A bloody nose, a last hurrah for friends, and more prom memories you shared with us
We asked for your favorite prom night memories. Here's what you shared.
E.U. Hits Microsoft With $732 Million Fine
The fine was imposed on Microsoft for failing to offer Window users a choice of Internet browsers. The U.S. software company promised to give European consumers a choice of browsers back in a 2009 antitrust settlement.
German Man Caught Impersonating A Cardinal
The world is speculating furiously about who will be the next Pope. The wait was too much for one German man, who tried to sneak into a closed-door meeting of cardinals. He was thrown out by the Swiss Guard after someone noticed his crucifix was too short and his sash was just a purple scarf.
Chavez's Death Will Have Ramifications For Cuba
The death of President Hugo Chavez could mean as much for Cuba as it will for Venezuela. The Chavez government has heavily subsidized Cuba.
Best Buy To End Flexible Work Program
Best Buy is calling its corporate employees back to the office. The move comes after Yahoo stirred debate for ending its work-from-home program. A Best Buy spokesperson told the Minneapolis Star Tribune the hope is the approach will lead to collaboration.
Heinz CEO Entitled To Hefty Exit Package
Filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission show if William Johnson is fired when the new owners take over, he'll walk away with a golden parachute worth $56 million. When you tack on stock payouts and deferred compensation benefits, he could get more than $200 million.
Wash. Lawmaker Apologizes For Cyclist Comment
When Washington State lawmakers proposed a new tax on bikes, the owner of several bike shops protested. He ended up in an email argument with a Republican lawmaker. State Senator Ed Orcutt argued cyclists pollute just by breathing. It is true that a heavy breathing cyclist would emit more carbon dioxide than a person who's just sitting, but Orcutt reconsider his claim and apologized.
U.S.: Diplomats Shouldn't Drink Before Budget Meeting
Joseph Torsella represents the United States on the United Nation's budget committee. He says it's a tough budget process, and it's complicated by diplomats who show up drunk.
National People's Congress Opens, Prepares For Leadership Change
On the opening day Tuesday, Premier Wen Jiabao delivered his version of the State of the Union address. He's due to step down next week. The annual legislative meeting marks the official transition to power of a new leadership team under Xi Jinping.