Dolce, Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion Dolce, Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion

A Milan court has convicted the designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana of tax evasion. The court sentenced them both to one year and eight months in jail.

today, 7:01
Markets Flinch as Fed Eyes Easy-Money End Markets Flinch as Fed Eyes Easy-Money End

Bernanke said the Fed could start winding down its $85 billion-a-month bond-buying program later this year, setting up a high-stakes test to see if the economy and markets can begin to stand on their own.

today, 4:35
Gandolfini Redefined the Mobster Role Gandolfini Redefined the Mobster Role

James Gandolfini, who died at 51, played the hulking and violent, yet neurotic and vulnerable embodiment of Mafia bravado for the 21st century as the namesake of HBO's landmark series "The Sopranos."

today, 4:31
For Web Firms, Faster Access Comes at a Price For Web Firms, Faster Access Comes at a Price

Facebook, Google and Microsoft and other Internet companies have been paying broadband-service providers for connections to get faster and smoother access into their networks. Netflix has been reluctant.

today, 6:13
Swiss Reject U.S. Banks Deal Swiss Reject U.S. Banks Deal

Swiss lawmakers nixed a proposal to let Swiss banks avoid the threat of prosecution in the U.S. by collectively coming clean about their dealings with suspected American tax evaders.

today, 5:59
U.S. Icons Now Made of Chinese Steel U.S. Icons Now Made of Chinese Steel

The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge was a feat of American engineering when it was built across New York's harbor in the 1960s. Now, it's being repaired with steel made in China.

today, 2:29
Oranges: Success Was Never This Sweet Oranges: Success Was Never This Sweet

Californian farmers have made a new discovery: Consumers prefer sweeter oranges. The notion is driving radical changes in the nearly $1.5 billion U.S. market for fresh oranges.

today, 2:48
SandRidge CEO Gets $90 Million on Exit SandRidge CEO Gets $90 Million on Exit

SandRidge Energy chief Tom Ward was ousted by the company's board and given an about $90 million severance package following a probe of dealings with businesses controlled by members of his family.

today, 7:02
Rio Tinto Starts Mongolia Mine Shipments Rio Tinto Starts Mongolia Mine Shipments

Rio Tinto is set to make its first shipment of copper and gold from the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia, an operation the mining company estimates will eventually account for over 30% of the country's gross domestic product.

today, 7:19
China Manufacturing Hits a Nine-Month Low China Manufacturing Hits a Nine-Month Low

China saw a fresh sign of economic weakness on Thursday, as an initial gauge of manufacturing health slumped to a nine-month low in June.

today, 7:05