'The Overnighters' shows dark side of North Dakota oil boom
Desperate for a fresh start, unemployed workers from all over the world have converged on North Dakota's burgeoning oil patch, seeking six-figure salaries and the rewards of living in the fastest-growing economy in the nation.
Oct 08, 2014 11:26 AM EDT
Nobel Prize for seeing how life works at molecular level
A German and two American scientists won the 2014 Nobel Prize for Chemistry on Wednesday for smashing the size barrier in optical microscopes, allowing researchers to see individual molecules inside living cells.
Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis name daughter Wyatt Isabelle
Ashton Kutcher, the star of the hit television show "Two and a Half Men" and his partner, actress Mila Kunis, have named their baby daughter Wyatt Isabelle, the actor said on Friday.
How to choose the best rehab facility
This summer, I had the arduous and rushed task of picking a rehabilitation center for my dad, as post-operative complications left him too ill to return home at the time, yet the hospital was keen to discharge him.
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Stern Advice: Should you tap your 401(k)to buy a house?
It makes sense, given the gains workers have seen in their retirement plans and in home prices in recent years, that they would consider tapping their 401(k) accounts to buy homes. And that is exactly what a growing number of workplace savers are doing, according to a new study from Fidelity Investments.
Oct 02, 2014 12:27 PM EDT
Giants sink Pirates in NL Wild Card playoff
A four-hit shutout by Madison Bumgarner and a grand slam by Brandon Crawford carried the San Francisco Giants to an 8-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League Wild Card playoff on Wednesday.
Oct 02, 2014 12:23 PM EDT
Comedy actor Adam Sandler signs four-film deal with Netflix
Netflix Inc said on Thursday that comedian and actor Adam Sandler has signed a deal to star in and produce four films that will be shown exclusively on the video-streaming service.
Oct 02, 2014 12:20 PM EDT
Amal Alamuddin enters fashion pantheon as Clooney's bride
With the help of Oscar de la Renta, Stella McCartney, Giambattista Valli and Dolce & Gabbana, human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin vaulted into the top echelons of Hollywood fashion with her stylish Italian wedding to actor George Clooney.
Oct 01, 2014 12:10 PM EDT
McIlroy named PGA Tour Player of the Year
Northern Irish world number one Rory McIlroy was named on Wednesday as the PGA Tour's Player of the Year for a second time after a stellar 2014 campaign highlighted by two major victories.
Oct 01, 2014 12:06 PM EDT
Don Quijote leads Japan tourism push to rake in sales
While Japanese retailers struggle to cope with the burden of a sales tax hike, discount store operator Don Quijote Holdings aims to extend its 25-year run of rising profits by taking a different approach: turning Japan into a tourist mecca.
Oct 01, 2014 11:36 AM EDT
U.S. health experts in Dallas review potential Ebola exposure
U.S. health experts in Dallas were taking stock Wednesday of how many people may have been exposed to Ebola, just a day after the first case of the deadly virus was diagnosed in the United States, the nation's top public health official said.
Oct 01, 2014 11:06 AM EDT
McGinley even angled for advantage with fish tank
Such was the meticulous attention to every detail during Paul McGinley's victorious campaign as European Ryder Cup captain, the Irishman even made careful plans for the fish tank in the team room.
Sep 29, 2014 12:04 PM EDT
Full plates fight prejudice in Hungary restaurant
Waitress Maria Kecskemeti says working with people is a daily challenge, requiring much skill and empathy.
Sep 29, 2014 11:41 AM EDT
Beauty pageants expose dreams and dangers in modern Myanmar
Sparkling in a red, sequined dress, Htet Htet Htun spins around the stage rehearsing a traditional Burmese dance that she hopes will make her stand out from 18 other young hopefuls competing in the first Miss Myanmar World pageant this month.
Sep 26, 2014 11:35 AM EDT
Media mismatch captures Ryder Cup's glorious uncertainty
A curious piece of scheduling seemingly threw the two Ryder cup teams into sharp relief on Thursday as the last three players from each camp took their turn to face the media.
Sep 25, 2014 11:22 AM EDT
At L.A. Clippers, Steve Ballmer prizes team tested by adversity
After Steve Ballmer plunked down $2 billion for the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers, fans might expect the former Microsoft chief executive to be hitting the reset button on a team that has been through a nasty public fight over racism.
Sep 25, 2014 11:09 AM EDT
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