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BP, Rosneft set for $25 billion-plus TNK-BP dealBP, Rosneft set for $25 billion-plus TNK-BP deal

[2012-10-21 12:00:00]
LONDON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Rosneft and BP are preparing to announce a deal worth over $25 billion that could give the British oil...

Activision hopes new Skylanders game is a holiday hitActivision hopes new Skylanders game is a holiday hit

[2012-10-21 09:32:00]
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard is betting big on children's fantasy adventure game "Skylanders" this holiday, with the launch of a...

Milunka Savic: WWI veteran / The most decorated female combatant in the history of warfare Milunka Savic: WWI veteran / The most decorated female combatant in the history of warfare

[2012-10-21 07:37:07]
Milunka Savić (Serbian: Милунка Савић; 1888 - 1973) was a Serbian woman war hero from The First World War, recognized as the...

Like girls, U.S. boys may be hitting puberty earlierLike girls, U.S. boys may be hitting puberty earlier

[2012-10-21 07:00:00]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Boys in the United States may be entering puberty earlier than in generations past, a new study...

U.S. stance on marijuana unchanged by legalization votes: officialU.S. stance on marijuana unchanged by legalization votes: official

[2012-10-21 07:00:00]
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A top Justice Department official has told "60 Minutes" the federal government is ready to combat any "dangers"...

U.S. says death toll rises to 23 in meningitis outbreakU.S. says death toll rises to 23 in meningitis outbreak

[2012-10-21 07:00:00]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. death toll from fungal meningitis linked to potentially contaminated steroid injections has risen by two to 23,...

After the party, Jason Aldean rides After the party, Jason Aldean rides "Night Train" for success

[2012-10-20 21:00:00]
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - After kicking up a storm with the success of "My Kinda Party", country music singer Jason Aldean is...

Star Trek fans tie the knot at Star Trek fans tie the knot at "Klingon wedding"

[2012-10-20 21:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - One couple has boldly gone where no other has gone before by tying the knot in Britain's first Klingon...

Tom Hanks slips from nice guy rep with a Big-worthy swearTom Hanks slips from nice guy rep with a Big-worthy swear

[2012-10-20 21:00:00]
(Reuters) - Tom Hanks, the "Big" star often cited for his family-friendly appeal, may have put a dent in his G-rated reputation...

Britney's dad feared singer would die during 2007 meltdownBritney's dad feared singer would die during 2007 meltdown

[2012-10-20 21:00:00]
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The father of pop star Britney Spears was terrified by his daughter's deepening drug addiction as her life...

Search for alien life about to step up a gearSearch for alien life about to step up a gear

[2012-10-20 15:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - It remains in the realm of science fiction for now but the discovery of a new planet just four...

British engineers create petrol from air and waterBritish engineers create petrol from air and water

[2012-10-20 15:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - A small British company has developed a way to create petrol from air and water, technology it hopes may...

Threatened species listing for polar bears contested in U.S. courtThreatened species listing for polar bears contested in U.S. court

[2012-10-20 15:00:00]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Polar bears' designation as a threatened species was challenged in a U.S. appeals court on Friday, with a lawyer...

India suspends Kingfisher Airlines' licenseIndia suspends Kingfisher Airlines' license

[2012-10-20 12:00:00]
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Kingfisher Airline's license to operate was suspended on Saturday after the debt-laden carrier failed to satisfy the aviation...

Exclusive: Credit Suisse to sell European ETF business - sourcesExclusive: Credit Suisse to sell European ETF business - sources

[2012-10-20 12:00:00]
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Credit Suisse Group AG has put its $17.2 billion European exchange-traded fund business up for sale, according to...

McDonald's sales growth cools, chilled by competitionMcDonald's sales growth cools, chilled by competition

[2012-10-20 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - McDonald's Corp posted its worst quarterly restaurant sales growth performance in nine years on Friday, lifting the curtain on the...

GE cautious on 2013 after sales miss Wall Street targetGE cautious on 2013 after sales miss Wall Street target

[2012-10-20 12:00:00]
(Reuters) - General Electric Co reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter revenue, hurt by unfavorable exchange rates, and set a cautious tone for 2013, saying...

Starbucks brand hit by UK tax criticismStarbucks brand hit by UK tax criticism

[2012-10-20 12:00:00]
LONDON (Reuters) - Starbucks's reputation among consumers in Britain has been hit by wave of criticism of its tax affairs from politicians...

Democratic donors energize Democratic donors energize "Super PACs" as election nears

[2012-10-20 12:00:00]
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic donors gave unprecedented amounts of money in September to their party's three main "Super PACs," federal disclosures revealed...

Murdoch eyes LA Times, Chicago TribuneMurdoch eyes LA Times, Chicago Tribune

[2012-10-20 12:00:00]
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - News Corp Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch is looking to buy the Los Angeles Times, one of the...



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