Judge finds Ken Feinberg not independent of BP

WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - The administrator of BP Plc's $20 billion fund to compensate victims of the Gulf oil spill is not independent and the oil company must refrain from calling him "neutral," a federal judge ruled on Wednesday.

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Unemployed worker Alan Pollock carries a sign outside the Cobo Center to demonstrate for jobs and good wages before the start of press days at the North American International Auto show in Detroit, Michigan January 9, 2011. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

More job data due

Following Wednesday's encouraging private-sector figures, more data on jobless claims and factory activity are scheduled for release on Thursday.   Video 

A weather satellite image obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Cyclone Yasi approaching the coast of Australia on February 2, 2011. REUTERS/NOAA/MTSAT/Handout

Massive storm batters Australia

One of the most powerful cyclones on record began pounding Australia's northeast coast, threatening tourist cities and sending people scrambling to find refuge.  Full Article | Video 

AFC running back Arian Foster (23) runs the ball as NFC linebacker Johnathan Vilma of the New Orleans Saints (L) and NFC defensive end John Abraham of the Atlanta Falcons move into tackle him during the third quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii, January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Hugh Gentry

U.S. seizes sports piracy websites

With the Super Bowl just days away, U.S. prosecutors said they have taken control of 10 popular websites that illegally streamed live sports and pay-per-view events on the Internet.  Full Article 

1 / 7 Main Image Main Image Main Image  This artist’s concept illustrates the two Saturn-sized planets discovered by NASA’s Kepler mission. Credit: Reuters/NASA/Ames/JPL-Caltech/Handout

New solar system cramps planets

Astronomers have spotted a strange new solar system with small "puffy" planets packed in close orbit to their sun.   Full Article 

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