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Oil up despite refinery, inventory rises

New York -- New York crude oil prices topped $65.75 a barrel Wednesday, even after bigger-than-expected increases in U.S. refinery use and gasoline inventories.

GM to offer free XM trial in used cars

Detroit -- U.S. automaker General Motors Corp. said Wednesday it will offer a free three-month trial of XM Satellite Radio on selected used GM vehicles.

'Idol' alum's dad in legal trouble again

Albemarle, N.C. -- The father of "American Idol" alum Kelly Pickler is in trouble again, facing four felony theft charges in North Carolina, officials said.

FDA warns of Exjade problems

Washington -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it has received reports of kidney failure and deaths possibly associated with Exjade.

Exercising every day keeps aging woes away

According to study published in the online edition of Public Library of Science (PLoS) on Wednesday, exercise not only increases a persons’ stamina and muscle strength but also helps in reversing th

Differential royalty payments for internet radio stations

SoundExchange announced old royalty rates for small webcasters to continue while the big giants will have to pay the revised rates starting from July which are almost triple the old rates.

Scientist studies dry eye disease in women

Columbus, Ohio -- The U.S. National Institutes of Health has given an Ohio State University optometrist nearly $1.7 million to study dry eye disease in postmenopausal women.

Hammerhead shark’s "Virgin Birth" astounds scientists

After the two Komodo dragons that astonished the scientists by laying fertile eggs without any male help, now a female hammerhead shark’s “Virgin Birth” has amazed a team of American and Irish r

De Niro fires back against lawsuit

Los Angeles -- Robert De Niro has asked a federal court in California to toss an insurance company's lawsuit alleging the actor's actions cost it millions of dollars.

American Idol’s Paula Abdul breaks nose while saving her dog

American Idol judge and Grammy award winner, Paula Abdul, happened to break her nose and toe muscle when she fell while trying to avoid stepping over her Chihuahua, Tulip on Saturday.

Royal Jordanian to add 12 Boeing 787s

Chicago -- Royal Jordanian Airlines has agreed to buy or lease as many as 12 midsize Boeing 787 wide-body Dreamliner jets, Boeing Co. of Chicago said Tuesday.

Sorenstam returning to LPGA Tour next week

Mt. Pleasant, S.C. -- Annika Sorenstam is scheduled to return to action from a back-and-neck injury next week at the Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika.