Anyone but Romney: Iowa Conservatives Meet in Secret to Choose Alternative
It's no secret social conservatives are scrambling to find an alternative to Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination, but with the Iowa caucuses just six weeks away, time is rapidly running out. That's why several socially conservative groups in Iowa held a secret meeting this week to strategize, CNN reported on Wednesday.
Highlights: EU's Barroso and Rehn on new economic governance
The European Commission proposed on Wednesday new, intrusive laws to make sure budgets of euro zone countries do not break EU rules and that their borrowing falls, which could lead to joint debt issuance in the future.
Consumer sentiment gains as gloom ebbs
Consumer sentiment held up in late November as some of the gloom over the economic outlook ebbed, a survey released on Wednesday showed.
Consumer sentiment gains in November as gloom ebbs
Consumer sentiment held up in late November as some of the gloom over the economic outlook ebbed, a survey released on Wednesday showed.
Wall Street falls 1 percent on Europe woes, China data
Stocks fell about 1 percent on Wednesday, putting the S&P 500 on track for a sixth straight losing session as the euro zone crisis and weak Chinese data weighed on sentiment.
San Francisco Street Art: The City is Their Canvas (PHOTOS)
San Francisco is one of the most popular tourist desitinations in the world. Besides the landmark Golden Gate bridge, San Francisco is also well known for being a hotbed of art, culture and freedom.
Olympus ex-CEO lands in Tokyo for showdown
Former Olympus Corp CEO turned whistle-blower Michael Woodford touched down back in Tokyo on Wednesday for a meeting with investigators probing one of Japan's biggest accounting scandals and a showdown with the board that threw him out.
Renewable Energy Becoming Cost Competitive, IEA Says
Renewable energy technology is becoming increasingly cost competitive and growth rates are in line to meet levels required of a sustainable energy future, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a report on Wednesday.
Megyn Kelly Petitioned to Eat Pepper Spray (VIDEO)
Megyn Kelly is being petitioned on the internet to eat or drink pepper spray on national TV following her controversial characterization of the crowd control mechanism as a food product.
German 10-year Bond Auction a 'Disaster'
A disastrous sale of German benchmark bonds sparked fears on Wednesday the debt crisis was beginning to threaten even Berlin, with the Bundesbank forced to dig deep into its pockets to ensure the auction did not fail.
Olympus ex-CEO lands for showdown, says police can
Former Olympus Corp CEO turned whistle-blower Michael Woodford touched down back in Tokyo on Wednesday for a meeting with investigators probing one of Japan's biggest accounting scandals and a showdown with the board that threw him out.
Online holiday sales to rise 15 percent: comScore
U.S. online spending should increase 15 percent this holiday season, outpacing even last year's torrid growth, as shoppers are enticed by more retailers offering free or low-cost shipping, analytics firm comScore said.
Google quits plans to make cheap renewable energy
Google Inc has abandoned an ambitious project to make renewable energy cheaper than coal, the latest target of Chief Executive Larry Page's moves to focus the Internet giant on fewer efforts.
Wall Street set to open lower on Europe woes, China
Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Wednesday, putting the S&P 500 on track for a sixth straight losing day as the euro zone crisis and weak Chinese data weighed on investor sentiment.
Lobbyist eyes 2013 for corporate tax overhaul
Kenneth Kies sizes up the chances of reforming the convoluted U.S. tax code like someone who has lived through it before. In fact, he has.
Mortgage purchase demand rises
Purchase applications for home mortgages rebounded last week, but demand for refinancing sagged for a second week in a row, an industry group said on Wednesday.
Jobless claims rise but stay below 400,000
New claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but held below 400,000 for the third straight week, suggesting the labor market was gaining traction.
Jobless Claims up but Stays Below 400,000 for Third Straight Week
New claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week but held below 400,000 for the third straight week, suggesting the labor market was gaining traction.
Durable Goods Orders Ex-Transportation up in October
New orders for a range of long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods unexpectedly rose in October, but sharp downward revisions to the prior month's data and weak spending plans by businesses suggested manufacturing was taking a breather.
Nokia Siemens to cut 17,000 jobs
Struggling telecoms gear maker Nokia Siemens Networks is to axe 17,000 jobs to help cut annual operating costs by around 1 billion euros ($1.35 billion).
Ski Season Preview: The Best of the Rockies
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 Rockies. This ski season preview has you covered for season dates, best runs, and directions to the top resorts.
'Disastrous' Bond Sale Shakes Confidence in Germany
A disastrous German bond sale on Wednesday sparked fears that Europe's debt crisis was even beginning to threaten Berlin, with the leaders of the euro zone's two strongest economies still firmly at odds over a longer-term structural solution.
UEFA Champions League - AC Milan Vs Barcelona Live Coverage
The highlight fixture of Wednesday's Uefa Champions League action takes place at the San Siro where reigning champions Barcelona take on AC Milan.
Pressure mounts on Finmeccanica chairman to quit
Pressure mounted on Finmeccanica Chairman Pier Francesco Guarguaglini to quit on Wednesday over a corruption probe that has engulfed Italy's defense conglomerate and exposed a growing rift in the company's top ranks.
Western Digital cleared to buy Hitachi disk drive business
Western Digital has secured conditional approval from the European Union's competition regulator to purchase Hitachi's hard disk drive business for $4.3 billion, after it agreed to sell several production operations.
Stocks set for 6th losing day on Europe, China woes
Stock index futures were lower on Wednesday as worries about the euro zone crisis and weak data from China weighed on investor sentiment, putting the S&P 500 on track for a sixth day of losses.
Olympus ex-CEO says Tokyo police can get to truth behind scandal
Former Olympus Corp CEO Michael Woodford said on Wednesday that Tokyo police were best able to get to the truth behind one of Japan's biggest accounting scandals, as speculation mounts of possible links to organized crime.
AC Milan Vs Barcelona Preview: UEFA Champions League
The highlight fixture of Wednesday's Uefa Champions League action takes place at the San Siro where reigning champions Barcelona take on AC Milan.
Mortgage purchase demand rises: MBA
Purchase applications for home mortgages rebounded last week, but demand for refinancing sagged for a second week in a row, an industry group said on Wednesday.
Deere earnings rise 46 percent, beat estimates
Deere & Co , reported a 46 percent increase in fiscal fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday due to continued strong demand for farm equipment, and the company said it expects substantial growth in 2012.
