MJ fans mostly mum at doctor's hearing
A plane flying a banner with a photo of Michael Jackson on Monday soared above the court where his ex-doctor stands accused of involuntary manslaughter, and the message with the picture was blunt: "Change charges to murder."
Toyota unveils extended Prius hybrid family: AUTOSHOW
Toyota Motor Corp unveiled a family of Prius cars with two new additions to the lineup as it aims to build the iconic hybrid series into a core pillar in the United States, its single-biggest market.
British, Chinese firms sign $4 billion of deals
Britain and China signed business deals worth around 2.6 billion pounds (USD 4 billion) on Monday, including an agreement that will see a breeding pair of giant pandas, Tian Tian and Yuangguang, in Edinburgh Zoo for 10 years.
Could the US central bank go broke?
The US Federal Reserve's journey to the outer limits of monetary policy is raising concerns about how hard it will be to withdraw trillions of dollars in stimulus from the banking system when the time is right.
South Korea promotes credit cards to go greener
Kim Yong-sook is an idealist who longs for a greener lifestyle, which means walking more and wasting less. But she never dreamed that her credit card could help save the planet.
Intel pays Nvidia $1.5 bn in chip dispute
Intel Corp will pay graphics chip designer Nvidia USD 1.5 billion to license its technology, settling a legal dispute and smoothing the way for better competition in PC processors.
Alcoa posts Q4 profit, sees 12% aluminum growth
Alcoa Inc, the largest US aluminum producer, reported a fourth-quarter profit on Monday and projected a 12% rise in demand for the metal in 2011, driven by aerospace and auto manufacturing.
Iceland protests to US over Twitter data demand
Iceland called in the US ambassador in Reykjavik on Monday to register its displeasure at a US court's demand for details of an Icelandic lawmaker's Twitter account, the US State Department said.
US carmakers steal Day One spotlight: AUTOSHOW
This city's once beleaguered automakers dominated the first day of this year's Detroit auto show, one of the industry's premiere events, as it opened for press previews on Monday.
Fiat raises Chrysler stake, readies for IPO: AUTOSHOW
Italy's Fiat lifted its stake in Chrysler to 25% as Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne prepares for an upcoming round of meetings with bankers to refinance Chrysler's debt and ready an initial public offering of shares.
News Corp to launch digital newspaper Jan 19
News Corp's will launch its long anticipated digital newspaper for tablet devices on January 19 at a joint news event attended by Chairman Rupert Murdoch and Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs, according to a person with knowledge of the plan.
India fall short of success, critics say
All it takes is a measuring tape to explain why India is a dwarf among giants dominating international soccer, critics of the national team say.
Britney Spears' new single an early hit with fans
Britney Spears' new single, "Hold It Against Me" was released a day ahead of schedule on Monday, getting extensive radio play and an early thumbs up from fans and critics.
Honda counts on new Civic to reignite sales
Honda Motor Co is counting on a new version of its Civic small car that will go on sale this spring to drive gains in 2011 after losing sales and market share to rivals in 2010.
Washington ranks as most well-read city
Washington is not only the political capital of the United States, it is also the most literate city in the nation, according to a study released on Monday.
AutoNation: US automakers to take more share: AUTOSHOW
US automakers will take market share from their Japanese rivals this year in a growing market, the chief executive of the No. 1 US car retailer said on Monday.
Michael Douglas says tumor gone, cancer may be beat
Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas, who revealed in August that he had throat cancer, said on Monday that his tumor is gone and chances are good he has beaten cancer.
Large AIG share sales on track this year: Source
American International Group Inc shares are expected to settle back to a level in the mid-USD 40 range once the company's recently approved warrants begin trading, a person familiar with the situation said on Monday.
Big tech should keep profit growth, economy a risk
Major technology companies should manage to keep up sales and profit growth in 2011, but economic troubles in the United States and Europe could temper results.
Intel pays Nvidia $1.5 bn in license dispute
Intel Corp said it is paying graphics chip designer Nvidia Corp a USD 1.5 bn licensing fee, settling a legal dispute over a license to make chipsets.
Autoshow: GM sees China growth 10%-15% next five years
China's burgeoning auto market could grow at a sustainable 10% to 15% rate over the next five years, the president and managing director of General Motors GM China Group said on Monday.
China's 2010 trade surplus dips, but little comfort
China's global trade surplus narrowed in 2010 for the second straight year, giving Beijing grounds to rebuff US pressure for faster currency appreciation ahead of a visit to Washington next week by President Hu Jintao.
2010 ad revenue up at magazines, 1st time in 3 yrs
The magazine industry is back on the upswing as advertising revenue grew for the first time in three years in 2010, thanks to automakers.
US housing finance: Sharp splits presage slow revamp
The Obama administration plans to lay out its vision for overhauling the US housing finance system later this month, but the gargantuan undertaking could take years given sharp ideological differences on Capitol Hill and the fragility of the housing market.
Sarkozy assures Obama he sees dollar as 'No 1'
French President Nicolas Sarkozy assured President Barack Obama on Monday he recognized the US dollar's role as the world's 'No 1 currency,' as the two leaders pledged to coordinate ideas for reforming the international economic system.
