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Sharks in Brisbane Golf Course

Shark Attack 2011: Shark Bites Man in Florida, PETA Goes on Attack

In the latest Shark Attack 2011, a 21-year-old Longboat Key, Florida man bitten by a shark over the weekend has reportedly undergone surgery and will likely return home within a week. But now the man and his actions that apparently led to the shark attack is now being attacked by PETA, organization for the ethical treatment of animals said.
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Feds Raid Imperial Holdings' Florida Offices

Federal investigators on Tuesday raided the Florida offices of Imperial Holdings Inc , a company that makes lump-sum payments on legal settlements and life insurance policies, the FBI said on Tuesday.
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Billionaire investor Warren Buffett

Why is Berkshire Hathaway Planning to Buy Back Shares?

Others have pondered that perhaps Warren Buffett – who's now 81 years old – is simply preparing for his exit and planning to bequeath his legendary company’s management to younger warriors.
A 999 + Fine Silver 1000 Troy Ounce Engelhard Silver Bar is placed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange November 9, 2010.

Silver, Silver Miners Post Gains on Optimism about Europe

Silver rose more than 2 percent Monday after investors gained confidence that Europe leaders would be able to handle a Greek default without letting the rest of the continent or its struggling banks suffer.

DNC Chair: All Republican Candidates Are 'the Same' [VIDEO]

During an appearance on CBS' Face the Nation, Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said all of the GOP candidates for the 2012 presidential election are the same because they are controlled by the far-right platforms of the Tea Party
U.S. long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad starts her attempt to swim to Florida from Havana

U.S. Swimmer Nyad Ending Cuba-Florida Crossing

U.S. long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad decided on Sunday to abandon her third attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida after being stung overnight in the face and eyes by jellyfish, her team said.
2012 Election

Herman Cain: 'I Don't Get No Respect'

Cain, who is new to politics but made a name for himself in the private sector as the chief executive of Godfather Pizza, has felt disenfranchised by the Republican base. Before the Florida Straw poll, the conservative Cain was considered a long shot to be the GOP's presidential candidate.
Mitt Romney

Romney Wins Michigan Straw Poll; Cain Finishes Third

In Michigan, the state where Mitt Romney was born and raised and where his father, George, served as governor, the former Massachusetts governor won the Michigan Straw Poll 2011. Romney claimed an easy victory over Texas Governor Rick Perry.
The seven-ton Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) is deployed by the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-48) in this NASA handout photo dated September 1991. NASA is expecting the satellite to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in late September or early October

NASA's 'Fallen' Angel: Satellite Quietly Down Without Hurting Anyone

Finally, NASA's falling angel, the 6 ton bus-sized Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) plunged back to Earth on Saturday morning, said NASA. The defunct satellite is the biggest piece of space debris to fall from the sky since the Sky Lab in 1979.
Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder and John Axford along with the rest of the team celebrate in the locker room in Milwaukee

Playoff Lines Drawn as Divisions Tied Up

The Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks advanced to the playoffs on Friday by securing the final three divisional titles.
Herman Cain at CNN Debate

Florida Straw Poll: With Cain Victory, a New Race Emerges

Herman Cain won the Florida presidential straw poll on Saturday in a stunning upset, getting more votes than Rick Perry and Mitt Romney combined. Are we looking at a reshaped race for the Republican nomination?
NASA's UARS

NASA Satellite Has Landed; No Reports of Injury

The NASA satellite falling from space has landed in Canada, near Calgary, but nobody was hurt, according to reports.We can now confirm that #UARS is down! reported the official NASA Twitter account. Debris fell to Earth between 11:23 p.m. EDT Friday, Sept. 23, and 1:09 a.m. EDT Sept. 24.
Casey Anthony

Judge Raises Casey Anthony's Fine to $217K for Unnecessary Probe

Casey Anthony, who was accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter three years ago, is getting into more serious legal troubles. A Florida judge on Friday ordered Casey to reimburse double the amount to investigators for searching her 2-year-old daughter's body.

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