International groups want off Internet name expansion
The United Nations, the International Monetary Fund and 26 other international organizations are pressing the keepers of the Internet to prevent addresses like .un or .imf from being taken by cybersquatters in an upcoming expansion of domain names.
Boardwalk Empire finale draws season high ratings
Boardwalk Empire went out with a bang Sunday night -- and not just with the shocking demise of Jimmy Darmody.
Damien Hirst to show his Spots worldwide
British artist Damien Hirst, who sold a collection of works for a record $200 million in 2008, will be display his iconic Spot paintings at Gagosian galleries around the world in January, the gallery said on Tuesday.
American Horror Story house goes on the market
For sale: Historical brick home in Los Angeles. Includes a grand ballroom, Tiffany light fixtures, six bedrooms, five baths -- and maybe a body or three in the basement.
Jive Software shares surge in market debut
Jive Software Inc's shares soared in their market debut as investors look to cash in on the immense popularity of social media offerings on the backdrop of upcoming IPOs like those of Facebook and Zynga.
Michael Jackson's doctor too poor to fund appeal
Michael Jackson's doctor on Tuesday asked for a publicly-funded lawyer to handle his appeal on a manslaughter conviction in the pop star's death, saying he could not afford to pay for one himself.
Alleged Gene Simmons website hacker arrested
A man accused of being part of the hacking group Anonymous was arrested on Tuesday on charges of attacking the website of Kiss frontman Gene Simmons.
Boeing logs big order from Southwest
Boeing Co bagged its first firm order for the new 737 MAX fuel-efficient, narrowbody plane, as part of a $19 billion deal with Southwest Airlines that the jet maker calls its largest order ever.
Facebook launches new reporting tool for suicidal behavior
Facebook launched a new suicide prevention tool on Tuesday, giving users a direct link to an online chat with counselors who can help, the company said.
China considers Seychelles port offer, denies base plan
China will consider turning to the Seychelles as a resupply port for navy ships taking part in anti-piracy operations off Africa, official media said, rejecting suggestions this would amount to a military base that could unsettle the region.
Transportation board proposes sweeping ban on cell/auto use
Safety investigators called on Tuesday for a nationwide ban on texting and cell phone use while driving, a prohibition that would include certain applications of hands-free technology becoming more common in new cars.
Yahoo investor slams potential minority stake sale
Third Point LLC, an activist shareholder in Yahoo Inc, expressed fresh concern on Tuesday that the Internet company is looking at a sweetheart deal with private equity that could entrench founder Jerry Yang and the current board.
Apple founding contract fetches $1.5 million at auction
The contract that established Apple as a corporate entity in 1976 sold at auction on Tuesday for $1.59 million, 10 times its estimated price, two months after the death of high-profile co-founder Steve Jobs.
Steve Cohen says insider trading rules are vague
Hedge fund billionaire Steven A. Cohen in sworn testimony earlier this year called the rules on insider trading very vague and said sometimes it's a judgment call as to whether a tidbit about a public company is inside information.
Avon's Jung loses CEO title
Avon Products Inc on Tuesday said that it was replacing Andrea Jung as chief executive, a move that comes as the cosmetics company tries to recover from a myriad of problems, including a federal bribery probe and weak sales in key international markets.
Fed Points to Risks from Europe
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday pointed to turmoil in Europe as a big risk to the U.S. economy, leaving the door open to a further easing of monetary policy even as it noted some improvement in the U.S. labor market.
Nokia Siemens to ramp down Iran operations
The world No. 2 mobile telecom equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks will start to gradually ramp down its business in Iran, pressured by tightening international sanctions.
Microsoft co-founder Allen launches space project
Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen is planning to build a spaceship that could replace the Space Shuttle and put paying passengers into orbit this decade.
Deadline Time as Japan's Olympus struggles to Survive
Japan's scandal-ridden Olympus Corp faces one of its biggest challenges to survive as an independent company on Wednesday, when it must meet a deadline to file its second-quarter results or be delisted from the Tokyo stock exchange.
Greek debt swap talks make progress, no deal yet
A deal to restructure Greek bonds could see banks rank on an equal footing with official euro zone lenders to the country under a plan being discussed, one of the lead negotiators said on Tuesday.
Instant view: Fed leaves policy steady, downside risks remain
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday left monetary policy on hold but said financial market turbulence posed threats to economic growth, leaving the door open to further easing next year.
The World’s Best Christmas Light Displays [PHOTOS]
Across the globe, small towns and big cities are celebrating the holiday season with spectacular light displays. Take a look at some of the best public Christmas lights from Rome to Rio.
Credit Agricole to unveil job cuts: union
French bank Credit Agricole will unveil a restructuring on Wednesday, a trade-union representative told Reuters, and the number of jobs cuts could reach around 2,000, the Figaro later reported.
Wall Street closes lower on Fed disappointment
Stocks fell for a second straight day on Tuesday after the Federal Reserve gave no hints of new stimulus measures to offset the effects of the worsening European debt crisis.
Emails warned James Murdoch on extent of hacking
A British Parliamentary committee on Tuesday published a sequence of e-mails which raised questions about the story News Corp's James Murdoch told to House of Commons legislators about what he knew about phone hacking allegations involving the now-defunct News of the World and when he knew it.
Men producers feared cocaine would kill Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen was fired from his starring role on TV sitcom Two and A Half Men because he was so addicted to cocaine that program makers feared he might die, or cause someone else to die, producer Chuck Lorre said.
The Higgs boson -- vital to life but is it there?
It has been called the brick that built the universe, the angel of creation and the god particle.
Seth Rogen named to host Independent Spirit Awards
Seth Rogen, who is better known for major-studio comedies than for indie films, has been named host of the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Critics stamp their approval on Dragon Tattoo
Director David Fincher's film adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo earned solid early reviews on Tuesday following its London premiere, and the studio behind it pushed up the release in a crowded holiday season.
FCC cracks down on loud commercials
The Federal Communications Commission is cracking down on loud commercials.
