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This edition was generated on Thu Jan 17 08:45:02 EST 2013

General News

Manti Te'o's girlfriend story: A tall tale everyone wanted to believe @ Yahoo! Sports - 59 mins ago
The Notre Dame standout football player's sad tale of a tragic death had a dark side: It wasn't true. More »Manti Te'o's girlfriend story: A tall tale everyone wanted to believe
The Notre Dame standout football player's sad tale of a tragic death had a dark side: It wasn't true.
Report: IOC strips Armstrong of Olympic medal AP - 42 mins ago
Officials familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press the IOC has stripped Lance Armstrong of his bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics because of his involvement in doping. More »Report: IOC strips Armstrong of Olympic medal
Officials familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press the IOC has stripped Lance Armstrong of his bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics because of his involvement in doping.
20,000 ER visits linked to energy drinks @ Good Morning America - 1 hr 22 mins ago
Almost half of the visits were caused by mixed the energy drink with another stimulant such as Adderal or Ritalin or with alcohol. More »20,000 ER visits linked to energy drinks
Almost half of the visits were caused by mixed the energy drink with another stimulant such as Adderal or Ritalin or with alcohol.
Virginia executes convicted murderer who wanted death penalty Reuters - 9 hrs ago
A man who admitted to strangling two fellow prison inmates and threatened to continue killing until he received the death penalty was executed in Virginia's electric chair on Wednesday. More »Virginia executes convicted murderer who wanted death penalty
A man who admitted to strangling two fellow prison inmates and threatened to continue killing until he received the death penalty was executed in Virginia's electric chair on Wednesday.
Official: Battery in 787 swollen from overheating AP - 2 hrs 28 mins ago
TOKYO (AP) — The main battery beneath the cockpit of the Boeing 787 forced to make an emergency landing in Japan was swollen from overheating, a safety official said Thursday, as aviation regulators worldwide joined the U.S. and Japan in grounding the technologically advanced aircraft because of fire risk.
Fewer homes repossessed by banks in 2012 AP - 1 hr 45 mins ago
Lenders took possession of fewer U.S. homes in 2012 than a year earlier, as the pace of new homes entering the path to foreclosure slowed.
Thursday in politics: House Republicans hold winter retreat The Ticket - 2 hrs 2 mins ago
House Republicans have gathered in Williamsburg, Va., for their winter retreat. The mission: Regroup and reunite for upcoming battles, which include the debt ceiling and now gun control. In short, as Yahoo News reporter Chris Moody explains, the retreat gives the GOP caucus a chance to reflect on the recent fights over …
School bus strike in New York City enters 2nd day AP - 5 hrs ago
A standoff between striking school bus drivers and aides looking for job protections and a city administration that says they just can't have it has the potential to go on for some time.
U.S. helping but hesitant on Mali intervention AP - 48 mins ago
The Obama administration has promised to support French and African efforts to restore security in Mali. Yet after almost a year of disorder in the West African nation, Washington is still keeping the conflict at arm's length.
As "Roe v. Wade" turns 40, most oppose reversing abortion ruling Reuters - 49 mins ago
(Reuters) - Most Americans remain opposed to overturning the controversial Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, which 40 years ago legalized abortion at least in the first three months of pregnancy, according to a poll released Wednesday. The poll by the Pew Research Center found that 63 percent of Americans believe that …

Boston News

Under heavy criticism, US attorney maintains silenceBoston Globe - 7 hrs ago
MBTA employee turns out to be a gem of a driverBoston Globe - 11 hrs ago
Swampscott man arrested after walking into police station claiming to be armedDaily Item - 5 hrs ago
Biggio steps in as veterans services officerDaily Item - 5 hrs ago
Keller @ Large: Will Anyone Follow Patrick’s Lead?CBS Boston - 44 mins ago
Drivers Urged To Use Headlights In Callahan TunnelCBS Boston - 45 mins ago

Sports News

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Alonso says Hamilton still his strongest rival Reuters - 20 mins ago
(Reuters) - Ferrari's Fernando Alonso has tipped Lewis Hamilton to win races this season, despite his move from McLaren to Mercedes, and sees the Briton as more the man to watch than triple champion Sebastian … More »Alonso says Hamilton still his strongest rival
(Reuters) - Ferrari's Fernando Alonso has tipped Lewis Hamilton to win races this season, despite his move from McLaren to Mercedes, and sees the Briton as more the man to watch than triple champion Sebastian Vettel. Speaking to reporters on Thursday at the Italian Formula One team's 'Wrooom' media event at the Dolomites …
AP sources: IOC strips Armstrong of Olympic medal AP - 43 mins ago
LONDON (AP) — The IOC has stripped Lance Armstrong of his bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics because of his involvement in doping, officials familiar with the decision told The Associated Press … More »AP sources: IOC strips Armstrong of Olympic medal
LONDON (AP) — The IOC has stripped Lance Armstrong of his bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics because of his involvement in doping, officials familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday.
'Superb' Guardiola drawn by Bayern image, not cash Reuters - 48 mins ago
MUNICH (Reuters) - Coach Pep Guardiola, who will take charge of Bayern Munich next season, was convinced by the overall image of the German club and not lured by cash, Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge … More »'Superb' Guardiola drawn by Bayern image, not cash
MUNICH (Reuters) - Coach Pep Guardiola, who will take charge of Bayern Munich next season, was convinced by the overall image of the German club and not lured by cash, Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said on Thursday. Guardiola, who is learning German and will stay in New York for now to avoid distracting the team and …
Federer and Serena make light of Melbourne scorcher Reuters - 49 mins ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Roger Federer and Serena Williams showed there was plenty of life left in their relatively old legs by easing into the third round of the Australian Open on a day when sweltering … More »Federer and Serena make light of Melbourne scorcher
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Roger Federer and Serena Williams showed there was plenty of life left in their relatively old legs by easing into the third round of the Australian Open on a day when sweltering heat tested the stamina of thirtysomething and teenager alike. Sunscreen and icepacks were the order of the day on Thursday …
Monfils still believes he can win a grand slam Reuters - 49 mins ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A rejuvenated, fit-again Gael Monfils believes he is capable of winning a grand slam, if his body holds up. The Frenchman missed several months of 2012 with a knee injury and former … More »Monfils still believes he can win a grand slam
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A rejuvenated, fit-again Gael Monfils believes he is capable of winning a grand slam, if his body holds up. The Frenchman missed several months of 2012 with a knee injury and former French player Henri Leconte suggested he might even give up the sport. But the former world number seven, who reached …
McIlroy, Woods struggle as Donaldson takes lead AP - 1 hr 14 mins ago
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — With Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods struggling, unheralded Jamie Donaldson took the spotlight at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship on Thursday, shooting an opening-round … More »McIlroy, Woods struggle as Donaldson takes lead
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — With Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods struggling, unheralded Jamie Donaldson took the spotlight at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship on Thursday, shooting an opening-round 5-under 67 for an early one-shot lead.
Federer sets up match against Tomic and Australia Reuters - 1 hr 15 mins ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - After routing old sparring partner Nikolay Davydenko at the Australian Open on Thursday, Roger Federer shifted his focus to humbling one of the young guns in his third round clash … More »Federer sets up match against Tomic and Australia
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - After routing old sparring partner Nikolay Davydenko at the Australian Open on Thursday, Roger Federer shifted his focus to humbling one of the young guns in his third round clash against local favorite Bernard Tomic. Local media hyped up the potential match-up with the release of the draw, and the …
Kaymer eclipses McIlroy and Woods in marquee match Reuters - 1 hr 35 mins ago
ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Triple former winner Martin Kaymer eclipsed playing partners Rory McIlroy and former world number one Tiger Woods in their marquee three-ball in the first round of the $2.7 million … More »Kaymer eclipses McIlroy and Woods in marquee match
ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Triple former winner Martin Kaymer eclipsed playing partners Rory McIlroy and former world number one Tiger Woods in their marquee three-ball in the first round of the $2.7 million Abu Dhabi Championship on Thursday. German Kaymer, who lifted the spectacular Falcon Trophy in 2008, 2010 and 2011, carded …
Former UCI head defends money link to Lance team AP - 1 hr 46 mins ago
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — The International Cycling Union's honorary president said Thursday that there was no conflict of interest when he invested in a brokerage account later linked to Lance Armstrong's … More »Former UCI head defends money link to Lance team
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — The International Cycling Union's honorary president said Thursday that there was no conflict of interest when he invested in a brokerage account later linked to Lance Armstrong's team owner.
Eagles get their man; Kelly lands in Philadelphia AP - 2 hrs 4 mins ago
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Moments after Chip Kelly's plane landed, he was handed a new Eagles visor and received a warm greeting from fans gathered at the airport. More »Eagles get their man; Kelly lands in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Moments after Chip Kelly's plane landed, he was handed a new Eagles visor and received a warm greeting from fans gathered at the airport.
Federer advances to 3rd round at Australian Open AP - 2 hrs 25 mins ago
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Roger Federer continued his bid for a fifth title at Melbourne Park, advancing to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win over Russian veteran Nikolay … More »Federer advances to 3rd round at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Roger Federer continued his bid for a fifth title at Melbourne Park, advancing to the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win over Russian veteran Nikolay Davydenko on Thursday night.
10 things to know about the upcoming NHL season AP - 2 hrs 43 mins ago
The lockout that lasted 119 days has ended, the new collective bargaining agreement is in place and the NHL is finally about to play games again after hastily arranged weeklong training camps around the … More »10 things to know about the upcoming NHL season
The lockout that lasted 119 days has ended, the new collective bargaining agreement is in place and the NHL is finally about to play games again after hastily arranged weeklong training camps around the league. Here are 10 questions and answers about the upcoming season:
S Africa coach confident of overcoming poor finishing Reuters - 2 hrs 43 mins ago
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa coach Gordon Igesund expects his goal-shy team to overcome their poor finishing when they kick off their African Nations Cup finals campaign on Saturday. "We've done … More »S Africa coach confident of overcoming poor finishing
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa coach Gordon Igesund expects his goal-shy team to overcome their poor finishing when they kick off their African Nations Cup finals campaign on Saturday. "We've done a lot of work in the last days on finishing with more composure and timing and working on trying to create a lot more …
LeBron James piling up milestones at historic pace AP - 2 hrs 54 mins ago
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James has reached so many milestones in his NBA career it might be easy to lose track. More »LeBron James piling up milestones at historic pace
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James has reached so many milestones in his NBA career it might be easy to lose track.
Emmert prefers NCAA's more common-sense approach AP - 3 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mark Emmert is trying to make common sense a common practice in college sports. More »Emmert prefers NCAA's more common-sense approach
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mark Emmert is trying to make common sense a common practice in college sports.
Lance Armstrong left it 'all on table' with Oprah AP - 3 hrs ago
All the speculation is about to end. In a matter of hours, viewers can judge for themselves whether Lance Armstrong told the truth this time. More »Lance Armstrong left it 'all on table' with Oprah
All the speculation is about to end. In a matter of hours, viewers can judge for themselves whether Lance Armstrong told the truth this time.
Farah to race 3,000m at indoor British Grand Prix Reuters - 3 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Double Olympic distance champion Mo Farah will run the 3,000 meters at the British Athletics Grand Prix in Birmingham on February 16, his only indoor race in 2013, organizers said on … More »Farah to race 3,000m at indoor British Grand Prix
LONDON (Reuters) - Double Olympic distance champion Mo Farah will run the 3,000 meters at the British Athletics Grand Prix in Birmingham on February 16, his only indoor race in 2013, organizers said on Thursday. Farah, Olympic 5,000m and 10,000m champion, finished fourth in the 3,000m at the world indoor championships in …
2014 Tour de France to start in Leeds Reuters - 3 hrs ago
PARIS (Reuters) - The first stage of the 2014 Tour de France will be between Leeds and Harrogate when the English county of Yorkshire hosts the "Grand Depart", tour director Christian Prudhomme announced … More »2014 Tour de France to start in Leeds
PARIS (Reuters) - The first stage of the 2014 Tour de France will be between Leeds and Harrogate when the English county of Yorkshire hosts the "Grand Depart", tour director Christian Prudhomme announced on Thursday. The July 5 start will be followed by stage two between York and Sheffield, and then Cambridge to London …
Serena, Murray on the up and up as Melbourne swelters Reuters - 4 hrs ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray and Serena Williams steamrollered into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday as sweltering heat at Melbourne Park failed to prove a leveler on day four of … More »Serena, Murray on the up and up as Melbourne swelters
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray and Serena Williams steamrollered into the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday as sweltering heat at Melbourne Park failed to prove a leveler on day four of the year's first grand slam. Suncream, hats and icepacks were the order of the day and spectators cooled off under misting …
Manti Te'o girlfriend's death apparently a hoax AP - 5 hrs ago
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Not long before Notre Dame played Michigan State last fall, word spread that Fighting Irish linebacker Manti Te'o had lost his grandmother and girlfriend within hours of each o … More »Manti Te'o girlfriend's death apparently a hoax
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Not long before Notre Dame played Michigan State last fall, word spread that Fighting Irish linebacker Manti Te'o had lost his grandmother and girlfriend within hours of each other.
Top players waste no time in Australian Open heat AP - 5 hrs ago
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — With temperatures well over the 100-degree mark, Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka were in no mood to stick around on the searing courts at the Australian Open. More »Top players waste no time in Australian Open heat
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — With temperatures well over the 100-degree mark, Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka were in no mood to stick around on the searing courts at the Australian Open.
Boston's Padilla signs deal to play in Japan - report Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Veteran Boston Red Sox pitcher Vicente Padilla has signed a one-year deal with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of the Japan Pacific League, according to a report on the MLB.com. Padilla's deal with … More »Boston's Padilla signs deal to play in Japan - report
(Reuters) - Veteran Boston Red Sox pitcher Vicente Padilla has signed a one-year deal with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of the Japan Pacific League, according to a report on the MLB.com. Padilla's deal with the Hawks, who last won the Pacific League in 2011 and finished third last season, is worth $3.25 million, the report …
Tight-shirted Murray has designs on Australian Open title Reuters - 5 hrs ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray may have designs on the Australian Open title but that is about as far as it goes when it comes to the world of fashion. The Scot has been sporting a tighter-than-usual … More »Tight-shirted Murray has designs on Australian Open title
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray may have designs on the Australian Open title but that is about as far as it goes when it comes to the world of fashion. The Scot has been sporting a tighter-than-usual shirt so far in Melbourne and it continues to serve him well, his 6-2 6-2 6-4 victory over Joao Sousa of Portugal sending …
LeBron youngest to reach 20,000 points Reuters - 5 hrs ago
(Reuters) - LeBron James became the youngest player to reach 20,000 career points on Wednesday, picking up 25 in Miami's 92-75 win over the Golden State Warriors. "It means a lot," James, aged 28 years … More »LeBron youngest to reach 20,000 points
(Reuters) - LeBron James became the youngest player to reach 20,000 career points on Wednesday, picking up 25 in Miami's 92-75 win over the Golden State Warriors. "It means a lot," James, aged 28 years and 17 days, told reporters. "I've been blessed to be able to stay healthy and play a lot of games. I'm grateful to have …
Tomic survives scare to be last Australian standing Reuters - 5 hrs ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Bernard Tomic blew seven match points in his second-round clash with Germany's Daniel Brands but sealed a hard-fought 6-7 7-5 7-6 7-6 victory on the eighth to become the host nation's … More »Tomic survives scare to be last Australian standing
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Bernard Tomic blew seven match points in his second-round clash with Germany's Daniel Brands but sealed a hard-fought 6-7 7-5 7-6 7-6 victory on the eighth to become the host nation's last player standing at the Australian Open on Thursday. On a scorching day at Melbourne Park, the bad boy of tennis …

Business News

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Most Boeing Dreamliners grounded for battery checks Reuters - 2 hrs 44 mins ago
TOKYO/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Airlines scrambled on Thursday to rearrange flights as Europe, Japan, Qatar and India joined the United States in grounding Boeing Co's 787 … More »Most Boeing Dreamliners grounded for battery checks
TOKYO/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Airlines scrambled on Thursday to rearrange flights as Europe, Japan, Qatar and India joined the United States in grounding Boeing Co's 787 Dreamliner passenger jets while battery-related problems are investigated. Poland's state-controlled LOT Airlines said it would seek compensation from Boeing …
Citigroup profit hit by more than $2 billion in charges Reuters - 8 mins ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc posted $2.32 billion of charges for layoffs and lawsuits in its first financial report under its new chief executive, Michael Corbat, … More »Citigroup profit hit by more than $2 billion in charges
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc posted $2.32 billion of charges for layoffs and lawsuits in its first financial report under its new chief executive, Michael Corbat, who cautioned that the bank needs more time to deal with the problems it faces. Even with the charges, though, Citi reported higher fourth-quarter profit …
Bank of America fourth-quarter profit falls after mortgage-related charges Reuters - 1 hr 20 mins ago
(Reuters) - Bank of America Corp on Thursday reported its fourth-quarter profit fell from a year ago as it took more charges to clean up mortgage-related problems stemming … More »Bank of America fourth-quarter profit falls after mortgage-related charges
(Reuters) - Bank of America Corp on Thursday reported its fourth-quarter profit fell from a year ago as it took more charges to clean up mortgage-related problems stemming from the financial crisis. The second-largest U.S. bank earned $700 million, or 3 cents a share in the quarter, compared with a profit of $2 billion, …
UnitedHealth fourth-quarter revenue rises as costs kept in check Reuters - 19 mins ago
(Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group Inc , the largest U.S. health insurer, said on Thursday it kept fourth-quarter costs under control and increased revenue by more than 11 … More »UnitedHealth fourth-quarter revenue rises as costs kept in check
(Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group Inc , the largest U.S. health insurer, said on Thursday it kept fourth-quarter costs under control and increased revenue by more than 11 percent, helping earnings per share to rise. The company, which provides health care benefits through both employer and government-paid insurance plans and …
Boeing overtakes Airbus in annual sales race Reuters - 15 mins ago
TOULOUSE, France (Reuters) - Boeing re-captured the crown as the world's largest maker of passenger jets last year, overtaking Airbus for the first time in a decade as … More »Boeing overtakes Airbus in annual sales race
TOULOUSE, France (Reuters) - Boeing re-captured the crown as the world's largest maker of passenger jets last year, overtaking Airbus for the first time in a decade as it recovered from delays on its new Dreamliner 787, only to face new problems on Thursday with the grounding of 787s over battery safety concerns. "I honestly …
Analysis: U.S. ports' drive to control costs leads to labor strife Reuters - 3 hrs ago
(Reuters) - When Charles Spencer became a crane operator at the Jacksonville Port Authority in Florida in 1971, it took at least a day for 200 dockworkers to unload 160-pound … More »Analysis: U.S. ports' drive to control costs leads to labor strife
(Reuters) - When Charles Spencer became a crane operator at the Jacksonville Port Authority in Florida in 1971, it took at least a day for 200 dockworkers to unload 160-pound sacks of coffee from a cargo ship. Now the same job takes 20 dockworkers, assisted by massive robots programmed to lift and stack containers, an hour. …
Rio Tinto CEO pays price of calamitous acquisitions Reuters - 2 hrs 16 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Rio Tinto sacked chief executive Tom Albanese on Thursday and revealed a $14 billion writedown in connection with his two most significant acquisitions, … More »Rio Tinto CEO pays price of calamitous acquisitions
LONDON (Reuters) - Rio Tinto sacked chief executive Tom Albanese on Thursday and revealed a $14 billion writedown in connection with his two most significant acquisitions, the Alcan aluminium group and Mozambican coal. A heavyweight who joined the third-largest diversified miner two decades ago, Albanese will be replaced …
US home construction rises 12.1 percent AP - 5 mins ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. builders started work on homes in December at the fastest pace since the summer of 2008 and 2012 finished as the best year for residential construction … More »US home construction rises 12.1 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. builders started work on homes in December at the fastest pace since the summer of 2008 and 2012 finished as the best year for residential construction since the start of the housing crisis.
US jobless aid applications fall to 5-year low AP - 1 min 56 secs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell to a five-year low last week, a hopeful sign the job market is healing. But much of the decline … More »US jobless aid applications fall to 5-year low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell to a five-year low last week, a hopeful sign the job market is healing. But much of the decline reflects seasonal volatility in the data.
Official: Battery in 787 swollen from overheating AP - 2 hrs 29 mins ago
TOKYO (AP) — The main battery beneath the cockpit of the Boeing 787 forced to make an emergency landing in Japan was swollen from overheating, a safety official said … More »Official: Battery in 787 swollen from overheating
TOKYO (AP) — The main battery beneath the cockpit of the Boeing 787 forced to make an emergency landing in Japan was swollen from overheating, a safety official said Thursday, as aviation regulators worldwide joined the U.S. and Japan in grounding the technologically advanced aircraft because of fire risk.
Lithium batteries central to Boeing's 787 woes AP - 3 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lithium batteries that can leak corrosive fluid and start fires have emerged as the chief safety concern involving Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, a problem … More »Lithium batteries central to Boeing's 787 woes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lithium batteries that can leak corrosive fluid and start fires have emerged as the chief safety concern involving Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, a problem that apparently is far more serious than government or company officials acknowledged less than a week ago.
Citigroup 4Q earnings miss Wall Street's target AP - 11 mins ago
Citigroup is reporting earnings that are below Wall Street's expectations as the bank's legal expenses climb. More »Citigroup 4Q earnings miss Wall Street's target
Citigroup is reporting earnings that are below Wall Street's expectations as the bank's legal expenses climb.
BofA's earnings shrink on mortgage settlements AP - 3 mins 53 secs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America says its fourth-quarter earnings shrank as it cleaned up old problems from its mortgage unit. More »BofA's earnings shrink on mortgage settlements
NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America says its fourth-quarter earnings shrank as it cleaned up old problems from its mortgage unit.
UnitedHealth's 4Q profit slips 1 pct as costs rise AP - 1 hr 38 mins ago
UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s fourth-quarter net income slipped 1 percent, as growing medical costs countered revenue gains for the nation's largest health insurer. More »UnitedHealth's 4Q profit slips 1 pct as costs rise
UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s fourth-quarter net income slipped 1 percent, as growing medical costs countered revenue gains for the nation's largest health insurer.
US futures edge higher ahead of jobs, housing data AP - 53 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are edging higher ahead of new data expected to show that hiring and home building continue to ramp up in the U.S. More »US futures edge higher ahead of jobs, housing data
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures are edging higher ahead of new data expected to show that hiring and home building continue to ramp up in the U.S.
Dreamliner woes spotlight Japan battery maker AP - 2 hrs 44 mins ago
TOKYO (AP) — The troubles with Boeing's 787 Dreamliner are drawing an unwelcome spotlight for the Japanese maker of the powerful lithium-ion batteries that have become … More »Dreamliner woes spotlight Japan battery maker
TOKYO (AP) — The troubles with Boeing's 787 Dreamliner are drawing an unwelcome spotlight for the Japanese maker of the powerful lithium-ion batteries that have become the focus of investigations into onboard fire risks.
Rio Tinto CEO departs after $14BN write-down AP - 45 mins ago
LONDON (AP) — The chief executive of mining giant Rio Tinto PLC and another senior executive are stepping down immediately after the company announced a $14 billion write-down … More »Rio Tinto CEO departs after $14BN write-down
LONDON (AP) — The chief executive of mining giant Rio Tinto PLC and another senior executive are stepping down immediately after the company announced a $14 billion write-down from its aluminum business and an acquisition of a coal company in Mozambique.
Your Password Isn’t Safe: 90% Are Vulnerable to Hacking, Says Report @ Yahoo! Finance - Tue, Jan 15, 2013
Think you’ve got a clever, un-hackable password? You might want to tack on a few numbers to it. Global consulting firm Deloitte released a report Tuesday with an alarming … More »Your Password Isn’t Safe: 90% Are Vulnerable to Hacking, Says Report
Think you’ve got a clever, un-hackable password? You might want to tack on a few numbers to it. Global consulting firm Deloitte released a report Tuesday with an alarming prediction.
Bank of America, other banks move closer to ending mortgage mess @ Reuters - Mon, Jan 7, 2013
CHARLOTTE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp announced more than $14 billion of legal settlements over bad mortgages it sold to investors and flaws in its foreclosure … More »Bank of America, other banks move closer to ending mortgage mess
CHARLOTTE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp announced more than $14 billion of legal settlements over bad mortgages it sold to investors and flaws in its foreclosure process, taking the bank a step closer to ending the home loan problems that have dogged it for years. About $3 billion of Bank of America's Monday's …
Mediocre job growth points to slow grind for U.S. economy @ Reuters - Fri, Jan 4, 2013
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers kept their pace of hiring steady in December, falling short of the levels needed to bring down a still lofty unemployment rate and … More »Mediocre job growth points to slow grind for U.S. economy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers kept their pace of hiring steady in December, falling short of the levels needed to bring down a still lofty unemployment rate and pointing to lackluster economic growth in 2013. Other data on Friday gave stronger signals on the health of the economy, with the U.S. service sector activity …