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Debbi Morgan : I have Lyme disease

The Emmy award-winning actress Debbi Morgan, 54 year-old, hasconfessed that she is diagnosed with Lyme disease on a recent Tom Joyner Morning Show.

Key Piece Of Laser Weapon Built

Scientists at Los Alamos National Lab have built a key component to battlefield lasers that could arm U.S. navy ships by the end of the decade.

U.S. mafia is a national burden, says FBI director

Organized crime - as embodied by the U.S. mafia - hasn't gone away and is a nationwide concern for businesses and consumers, the head of the FBI said on Thursday after over 100 mafia members and associates were arrested and charged with a wide-range of crimes.

SEC approves asset-backed securities disclosures

U.S. securities regulators gave investors a closer look before they buy asset-backed securities with the adoption of two new rules on Thursday.

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Mayor Bloomberg gestures to the crowd after taking the Oath of Office during his inauguration at New York's City Hall

New York City Mayor seeks to reform pension plans to tackle huge budget deficit

Mayor Michael Bloomberg warned that if the city of New York does not start tackling its budget deficit problems now, they could haunt the city for decades.

Existing home sales surged in December

Home resales jumped more than expected in December despite bad weather as sellers cut prices, offering some hope for a sector that has been struggling to recover from its worst slump in modern history.

Dow, S&P flat; Nasdaq falls after F5 results

The Dow and S&P were flat on Thursday while the Nasdaq slipped as investors paused to digest corporate earnings against raised expectations in a market many analysts viewed as extended.

Interview: Bill Draper of Sutter Hill on venture capital investments

Bill Draper speaks to IBTimes about his views on venture capital investments.

Sex abuse scandals line John Paul's road to sainthood

The leadership of the Roman Catholic Church is embroiled, once again, in a sexual abuse scandal or, more properly speaking, another aspect of the same sexual abuse scandal that has haunted the Church for over 20 years.

SEC OKs asset-backed securities disclosure rules

U.S. securities regulators adopted new rules on Thursday that aim to give investors better information before they decide to invest in asset-backed securities, a market still struggling to recover from the financial crisis.

UnitedHealth quarterly profit tops Wall St views

UnitedHealth Group Inc posted a higher-than-expected fourth-quarter profit, helped by moderating use of medical services by its members and enrollment growth across its health insurance plans.

Obama to speak today at Kennedy anniversary

President Barack Obama will deliver remarks at the 50th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy's Inauguration on Thursday

SEC sets asset-backed securities disclosure rules

U.S. regulators adopted new rules Thursday that seek to give investors better information before they decide to invest in asset-backed securities, a market that's still struggling to recover from the financial crisis.

Instant view: Weekly jobless claims fall to 404k

U.S. initial jobless claims fell more than expected last week and showed their biggest decline since February, in a hopeful sign for the U.S. labor market.

Wall St drops as earnings miss high hopes

Wall Street fell for a second day on Thursday as earnings failed to live up to lofty expectations and investors booked profits in a market extended by weeks of gains.

Housing and jobs numbers signal firmer economy

U.S. home resales jumped more than expected in December and claims for new jobless claims last week posted their biggest decline in nearly a year, showing two key economic trouble spots on the mend.

More Young Kids Can Use Technology Than Tie Shoes

A new survey reveals kids aged 2-5 are more likely to know how to use a smartphone app than tie their shoelaces.

Wall St falls for 2nd day as materials, tech weigh

Stocks fell on Thursday as upbeat economic data on jobs and housing failed to offset a selloff in the technology and materials sectors.

Bomb attacks on Shi'ites, Iraqi police kill 48

At least 48 people were killed in Iraq on Thursday in bombings targeting Shi'ite pilgrims and police, a third day of bloodshed that posed a challenge to Iraqi security forces as U.S. troops prepare to withdraw.

Korea breakthrough as Seoul agrees to talks with North

South Korea agreed on Thursday to a North Korean offer of high-level military talks, a major breakthrough in the crisis on the peninsula which improves the prospect of renewed aid-for-disarmament negotiations.

Iran denies coming to atom talks with new swap offer

Iran said it had no fresh offer to make to revive a nuclear fuel swap proposal but was ready to discuss it in talks with world powers on Friday, and Russia said ways of easing sanctions on Tehran should be addressed too.

Obama pushes Hu on China's currency and rights

President Barack Obama urged Chinese President Hu Jintao to let the value of China's yuan currency rise and delivered a strong message on U.S. concerns over Beijing's human rights record at a summit on Wednesday.

Instant view: Morgan Stanley quarterly profit up 60 percent

Morgan Stanley posted a 60 percent increase in fourth-quarter shareholder profit, helped by rising revenue in its retail brokerage business.

US STOCKS-Wall St falls as tech shares weigh

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday led by losses in the technology sector and on worries that China's rapid growth may lead to more aggressive measures to tackle inflation.

Wal-Mart set to unveil healthier food options

Wal-Mart Stores Inc is headed to Washington to unveil its plan to promote healthier and more affordable food options at its stores.

Amazon to buy full control of DVD service Lovefilm

U.S. online retailer Amazon.Com is to buy the 58 percent of British DVD and games rental firm Lovefilm it does not already own for an undisclosed price, it said on Thursday.

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