States say bank regulator still in their way
The federal regulator of the largest U.S. banks is attempting to maintain too much power to preempt state consumer financial laws and is ignoring the intent of the 2010 financial reform law, state attorneys general complained in a letter released on Tuesday.
Global artist group LoNyLA hones work via webcasts
The long struggle to get a show from script to stage or screen may be getting a lot shorter -- via the Web.
Google taps former Microsoft prosecutor amid probe
As Google tries to fend off a U.S. probe of its multibillion-dollar search business, it has been quietly adding to its stable of antitrust advisers, which, Reuters has learned, includes a former Microsoft prosecutor.
Hackers stole $2.7 million from Citi
Citigroup, the third-largest U.S. bank by assets, has told government officials that about 3,400 of the customers whose credit-card information was hacked have suffered about $2.7 million in losses, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Madoff judge: Feeder fund investors cannot recover
Investors in feeder funds who lost money in Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme do not qualify as customers of the now-imprisoned swindler, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled on Tuesday.
Consolidation could be survival option for struggling towns
The tiny cash-starved town of Central Falls, Rhode Island, has been taken over by the state, faces debt defaults and is looking at possible bankruptcy. Now, it stands to lose its identity altogether.
White House Nixes Mystery Shopper survey of doctors
A controversial plan that would have “mystery shoppers” pose as patients to investigate how hard it is for patients to obtain primary care was been nixed by the Obama Administration, Tuesday.
Microsoft rolls out Office in the cloud
Microsoft Corp made its biggest move into the mobile, Internet-accessible world of cloud computing on Tuesday, taking the wraps off a revamped online version of its hugely profitable Office software suite.
SLIDESHOW: Reading Rainbow Flash Mob Gains Steam (With Geordi La Forge Photo)
Yes, it's true: LeVar Burton is convening a flash mob, in what could be a zany, enthralling blast to the past for many Millennials.
Dark Knight Rises Latest: Catwoman costume details and Batman's new ride preview?
Some details have been revealed on Anne Hathaway's Catwoman costume for the new Batman film the Dark Knight Rises. The latest news reported that Hathaway will sport a costume similar to the one seen in recent comic books and video games.
Dark Knight Rises Latest: Catwoman costume details and Batman's new ride preview?
Some details have been revealed on Anne Hathaway's Catwoman costume for the new Batman film the Dark Knight Rises. The latest news reported that Hathaway will sport a costume similar to the one seen in recent comic books and video games.
Enron loses appeal of pre-bankruptcy debt sale
An Enron Corp successor seeking money for the energy giant's creditors cannot rely on bankruptcy law to undo the company's rushed sale of commercial paper just before its 2001 collapse.
Ugly Betty America Ferrera marries Prince Charming Ryan Piers Williams
'Ugly Betty' star America Ferrera has married her long-time boyfriend Ryan Piers Williams in a private ceremony last night.
Toys R Us sees Web sales growing significantly
Toys R Us, the world's largest toy retailer, sees online sales at least doubling in the next five years, its chief executive said.
Google targets Facebook with new social service
Google Inc is making its boldest move to take on Facebook in the fast-growing social networking market and to maintain its dominance on the Web.
Why MyTouch 4G Slide Will Make iPhone 5 Slide Off From Smartphone Camera Battle
Tuesday, T-Mobile USA unveiled their latest smartphone MyTouch 4G Slide, which will sport high-end camera features, touted as the most advanced among of all smartphones, undoubtedly challenging the much-rumored but yet-to-come iPhone 5.
News Corp close to selling Myspace: source
News Corp is expected to sell the troubled social media site Myspace in the next two days, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Lakers, 76ers Trade Rumors: Iguodala’s agent fueled Odom talks
Trade talks between the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers for a swap of their big men - Lamar Odom for Andre Iguodala - have appeared to die down. However, that hasn't stopped speculation surrounding what happened in the trade talks.
Shia LaBeouf Confirms Romance with Megan Fox [VIDEO]
Actor Shia LaBeouf confirmed he was once romantically involved with his past Transformers co-star Megan Fox, according to a recently released interview with Details.
500,000 Android Devices Activated Daily, Outpaces Apple Activations
The usage of Android devices is surging. Half a million Android devices are getting activated every day, according to Android chief Andy Rubin, who developed Android and sold it to Google back in 2005, after which he joined Google as an employee.
Google Launches Social Network Catered To Exclusivity
Google's newest foray into social networking is Google+, which uses group exclusivity as its selling point.
EBay unveils shareholder-friendly moves
EBay Inc. announced two corporate governance changes on Tuesday that could give shareholders more of a say in the way the e-commerce company is run.
Decline in home prices ebbs, consumers gloomy
The plunge in U.S. home prices showed signs of leveling off in April, but worries about unemployment pushed consumer confidence to a seven-month low in June.
Business group backs compromise on trade deals
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday urged Republicans and Democrats to support what it called a reasonable compromise to move long-delayed trade deals with South Korea, Panama and Colombia.
SEC on lookout for bubble-era IPO practices
Some recent red-hot initial public offerings have the Securities and Exchange Commission concerned that Wall Street's underwriters may be tempted to revive some troubling tech bubble practices.
Back from the dead: Princess Diana seen strolling with Kate Middleton on Newsweek
The latest Newsweek cover shows an image of Princess Diana strolling with her would be daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton.
1983 NCAA Star Lorenzo Charles Dies in Bus Crash
Lorenzo Charles, 47, has passed away on June 27, 2011 from a bus crash on Interstate 40 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
U.S. urges banks to step up online fraud protections
Bank regulators warned banks to be on guard against increasingly clever computer hacking on Tuesday, indicating heightened alert against security breaches that have plagued government and corporate institutions in recent weeks.
France's Lagarde elected new IMF chief
French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde on Tuesday was elected the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, maintaining Europe's grasp on the top job at global lender.
Apple Bewilders Final Cut Pro X Users - Refunding Disappointment
In the first week since its debut, Apple's Final Cut Pro X was met by a spectacular disappointment and a list of harsh reviews calling the software disastrous. Surprisingly, to dissatisfied customers Apple has candidly apologized and issued some refunds.
