Would you like 1 hump or 2 with your dinosaur? (AP)

AP - The weird world of dinosaurs has just gotten a tad more bizarre. Scientists found a nearly complete fossil of a new dinosaur that sports a noticeable hump, maybe as possible advertising.

Quasimodo dino leaves experts grappling for a hunch (AFP)

AFP - Palaeontologists in Spain have discovered the remains of a strange dinosaur with a hump that they believe is the forerunner of flesh-eating leviathans which once ruled the planet.

Two asteroids to pass close to Earth, but won't hit: NASA (AFP)

AFP - Two asteroids were set to pass close to Earth on Wednesday but posed no risk, the US space agency NASA said.

Water main break at space center stalls shuttle (AP)

AP - A water main break at NASA's spaceport put launch preparations on temporary hold Wednesday for the next-to-last shuttle flight.

Analysts: BP report supports case, buoys investors (AP)

AP - BP has for months asserted that it wasn't solely to blame for the Gulf oil spill. On Wednesday, a company report on the causes of the disaster supported its case, analysts said.

Fed report shows widespread signs growth easing (Reuters)

Reuters - The Federal Reserve observed "widespread signs" that economic growth had eased in the six weeks through the end of August, it said on Wednesday in a report suggesting the recovery was faltering along the East Coast and the Midwest.

Immune System Genes Show Links to Type 1 Diabetes (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) -- The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is still unknown, but international researchers have found a link between the blood sugar disorder and a network of immune system genes.

BP report blames itself, others for oil spill (AP)

AP - In an internal report released Wednesday, BP blames itself, other companies' workers and a complex series of failures for the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the drilling rig explosion that preceded it.

BP report blames itself, others for oil spill (AP)

AP - In an internal report released Wednesday, BP blames itself, other companies' workers and a complex series of failures for the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the drilling rig explosion that preceded it.

Factory-built home earns LEED Platinum rating

The U.S. Green Building Council has given a LEED Platinum rating to a factory-built home in East Hampton. Built by New Jersey-based New World Home, the pre-constructed home is the first of its kind on Long Island to earn a LEED certification, according to a company statement. New World Home founder Tyler Schmetterer said the financial benefits [...]

Kia names new top executive after recalls (AP)

AP - KIA CEO: South Korean automaker Kia Motors named Lee Hyoung-keun to its top executive job Wednesday.

Ireland to split Anglo Irish into good, bad banks (AP)

AP - Ireland plans to split its most troubled financial institution, Anglo Irish Bank, in two as part of wider efforts to reassure international lenders that the Irish are taking control of their debt crisis.

Google seeks to speed up Web searches (Reuters)

Reuters - Google Inc unveiled a set of enhancements to its Internet search engine on Wednesday that predict search queries as users type, promising to speed up the time it takes to find information online.

Freddie Mac to issue new 5-year note due 2015 (AP)

AP - Government sponsored mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday it plans to issue new five-year notes due on Sept. 10, 2015.

Industrial Metal Supply Co. Expands Selection, Services With New Irvine Location

Bringing a unique shopping experience to Orange County consumers, Industrial Metal Supply Co. â a full-line metals service center â is launching a new walk-in center in Irvine, with an interior design and operational flow created specifically to accommodate small-purchase customers and to make the buying process a pleasant experience.

BP blames contractors for U.S. oil spill (Reuters)

Reuters - A BP Plc investigation of the Gulf of Mexico disaster played down the company's role in the world's worst offshore oil spill, seeking to share the blame with its contractors.

BP blames contractors for U.S. oil spill (Reuters)

Reuters - A BP Plc investigation of the Gulf of Mexico disaster played down the company's role in the world's worst offshore oil spill, seeking to share the blame with its contractors.

Vacant Factory Getting Much-Needed Makeover

Empty for 16 years, an old factory in New Haven is getting a new lease on life.

Humpback Dinosaur Surprises and Puzzles Experts (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - A hunchback dinosaur of sorts once roamed what is now central Spain. The meat-eating beast sported a humplike structure low on its back, a feature never previously described in dinosaurs, and one that has scientists scratching their heads.

UK industrial output up 0.3pc

UK industrial output was up 0.3pc in July compared with the previous month. Manufacturing output also maintained a healthy pace of growth, rising 0.3pc.

BP takes share of blame for Gulf of Mexico oil spill (AFP)

AFP - A string of failures by BP and other companies led to the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster, the British energy giant concluded Wednesday as it sought to head off possible multi-billion-dollar US lawsuits.

Turtle egg rescue at space center billed success (AP)

AP - The turtle rescue effort at NASA's Kennedy Space Center is winding down.

Space Shuttle Move Delayed By Broken Water Pipe (SPACE.com)

SPACE.com - NASA's plan to move the space shuttle Discovery out of its hangar in preparation for its final voyage has been delayed at least a day because of a water main break at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

S&P 500 rises 1 percent (Reuters)

Reuters - The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose more than 1 percent in afternoon trading on Wednesday, while the Dow and Nasdaq added to gains as worries about Europe's banking system decreased, easing risk aversion.

PETA says video shows cat, dog abuse at NC lab (AP)

AP - An animal-welfare group believes workers at a North Carolina research lab abused dogs, cats and rabbits, and the activists released what they said was undercover video of caretakers handling the animals violently.

IT industry terms Ohio's outsourcing ban 'discriminative'

Indian IT industry today termed the Ohio state's bill to ban outsourcing of its IT projects discriminative and counter-productive to the US government thrust on reducing public deficit.

Tropical Storm Igor forms over eastern Atlantic (Reuters)

Reuters - Tropical Storm Igor formed over the far eastern Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday and was expected to strengthen into a hurricane within the next few days.

Kansas factory worker, 36, charged with murdering burned teen

GREAT BEND, Kan. — A 36-year-old factory worker who spent much of his adult life in prison was charged Tuesday with sexually assaulting and murdering a 14-year-old girl whose badly burned body was found behind gravel piles at the asphalt plant where he worked.

EU suspends WTO dumping sanction bid against US (AFP)

AFP - The European Union said Wednesday it had suspended a request at the World Trade Organization for the right to impose sanctions on Washington over a controversial US anti-dumping calculation.

Smithfield posts 1Q profit on higher pork prices (AP)

AP - Smithfield Foods Inc. said Wednesday higher selling prices for pork and improvement in hog market prices helped it return to a profit in its fiscal first-quarter.

Summary Box: Mortgage lending falls 1.5 pct (AP)

AP - MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS SLIP: Applications for home loans dipped last week as mortgage rates ticked up slightly from the lowest level in decades, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Economists further scale back U.S. growth outlook (Reuters)

Reuters - Stubbornly high unemployment and signs of persistent weakness in the housing market have prompted economists to further cut their outlook for U.S. growth in the second half of the year, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday.

Pharmaceutical Industry Insiders, VIPs All Coming Together for Future of Pharma Market, Pharmaceutical Competitive ...

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Today every major pharmaceutical industry executive searches for ways to succeed when looking toward the future of pharma. In an unprecedented move, they're all coming together in just a few weeks. All the big names in pharma. All in one place. That's the scene you'll find on September 21-22, 2010 at the Pharma CI Conference & Exhibition at the ...

Motor industry workers demand equality

Motor industry workers took to the streets on September 1 demanding equality in the work place and wage increases. Members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) protested in Pretoria North’s business district insisting that their demands be met.

How to Play It Safe With Muni Bonds (U.S. News & World Report)

U.S. News & World Report - Defaults in the municipal bond market can happen, as some investors recently discovered. Municipal bonds, which are generally some of the safest investments, are issued by states, municipalities, or counties, and are usually exempt from federal, state, and local taxes. Muni defaults--such as those on bonds issued this year in Jefferson County, Ala., and Harrisburg, Pa.--are not common, but in an era of budget cuts and lower revenues, it's important for investors to be aware of the risks. Here are a few general rules for muni investors to follow:

Tight inventories hurt Talbots sales (Reuters)

Reuters - Women's clothing retailer Talbots Inc posted lower-than-expected quarterly sales and its shares fell 11.6 percent as efforts to keep inventory lean and preserve margins left it short of items to sell.

Industrial AS/AR Control enhances warehousing efficiency.

Targeting industrial equipment organizations, KardexRemstar Controls 3000 (C3000) provides features for transaction visualization, adjustable speed parameters, and restricted accessibility. Integrated features include 5.7 in. color display, graphical HMI, and numeric membrane keyboard. Storage location of items can be selected when used with proprietary AS/AR equipment, and operators can also ...

PriceSmart's revenue increase in August (AP)

AP - PriceSmart Inc.'s revenue climbed in August as customers continued to seek bargains on basic items at the company's warehouse clubs amid a soft economy.

Shoe factory shooting leaves 18 dead

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- A shooting in a shoe factory in northern Honduras left 18 people dead and several others injured, police said. Honduras - San Pedro Sula - Central America - Police - Travel and Tourism

Judge refuses to lift ban on government stem cell funds (Reuters)

Reuters - A U.S. judge refused on Tuesday to lift a ban on federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research despite Obama administration warnings it would set back key research and cost more than a thousand jobs.

Industry Ventures Announces Multiple Investment Team Promotions

Secondary Team Adds Industry Veteran Victor Hwang as Managing Director and Promotes Will Quist and Dan Stevens

German industrial output edges higher: ministry

German industrial output edged 0.1 percent higher in July from the June level, adjusted data showed on Wednesday after a sharp drop in orders suggested that the economy could be cooling down.

German Industrial Production Up 0.1% In July

Industrial ETFs Could Get Lift From Obama

President Obama is mulling a number of business-focused proposals that should boost popular industrial sector-related ETFs.

July industrial output growth seen up 7.7%

Industrial output growth probably picked up to 7.7 per cent in July from a year earlier, the median forecast of 21 economists showed. Annual growth had slowed in June to 7.1 per cent from 11.5 per cent in May.

German Industrial Production Rises Less Than Forecast

Industrial production in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, rose less than economists forecast in July, suggesting the recovery is losing momentum.

Meat industry must cut costs, says expert study

Northern Ireland's £1.5bn meat industry must work on cutting costs and boosting export opportunities over the next 10 years, according to a study. Related Stories Sports Direct scores £167m profit Food and drink show gets blooming better Banknote printer woes cost £35m Sales jump 10% at budget hotel chain Cultra Manor set for £3m revamp

The nation's weather (AP)

AP - Tropical Depression Hermine was expected to slowly weaken as it moved farther inland.

Jordan Industrial Production Drops 6.3% in July as Manufacturing Declines

Jordanian industrial production fell 6.3 percent in July from a year earlier as manufacturing and electricity output declined.

Light bulb factory closes; End of era for U.S. means more jobs overseas

WINCHESTER, VA. - The last major GE factory making ordinary incandescent light bulbs in the United States is closing this month, marking a small, sad exit for a product and company that can trace their roots to Thomas Alva Edison's innovations in the 1870s. Light - Business - Business and Economy - China - Incandescent light bulb