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Unemployment likely will remain high for the next several years because the economic recovery won't be strong enough to spur robust hiring, Federal Reserve officials warned Tuesday. Complete Story...
The glee club members twirl their wheelchairs to the tune of "Proud Mary" and in joyful solidarity with Artie, the fellow performer who must use his chair even when the music stops.
Former Miss California Carrie Prejean Tuesday defended a recently surfaced erotic video of her as a youthful indiscretion and questioned whether it could actually be called a “sex tape” since no one else appears in it.
A federal judge says South Carolina can't issue license plates that show the image of a cross in front of a stained glass window along with the phrase "I Believe."
Aerosmith's lead guitarist Joe Perry says the legendary rock band isn't breaking up — although they need a new singer.
After four unsuccessful Olympic bids, Istanbul will enter the race to host the 2020 Games.
Harbin Electric Inc. said Tuesday it lost $1.91 million in its third quarter, hurt by a substantial charge, though adjusted results showed a net profit.
The White House says President Barack Obama has narrowed down his decision for an Afghanistan strategy to four options.
Federal authorities say they've cracked a sophisticated computer hacking ring that stole more than $9 million within 12 hours last November, securing indictments against eight people from Russia, Estonia and Moldova.
Federal prosecutors say three South Carolina men promised thousands of clients big returns on their investments, but instead spent millions on luxury items for themselves.
Al Cervi (SUR'-vee), a pro basketball star who coached the Syracuse Nationals to the 1955 NBA championship, has died in upstate New York at age 92.
National restaurant chain The Cheesecake Factory Inc. has agreed to pay $345,000 to settle a federal lawsuit alleging it let some male employees sexually harass other male workers in suburban Phoenix.
Acclaimed British fashion designer Luella Bartley said Tuesday that her company has stopped trading because of financial problems.
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Tuesday its profit rose 6 percent in the third quarter, as sales of its recently approved fever and pain treatment Caldolor were partly offset by costs to launch the drug.
The White House's top communications aide is stepping down at the end of the month and will be replaced by her deputy.
Diagnostic products maker Qiagen NV said Monday its third-quarter profit jumped 81 percent on a boost in test sales and businesses acquired over the last year.
A Republican upstate New York lawmaker has resigned from her state legislative leadership position more than a week after pulling out of a special congressional election and endorsing a Democrat in the race.
Langston University will receive an $800,000 federal grant that school officials say will be used for economic development in Langston and Oklahoma City.
An Air Force veteran and a one-time contractor who served in Iraq are suing military contractors Halliburton Co. and KBR Inc., accusing the companies of exposing them to toxic fumes and ash from "burn pits" for waste.
Entertainment Properties Trust on Tuesday priced its offering of 5.5 million shares and an additional 825,000 shares to be bought by underwriters at $173.3 million.
iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Nov. 9, 2009:
A Newcastle fan group is trying to raise funds from supporters to buy the northeast England club from unpopular owner Mike Ashley.
The leader of a western Pennsylvania church is settling a federal lawsuit by pulling the plug on jam band concerts he says were religious services.
Nominees for the People's Choice Awards are out, and the people choose vampires.
Metro's largest union has filed a federal lawsuit asking a court to enforce wage increases for bus and train operators.
Fort Hood suspect warned of threats in ranksMaj. Nidal M. Hasan gave hour-long lecture on Islam, suicide bombers and threats the military could encounter from Muslims conflicted about fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Drive-By Shooter Forgets to Roll Down WindowA man allegedly carried out a drive-by shooting that targeted his ex-girlfriend's house, but he forgot to do one thing -- roll down his window.
Hannity concocts smear that Obama at fault for Ft. Hood shooting"Sean Hannity speculated that "there is a chance our government knew all about" alleged Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan "and did nothing because nobody wanted to be called an Islamophobe," "
Justice Dept. Asked For News Site's Visitor ListsVery disturbing request from the Justice Department "U.S. Department of Justice sent a formal request to an independent news site ordering it to provide details of all reader visits on a certain day." What is even worse is that they put a gag order on the request.
"Obama Goes Full On Nazi"Geller on anonymous Dem strategist claiming WH told him not to appear on Fox again: "Obama Goes Full On Nazi"
France Best, US Worst in Preventable Death Ranking"It is startling to see the U.S. falling even farther behind on this crucial indicator of health system performance.
Healer-in-chief Obama heads to Fort HoodPresidents get elected to run the nation. Some days that means knowing how to heal it. For the first time, President Barack Obama faces such a moment Tuesday at Fort Hood.
Son Who Stabbed Burglar Finds Himself Charged With MurderOmari Roberts, 23, was widely praised after tackling Tyler Juett, 17, and a 14-year-old accomplice when he caught them breaking into his mother's home.
D.C. sniper set to be executed tonightUnless Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine steps in, sniper mastermind John Allen Muhammad will be executed Tuesday for the attacks that terrorized the nation's capital region for three weeks in 2002.
More Proof That Our Country Doesn't Let Kids Be KidsMom always told you not to play with your food. She probably didn't tell you that you could get arrested for it though.
The Close Vote (220-215) on Obamacare Means the Democrats Don't Have To CompromiseI've seen a somewhat common piece of bad analysis I've seen over the past week, and have been surprised to see people correct it. As you may know, the House of Representatives passed a health care reform bill last night, 220 to 215. 39 Democrats voted against it.
The health care reform passed the house 220-215 including limits on insurance coverage for abortions, added to get enough votes to pass it. Some less liberal democrats insisted on these limits.
Fred Phelps' Church Protesting Outside Sasha and Malia Obama's SchoolMembers of Fred Phelps' Westboro Baptist Church, who think 9/11 was punishment for America's tolerance of homosexuality and express their views on that issue by protesting the funerals of dead soldiers, were seen demonstrating outside of the school attended by the Obama girls.
Obamanomics' Backlash StimulusWhat the Democrats should have learned from their losses last Tuesday is that the advice given by political strategist James Carville to candidate Bill Clinton in the 1992 presidential campaign is still valid -- "It's the economy, stupid."
Glenn Beck Meets Internet, LosesMaybe Glenn Beck raped and murdered a young girl in 1990, and maybe he didn't.
Strollers recalled in USA Only - Americans Cutting Off Fingers, Europeans Have no ProblemIn a separate statement, Maclaren's European arm said that no recall was being issued in the European Union, where there had been fewer reported injuries, despite higher sales.
Fans Flee Tracy Morgan's Raunchy Carnegie Hall Performance"Barack probably had Michelle in the window doggy-style. 'Yes, Mr. President, yes Mr. President,'" said Tracy Morgan Friday at Carnegie Hall, speculating on the first couple's sex life.
Rupert Murdoch: The Internet Does Not ExistRupert continues his war with the Internet.
Housing plan reaches 1 in 5 borrowersAfter a slow start, the Obama administration's mortgage relief program has reached one in five eligible homeowners, a government report says.
Bill Clinton meets with Dems on health careFormer President Bill Clinton knows just how high the political stakes are in the fight to overhaul America's health care system.
Gunman holds high school principal hostageA gunman at an upstate New York high school has taken the principal hostage, a town official says.
Pig Cognition Studies...Parallels With HumansIn the current issue of Animal Behaviour, researchers present evidence that domestic pigs can quickly learn how mirrors work and will use their understanding of reflected images to scope out their surroundings and find their food.
Who Are You Calling a Narcissist, Rush? I had a four-hour dinner once with Rush Limbaugh at the "21" Club in Manhattan, back in the days when I was still writing profiles as a "reporterette," to use a Limbaugh coinage.
A hostile climate for Sen. Inhofe the warming skepticIt must be very lonely being the last flat-earther. Sen.
This morning (11-10-09) on CNN, the conservative talking point of the day became clear: We have the best health care in the world and the liberals want to destroy it.
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