What's in a name? For some, an identity to live up to—or down to. Earlier: Weiner Steps Down From Congress | Can sexting be an illness? Experts are split
View Topic »Airbus continued to dominate orders at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday, racking up more than 120 commitments, while Bombardier made a breakthrough in Asia.
View Topic »U.S. lawmakers staked out starkly different positions Tuesday on the legitimacy of the American intervention in Libya, suggesting more legislative challenges are ahead in a debate the White House had hoped to put to rest.
View Topic »Tim Pawlenty's first campaign ad of the 2012 Republican primary isn't negative, but it isn't exactly positive either.
View Topic »Investors often take a "flight to safety" in turbulent times. In political terms, Mitt Romney just might be the beneficiary of such a phenomenon now—the unspectacular Treasury bill of Republican candidates, a safe enough bet.
View Topic »Today the IPO candidate throws a jab at the myriad of blogs that have taken Groupon through the wringer during the IPO "quiet period. Also: Loopt Tries a Groupon in Reverse | Groupon Teases its IPO Critics | Burned by Daily Deals, Retailers Get Savvy | 10 Things Groupon Won't Tell You
View Topic »President Barack Obama tried to reassure Jewish supporters Monday night that he is a friend of Israel.
View Topic »Dozens of al Qaeda militants battled their way out of prison in the latest sign that Yemen's political upheaval has emboldened them to challenge authorities in the country's nearly lawless south, security officials said.
View Topic »Alliance between Lady Gaga and the philosopher Slavoj Zizek not all it was cracked up to be. Earlier: Weird Al Spoofs 'Born This Way' | What Aspiring Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Lady Gaga | What Critics Are Saying About 'Born This Way'
View Topic »A test of Facebook users showed that Sarah Palin netted the highest number of Facebook "likes" of all potential Republican candidates no matter the message. Earlier: Facebook's Facial-Recognition Tool Draws More Ire | Irreconcilable Claim: Facebook Causes 1 in 5 Divorces
View Topic »A Chinese court sentenced three people to prison for collaborating to steal information from a supplier for Apple's iPad 2 several months before its release, the latest outcome from leaks about products made by the technology giant. Earlier: The Human Cost of an iPad Made in China | A Look at iPad Users
View Topic »Twitter is staffing up its London office. But it appears, he says, to be following the same agenda as Facebook which use Europe as a place to simply monetize their products. Also: Obama to Personally Tweet | Seven Ways to Avoid Social Media Scandal
View Topic »Crude-oil futures were higher as European stocks rose and the dollar weakened against the euro on expectations that the Greek government will survive a vote of confidence later in the day. Earlier: The End of 'Easy Oil' | Goldman Ups Oil Forecast
View Topic »A close associate and business partner of deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was arrested in Spain where he had fled during Egypt's recent uprising, according to the official Egyptian state news agency.
View Topic »Pandora Media Inc. shares fell from their early highs Wednesday during a rough day for the broader market, but the Internet radio company's valuation remains quite healthy in comparison to its peers and ahead of rising competition.
View Topic »Foreclosures stayed near their lowest levels of the last three years in May offering the latest sign that banks haven't been able to put the foreclosure train back on the tracks. Earlier: Housing Drama Continues for Orange County 'Housewives' | Rising Gas Prices Hit Home and Miracle On 34th Lane: A Foreclosure Story's Happy Ending
View Topic »Gov. Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers on Monday headed into legislative overtime after failing to find their way out of stalemates on gay marriage, rent laws and other contentious issues. Earlier: Gov. Cuomo's Suburban Life
View Topic »The spot price of gold edged higher, supported by worries about Greece. A vote of confidence on the government is due later in the day. Also: Gold Investing: How to Do It Right and Stakes Are Real in Yukon's Modern Gold Rush
View Topic »BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. has lost another senior marketing executive as it struggles with a product transition that has triggered profit warnings and a sharp share-price drop.
View Topic »Facebook stoked fresh concerns from privacy advocates and lawmakers in the U.S. and Europe by rolling out technology that uses facial recognition to identify people in photos on its website.
View Topic »Santorum entered the race for the GOP presidential nomination, staking out ground as a fiscal conservative who would overhaul Social Security and Medicare.
View Topic »A deal to cut public-employee pensions and benefits may not result in immediate savings to taxpayers, but over time, state and local governments will save billions annually in pension costs, according to state calculations. Earlier: N.J. Seals Pension Deal
View Topic »As he was arrested on suspicion of sexually attacking a hotel maid, the former IMF chief asked to use the bathroom, complained about his handcuffs and told police he had diplomatic immunity, a court document said. Also: IMF Narrows Field to Two Candidates
View Topic »Some of the world's biggest banks are jumping into a multibillion-dollar market that buys up victims' claims in the Madoff Ponzi scheme, including two banks that have been sued in connection with the fraud.
View Topic »Berkshire Hathaway's shares have tumbled in the past several weeks and now trade close to historical lows based on reported book value. Also: Lubrizol Executives to Retire After Deal
View Topic »Prosecutors began making their final arguments to jurors at the corruption retrial of Rod Blagojevich, after defense attorneys rested their case. Jurors could start deliberating as soon as Thursday afternoon.
View Topic »An IRS advisory committee called for clarity on rules for the conduit-issuer part of the muni-bond market that helps private companies and nonprofit groups to tap the tax-exempt market. Earlier: Cat Lady Beats IRS | IRS Audit? Be Humble And Don't Rush to Pay | Amended Returns and the IRS | How You Should Talk So the IRS Will Listen
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