Wal-Mart China: Hitting headwinds
In the 1980s, China started opening up and rolled out the welcome mat: tax breaks and other incentives to attract technology and capital. Now China’s just a more “normal” place…
Video shows man shot by police in New Jersey
That’s all it took for the exchange to turn deadly. The police department in Bridgeton, New Jersey, released video this week showing the death of Jerame Reid, 36, who was…
Greece elections: Have 5 years of austerity paid off?
Related: EU must end austerity and restructure debt 2. Healthier banks: Greece’s banking sector is much more resilient. Banks have been recapitalized and the industry has downsized from 18 commercial…
Sheriff’s office rug with ‘In Dog We Trust’ typo sells for nearly $10,000
It was supposed to read “In God We Trust.” The Sheriff’s Office said rug manufacturer, American Floor Mats, would replace it – CNN’s Andreas Preuss contributed to this report.
Facebook’s Sandberg wants more women on the Internet
The app allows users to access Facebook, Wikipedia and job postings, as well as information about motherhood, health care and civil rights. “Unless we intervene … women will not get…
King Tut’s Mask Damaged; Beard Snapped Off During Botched Cleaning
One of the most priceless treasures in archaeology, the gold funerary mask of King Tutankhamun, was damaged during a cleaning attempt at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Efforts to repair…
Wells Fargo, JPMorgan fined for mortgage kickbacks
The wrongdoing was less extensive at JPMorgan Chase (JPM). The bureau said at least six loan officers at Chase locations in Maryland, Virginia and New York helped steer 200 loans…
People Not Vaccinated For Measles Urged To Avoid Disneyland
People who haven’t been vaccinated against measles, including children too young to be immunized, should avoid Disneyland after new infections were linked to the theme park, California public health officials…
Romney And Jeb Bush To Meet, Raising Speculation On Presidential Race
Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney are scheduled to meet privately in Utah this week, raising the possibility that the two former governors will find a way to avoid competing presidential…
Bill & Melinda Gates: Our bet for 2030
We started our foundation in 2000 with the idea that by backing innovative work in health and education, we could help billions of people improve their lives. The progress we’ve…
The Army gun: My ‘Lethal Weapon’ moment
I first heard about the M9 in 1985, when the Army first issued it to replace its previous gun the Colt M1911, reminding me of my grandfather who served in…
Chinese Director’s Film For Greenpeace Shows How Smog Changes Everything
Smog has darkened Beijing’s skies and sullied the city’s reputation, but northern China’s persistent pollution plague is now getting more artful treatment from one of China’s most famous filmmakers. Greenpeace…
Rice University Student Turns His Dorm Room Into A Ball Pit (VIDEO)
By now, you’ve probably heard every reason ever to come back to a guy’s room. From watching a movie to checking out his fish tank, the opportunities are endless. While…
Madden: Deflategate’s Prime Suspect Should Be Brady
If the footballs were altered in the AFC Championship Game — or any game — Hall of Fame coach John Madden suggests the primary suspect behind whatever happened should be…
2 Deaths Reported At Walt Disney World, Including Guest Who Rode It’s A Small World
Two guests died after going on rides at Walt Disney World in Florida in recent months, including a woman who lost consciousness on Christmas after riding the iconic it’s a…
Gold is sexy again. Price jumps above $1,300
Gold’s price is hard to predict because investor sentiment mostly dictates its future more than other metals. While there is some demand for gold from jewelry and industry, the reality…
Hope Solo suspended from U.S. Soccer team for 30 days
Solo’s husband, former pro football player Jerramy Stevens, was charged with driving under the influence during the early morning hours Monday in Manhattan Beach, California, about 12 miles from Carson….
Madonna: Police arrested hacker who stole my songs
An undercover Israeli police investigation in collaboration with the FBI led to the suspect, Israeli police spokeswoman Luba Samri said. “The Tel Aviv resident, born in 1976, was believed to…
Sandy Hook killer’s home to be demolished, Newtown votes
Lanza then went to nearby Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed 20 children and six educators before killing himself. There is no timetable to raze the home, but Mary Ann…
Real Madrid tops football rich list for 10th straight year
Can anybody stop Real Madrid, on the football pitch and off it? For the 10th year running, European champion Real Madrid is the world’s richest club in the annual Football…
Navy Captain At Guantanamo Fired And Under Investigation For Alleged Affair
The Navy captain in charge of the naval station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has been fired and is being investigated in connection with an alleged affair with a woman on…
London is the fastest growing western city
The view from the top: London jumped up nearly 60 spots on Brookings’ rankings. After a sluggish recovery from the recession, job growth in London’s financial sector and its relatively…
House GOP Cancels Vote On 20-Week Abortion Ban
WASHINGTON — On the eve of a scheduled House of Representatives vote on a bill banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, Republican leaders canceled the vote and replaced it…
Argentine Phone Calls Detail Efforts to Shield Iran
BUENOS AIRES — Intercepted conversations between representatives of the Iranian and Argentine governments point to a long pattern of secret negotiations to reach a deal in which Argentina would receive…
Matt Taibbi: American Sniper ‘Almost Too Dumb To Criticize’
I saw American Sniper last night, and hated it slightly less than I expected to. Like most Clint Eastwood movies – and I like Clint Eastwood movies for the most…
Sundance goes digital: Why it’s a great time to be a filmmaker
Executives from sites like Hulu, Vimeo and YouTube will be present, too. That means some of the movies premiering here, like the opening night documentary “What Happened, Miss Simone?” about…
Measles Cases Linked to Disneyland Rise, and Debate Over Vaccinations Intensifies
LOS ANGELES — A measles outbreak that began at Disneyland is spreading across California and beyond, prompting health officials to move aggressively to contain it — including by barring unvaccinated…
Boehner Invites Another Response to State of Union, From Israeli Premier
The president discussed the military campaign against the Islamic State, and the larger battle against violent extremism, during his State of the Union address. WASHINGTON — The long-running debate over…
Fox’s new show ‘Empire’ a hit 3 weeks in a row
According to Robert Seidman, who founded TV ratings site “TV by the Numbers,” Nielsen designates roughly 13% of TV homes in the U.S. as African American, who are accounting for…
2 California Firefighters Fired Following Probe Started By Murder
Two state firefighters were fired Wednesday and another has resigned after an ethics investigation that stemmed from the killing of a battalion chief’s girlfriend. Thirteen other California Department of Forestry…