Sept. 5 (Bloomberg) -- BP Plc bought to the surface the well-safety system that failed to prevent the largest US offshore oil spill and a fire that killed 11 workers, for examination by federal officials.

Campaigners against prostitution and sex trafficking appeared to have won a victory over the weekend when Craigslist, the powerful online advertising website, capitulated to mounting pressure and removed its "adult services" content from US servers.

Basque separatist group Eta says it it will no longer "carry out armed actions" in its campaign for independence, in a video obtained exclusively by the BBC.

Unlike Apple CEO Steve Jobs, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a public profile on Ping, the iTunes social network. Zuckerberg likely wanted to see what the new social network on the block had to offer.

By Sports Network After putting what could be the final nail in the coffin in regards to the Boston Red Sox' playoff hopes with Saturday's performance, the Chicago White Sox now set their sights on earning their first series sweep in Fenway Park in 19 ...

Songwriter Kara DioGuardi has become the latest member of the American Idol judging panel to quit this year. DioGuardi, who has written for singers including Kylie Minogue, said being on the show was "an amazing experience".

By the CNN Wire Staff Tony Blair told ABC that at first he failed to grasp the reach of fundamentalist Islam. (CNN) -- As the United States ended its combat mission in Iraq, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, America's biggest ally at the outset ...

Image Credit: Giles KeyteWith one more day to go, it appears The American will end up triumphant for the four-day Labor Day weekend.

TOILET STOP: Shops on Colombo St between Kilmore St and Peterborough St were damaged in the earthquake. FALLING DOWN: Deans Homestead at Homebush lies in ruins after Saturday's earthquake.

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According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, former Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) CEO Mark Hurd, who was forced out of the company after sexual harassment charges were brought against him, is in talks to join Oracle (ORCL), the world's largest enterprise ...

President Obama's proposal to offer targeted tax credits and a payroll tax holiday are part of a "deathbed conversion" realized only after it has become clear that Democrats could lose the House this fall, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

Japanese motorbike rider Shoya Tomizawa has died following a crash during today's San Marino Moto2 race at the Misano World Circuit.

By PopEater Staff Posted Sep 5th 2010 08:27AM Every rapper has a lot to say, but as usual, Kanye West wants to outdo them all. Since yesterday, in the span of a couple hours, the Grammy winner led his Twitter followers down a winding road of musings ...

Josh Hamilton's bruised ribs could keep the American League batting leader out of the Texas Rangers' lineup longer than anticipated.

Though 'The War of the Roses,' star is confident to beat the lethal disease, and optimistic about quick recovery, Catherine is finding is very tough to see her husband fight against throat tumor.

The Dodgers' ambitions of a miracle run to the postseason were dealt a crushing blow on Saturday night - specifically a two-run home run Jonathan Broxton served up to Juan Uribe in the ninth inning that turned a one-run lead into a ...

The news broke yesterday that comedian Robert Schimmel passed away Friday after being fatally injured in a car accident last week.