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Oscar de la Renta, say hello to Kohl’s and QVC. Carolina Herrera, wave to Bebe and Levi’s and J.Crew if you’ve got a second during New York Fashion Week.
Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday after ratings agency Moody's slapped credit downgrades on six European Union countries due to the region's weak economic outlook and uncertain attempts to implement reforms.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is defending his department's slimmed-down, $614 billion budget plan, telling senators that it's time to step up and show they are serious about reducing the deficit.
Ratings agency Moody's Investor Service on Monday downgraded its credit ratings on Italy, Portugal and Spain, while France, Britain and Austria kept their top ratings but had their outlooks dropped to "negative" from "stable."
A Columbia-based manufacturer of electrical products has been tapped to work with USC on more reliable ways of delivering electricity.
Foodies, rejoice.
Robert A. Bates is now president and chief executive officer of Southern Mutual Church Insurance Co. Bates has worked in the commercial insurance industry for more than 27 years and has been the firm’s executive vice president for the past 11 years. The company has more than 7,800 policyholders in the Southeast.
Apple said Monday that an independent group, the Fair Labor Association, has started inspecting working conditions in the Chinese factories where its iPads and iPhones are assembled.
The recent history of domestic aviation includes both successes and failures. Some notable U.S.-based airlines that started flying since 2000:
The CEO of Boeing said the latest problem with its new 787 will not slow production.
Iraq's capital is embracing Valentine's Day this year with a huge public display of affection in what its residents say is the nation's most amorous celebration of the holiday ever.