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IBM ‘s DemandTec Buy to Contest Oracle, SAP

IBM, the No. 2 computer giant, said it plans to acquire e-commerce specialist DemandTec for $440 million to beef up its retail and marketing software services.

Reducing Stress and Mindful Eating Curbs Weight Gain in Obese and Pregnant Women: Study

In a new study, professionals from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have urged women to be cautious of what they eat and also combat their stress levels as a proactive means to prevent them piling on the pounds during the festive season. The research, published online in the October issue of the Journal of Obesity, explained that managing stress and mindful eating can actually help in weight loss even in the absence of hardcore diet regimes.

iPhone 4S to Help AT&T Set New Record in Smartphone Sales

U.S. telecom giant AT&T, Inc. (NYSE:T) said it sold about 6 million smartphones in the first two months of the fourth quarter and expects to break the previous single-quarter smartphone sales record of 6.1 million, thanks mainly to Apple iPhone 4S.

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt listens during the unveiling of a new Dodgers baseball field for children in Compton, Los Angeles, California

Fox, Dodgers clash in court spat over media rights

Prospective bidders are piling up for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Fox Sports argued on Wednesday that the bankrupt team's owner Frank McCourt is improperly breaking its broadcasting contract in his effort to sell the team.

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ON THE MOVE:Advisory firm poaches three from Morgan Stanley

Washington Wealth Management, a start-up that is expanding nationwide by poaching Wall Street brokers and managers, on Wednesday said it hired three Morgan Stanley Smith Barney producers and opened offices near Las Vegas and San Diego.

Cannonball hits home in MythBusters TV shoot

A cannonball shot during an experiment gone awry on the television show MythBusters crashed into a home in Northern California, but no one was injured, the company behind the program said on Wednesday.

PacSun gets PE loan, to close up to 200 stores

Pacific Sunwear of California Inc said it received a $60 million loan from private equity firm Golden Gate Capital in return for two board seats and the right to buy a 20 percent stake in the teen retailer.

San Jose, California step closer on pension reform vote

San Jose, California's city council has approved a measure for next June's ballot that would overhaul pensions for city workers to rein in their rising costs, a growing concern for local and state governments across the nation.

At least nine California inmates injured in prison melee

At least nine prisoners suffered stab and gunshot wounds during a riot of about 50 inmates at a California prison on Wednesday that was eventually quelled, authorities said.

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Michael ''Flea'' Balzary performs during their world tour at the National Stadium in Lima

Chili Peppers, Guns N' Roses, Beastie Boys in Hall of Fame

Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Beastie Boys were among this year's inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the hall announced on Wednesday.

Orange Wine: What Every Wine Geek’s Talking About

There's a surprising new trend in the underground wine world: Orange wine!

‘MythBusters’ Cannonball Accident: Local Residents Worry About Safety, Repairs

Following the MythBusters cannonball accident that sent a cast iron cannon sailing through the air and destroying homes, residents in Dublin, Calif. worry about the safety of their neighborhood and repairs needed following the incident.

Apple's plans to expand in mainland China may be affected after the company lost its major trademark battle for the name "iPad" in the country.

Apple Loses iPad Trademark in China, May Negotiate Deal With Proview Technology

Apple lost its iPad trademark battle in China on Wednesday, but the owner of the trademark, Proview Technology, may ask Apple to pay for a trademark transfer.

‘Drift Away’ Singer Dobie Gray Dead at 69

Singer Dobie Gray, who had huge success with his timeless hit Drift Away, is dead, his Web site confirmed. The Web site didn't say how the singer died, but it noted that he passed away on Tuesday.

Cupertino Posts Details of Apple's Futuristic Spaceship Campus

'Apple Campus 2 Project:' Updated Plans for 'Spaceship' in Cupertino City [PHOTOS]

The updated plans of the Apple Campus 2 Project were posted to the City of Cupertino website. The new plans include jogging paths, changes to the fitness center and a new roof made from dark-grey material.

U.S. Downplays Suggestions of Containing China's Rise in Asia-Pacific

Taking A Cue From Occupy Wall Street, Democrats Make Populist Push

Occupy Wall Street's reverberations have finally crossed into the political realm, as prominent Democrats at all levels of government -- from the president to Congress to state houses -- have begun echoing the movement's lambasting of the under-representation of the poor and the unemployed and capitalism's ills.

Harry Morgan Dies at 96: Beloved 'MASH' Colonel Passes Away [VIDEOS]

Morgan, best known for playing Colonel Sherman T. Potter on long-running TV classic M*A*S*H, died Wednesday at age 96, possibly from pneumonia. Look back on the prolific character actor's five-decade career, and watch Morgan's interview with the Television Academy Foundation in 2004 and classic M*A*S*H moments with his Col. Potter.

Unemployed Protesters Invade Washington, D.C. to 'Take Back the Capitol'

Demonstrators from across the nation descended on Capitol Hill on Monday as part of a four-day effort to meet with congressional leaders to highlight the plight of U.S. unemployment.

Elusive Cockerell's Bumblebee, Last Seen in 1956, Rediscovered in New Mexico

An elusive bumblebee that was last seen in the United States in 1956 was recently rediscovered in New Mexico. Scientists announced Monday that the bee, known as the Cockerell's bumblebee, was rediscovered in the White Mountains of south-central New Mexico by a team of scientists from the University of California, Riverside

Brooke Mueller May Circumvent Jail Time After Cocaine Arrest, Is Rehab Next?

After being arrested on charges of cocaine possession and assault following a night of partying in Aspen, Brooke Mueller may circumvent serving jail time, aside from the few hours spent in the slammer on Saturday. Is rehab next for the troubled starlet?

A dedicated iPad station is seen in front of an iPhone at the Apple store in New York

Apple’s ‘Halo Effect’ Could Spur Shares to $500: Misek

Apple’s expected unveiling of iTV a year from now, coupled with continued huge sales of iPads and iPhones should create “a halo effect” to propel shares to around $500, Jefferies analyst Peter Misek told International Business Times.

Nina Simone's daughter sues father over recordings

Nina Simone's daughter is suing her father for $155 million, claiming that he improperly obtained and transferred ownership of numerous items belonging to the singing icon, including master recordings, personal writings, diaries, letters, photos and other personal possessions.

Body found at Yosemite waterfall is woman who died in July

Authorities on Tuesday identified the body of a young woman who plunged to her death over a 317-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park with two friends in July.

Anti-Wall Street protesters target foreclosures

Anti-Wall Street protesters, seeking a new focus as cities across the country shut down two-month old Occupy encampments, launched a new wave of activism on Tuesday by rallying around homeowners as they try to resist evictions from foreclosed homes.

A customer counts her money while waiting in line to check out at a Target store on the shopping day dubbed ''Black Friday'' in Torrington, Connecticut

Poor struggling, rich spending as Christmas nears

Adriana Garcia won't be buying her family Christmas gifts this year.

Amazon CEO Bezos holds up the new Kindle Fire tablet at news conference in New York

Apple iPad Sales Slowing as Amazon Lights Kindle Fire

Since launching in 2010, Apple's iPad has been the global leader in tablets. But since Amazon's first table, the all-new low-priced Kindle Fire came out in November Apple's dominance may be sagging. In a new analyst note, Shaw Wu of the brokerage firm Stern Agee sees iPad sales as a little light in the current quarter.