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After Final Space Shuttle Flight, U.S. Will Rely on Russian Capsules

With the final U.S. space shuttle mission set to blast off on Friday, Russian vehicles will be the only option for American astronauts.

Sarah Palin: British Part of 'Lamestream Media'

It turns out, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's 'lamestream media' descriptive doesn't apply to just American journalists. It applies to journalists in the United Kingdom, as well, in the ex-governor's interpretation, following a British tabloid's story about a documentary made about her.

Michele Bachmann Ad: 'I Will Not Vote to Increase the Debt Ceiling' (VIDEO)

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., highlights her small-town credibility and her big time fiscal conservatism in the first official television advertisement of her presidential campaign.

Shuttle Launch: Atlantis To Carry First iPhone Into Space

The final space shuttle mission will have a first, the first iPhone in space.

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Michele Bachmann Won’t Support Debt Ceiling Increase [VIDEO]

Presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann released her first presidential campaign ad in which she said she won't vote to increase the debt ceiling.

Obama, lawmakers search for debt compromise

President Barack Obama and congressional leaders searched on Thursday for ways to break a deadlock over spending and taxes, and there were some glimmers of a potential compromise that would avoid a debt default.

Prince William, Kate Middleton Coming to Los Angeles

The royals are finally coming to Los Angeles on Friday for a weekend visit.

Analysis: UBS review adds fuel to restructuring hopes

UBS AG's admission that it may not reach profit goals and that new regulation has changed the game in investment banking is likely to fuel further doubts over its ambitions in fixed income, where it still trails rivals.

Wall St set for higher open after labor data

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Thursday after a sharp rise in private-sector jobs raised expectations of a solid U.S. employment report for June.

NYSE shareholders back D.Boerse deal

NYSE Euronext shareholders approved a $9.6 billion takeover of the American exchange operator by Germany's Deutsche Boerse AG on Thursday, moving the focus across the Atlantic where the deal faces its toughest battles.

Obama, lawmakers aim for big things in debt talks

Wall Street lifted by jobs data, retailers

Wall Street climbed on Thursday after a report showing a rise in private-sector jobs and strong sales at retailers lifted optimism in the economy.

Basque Man Arrested in UK for Assassination Attempt on Spanish King

A suspected ETA member, the Basque militant was arrested in Cambridge, England and will be tried in London on Thursday

Court Orders Military to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Immediately

The military must immediately halt its Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy of dismissing openly gay service members, a three-judge panel 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled on Wednesday.

Games Dominate Smartphones, No Wonder BlackBerry is Hurting

Android, Apple, and RIM represent 90 percent of the US smartphone market share. What do people use their smartphones for?

Debt Talks: Obama Open to Social Security, Medicare Cuts

President Barack Obama has shifted his strategy in debt talks with Republicans, offering a substantially larger deficit reduction package that would include cuts to Medicare and Social Security in exchange for eliminating tax breaks.

Yellowstone National Park Hiker Mauled By Grizzly Bear

A grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park mauled a hiker, marking the first murder at the famous park in more than 20 years.

China Warns US Not to Meet With Dalai Lama

China has warned U.S. officials to avoid meeting with the Dalai Lama who is making his first trip to Washington D.C. since his “retirement” as the Tibetan leader-in-exile.

NYSE shareholders embrace D. Boerse merger

The New York Stock Exchange, an icon of American capitalism, moved closer to ceding control to a German company on Thursday after investors threw their support behind a $9.4 billion takeover by Deutsche Boerse AG .

How Hacking Scandal Will Affect Murdoch’s Empire

The British public is demanding justice after popular tabloid magazine News of the World was found hacking the cell phones of the dead.

Wall St lifted by ADP jobs data, retailers

Stocks climbed on Thursday after a sharp rise in private-sector jobs raised expectations of a solid U.S. employment report for June.

Motorola Droid 3 Debuts Today

The Motorola Droid 3 made its debut today on Verizon Wireless's website, and is now available for $199.99 with a two-year contract or $459.99 off contract.

Retail chains' discount push sales above forecasts

Top U.S. retailers reported better-than-expected sales gains for June after smartly targeted bargains lured shoppers contending with a wobbly economy.

Wall St opens higher after improved labor data

Stocks rose after the open on Thursday after data showed an improvement in the labor market ahead of Friday's key U.S. government monthly payrolls report.

Will Apple’s 4G LTE iPhone 5 Survive Against 'Awesome Foursome'?

Apple is rumored to release its most anticipated iPhone 5 in September.

Mexican Gun Tracking Program Involved FBI Agents, ATF Director Says

The head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said he did not know about Operation Fast and Furious, a weapons tracking program that intentionally allowed drug cartels in Mexico to obtain firearms.

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