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Revealed: the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s secret plot to deny the Queen the throne
Secret correspondence between the exiled Duke and Duchess of Windsor and their confidant Kenneth de Courcy has revealed a dastardly scheme to change the course of British history by denying Queen Elizabeth II the crown, says royal biographer Christopher Wilson.
Erik Nicoletti taken off life support
Tampa Police say a University of Tampa student critically injured in a weekend hit-and-run crash was taken off life support on Monday and has died.
Citi raises salaries for CFO, global markets head
Citigroup Inc. said its chief financial officer and co-head of global markets are getting raises, while CEO Vikram Pandit will continue to collect a salary of $1 per year.
ENTA opens new medical offices in Edison and Old Bridge
ENT and Allergy Associates LLP is pleased to announce a significant expansion of their practice, with the opening of 2 new locations-in Edison and Old Bridge, New Jersey.
Police yesterday charged a 53-year-old South Philadelphia woman in the slaying of a man who is believed to have been her companion.
Giuliani Said to Consider Running Against Gillibrand for U.S. Senate Seat
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani , who lost his bid for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination, is considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat held by freshman Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand , current and former Republican officials said.
New York judge orders convicted mortgage scammer to give lectures on fraud
A Long Island woman convicted of acting as a "straw buyer" in a mortgage fraud scam has been ordered to give lectures on the perils of participating in such criminal schemes.
Federal pay limits create storm at AIG
American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Robert H. Benmosche's reported threat to quit last week - and subsequent pledge to continue his work at AIG - set the stage for a battle over pay curbs, while underscoring the enormous challenges AIG still faces, observers say.
Lawyer tells how lawmakers avoided charges
A top attorney in the New York state Senate testified Tuesday that state senators hand-deliver annual financial disclosure reports to avoid federal mail fraud charges.
Citigroup raises salaries of 2 top executives; CEO Pandit to continue to receive $1
Citigroup Inc. said its chief financial officer and co-head of global markets are getting raises, while CEO Vikram Pandit will continue to collect a salary of $1 per year.
Lazard names longtime company insider Kenneth Jacobs to succeed Wasserstein as CEO, chairman
Lazard Ltd. is naming Kenneth M. Jacobs as CEO and chairman, choosing a longtime executive at the investment advisory firm to fill vacancies from last month's sudden death of Chairman and CEO Bruce Wasserstein.
Shooting stars and a shoe star
Fashionistas were out in force Thursday night in search of the elusive -- the comfortable stiletto.
Mutual financial reliance binds U.S., China
The U.S. and Chinese economies a ' the world's largest and the fastest-growing major economy, respectively a ' have become inextricably intertwined, locked in a kind of co-dependency that neither side thinks is particularly healthy, but which for the moment neither will move to break.
Theresa, passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Arbeeny , beloved mother of Kenneth and Valerie Nemer , incredible mother-in-law to Maureen Grealish and John Nemer , and, above all, loving, caring, thoughtful and inspirational grandmother to Allison, Audrey and Andrew Arbeeny and Jessica and John Nemer and ...
AIG Vice Chairman Frenkel RetiresLoading...
November 11, 2009 Wednesday 13:05 PM EST SECTION: NEWS & ANALYSIS; Financial Services LENGTH: 483 words HEADLINE: AIG Vice Chairman Frenkel Retires BYLINE: Lauren LaCapra, TheStreet.com Staff Reporter NEW YORK -- Robert Benmosche's drive to retain top talent at the bailed-out insurer American International Group took an ironic turn for the worse on ...
Ohio executions back on with 1-drug method
This undated photo released by the Ohio Department of Correction and Rehabilitation shows Romell Broom .
Deaths, Flooding, Rough Winds As Storms Batter East Coast Communities
Though the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida are expected to weaken soon, several people have died as severe weather continues to batter the U.S. Atlantic Coast with coastal flooding, strong winds and pounding surf.
3. AIG furious over imposed cuts
The relationship between AIG and some of its US government paymasters has come close to breaking point after a heated exchange between the insurer's board and the Obama administration "pay tsar" over compensation at the stricken company.
30 Rock, Biggest Loser And Other NBC Shows Go Green
NBC gives new meaning to the phrase "green screen" next week, spreading a pro-environmental message across five of its prime-time entertainment programs.
Designer Kenneth Cole Shares AIDS Message
Top fashion designer and mogul Kenneth Cole made an appearance at the University of Michigan on Wednesday.
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