Twitter CEO Stepping Down After Disappointing First Quarter
Dick Costolo, who has led the social media company for six years, leaves the post after Twitter posted a $162 million net quarterly loss in April.
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Parties Say They Trust Hastert Judge's Impartiality
Judge Thomas Durkin had donated money to Hastert's reelection campaigns and worked with people involved in the case. He offered to let another judge take over but both sides want him to stay.
Wrestler Dusty Rhodes, The American Dream, Has Died
A veteran of hundreds of matches during his wrestling career, Rhodes acted as a stand-in for the common man, pitting his bulldog physique against chiseled rivals such as Ric Flair.
Christopher Lee, Star In 'Dracula,' 'Star Wars,' Dies
Lee's career was varied and vast: He made his name as Dracula for decades, but then went on to play roles in Hollywood blockbusters like Lord of the Rings. Lee was 93 years old.
EU Launches Antitrust Probe Of Amazon's E-Book Business
The European Union's executive arm announced Thursday that it will investigate the e-tailing giant's contracts with publishers. At issue are a few key clauses that might give Amazon an unfair edge.
Joyce Carol Oates On Dinosaur-Killer Tweet: 'My Tweets Are Meant To Be Funny'
"So barbaric that this should still be allowed," Joyce Carol Oates wrote, in a tweet that was taken quite literally by many online readers.
#TBT A Brief History Of (Political) Seersucker
Washington seems to have finally warmed up to the cool, puckered summer fabric that has a storied history in the nation's capital.
Rupert Murdoch Poised To Step Down As CEO Of 21st Century Fox
His son James is expected to become head of the company, while Murdoch will stay on as chairman of the boards of both 21st Century Fox and News Corp.
Apple's New Music Streaming Service Under Antitrust Scrutiny
Investigators want to know if music companies are colluding with subscription services such as Apple Music to squeeze out free, ad-supported streaming.
Pitmasters Embrace New Barbecue Truth: Rested Meat Is Sublime
How to rest a pork shoulder, a beef brisket or rack of ribs to keep it moist hours after it comes off the pit? Restaurants now use warming units, but DIY home warmers are just as good.