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Who are Forbes' 10 most powerful women?

Every year, Forbes releases a list of the world’s most powerful woman, influential in everything from politics to technology to culture.
Elvis Presley: His five greatest songs

Elvis Presley fans gather at the Graceland Memorial in Memphis today to show appreciation to the King. It is the 34th anniversary of the day Elvis died.
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Russia's one-man brand

Like too many Russian leaders, Vladimir Putin's long shadow makes it hard to see the real owners of Russia -- its people.
The Reformed Broker
Bloomberg and Reuters: The Coke and Pepsi of journalism?

Bloomberg and Reuters are not only healthy: unlike most of the journalism industry, they're growing. That’s because the two publications have something no other player in the news business does: subscription-only financial data and services that pull in billions of dollars.
Super Bowl ads battle for top spot

Super Bowl ads ranged from overweight dogs to naked M&Ms. In the end, the game between the Patriots and Giants outshone the Super Bowl ads.
Terrorism & Security
Ahmadinejad, Chavez taunt US from Caracas

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez poked fun at the US for its worry about the possibility of Iranian nuclear weapons. 
Global News Blog
2011 Reflections: Iraqi resilience amid war

Seven Monitor correspondents reflect on the world's hot spots. In this installment, Scott Peterson explains why despite the risks, he kept going back to tell the stories of Iraqis.
X Factor winner? Simon Cowell votes for Melanie Amaro

X Factor winner? The three finalists sang their original audition songs Wednesday. But Melanie Amaro was Simon Cowell's "winner" to take home the $5 million X Factor prize tonight.
Change Agent
PepsiCo’s i-crop system could save farmers precious water

I-crop, a web-based program now undergoing tests, helps farmers reduce water waste by combining weather data and underground probes.
Thailand floods leave Bangkok thirsty

Thailand's floods left many in Bangkok without drinking water. Flooding triggered panic buying that has emptied Bangkok's supermarkets of bottled water.
Steve Jobs: Businessman, innovator, visionary

Steve Jobs passed on Wednesday. Steve Jobs was more than Apple's CEO, he helped make computers a household necessity and ushered in the iPod, iPhone and other must-have gadgets. Considered one of the greatest American CEOs of his generation, Steve Jobs' career path was a long, winding road that included several major hurdles.
Who are Forbes' 10 most powerful women?

Every year, Forbes releases a list of the world’s most powerful woman, influential in everything from politics to technology to culture.
Elvis Presley: His five greatest songs

Elvis Presley fans gather at the Graceland Memorial in Memphis today to show appreciation to the King. It is the 34th anniversary of the day Elvis died.
Saving Money
Free Slurpee day at 7-Eleven

Free Slurpee day marks the convenience store chain's 84th birthday. On free Slurpee day, or "7-Eleven Day," customers get 7.11 ounces of the frozen, carbonated, sugary treat for free.
Africa Monitor
Nairobi's manufacturing center showing signs of growth once again

Although it slumped because of the global economic crisis and the post-election violence, Nairobi's manufacturing center is once again expanding.
Unemployment drop boosts stocks

Unemployment report showing a gain of 216,000 jobs provided a lift for stocks. With unemployment rate at a two-year low, the Dow rose 56 points.
Diet Coke passes Pepsi to become No. 2 soda in US

Diet Coke's ascendance marks a victory for Coca-Cola Co. as its sodas now hold the top two spots, beating out its longtime rival PepsiCo Inc.
Pepsi bottles: no more plastic

Pepsi bottles introduced Tuesday are not traditional, oil-based plastic. Instead, the Pepsi bottles are made from 100 percent plant material and will be tested next year.
Soda tax may be getting the axe in Colorado

Soda tax repeal: A proposed repeal of the soda tax in Colo. could save soda drinkers 2.9 percent but cost the state $12.3 million.
Stir It Up!
Coca-Cola recipe uncapped?

Coca-Cola recipe: NPR's 'This American Life' may have stumbled upon the recipe behind the world's most popular drink. The Coca-Cola recipe has been guarded since the 19th century.
Pepsi can redesigned to pay tribute to 'beautiful, confident women'

Pepsi can: Pepsi has redesigned its Diet Pepsi can as a tribute to attractive women, a group of people who have been historically underrepresented by carbonated-beverage-can shapes.
Eminem doesn't do ads. But for Super Bowl...

Eminem makes appearance in emotional Chrysler 200 ad. And an animated Eminem hawks Lipton tea.
What time does the Super Bowl start and what ads should you look for?

What time does the Super Bowl start on Sunday, and what exciting ads can we expect this year?
Yao Ming fans, China, and the NBA despair over hero's injury

Yao Ming, China's star basketball player, incurred an injury that some say could end his season or even his career – though others with the same injury have rebounded.
House votes a $4.5 billion boost for child nutrition, school lunches

The bill makes biggest changes to Child Nutrition Act in half a century. It expands access to school lunch program and lets USDA set child nutrition guidelines for schools. Next stop: Obama's desk.
PepsiCo to buy stake of Wimm-Bill-Dann for $3.8B

PepsiCo now has access to the healthier drinks consumers are increasingly clamoring for, as Wimm-Bill-Dann produces dairy and juice products including Chudo, J7 and Lubimy Sad.
Editor's Blog
Brand new thinking about government?

Every election -- and most of the days in between -- government takes a beating. But even if you believe that the public sector should butt out of the economy, you have to admit that roads, police, armies, and even the Internet can't happen without its involvement.