Wall Street rally on news of Geithner for Treasury
Stocks rallied late on Friday after multiple news reports that New York Federal Reserve President Timothy Geithner will be nominated as President-elect Barack Obama's Treasury secretary.
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Fox News chief Roger Ailes extends contract
After spending millions in recent months to lock up key talent including Bill O'Reilly and Sean Hannity, Fox News founding chairman and CEO Roger Ailes has signed a five-year deal that will keep him at the top-rated cable news channel until he's at least 73.
Menudo sings for News' food drive
They opened for Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers - now they're opening for the Daily News food drive.
2010 World Cup of soccer organizers concerned about meltdown
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - South African organizers of the 2010 World Cup expressed concern Friday about the effect the global financial crisis will have on the tournament, which is already running well over budget.
M&A in a Crazy, Credit-Starved World
The continuing credit crisis and economic downturn will likely change the way that mergers and acquisitions are done, at least for a while. In particular, in a world where credit is scarce, stock — as opposed to cash — is likely to be the deal consideration of choice.
Britain's Miliband calls Iran world threat
Britain's foreign policy chief said Friday that Iran continues to pose the most serious threat to the world, warning that Tehran's suspected pursuit of nuclear weapons risks an arms race across the Middle East.
Obama pledges fresh view on U.S. role in world
With his choice of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state all but certain, President-elect Barack Obama promised on Friday to bring a "fresh perspective" to U.S. relations with the rest of the world.