Noticias

Leve Aumento

El jueves pasado, después del cierre de los mercados, el banco central de Estados Unidos, conocido como la Reserva Federal, anunció un leve aumento en la tasa de descuento, el interés que les cobra a los bancos cuando les presta a corto plazo.

Arts & Entertainment News

Real Madrid Aiming for Lyon Fightback

Real Madrid will be looking for a repeat of Saturday night's performance to inspire them in their Champions League tie against Olympic Lyon on Wednesday night.

Media News

Crystal Bowersox, from Sickbed to Rave Reviews on American Idol (VIDEO)

Crystal Bowersox, the American Idol contestant whose illness had fans wondering if she'd be disqualified due to turning in a "no-show," instead came roaring back into the spotlight with a show-stealing performance on Wednesday night.

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

Obama Targets Health Care Fraud, Waste

Obama points to improper Medicare and Medicaid payments, which he said cost taxpayers $100 billion a year -- more than the budgets of the Education Department and the Small Business Administration combined. "If we created a Department of Improper Payments," the president said, "it would be one of the largest agencies in our government."

Education News

CFO Survey Sees Increase in Spending/Earnings; Flat Employment

Chief financial officers in the United States expect strong growth in business spending and earnings this year, but plan only modest hiring and the continued outsourcing of jobs. And several significant risks remain, including tight credit markets, weak consumer demand and decreasing inventory levels.