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Insider trading trial to begin
The July 29, 2008, phone call between two titans of Wall Street began with the old friends exchanging mild pleasantries, but then quickly turned serious and - by the government's account - criminal.
Embassy Row: Terrorist defamed?
One of the world's most-wanted terrorist leaders is suing two Pakistani journalists for reporting that he met with the U.S. ambassador to Pakistan.
Tougher standards sought for 'Made in America' label
U.S. consumers may be surprised to learn many products bearing the label "Made in America" are largely built outside of the United States. The practice exploits a little-known loophole in the product-label system that one California businessman says he is determined to expose.
Obama sidelined as player in summits
As President Obama prepares to play host to a doubleheader of global diplomacy at the Group of Eight and NATO summits this weekend, there are increasing signs that the world is tuning out his message.
As G-8 leaders arrive, new doubts about Obama's international clout
As President Obama prepares to host the NATO and Group of Eight international summits this weekend, there are increasing signs that the world is brushing him aside.
Embassy Row: Cries over Kali
Trouble is brewing in India over an American beer named after a Hindu deity; lawmakers in New Delhi on Tuesday demanded an apology from U.S. Ambassador Nancy J. Powell.
SANDS: No blood spilled in Moscow's early chess clashes
The world championship chess match in Moscow between Indian titleholder Viswanathan Anand of India and challenger Boris Gelfand of Israel has reached the quarter post, with a few fireworks but no decisive results in the first three games of the scheduled 12-game match.
Canon seeks full automation in camera production
Canon Inc. is moving toward fully automating digital camera production in an effort to cut costs _ a key change being played out across Japan, a world leader in robotics.
New dad Chris Hemsworth at 'The Huntsman' premiere
Actor Chris Hemsworth has two things to celebrate.
Taking Names: Jackson's costumes to be exhibited, then sold
Michael Jackson's glittery gloves, spangled jackets, stage-worn costumes and personal fashion effects are going on a world tour.
'No jail time' urged in webcam case
Several hundred protesters gathered Monday at the New Jersey Statehouse to show support for a former Rutgers student convicted of bias intimidation and to call attention to what they see as injustices in New Jersey's hate-crime laws.
Inside Politics: McCain says U.S. is slow to seek trade pacts
Republican Sen. John McCain wants the Obama administration to ramp up its free trade agenda in Asia and suspend U.S. economic sanctions on Myanmar.
Man pleads guilty to stealing company's formulas
A scientist accused of stealing secret formulas from a Utah chemistry company has pleaded guilty to a federal computer charge.
Briefly: Asia-Pacific region set for slower growth
Asia-Pacific nations face a year of slowing growth caused by troubled export markets and rising commodity prices, an annual U.N. report warned Thursday.
Cisco's sobering forecast overshadows 3Q earnings
Cisco raised the specter late Wednesday of a jarring slowdown in technology spending, alarming investors already fretting about the economy's fragile condition.