The U.S. Department of Justice said it is reviewing statements and actions by big banks and their trade associations to see if they have violated antitrust laws through coordinated action to raise consumer debit card fees. But experts say an actual investigation is fairly unlikely.
Stocks fell for a fifth day in a row on Tuesday, having lost more than 5 percent over that period as borrowing costs in Spain hit another record high.
In response to Lt. Pike's pepper spray attack on UC Davis students, international hackers Anonymous has posted a video threatening they will make you [Pike] squeal and releasing his personal information online. Some have applauded Anonymous' actions (watch video here) as vigilante justice, but others feel the attack crosses a line. YouTube has since removed the video, labeling it as hate speech.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the absolute best times to book your 2011-2012 winter vacation. Check out these incredible deals on travel, hotels, cruises and more.
At the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Community Center in Harlem, Archbishop Dolan and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn joined together to distribute turkeys, stuffing, and other essential foods to help support the local community prepare for their Thanksgiving meals, on Tuesday.
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun has won the National League MVP, beating out Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp, who came just short of the Triple Crown.
IBTimes exclusive interview with Phoebe Couture and Kay Unger New York designer, Kay Unger.
Twenty current and former students in Long Island have been implicated for cheating on college entrance examinations.
Revelations that Donald Trump's brand value is $3 billion of his total net worth of around $7 billion underscored the mogul's shift away from real estate.
A mixed-use building at 21-23 Maiden Lane in Lower Manhattan has been sold for $14.5 million, according to New York City records.
As winter chills set in, it's time to dust off the skis and head to the hill! But before you do, check out this guide to the best of the East. This ski season preview has you covered for season dates, best runs, and directions to the top resorts.
Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone blasted President Barack Obama Tuesday morning on CNBC, where he was a guest host on Squawk Box.
Twilight fans can have their very own fairytale wedding experience next year when Carolina Herrera's CHNY boutiques begin selling gowns in the same design as worn by Bella Swan in Breaking Dawn - Part 1, the apparel maker's spokesman said on Monday.
Sidney Crosby made his hotly anticipated return to the NHL Monday night, netting two goals and adding two assists in a game that is sure to go down as one of the biggest in Crosby lore when all is said and done.
Good news, Andy Cohen fans: Cohen's high-pitched talk show Watch What Happens: Live is growing to more than twice its current size.
Johansson shares the same birthday as Mark Ruffalo and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Christoph Niemann is the illustrator behind The New Yorker's Thanksgiving cover, Promised Land.
Where do the top one percent live? Not actually possible, using IRS data, according to a Brookings Institution researcher. But his study did find out where the top three percent live.
Fox News viewers are less informed on current events than people who don't follow the news at all, according to a new study from Fairleigh Dickinson University. MSNBC viewers fared poorly as well, while people who got their news from Sunday morning news shows and NPR were the most informed overall.
After more than 28 years of hosting the syndicated American television morning talk show, Regis Philbin has finally stepped down, albeit with his typical jokes.
In less than a week from now, commissioners with the U.S. International Trade Commission will be one step closer to making a decision on SolarWorld Industries America's trade dispute against Chinese dumping of solar cells.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade could be in jeopardy thanks to the National Weather Service forecast, which includes 15-24 mph winds.
