20 May 2012 08:39
A strong earthquake struck early Sunday near the northern Italian city of Camposanto, killing at least one person and knocking down a historic church bell in the region, authorities said. read more...
20 May 2012 06:26
Facebook co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg married longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan on Saturday. read more...
20 May 2012 06:00
The United States and Pakistan will not reach a deal on opening NATO supply routes before coalition leaders meet on Sunday, two senior U.S. officials told CNN. read more...
20 May 2012 10:54
England boss Roy Hodgson warns his players to behave responsibly at their city-centre base during Euro 2012. read more...
20 May 2012 10:15
The Olympic flame is being carried from Plymouth to Exeter on the second day of the torch relay ahead of the London 2012 Games. read more...
20 May 2012 10:15
The senior Scotland Yard officer in charge of three linked phone-hacking investigations will retire later this year, the Met Police confirms. read more...
20 May 2012 10:39
One of the strongest earthquakes to shake northern Italy rattled the region around Bologna early Sunday, a magnitude-6.0 temblor that killed at least three people, toppled some buildings and sent residents running into the streets, emergency services and news reports said. read more...
20 May 2012 10:26
People and their pets often end up resembling each other, but image-obsessed Americans are taking that age-old relationship a step further, treating their four-legged friends to everything from spa facials to testicle implants. read more...
20 May 2012 10:26
A northern Colorado wildfire that had forced the evacuation of dozens of homes earlier in the week was nearly contained late Saturday night. read more...
20 May 2012 10:42
May 20 - Chen and his family arrive at New York University to throngs of supporters. Julie Noce reports. read more...
20 May 2012 09:55
NATO leaders arrive in Chicago for start of summit. Julie Noce reports. read more...
20 May 2012 03:54
May 19 - Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng received cheers and applause from crowds gathered to greet him near New York University. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) read more...
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20 May 2012 09:40
Italian news reports say three people have been killed in a 5.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Italy near Bologna read more...
20 May 2012 07:27
The National Hurricane Center in Miami issued the watch after Tropical Storm Alberto formed Saturday read more...
20 May 2012 06:40
USGS is reporting that a 5.9-magnitude earthquake has struck in northern Italy near Bologna read more...
20 May 2012 10:55
Zhou Yongkang completed a tour of the volatile region of Xinjiang last week, a sign that he still had a firm hold on his post despite having opposed the purging of Bo Xilai. read more...
20 May 2012 10:15
Nascar, whose fans are predominantly white and older than 50, has for years struggled to attract black drivers that would help it diversify its fan base and attract more sponsorship. read more...
20 May 2012 09:02
James Crockman listens to 17 police and fire frequencies from Breaking News Network’s New Jersey office to cull spot items for subscribers like news media outlets. read more...
20 May 2012 10:40
The journey of Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, which began last month with his dramatic escape from home confinement to the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, ended Saturday outside a New York University housing complex, where he greeted supporters. WSJ's Laura Kusisto with Lam Thuy Vo in New York and Josh read more...
20 May 2012 08:53
Chen Guangcheng leaves Beijing for New York. Video: Reuters read more...
20 May 2012 08:53
The percentage of homeowners delinquent on their mortgages in the first quarter fell to the lowest level since the end of 2008, but the share of loans in the foreclosure process remains high. Dawn Wotapka has details on Lunch Break. Photo: AP. read more...
19 May 2012 11:55
Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng and his family are waiting to board a flight to the US, bringing to an end the worst diplomatic spat between Beijing and Washington in over a decade read more...
19 May 2012 01:29
New French president seeks to fulfil his promise to voters after the ‘bling-bling’ image of his unpopular predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy read more...
18 May 2012 22:54
Amman has pointedly refused to back either President Bashar al-Assad’s regime or the rebels seeking its overthrow read more...
18 May 2012 19:02
Shares in the social networking group could end their first day of trading even higher if recent history is a guide read more...
18 May 2012 15:15
LSE Group chief executive tells Financial News that global partnerships are at 'the core of our strategy' as UK exchange reports hike in full-year profits read more...
18 May 2012 13:27
Respondents to this year's FN Regulatory Snapshot Survey are slightly more cautious about their business prospects than in 2011 read more...
20 May 2012 05:52
Mark Zuckerberg may have just wrapped up the biggest week of his life. In the span of just seven days, the Facebook CEO has turned 28, taken his compa… read more...
20 May 2012 04:52
In a surprise ceremony, Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg married his longtime girlfriend, Priscilla Chan, in a private wedding at his h… read more...
20 May 2012 02:00
The number of Americans who own smartphones rocketed past the number who own basic mobile phones this year, and marketers have been expanding their mo… read more...
20 May 2012 00:54
With news that Google and Microsoft plan to take on Amazon Web Services with infrastructure services of their own, you have to ask: How many clouds do we need? Legacy vendors IBM, Microsoft and HP are hoping at least a couple more. read more...
19 May 2012 21:55
Google has finally received approval from China to complete its purchase of Motorola Mobility, Google said Saturday. That paves the way for Google to integrate Motorola, though it remains to be seen exactly how it wants to use the phone maker. read more...
19 May 2012 19:15
Preserving consumer trust gets a lot of lip service. But a new report from the World Economic Forum actually attempts to translate its value into dollars and cents. read more...
20 May 2012 09:29
Excited for Nintendo's new tablet-esque controller? So are the kids in TT Games' QA department. An over-excited tester tweeted out an image of a slightly different Wii U slab than the one we laid hands on at E3 2011, teasing "look we what we have at work!" Answering the call does indeed reveal something read more...
20 May 2012 08:03
Think the Wii has the market cornered on gaming rehab? Think again -- neuroscientists at New Castle University are developing a series of motion controlled video games to make stroke rehab more fun and accessible. The team's first title, dubbed Circus Challenge, lets patients digitally throw pies, read more...
20 May 2012 05:54
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from is from Warren, who wants to find an electrical moped within his budget. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at read more...
20 May 2012 09:02
Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes says Chelsea should make Roberto di Matteo their permanent manager after he led the Blues to the Champions League. read more...
20 May 2012 03:28
Didier Drogba kept the faith to earn a Champions League winners' medal. read more...
20 May 2012 03:15
Roberto Di Matteo refuses to be drawn on his long-term Chelsea future - even after winning the Champions League. read more...
20 May 2012 09:15
Kristen Wiig has gotten a musical sendoff on the season finale of "Saturday Night Live" as the versatile cast member makes her exit after seven years. read more...
20 May 2012 07:15
The first-ever transgender contestant to compete in the Miss Universe Canada pageant has lost her bid to win the title. read more...
20 May 2012 01:56
Some were hot Saturday at Vienna's Life Ball, a glitzy mega-party at Vienna's City Hall staged to raise funds for fighting AIDS. And some were not. read more...
20 May 2012 10:41
APNewsBreak: 22 states, DC back Montana in Supreme Court corporate spending fight read more...
20 May 2012 10:39
One of the strongest earthquakes to shake northern Italy rattled the region around Bologna early Sunday, a magnitude-6.0 temblor that killed at least three people, toppled some buildings and sent residents running into the streets, emergency services and news reports said. read more...
20 May 2012 10:39
Charles Garcia says scholarly research suggest that the explorer was seeking to find a safe haven for Jews who were persecuted in Spain. read more...
20 May 2012 10:29
Kevin Durant hit the go-ahead three pointer with 13 seconds left to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-100 win over Los Angeles to put the Lakers on the brink of elimination. read more...
20 May 2012 10:26
People and their pets often end up resembling each other, but image-obsessed Americans are taking that age-old relationship a step further, treating their four-legged friends to everything from spa facials to testicle implants. read more...
17 May 2012 08:54
Ryan Seacrest is in escrow to purchase Ellen DeGeneres's Beverly Hills estate for $37 million. Lauren Schuker has details on Lunch Break. Photo: Celebrityhomephotos/Newscom. read more...
18 May 2012 08:40
Celine Dion lists a private island in Canada for $29.3 Million. Candace Jackson has details on The News Hub. Photo: Sotheby's International Realty. read more...
20 May 2012 10:42
May 20 - Chen and his family arrive at New York University to throngs of supporters. Julie Noce reports. read more...
20 May 2012 10:40
The journey of Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng, which began last month with his dramatic escape from home confinement to the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, ended Saturday outside a New York University housing complex, where he greeted supporters. WSJ's Laura Kusisto with Lam Thuy Vo in New York and Josh read more...
20 May 2012 09:55
NATO leaders arrive in Chicago for start of summit. Julie Noce reports. read more...
20 May 2012 08:53
Chen Guangcheng leaves Beijing for New York. Video: Reuters read more...
20 May 2012 08:53
The percentage of homeowners delinquent on their mortgages in the first quarter fell to the lowest level since the end of 2008, but the share of loans in the foreclosure process remains high. Dawn Wotapka has details on Lunch Break. Photo: AP. read more...
19 May 2012 20:14
Aimee Copeland show signs of recovery, yet must endure further amputations. read more...
19 May 2012 20:14
Cloned pets cost grieving owner a six figure sum. read more...
19 May 2012 20:14
Rachel Smith explains what has people buzzing on the "GMA" pop news heat index. read more...
20 May 2012 00:54
With news that Google and Microsoft plan to take on Amazon Web Services with infrastructure services of their own, you have to ask: How many clouds do we need? Legacy vendors IBM, Microsoft and HP are hoping at least a couple more. read more...
19 May 2012 21:55
Google has finally received approval from China to complete its purchase of Motorola Mobility, Google said Saturday. That paves the way for Google to integrate Motorola, though it remains to be seen exactly how it wants to use the phone maker. read more...
19 May 2012 19:15
Preserving consumer trust gets a lot of lip service. But a new report from the World Economic Forum actually attempts to translate its value into dollars and cents. read more...
19 May 2012 17:02
Spacex launch aborted at the last possible second after a computer detected a glitch in one of the Dragon rocket's nine engines. The next possible launch date is May 23, according to SpaceX. read more...
19 May 2012 15:41
A new intelligent home screen app for Android tablets appears on Kickstarter and for $5, it looks well worth it. Google is finally taking more control by planning several Nexus device partners and more direct sales, plus Samsung's Galaxy S III is already in great demand. read more...
20 May 2012 07:26
This week, Facebook went public with the third largest IPO in history. On the downside of the ledger, Moody's downgraded more than three-dozen Spanish and Italian banks, and JPMorgan's trading losses zoomed past the original $2 billion estimate. On the political front, a pro-Romney super-PAC's plan read more...
20 May 2012 02:27
Here are five reasons why you should just buy your "environmentally friendly" vehicle of choice and stop holding your breath for a flying future that will never come. read more...
20 May 2012 02:27
As noted in Friday's wonderful Doonesbury, job creators are very sensitive people. Circumstances have to be just right for them to unleash their magic powers. read more...
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19 October 2010 21:39
Residents of Otero County in New Mexico have defeated a Spaceport America tax increase to help build the inland spaceport. Reports from the field there say last night’s tally shows that 52.3 percent voted against the tax; 47.7 percent voted for the tax. Earlier, both Dona Ana County and Sierra read more...
19 October 2010 21:39
Keep an eye out for Odyssey Moon Ventures — one of the contenders in the $30 million Google Lunar X Prize competition — to announce they have partnered with NASA for development of a robotic lunar lander. This new partnership was established via a Reimbursable Space Act Agreement signed with read more...
19 October 2010 21:39
Update 7: The Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge is over for the day. John Carmack and his Armadillo Aerospace team have declared no more flights today. They have run into a problem with their vehicle that needs significant testing - issues that must be addressed before flight of the craft can be read more...
18 May 2012 22:53
BROWN (US) — Discovering how flowers manage the distribution of sperm among female gametes helps biologists explain why they are so widespread. In pollination, hundreds of sperm-carrying pollen grains stick to the stigma suspended in the middle of a flower and quickly grow a tube down a long shaft read more...
18 May 2012 22:27
U. BUFFALO (US) — A non-toxic, graphene-based composite for rust-proofing steel is in the works, and could replace the current coatings, which contain a probable carcinogen. In initial experiments, pieces of steel coated with the high-tech varnish remained rust-free for only a few days when immersed read more...
18 May 2012 21:40
U. VIRGINIA (US) — Focused sound waves appear to be as effective as traditional surgery—which requires drilling into the skull—at treating essential tremor.University of Virginia neurosurgeon Jeffrey Elias, principal investigator of clinical trials, calls the treatment “profound.” Elias read more...
