John Lennon’s killer refused parole for sixth time

NEW YORK (Reuters) – John Lennon’s killer was denied parole for the sixth time on Tuesday, three months before the 30th anniversary of the former Beatle’s death.

U.S. study highlights new self-harm by teens – embedding

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – American doctors have come across a little-reported form of deliberate self-injury by teenagers — embedding objects ranging from glass to needles to wood under their own skin.

SEC probes "quote stuffing" practices: Schapiro

NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. regulators are probing certain practices around “quote stuffing,” where large numbers of rapid-fire stock orders are placed and canceled almost immediately, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro said on Tuesday.

Detroit, Los Angeles most stressful U.S. cities – poll

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – Detroit, Los Angeles and Cleveland are the most stressful cities in America, according to a new study.

SEC’s Schapiro: "Flash crash" report expected by month end

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The top U.S.

Oracle hires former HP’s Mark Hurd

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Silicon Valley technology giant Oracle Corp has hired Mark Hurd, the former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard Co who resigned amid a scandal, as president.

Men have more "senior moments" of memory loss than women

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) – Lost the car keys? Forgot someone’s name?

Taxpayers may face initial loss on GM IPO: sources

NEW YORK/DETROIT (Reuters) – The U.S. government is likely to take a loss on General Motors Co in the first offering of the automaker’s stock, six people familiar with preparations for the landmark IPO said.

Stocks rally as jobs data spurs optimism

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street closed a stellar week on Friday after recent economic data, including a stronger-than-expected labor market report, bolstered optimism that the economy would not fall back into recession.

Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO: sources

NEW YORK/DETROIT (Reuters) – The U.S. government is likely to take a loss on General Motors Co in the first offering of the automaker’s stock, six people familiar with preparations for the landmark IPO said.