Hints of stabilizing economy spark late rally NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street is seeing an economic glass that's half-full - again...
Fed survey finds faint signs of hope WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Reserve said Wednesday there are some faint signs the steep plunge in economic activity that began last fall is starting to level off....
With economy weak, low inflation likely to last WASHINGTON (AP) -- So much for fears that flooding the economy with money to fight the financial crisis would ignite inflation. The recession is keeping a tight lid on both prices and wage
Treasury says bank lending declined in February WASHINGTON (AP) -- Bank lending to consumers and businesses for many types of loans fell in February despite the billions of dollars in government support the banks received...
6 companies to get $9.9B under mortgage program WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration on Wednesday named the first six companies participating in a $75 billion program designed to help millions of struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure..
Charles Schwab 1Q earnings fall 29 percent NEW YORK (AP) -- Charles Schwab Corp. said Wednesday that its first-quarter earnings dropped 29 percent, but results easily beat Wall Street's expectations...
Most-wanted Colombia drug lord caught 'like a dog' BOGOTA (AP) -- Colombia's most wanted drug lord was cowering like a dog under a palm tree when he was captured Wednesday in a jungle raid involving hundreds of police officers, the defense minister said....
US Army soldier convicted over 2007 Iraq deaths VILSECK, Germany (AP) -- A U.S. Army soldier was convicted Wednesday of murder in the execution-style slayings of four bound and blindfolded Iraqi detainees....
Iran willing to build new relationship with US TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's president on Wednesday sent the clearest signal yet that the Islamic Republic wants warmer ties with the U.S., just one day after Washington spoke of new strategies to address the country's disputed nuclear program.
Egypt to search 3 sites for Cleopatra's tomb CAIRO (AP) -- Archaeologists will begin excavating sites in Egypt next week in an attempt to solve a mystery that has stymied historians for hundreds of years
Fan fights NY Yankees 'God Bless America' ejection NEW YORK (AP) -- A baseball fan who says he was ejected from Yankee Stadium by police after he left his seat to use the bathroom during the playing of "God Bless America" sued the New York Yankees and the city on Wednesday...
Ex-prosecutor picked for new US 'border czar' EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- The job title - "border czar" - is familiar to Alan Bersin, who more than a decade ago led an effort to fight drug and human smuggling that had mixed results at best..
Former Ill. governor wants to join reality TV show SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Just when you thought the saga of ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich couldn't get any stranger, it has...
This man is a White House dog's best friend NEW YORK (AP) -- Of all Barry H. Landau's anecdotes about his friendships with presidential dogs - and trust us, he has lots of 'em - perhaps the best is the one about the time the Clinton White House called to postpone his playdate with Buddy.
Jackie Robinson Rotunda dedicated at Citi Field NEW YORK (AP) -- Introduced to a standing ovation, Rachel Robinson stepped to the podium at Citi Field and smiled as she gazed around the regal new rotunda that bears her husband's name....
Jones-Drew, Jaguars agree to 4-year year extension JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Running back Maurice Jones-Drew and the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to terms Wednesday on a four-year contract extension....
Crosby, Malkin score as Pens beat Flyers 4-1 PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Almost seemed as if the Pittsburgh Penguins were playing last season's conference finals against the rival Flyers all over again.
Thursday Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mp
Thursday Night Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming west after midnight.