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Microsoft Shuts Down Book Scanning Project

Microsoft will end its book search and academic search projects as it seeks to develop a sustainable business model for its search engine, the company said on Friday.
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Icahn Blasts Yahoo's Board: Full Text

It is clear to me that the board of directors of Yahoo has acted irrationally and lost the faith of shareholders and Microsoft. It is quite obvious that Microsoft's bid of $33 per share is a superior alternative to Yahoo's prospects on a standalone basis. I am perplexed by the board's actions.
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Icahn to Lead Fight Against Yahoo Board: Report

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn reportedly has decided to move ahead with plans to run a dissident board slate at Yahoo Inc in an attempt to pressure the company into restarting negotiations with Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft MessengerTV Launches in 20 Countries

Software giant Microsoft Corp launched a new online service in 20 countries on Tuesday that allow users to watch video clips at the same time as a network of friends while chatting via Windows Live Messenger.
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Microsoft Appeals Record EU Fine

Microsoft, the world's biggest software maker, is appealing the record 899 million euro ($1.4 billion) fine imposed on it by European authorities for anti-trust violations.
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Microsoft Sued Over Imagery Project Trademark

Microsoft's satellite imagery project was sued over the TerraServer name, by a small North Carolina company alleging that the firm was using its name which is already registered.
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U.S. Stocks Drop on Yahoo, Countrywide

U.S. stocks fell as Yahoo dropped the most in almost two years after Microsoft Corp. abandoned its $50 billion bid for the company and Countrywide Financial Corp. tumbled on concern its suitor will abandon its pending takeover.
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Microsoft Cancels Yahoo Bid

Microsoft Corp. abandoned its three-month-old bid to buy internet firm Yahoo on Saturday, after the two sides failed to agree on an acceptable sale price.
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GTA 4 poised to dominate Xbox Live

Players of the popular Grand Theft Auto video game series have always reveled in its unique blend of beatings, shootings and vehicular mayhem.

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