
Dec 16 - By Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer
Construction of new homes, helped by better weather, rebounded in November following a setback in the previous month.

Nov 18 - By Alan Zibel, AP Real Estate Writer
Construction of new homes unexpectedly plunged last month, as builders waited to see whether lawmakers would extend a tax credit for homebuyers.
Oct 20 - By Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer
Housing construction is crawling out of its very deep hole, but no one expects it to reach the heights hit before the housing bubble burst — at least not for a very long time.
Oct 20 - By Associated Press
Construction of new homes likely posted a modest gain in September although the recovery for the troubled housing sector remains bumpy.

Sep 16 - By Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer
Housing construction rose in August, but the results were mixed, with the large single-family sector falling for the first time in six months.

Aug 17 - By Alan Zibel, AP Real Estate Writer
At least the market for new homes isn't getting worse anymore, and that's the first step to getting better.

Aug 10 - By Associated Press
Pedro Martinez will make his return to the majors Wednesday when he starts for Philadelphia against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Jun 15 - By Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer
Construction of new homes jumped in May by the largest amount in three months, an encouraging sign that the nation's deep housing recession was beginning to bottom out.

Mar 16 - By Jeannine Aversa, AP Economics Writer
The number of new housing projects that builders broke ground on in February rose sharply, defying economists' forecasts for yet another drop in activity.

Feb 18 - By Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer
Construction of new homes and applications for future projects both plunged to record lows in January as all parts of the country showed big declines in building activity.

Jan 22 - By Jeannine Aversa, AP Economics Writer
New-home construction plunged to an all-time low in December, capping the worst year for builders on records dating back to 1959.

Dec 16 - By Associated Press
Struggling homebuilders cut back even more than expected last month, sending the construction of new homes plummeting in November by the largest amount in almost a quarter-century.
Nov 26 - By Associated Press
T.J. Yates is expected to start at quarterback for North Carolina this week at Duke.

Nov 19 - By Alan Zibel, AP Real Estate Writer
Construction of new homes plunged last month to the lowest level on records going back nearly 50 years as U.S. builders slashed production while Wall Street nosedived.
Nov 7 - By Associated Press
Allen Iverson was in the starting lineup for Detroit on Friday night, making his delayed debut for the Pistons against the New Jersey Nets.

Aug 30 - By Bob Baum, AP Sports Writer
Experience beat out potential in the fight for starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals. Coach Ken Whisenhunt said Saturday that Kurt Warner would be the starter over Matt Leinart when Arizona opens its season Sept. 7 at San Francisco.
Aug 22 - By Associated Press
J.T. O'Sullivan will start at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers when the NFL regular season begins next month.

Nov 20 - By Brian Mahoney, AP Basketball Writer
Stephon Marbury rejoined the New York Knicks' starting lineup Tuesday night, a week after he responded to a demotion by leaving the team for one game.

Oct 25 - By Stephen Hawkins, AP Sports Writer
Drew Bledsoe said he's going to support Tony Romo, even if he disagrees with coach Bill Parcells' decision to bench him in favor of the fourth-year pro.