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Mortgage applications fell last week: MBA

Purchase applications for U.S. home mortgages rose last week, but refinancing activity plunged as interest rates jumped, an industry group said on Wednesday.

A Lit Pond Produces More, Bigger Crawfish: Research

In an attempt to find ways to produce more and bigger crawfish, a Louisiana researcher said, she's had success with lighting the ponds at night and also believes that her work could pave the way for expanding crawfish farming in cooler areas, an AP report said.

RIM's BlackBerry Dying a Million Deaths?

A man uses a Blackberry mobile phone to take a picture of leaders of the BRICS during a joint news conference in Sanya

A recent report from ComScore cited some interesting figures detailing how Apple's iPhone and Android devices are beating the BlackBerry.

Casey Anthony Acquittal: 200 women kill children every year in US

The nation was shocked by the Casey Anthony verdict in which the jury said Casey was not guilty of first degree murder, aggravated child abuse and aggravated manslaughter. She was found guilty only in four counts relating to the lies she told the investigators.

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Temasek raises $3.6 billion from sale of China banks' stakes

Singapore's Temasek sold stakes in two of China's biggest banks on Wednesday to raise $3.6 billion, in a move likely aimed at reducing the sovereign investor's big exposure to the financial sector and building up a warchest.

Euro struggles and China banks fall on Temasek

Chinese banking shares fell for a second day on Wednesday, while the euro clawed back losses but was still seen at risk after Moody's slashed Portugal's credit rating to junk status, reigniting fears that it may need a second rescue package.

Casey Anthony approaches the podium to hear Judge Belvin Perry confirm that she is not guilty on first degree murder charges of her daughter Caylee at the Orange County Courthouse Orlando

OPINION: What If Casey and Caylee Anthony Were Black, Hispanic of Asian?

I am puzzled by the immense media attention on the sad tale of Casey Anthony, the 25-year-old Florida woman who was just found not guilty of killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee.

Insight Comm buyer likely to be picked within month: report

Insight Communications Co, controlled by The Carlyle Group, received final bids in its auction last week and a buyer will likely be picked within a month from bidders including WideOpenWest LLC and Mediacom Communications, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Asian stocks ease, euro fragile as risk rally pauses

Asian stocks were off to a weak start while the euro remained fragile on Wednesday morning after Moody's slashed Portugal's credit rating to junk status and as investors take a breather after the past week's rally in risky assets.

Obama Asks Texas To Spare Convicted Mexican Killer

The Obama Administration has asked the state of Texas to refrain from executing a Mexican national who was convicted of raping and murdering a Texas teenaged girl.

Android Still Most Popular, Apple Gains, RIM Hurting Badly

comScore has the latest stats for the fierce smartphone OS war. Google's Android is still number one and Apple is still improving. RIM's Blackberry, however, is hurting badly.

Netflix expands online service overseas

Netflix Inc is expanding its online video service to 43 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, sending its shares to an all-time high.

Hackers seize PayPal UK Twitter account

Hackers seized control of a PayPal Twitter feed for more than an hour on Tuesday, then sent out messages criticizing the payment processor in the second attack of its type in two days.

OPINION: Why The Obsession With The Casey Anthony Murder Trial?

I am puzzled by the immense media attention on the sad tale of Casey Anthony, the 25-year-old Florida woman who was just found not guilty of killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee.

Android Phones Continue March to Dominance, Highlights User Preference

Google's Android phones continued its march to dominance. For the three months ended May 2011, it has 38 percent of the US smartphone market share, up from 33 percent in February 2011.

Sound-Off: American Hero or American Horror?

Talk Show Host Rush Limbaugh is, arguably, the most successful talk show host in the history of modern radio. But is Limbaugh an American icon or an example of what's wrong with the United States today?

Casey Anthony Trial Sparks Entenmann’s Blunder, OJ Simpson Comparison

The Casey Anthony trial exploded on Twitter as everyone had something to say about the 'not guilty' verdict. Most of the tweets expressed outrage and disbelief. Entenmann's and OJ Simpson were also dragged into the outpouring.

Instant view: Portugal downgraded to junk by Moody's

Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday cut Portugal's credit rating by four levels to Ba2, two notches into junk territory, saying there is great risk the country will need a second round of official financing before it can return to capital markets.

Don't Bet Against Netflix: 5 Reasons the Stock is a Winner

Netflix has a lot of short-sellers betting against its long-term stock success. Here's five reasons why the shorts are wrong.

The Book List: Obama & Twitter

On Wednesday at 2 p.m. President Obama will hold a Twitter town hall -- just two days after hackers pulled off a hoax involving him and a Fox News Twitter account. Here are five book blurbs on Twitter and Obama to get yourself up to speed before the event.

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