As China's Communist Party government continues to ramp up surveillance on political dissidents, it is becoming increasingly questionable ethically for the companies that provide it with the relevant technology and services. One such company, owned by the Mitt Romney-founded private equity firm Bain Capital, stands to profit from the country's domestic security boom.
Lefty pitcher Andy Pettitte is back in the game, but it remains to be seen if the baseball veteran can live up to his former glory.
Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks will look for a second straight win for new interim coach Mike Woodson tonight when they square off against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden.
Andy Warhol, the Pope of Pop, is making a pilgrimage to Asia on the 25th anniversary of his death, with one of the largest collections of his art set to tour five cities in the region over the next two years.
The Violence Against Women Act is at the center of an explosive debate in Congress this week. The bill has been authorized twice since its introduction in 1994, but this time Republicans are putting up a fight. Either way, things are looking up for Senate Democrats.
Consumers didn't get the escape velocity memo, the one that says economic and financial things are getting better and better. A Thomson Reuters/Univ. of Michigan survey released Friday found consumer sentiment down, especially on expectations for the next six months.
Reports on February housing data begin with housing starts Tuesday, followed by existing- and new-home sales. With U.S. data in the mainly second tier, Treasury yields will be subject to Fed watching with speeches by the central bank chairman and heads of its New York and Minneapolis branches.
Former New York Yankee pitcher Andy Pettitte, who retired in 2010, is returning to play after signing a one-year minor league deal with the Yankees. Jack Curry of the YES Network confirmed that the pitcher signed a deal worth $2.5 million.
Andy Pettitte is coming out of retirement to play for the Yankees
A controversial secret provision of the Patriot Act is not as vital to national security as the government claims, two Democratic senators said in a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder.
Both Puerto Rico and Missouri will be having their caucuses this weekend, but don't expect a big boost for Rick Santorum by Monday.
A recent scientific study provides evidence that the brown recluse spider is spreading out of southern regions into areas where the climate is becoming warmer.
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said the Obama administration has failed to live up to goal of being the most transparent administration ever during an executive meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Can the singer make a comeback? Reviews for her SXSW show have been positive, but concert goers have remarked that her voice was strained in the beginning and end of her set.
Lady Gaga, the pop sensation known for her attention-grabbing fashion and performances, told Oprah Winfrey that she plans to cut all connection with the media.
St. Patrick's Day 2012 falls on Saturday this year, but the party starts on Friday with pub crawls and beer pong tournaments kicking off the holiday of the Irish patron saint.
The DeltaWing is a Nissan-powered race car that will race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, from June 16-17, an endurance race that lasts a full day. The Batmobile-looking racer took its first test drive in the United State before it ships off to France for the marathon race.
Continuing its delicate game of portfolio balancing, United Technologies said Thursday it will sell off several major business units as way to raise cash for a previously announced $16.5 billion acquisition of aerospace manufacturer Goodrich Corp.
Where to watch a live stream online of the Indian Wells tennis tournament 2012, plus a preview of Friday's play, featuring Federer, Nadal, Sharapova and Azarenka.
It's been a long winter for Community fans, but everyone's favorite study group is back, with new episodes airing on NBC every Thursday night and free at Hulu.com . You can also watch interviews with Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs and other cast members (Chevy Chase, Donald Glover) that were recorded while on they filmed the end of season three.
Greg Smith resignation letter describing toxic atmosphere at investment bank undermines goodwill.
Last weekend's shootings have damaged already-strained U.S.-Afghan relations, with President Hamid Karzai calling for American troops to pull back from rural areas and the Taliban suspending peace talks.
