Romney's campaign says it has many routes to the 270 votes needed for victory in the Electoral College this fall. But almost all of them rely on a difficult feat: Winning at least six states that went for Obama in 2008.
View Topic »European leaders are talking growth, even as Germany remains adamant that it doesn't want the fiscal framework it has established over the past two years going up in smoke as soon as the going gets tough. Also: History of the Euro Crisis
View Topic »Getting a jump on his official departure, Newt Gingrich thanked his supporters in a low-budget video and said "a re-election of Barack Obama would be a geniune disaster." Earlier: Gingrich Was a Professor With Big Plans
View Topic »Samsung introduced a faster, larger version of its flagship smartphone, aimed at sustaining its growth in advanced cellphones and challenging Apple's iPhone dominance. Earlier: Confessions of an iPhone Data Hog | Old iPhones Ring Carriers' Bells | Now Even Your iPhone Talks Back
View Topic »A civil lawsuit brought by a hotel maid against Dominique Strauss-Kahn can go forward after a judge ruled that the former head of the IMF wasn't immune from legal action against him.
View Topic »Twitter's Jack Dorsey discusses Facebook's acquisition of Instagram, his other company, Square, and why he doesn't think of an IPO unless reporters ask him about it. Earlier: Decoding Our Chatter | How Do Twitter's Numbers Add Up?
View Topic »Undaunted by a GOP primary that is effectively over, Rep. Ron Paul's supporters are now working to take over state Republican parties and delegations to the Republican National Convention this summer. Earlier: Rep. Paul: 'Freedom Is a Young Idea' | Ron Paul: Turn Your Cheers Into Votes
View Topic »An Indian court adjourned until Aug. 7 its hearing of a petition by Google and Facebook to terminate criminal proceedings against them for allegedly hosting objectionable material on their websites. Earlier: Delete a Facebook Account | Monitoring Kids on Facebook | Irreconcilable Claim: Facebook Causes 1 in 5 Divorces
View Topic »Israel has begun fortifying a fence along its volatile border with Lebanon, reinforcing an especially dangerous section.
View Topic »Recent court rulings and regulatory decisions have dramatically changed the landscape. Here's what you need to know before giving to your favorite candidates and causes. Earlier: Taxes: How To Turn In Your Neighbor to the IRS
View Topic »India's top two importers of crude oil from Iran will reduce shipments from the Persian Gulf nation by at least 15% this financial year.
View Topic »Gold futures ended lower after the ECB indicated imminent stimulus was unlikely and amid caution ahead of upcoming U.S. employment data.
View Topic »For at least the last six months or so, a lot of people were talking about a "new wave" of foreclosures threatening to smother the U.S. housing market in gloom once again.
View Topic »Facebook Inc. pulled back the curtain on how much it thinks it is worth, targeting a valuation as rich as $96 billion in what would be a record debut for an American company. Facebook IPO: What You Need to Know
View Topic »Ariel Hsing was 11 when Warren Buffett first recruited her to play ping pong at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting. Five years later, she exemplifies Buffett's gift for spotting winners.
View Topic »Groupon named as new directors American Express's finance chief and Deloitte's vice chairman to aid the newly public coupon website. Earlier: SEC Probes Groupon | Groupon and Its 'Weird' CEO
View Topic »In the rush to the exits, many airline passengers are leaving things behind: their iPads, tablets and e-readers. Earlier: IPad's Video Speed Trap | The Human Cost of an iPad Made in China
View Topic »Research In Motion opened its annual developers conference by giving away prototypes of its next line of smartphones, hoping to create buzz for the struggling BlackBerry maker.
Violence between antimilitary protesters and unknown assailants left at least 11 people dead Wednesday, ramping up tension between Egypt's military leadership and civilian politicians only three weeks before presidential elections.
View Topic »Thousands of Occupy Wall Street protesters fanned out across New York City, heralding a fresh start for the anticorporate movement after months of inaction. Earlier: Occupy Wall Street Sapped of Cash
View Topic »Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's series of college lectures didn't quite generate the online frenzy of Marilyn Hagerty's Olive Garden review.
View Topic »Rep. Nan Hayworth tip-toeing down a lonely road largely untrodden by other Republicans on a sensitive social issue: gay rights.
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