Consumer confidence, home prices remain weak

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Data on Tuesday showed the economic recovery is still fragile, with consumer confidence remaining weak and home prices falling again after gaining earlier in the year.

Issues in Depth

Warren E. Buffett ,Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway, testifies before the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission during a public hearing in New York, June 2, 2010. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Buffett waving goodbye?

Warren Buffett's legendary firm Berkshire Hathaway has brought in hedge fund manager Todd Combs, hinting that he will be Buffett's successor.   Full Article 

A video grab shows former Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tareq Aziz attending his trial in a courtroom in Baghdad April 29, 2008. Reuters/Reuters TV

Tareq Aziz sentenced to death

Iraq's high tribunal passed a death sentence on Tareq Aziz, one of late dictator Saddam Hussein's most prominent deputies, over the persecution of Islamic parties.  Full Article 

Elephants from the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus walk near the US Capitol during their customary parade through the city to announce the arrival of the circus in Washington, March 17, 2009. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

How the GOP would rule

Breakingviews offers an analysis of how Republican control of Congress would affect taxes, banking, the deficit, and financial reform.   Commentary 

Japan's growing inventory of humanoid robots has been joined by a machine named HRP-4, designed to replace humans on production lines and factory floors. REUTERS TV

Robot set to join workplace

Developed in Japan, a humanoid robot named HRP-4 is designed to replace humans on production lines and factory floors.  Video 

Photo

Soccer's oracle octopus dies

Paul, the psychic octopus who shot to fame during the World Cup this summer for his uncanny ability to predict the results of Germany's soccer matches, has died at the age of two.  Full Article 

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