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Manufacturer of anesthetic blamed for Michael Jackson's death bans it for lethal injections.

Amazon.com Inc is launching a new business offering loans to some of its online sellers, a move that could boost the growth of its giant Internet marketplace.

Shadow chancellor finds playing music relaxing, but is irritated by Lib Dem attacks on his ideas to tackle recessionIt is not often that Ed Balls admits to quiet terror. But three months ago he faced his Grade I piano ex...

The daughter of the tycoon who on Tuesday offered HK$500 million (US$64 million) to any man who would marry her found the proposal "quite entertaining," she told CNN.

A tax prank goes viral when activists present Britain's top tax man with the "golden handshake." Atika Shubert reports.

The retailer is introducing new technology-enhanced stores with radio and digital ads, print ads in local newspapers and television commercials.

What happens in debt-strapped Europe is again affecting Wall Street.

While some of the Internet-famous have moved to the movie or TV screen, others have found a niche — and sometimes a comfortable living — on Twitter, Tumblr or Instagram.

Many apps make the creation of to-do lists painless, but some are better than others at reminding users of impending tasks.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Bank NA agreed to pay $600,000 to settle charges it violated cotton futures position limits, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on Thursday.

No, it's not exactly healthy eating, but who can resist the smoky, savory lure of downhome roadside barbecue? Whether you crave brisket, can't resist ribs, or prefer pulled-pork, most all of us have a BBQ jones we have t...

Company bosses have gathered for the Paris Motor Show, but concerns about the economy are casting a cloud over the event.

TORONTO (Reuters) - Research In Motion Ltd reported a narrower-than-expected loss on Thursday and the struggling BlackBerry maker said it increased its cash pile, a hopeful sign for the launch of its make-or-break line o...

On January 12th Captain Francesco Schettino became infamous for the numerous mistakes he made that ultimately led up to the wreck of his vessel, the cruise ship Costa Concordia. Schettino abandoned ship shortly afte...

BOSTON (Reuters) - Asset manager Legg Mason Inc has selected recruiting firm Korn/Ferry International to run its search for a new chief executive, according to two people briefed on the matter, a personnel decision that ...

Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner urged the Financial Stability Oversight Council, a committee of regulators, to push ahead with rules aimed at strengthening America’s money market funds.

(Reuters) - Nike Inc first-quarter earnings were lower than last year and orders in China for the next several months fell for the first time in three years, choking off what had been a growth engine for the world's larg...

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Jody Coughlin is the CMO and co-owner of Chic CEO – a free resource for female entrepreneurs. You can follow her and Chic CEO on twitter at @ChicCEO. Ever been confused about how a “home business” work...

President tells supporters in Virginia change 'can't happen if you write off half the nation' as new ads target controversyBarack Obama called for a new era of "economic patriotism" as he launched a fresh series of attac...

Just before dashing out of town, Senate Republicans and Democrats voted to defy European emission fees imposed on American carriers.

Visual effects company Red Giant has yet another great short film out demonstrating their newest version of the film editing software PluralEyes 3 for Mac OS X, for audio/video syncing. I'm a big fan of these short films...