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Few jobs despite economy on the mend

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:50:04 EST

Despite some signs that the economy is on the mend, a lack of confidence from consumers and companies alike may hamper job growth during the next few months, economists say.

Preliminary reports link Chinese drywall, corrosion in U.S. homes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:50:13 EST

The suspected link between Chinese drywall and toxic effects reported by thousands of U.S. homeowners was strengthened Monday by three preliminary reports issued by the federal government.

With dissension in the ranks, health care bill moves ahead

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:04:23 EST

Senate Democrats cleared a major hurdle this weekend by voting to move ahead with debate on health care reform, but it was hardly a unified party standing behind the bill.

Student protesters end occupation

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:29:47 EST

About 70 students avoided arrest Sunday when they surrendered the administration building they had occupied for three days at the University of California-Santa Cruz, according to a school spokesman.

Three Mile Island radiation leak investigated

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:28:38 EST

Authorities at Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear plant were investigating what caused a weekend radiation leak that resulted in 150 workers being sent home, officials said Sunday.

Mystery lingers in girls' reservation deaths

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:40:39 EST

On a warm summer night last June, James Gardner gave his daughter permission to sleep over at a friend's house, something he almost never let her do.

Scuffle between BART officer, passenger caught on video

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:11:23 EST

An Oakland, California-area transit police officer was captured on video forcing the head of an unruly man into a heavy-duty glass window, which shattered, during an arrest at a passenger station, authorities said.

Body of 'Housewives' ex to be exhumed

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:49:47 EST

Georgia officials have agreed to exhume the body of the ex-fianc� of a "Real Housewives of Atlanta" cast member to get a second look at what may have caused his death.

Lambert delivers man-on-man kiss at AMA

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:12:26 EST

Rihanna took the red carpet and stage by storm Sunday night, nine months after she was severely beaten by boyfriend Chris Brown on the eve of the Grammys.

Fans mourn end of 'Oprah'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:30:31 EST

There will be no more car giveaways, no more tearful interviews and Tom Cruise will have to find someone else's couch to jump on.