to a press release.

Analysis: The politics behind Boehner's two-step debt hike

Boehner: has no control over possible downgrade

House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner, the top Republican in Congress who has put forward a deficit reduction plan to be voted on later Thursday, said he had no control over whether his bill would avert a credit downgrade.

Flu "super antibody" may bring universal shot closer

Scientists have found a flu "super antibody" called FI6 that can fight all types of influenza A viruses that cause disease in humans and animals and say their discovery may be a turning point in the development of new flu treatments.

US Congress can work with lightning speed on debt compromise

The U.S. Congress, known for moving painfully slowly, can kick into high gear when it is staring down a deadline important to the entire country -- or when lawmakers are approaching their cherished August recess.

Debt bill set for vote as White House urges compromise

A Republican deficit reduction plan headed for two major votes in the U.S. Congress on Thursday and its expected demise could force a bipartisan compromise to avert an unprecedented debt default.

What Happens If U.S Budget Is Cut Too Much?

To be sure, long-term, the U.S. budget deficit must be eliminated. But if policy makers cut federal spending too much, too soon during a period of weak demand, the result will be another recession.

Thomson Reuters margins rise; CEO seeks to reassure

Thomson Reuters Corp Chief Executive Tom Glocer said the company was coming to grips with the problems that led to a management shakeout last week, as he sought to allay investor concerns centered on its new flagship product for financial markets.

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