Kimberly Castro
Articles by Castro, Kimberly
Obama, Sykes Bring Down the House
May 11, 2009
A confident president pokes fun at Hillary and himself at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Swine Flu, Earthquake, and Drug Wars Rock Mexico
April 27, 2009
Officials urge Americans against "nonessential" travel to Mexico.
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Green Spas: What are the Benefits?
April 22, 2009
Green spas reduce exposure to synthetic chemicals, hazardous toxins, and airborne pollutants.
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Starwood Sues Hilton Hotels for Corporate Espionage
April 17, 2009
The lawsuit claims ex-Starwood employees took over 100,000 electronic and hard copy files.
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Obama Unveils High-Speed Rail Initiative
April 16, 2009
The $8 billion plan is intended to relieve congestion, create jobs, and reduce pollution.
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YouTube Symphony Orchestra Performs at Carnegie Hall
April 16, 2009
It is the world's first collaborative online orchestra.
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Affordable Vera Wang Wedding Gowns in 2010
April 15, 2009
The designer presents her spring 2010 bridal collection, and worked to get the prices down.
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Mel Gibson's Divorce: Priciest in Hollywood History
April 14, 2009
The split could slash his estimated $900 million fortune in half.
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Tiger Woods Teeing Off at Masters: Seeks 5th Win
April 9, 2009
The No. 1 player in the world pursues a 5th green jacket, but the young'uns could stand in his way.
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Vermont Legalizes Gay Marriage, Overrides Veto
April 8, 2009
It is the fourth state to recognize same-sex marriage.
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Segway, GM Unveil 'PUMA' Vehicle
April 7, 2009
GM says the 2-seater vehicle will use technology to avoid obstacles such as pedestrians and other cars.
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Michelle Obama Boosts J. Crew
April 3, 2009
The first lady's endorsement has bumped the company's online traffic.
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Madoff: Feds Seize Palm Beach Mansion, Yacht
April 2, 2009
U.S. marshals spent hours changing the locks and conducting an inventory of the property.
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Obama Gives Queen Elizabeth II an iPod
April 1, 2009
The Queen Gives Obama a silver-framed photograph of herself and Prince Philip.
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Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Fined for Twitter Comments
March 30, 2009
The Dallas Mavericks owner must cough up $25,000 for criticizing referees.
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Aaron Spelling's $150 Million House for Sale
March 27, 2009
It is the most expensive home for sale in the United States.
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François-Henri Pinault on Sustainable Luxury
March 25, 2009
The 2 are no longer mutually exclusive.
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Williams-Sonoma: Profits Plunge 90 Percent
March 24, 2009
Net income fell as the home décor chain closed underperforming stores and laid off workers.
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JPMorgan Dismisses Jet Scandal Reports
March 23, 2009
Investment bank says it will not buy any aircraft until 100 percent of the TARP funds are repaid.
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Jaguar, Buick: Rated Most Dependable by J.D. Power
March 19, 2009
Reliable and durable cars are ever more critical in this economic environment.
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AIG Bonus Recipients' Names Revealed
March 18, 2009
Pitchfork populism is all the rage these days.
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Feds Seek to Seize Ruth Madoff's Assets
March 16, 2009
U.S. goes after homes, boats, cars that are in financier's wife's name.
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Dockers Unveils Shakable iPhone Ad
March 12, 2009
The innovative format allows users to interact directly with the brand.
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Neiman Marcus Posts Quarterly Loss
March 11, 2009
A series of hefty write-downs totaling more than half a billion dollars dragged down the results.
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