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Despite Scandals, News Corp Earnings Beat Estimates

Despite a mix of scandals and failed business purchases, News Corp. was able to beat the Street's expectations with its fourth quarter earnings.

Gavin DeGraw Released from Hospital, Tweets to Fans

Gavin DeGraw who recently was injured in an attack and a hit-and-run in New York City was released from the Beth Israel Hospital on Wednesday.

New York City Will Mandate Sex-Ed After Nearly Two Decades

Education grants made available for nine states

Mandatory sex-education classes are returning to New York City public schools for the first time in nearly 20 years, New York City officials say.

DARPA to Test Falcon HTV-2, the Fastest Aircraft

The Pentagon will test a super fast, unmanned aircraft that can travel at Mach 20 -twenty times faster than the speed of sound, up to 13,000 miles per hour. The Defense Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will test the Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle 2 (HTV-2) Thursday morning from Vandenberg Air Force in California. A Minotaur IV Lite rocket will lift off with the HTV-2, and release the aircraft after penetrating the atmosphere.

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File photo of the entrance to a HSBC bank branch in New York

Capital One Buys HSBC's Credit Card Units

Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE: COF) has agreed to buy HSBC's credit card unit for approximately $32.7 billion, netting HSBC a $2.6 billion premium.

London Riots 2011: Why Don?t Such Things Happen in America?

I am puzzled as to why such disorders do not happen in America.

Navy SEALs Killed: U.S. Says Strike Killed Taliban Who Downed Helicopter

An American airstrike has killed the Taliban fighters believed responsible for shooting down a Chinook helicopter that killed 38 people, 22 of whom were members of the Navy SEALs Team 6, the senior commander in Afghanistan said Wednesday.

U.S.A. - Mexico Prediction: Which Team Will Win in Klinsmann's Debut? (SOCCER FRIENDLY)

The U.S. meets Mexico new head coach Jurgen Klinsmann's debut

New York City to Mandate Sex Education in Public Schools

Starting in the second semester of the coming school year, New York City's public middle and high school students will be required to take sexual and reproductive health courses.

U.S. Stocks Fall Hard Wednesday; Weak Global Economy Primary Concern

U.S. stocks took another tumble Wednesday, as fears of the weak global economy took hold.

Emma Stone, Hot and Cold Reception of 'The Help' Performance

"She's a real-deal actress," Tate Taylor, the director of "The Help", says. "Such a mature old soul in such a vibrant little capsule." Stone has quickly become Hollywood's hottest ticket especially with her latest role in "The Help."

Underwater Volcano Eruption Discovered by Scientists Who Predicted It

Axial Seamount, a volcano off the coast of Oregon, erupted in April - right on schedule

U.S./Mexico Preview: Klinsmann's Debut in Philadelphia (Soccer)

The U.S. faces nemesis Mexico in Philadelphia

U.S. President Barack Obama gestures while speaking about military veterans in the workforce while in Washington

Analysis: Under Fire, Obama Struggles to Instill Confidence

President Barack Obama is getting hammered on all sides for a stumbling U.S. economy and his uneven response to it, raising pressure on him to take steps to create jobs or risk being ousted in next year's election.

Gavin DeGraw Released from Hospital after Attack, Tweets to Public

The singer was treated for a broken nose, concussion and lacerations.

Mother's blood test reveals baby's sex

Blood drawn from expectant mothers could offer parents an earlier sneak peek at their baby's sex than methods currently used in the U.S., researchers said Tuesday.

Elizabeth’s Tailor’s Famed Jewelry and Art Collection for Sale.

Elizabeth Taylor?s Famed Jewelry and Art Collection for Sale

Renowned auction house Christie's has announced a new exhibition and sale dedicated to the collection of late British-American actress Elizabeth Tailor in September 2011.

Did Pakistani Intelligence Help U.S. in Finding Bin Laden?

An American spy novelist is disputing the details of the raid that took down the world's "Most Wanted" terrorist leader Osama bin Laden

Telemundo plans to increase local news programming

Telemundo is about to get mucho mas grande in the local-news department.

Oleg Cassini's widow sues Conde-Nast for defamation

Oleg Cassini's widow, Marianne Nestor-Cassini, has slapped Conde Nast with a $10 million lawsuit alleging defamation over a September 2010 Vanity Fair piece that examined the intra-familial legal battle over the late designer's estate.

Caesars Entertainment second-quarter loss narrows

Caesars Entertainment, the world's largest casino operator by revenue, reported a narrower second-quarter loss after cutting costs.

Nigerian-American man pleads guilty in stowaway case

A Nigerian-American man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to stowing away on a commercial airline flight from New York to Los Angeles in an incident that revealed an apparent lapse in airport security.

"The Help" is faithful to the bestseller

"The Help" needs no help from movie critics to lure the millions who've already read and loved the 2009 bestselling novel upon which it is based.

Aircraft That Can Fly 20 Times Faster Than Sound, Pentagon's Fingers Crossed [Photos]

If everything goes well on Wednesday during the test flight of an experimental aircraft, Pentagon will be gifted with a vehicle that can fly at an awesome speed of 13,000 mph, or 20 times the speed of sound.

Gavin DeGraw Released From Hospital, Suffered Concussion, Broken Nose, Black Eyes

A representative for the singer-songwriter told MTV that DeGraw, 34, was released from the Bellevue Hospital where he was treated for a concussion, broken nose, black eyes and cuts and bruises inflicted on him by unknown attackers in the East Village.

Wall St rebounds as Fed promise soothes

U.S. stocks clawed back most of Monday's losses as a U.S. Federal Reserve promise of at least two more years of near-zero interest rates overshadowed its warning about slowing economic growth. The Fed's statement gave markets a glimmer of hope, with stocks' gains accelerating into Tuesday's close.