News Headlines
Tuesday, February 09, 2010

U.S. Markets Make Up Lost Ground

U.S. markets swung higher Tuesday, recovering ground lost during a three-week trend that has investors concerned a 10 percent downward correction is in play.

Business News

Gmail Buzz, Google's Shot Across the Bow at Facebook, Twitter

Google's new social media product has been unveiled. With a new gmail product known as Buzz, the search giant is taking direct aim at Twitter and Facebook, even in its branding, with a missive inviting users to "Go beyond status messages."

Noticias

Presidente Bernanke

La confirmación del Presidente Ben Bernanke, la semana pasada para otro período de cuatro años, indica continuidad en la política económica, pero también fue muy controvertida. Al acercarse la fecha, la confirmación en el Senado del Presidente Bernanke se tornó controvertida. Al punto que fue confirmado por una votación de 70 a 30, la mayor oposición jamás registrada en los 96 años de historia de la Reserva Federal. Votaron en contra, 18 Republicanos, 11 Demócratas y 1 Independiente.

Arts & Entertainment News

'Idol' Gets Down . . . and Down Some More; 157 Going Home Soon

Because more than 100,000 auditioned, the 181 who got their golden tickets to Hollywood for the second season on "American Idol" are undoubtedly an elite group. Still, 157 of the American Idol contestants will have to be cut at the end of the process, which will be dragged out over four shows starting tonight and ending next Wednesday.

Media News

Gmail Buzz, Google's Shot Across the Bow at Facebook, Twitter

Google's new social media product has been unveiled. With a new gmail product known as Buzz, the search giant is taking direct aim at Twitter and Facebook, even in its branding, with a missive inviting users to "Go beyond status messages."

Hispanic Advisers Played Key Roles in U.S. Elections

The presidential campaigns for the recent elections engaged in a tireless battle for the most besieged constituency of all time -- the Hispanic vote.

Political News

Could a Foreign Government Influence US Elections?

President Barack Obama unleashed a media firestorm over proper manners last month when he slammed a US Supreme Court ruling that "opens the floodgates" for companies - and possibly foreign governments - to influence US elections.

Education News

The iPad and Education

The iPad -- the new mobile device introduced by Apple (APPL) to great fanfare Wednesday -- could be more than just another way to check your e-mail or play video games.