Novak Djokovic wins the Australian Open title

Novak Djokovic wins the Australian Open title

Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked player in the world, defends his title with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 victory over second-ranked Rafael Nadal to earn a fifth Grand Slam singles title in the longest men’s final in majors history at 5 hours 53 minutes.

Bank of America Said to Near Countrywide Settlement

Bank of America Said to Near Countrywide Settlement

The bank is close to settling an investigation by the Justice Department into whether its Countrywide mortgage unit violated fair lending practices, and a deal may be announced this week, Bloomberg News reports, citing unidentified people with knowledge of the discussions.

“At Last” singer Etta James is terminally ill

“At Last” singer Etta James is terminally ill

We watched Etta James perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 26, 2009, in New Orleans. CBS/AP reports Singer Etta James, whose health has been fading in recent years, is now terminally ill, and her live-in doctor is asking for prayers.

Forget Salads. Burgers are what really sell.

Forget Salads. Burgers are what really sell.

In a country where more than two-thirds of the population is overweight or obese, food choices are often made on impulse, not intellect. So, while 47 percent of Americans say they’d like restaurants to offer healthier items like salads and baked potatoes, only 23 percent tend to order those foods, according to a survey last year by market research firm Technomic.