Google steps in with Person Finder to help New Zealand quake victims
Internet giant Google has stepped in to rescue New Zealand earthquake victims with its Person Finder service.
'Climategate' emails undermined belief in global warming among weathercasters: study
'Climategate' - the unauthorized release in late 2009 of stolen e-mails - undermined many weathercasters’ confidence in the conclusions of climate science, at least temporarily, says a new study.
HP Earnings A Mixed Bag
Even thought the news was good, there are several question marks that dog the computer hardware giant.
The Unlucky Ones at the Oscars.
The actors, directors and technicians who were nominated but never elected to win
Latest video of Apple boss Steve Jobs emerges
A video of Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been recorded leaving a California café, has been released by entertainment website Radar Online
ICC say Ponting will be charged after TV damage claims
Australia captain Ricky Ponting will be charged on Wednesday after allegedly damaging a television in the dressing room during a World Cup match with Zimbabwe.
Nintendo 3DS buzz escalates as Japan launch approaches
Buzz around Nintendo 3DS has escalated ahead of the Feb 26 Japan launch, with the company releasing US launch game titles and the tech press reporting on other aspects and leaking details.
Afripalm signs MOU with SAIL for steel mill - paper
South Africa's Afripalm Resources signed a memorandum of understanding with Steel Authority of India to build a steel mill in South Africa, the Business Day reported on Wednesday.
ONGC may file draft share sale docs this week
State-run Oil & Natural Gas Corp may file the draft prospectus for its share sale this week, its chairman A.K. Hazarika said on Wednesday.
Federal Trade Commission to inspect Apple In-App buys
The Federal Trade Commission will probe into Apple's marketing of in-app purchases in games for children such as Smurfs' Village, after it received a complaint from a U.S. legislator, according to the Washington Post.
Florida Home to 12 of 50 Best Hospitals in U.S: Survey
Florida houses 12 of the best 50 hospitals in the country, followed by Ohio with seven, a new survey has found.
Hot favorites at the Oscars
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Ford India to bring new Fiesta Sedan in 2011
Ford Motors India will launch a new version of the Fiesta Sedan 2011 in Indian markets this year.
Princeton Review publishes list of best-value colleges for 2011; Virginia and Swarthmore top respective categories
Test-prep major Princeton Review, in collaboration with USA Today, has released its annual list of 50 private and 50 public colleges in the nation that are considered to offer best value in terms of academic strength, affordability and financial aid availability.
Lachlan Murdoch made acting Ten CEO in Australia media shake-up
West Australian Newspaper Holdings (WAN.AX) (WAN) shares fell more than 11 percent when the stock resumed trading after announcing a $2 billion tie-up with Seven Media Group and completing share sales to institutions to help fund the deal.
Australia's Port Hedland iron ore terminal reopens after cyclone
Australia's Port Hedland, one of the world's largest export terminals for iron ore, reopened on Wednesday following a two-day suspension as a cyclone passed down the western coast, the port's harbourmaster said.
Thousands in Delhi protest high food prices
Tens of thousands of trade unionists, including those from a group linked to India's ruling party, marched through the streets of the capital on Wednesday to protest food prices, piling pressure on a government already under fire over graft.
Technology overuse creating health hazards for youth and children
Increased and continuous use of computers is causing musculosketal disorders in a growing number of youth and children, according to a study by researchers at the Boston University.
Apple negotiating with record labels to offer quality song tracks
Technology giant Apple is in discussions with record labels to improve the quality of the song files they sell, CNN reported quoting executives involved in the talk.
Voice of America news site knocked off by Iranian Cyber Army
VOANews.com was hacked by a pro-Iran cyber activist group that changed the domain name settings of the site, leading visitors to a different site controlled by the group.
James Franco’s version of Cher’s song shot down
The Academy did not like his cover version of the Burlesque song.
UEFA Champions League Round-up - Chelsea begin revival against Copenhagen, late Lyon strike deny Real Madrid
Chelsea began their revival with a comfortable 2-0 victory at FC Copenhagen in their Champions League last-16 first-leg clash at the Parken Stadium.
Unreleased Sarah Palin E-mails Show Efforts to Criticize, Ignore Media
An ex-aide to former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has revealed e-mail messages from his former employer which he says show Palin closely tracking public opinion, expressing disgust with some broadcasters and explaining why she chose to grant interviews only to Fox news.
Mark Zuckerberg: Coming To A Comic Book Near You
First a movie was made about Mark Zuckerberg's rise to the top and now a comic book is next up.
Gold at $1,400 as equity markets drop sharply
Gold fell back slightly toward $1,400 an ounce on Tuesday, breaking a six-session rally, as turmoil in Libya prompted bullion investors to take profits and as sharp losses in equities and other commodities markets prompted margin selling.
Golden-voiced Ted Williams gets his own reality TV show
The golden-voiced homeless man who became a YouTube sensation is getting his own reality TV show.
Actors, actresses and movies snubbed by this year's Academy Award nominations
Here is a look at actors, actresses, directors and movies that should have received a 2011 Oscar nomination.
Apple Needs Timely Release Of iPad 2
Conflicting reports about the rollout of the iPad 2 stress Apple's need for the device's swift release.
Indiana Dems take Wisconsin Lead, Flee the State: Report
Indiana Democrats are imitating their Wisconsin peers and have reportedly refused to show up for a vote. Members of the state of Indiana's House of Representatives are headed to neighboring Illinois to avoid a vote anti-union legislation, according to a report.
Student GPS Tracking Company: We’re Not Big Brother
The CEO of AIM Truancy Solutions, the company which makes GPS devices to track misbehaving students, defends his company against the notion that it is Big Brother.