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U.S. retailers' September sales up before holiday rush

September sales at U.S. retailers looked solid, not stellar, on Thursday as shoppers finished up their back-to-school buying and put the brakes on more big spending before the holiday season.

Jobless rate tumbles to near four-year low

The unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 7.8 percent in September, reaching its lowest level since President Barack Obama took office and providing a boost to his re-election bid.

Management Tip of the Day: Recruit critics to your team

Teams tasked with creating new products or technologies or improving existing ones need tension to produce breakthroughs, and tension comes from diverse points of views, says Harvard Business Review.

Small business hiring weak for third straight month in September

Hiring by U.S. small businesses weakened in September for a third straight month, weighed down by economic uncertainty, suggesting lackluster job gains in the overall economy.

One quarter of U.S. tech start-ups founded by an immigrant: study

A new study showing that immigrants founded one quarter of U.S. technology start-up companies could fuel calls to relax immigration rules ahead of next month's U.S. presidential elections, where the economy and immigration are key issues.

Avon says Andrea Jung to leave board at end of year

Avon Products Inc said Executive Chairman Andrea Jung, who was replaced as chief executive officer in April, would step down from the board at the end of 2012, ending what became a tumultuous tenure in recent years and sending the company's shares up nearly 6 percent.

Kim Kardashian Wants to Marry Kanye West on an Island, No Cameras Allowed

Kim Kardashian admits that the next time she marries, hopefully to her current beau Kanye West, she will have an intimate ceremony on an island and not an over-the-the top wedding like last time.

Chris Brown Dumps Karrueche Tran And Already Spotted With Rihanna [PHOTO]

Chris Brown has dumped his girlfriend Karrueche Tran because his friendship with ex-girlfriend Rihanna was affecting their relationship, according to a statement the singer released on Thursday.

KitchenAid Tweet Insults President Obama's Leadership, References His Deceased Grandmother

KitchenAid, the home appliance brand that makes blenders among other goods, issued an apology after a former staffer sent out an offensive tweet about President Obama's deceased grandmother during the presidential debate Wednesnay night.

Chris Matthews Slams Obama, 'Mitt Romney Was Winning' [VIDEO]

Chris Matthews, an MSNBC host spoke out against Barack Obama's performance during the presidential debate on Wednesday night, saying that Romney won the debate as Obama "was not there" and he let Romney get away with many inaccurate statements.

Pizza Hut Reading Program Kicks Off 28th Year

BOOK IT!, the national reading incentive program created by Pizza Hut, is beginning its 28th year with enrollment in 680,000 classrooms across the country. More than 14 million students in 38,000 schools are involved in the BOOK IT! reading program.

Krispy Kreme Rolls Out Halloween Krispy Skremes

It's that spooktacular season again! This Halloween, treat the whole ghostly gang to their favorite terrorific treats from Krispy Kreme. Pumpkin, Cobweb, and Halloween Sprinkle return to the hauntingly delicious lineup of Krispy Skremes! doughnuts and beverages available October 1 through October 31 at participating Krispy Kreme US and Canadian locations.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Opening 15 Stores in Singapore Over Next Five Years

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts announced Thursday that it signed a deal with Star360 Group to open up its doughnut shops in Singapore and it continues to expand its international presence.

West Coast Franchise Expo Coming To Anaheim Oct. 12-14

Franchise brands are targeting the West for expansion-creating countless career opportunities on a national level. The West Coast Franchise Expo (WCFE), hosted by Paramus, N.J.-based MFV Expositions and sponsored by the International Franchise Association, is the largest franchise event on the West Coast and will take place Oct. 12-14 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The WCFE is the prime place to explore viable business investments and speak with top level executives about turning your career around.

Quiznos Announces New President of International Expansion

Quiznos, the sandwich franchise, announced Wednesday the appointment of Kenneth Cutshaw as the company's new president of International expansion.

Who Won The Presidental Debate: Read Full Transcript Here

21:01:40: JIM LEHRER: Good evening from the Magness Arena at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. I'm Jim Lehrer of the "PBS NewsHour," and I welcome you to the first of the 2012 presidential debates between President Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee, and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee.

What Time Is The Debate Tonight and Where to Watch It Live Online? [DETAILS]

The first presidential debate will be broadcast live Wednesday where President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney will go head to head on hot-voter issues.

Peanut Butter Recall Affects More Stores Including Whole Foods, Target

The peanut butter recall from Trader Joe's grocery stores last month has now go on to cause 76 more peanut butter brands to be recalled from multiple retailers.

'Movie 43': Offensive or Hilarious? [Watch Trailer]

"Movie 43", a new R-rated comedy featuring Kate Winslet, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, Gerard Butler and many more famous actors, debuted last night on Comedy Central.

Real Life Anime Girl BFF With Real Life Barbie Doll [PHOTOS]

A real-life anime girl is what a Ukrainan woman, Anastasiya Shpagina, transformed herself into. Ironically, the anime girl is in real life, best friends with Barbie doll Valeria Lukyanova.

McDonald's Rumored to be Entering Coffee Beans Business

McDonald's may soon start selling its coffee beans in packages at supermarkets which can be used for home brewing, as it continues its drive into the convenience grocery market.

Presidential Debate Time Tonight: Where to Watch it Online and TV Schedule

The first presidential debate will be broadcast live Wednesday where President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney will go head to head on hot-voter issues.

Hertz Global Holdings Announces Pricing of $1.2 Billion Private Offering of Senior Notes

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced today that a newly-formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, HDTFS, Inc. (the "Escrow Issuer"), has entered into an agreement to sell $700,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2020 (the "2020 Notes") and $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2022 (the "2022 Notes" and, together with the 2020 Notes, the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Offering") exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about October 16, 2012, subject to customary closing conditions. Each series of Notes will pay interest semi-annually in arrears.

GNC Holdings, Inc. Reprices Term Loan

GNC Holdings, Inc, a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today announced that is has completed the repricing of its Term Loan. Under the new terms, the loan bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the sum of the applicable Adjusted LIBO Rate and 1.00% plus the applicable margin of 2.75%.

GNC Holdings, Inc. Reprices Term Loan

iPad Mini Rumors and Release Date: Won’t Have Retina Display, 7.85-inch, 3G

The iPad Mini is Apples soon-to-be announced product update to its already popular, iPad. Leaked images, rumors, inside information and analysis all suggest that the iPad mini will be a smaller version of the current iPad at 7.85-inches and will come with no retina display in order to keep costs low.

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