Pet store chain linked to puppy mills
After an eight-month investigation, the Humane Society of the United States accused Petland, the national pet store chain, of selling dogs bred under appalling conditions.
Retirement dreams yield to despair
A rising number of people have seen their retirement plans evaporate. As 401(k)s dwindle, their dreams of golden years are being replaced by feelings of hopelessness and anger.
Judge orders release of 5 terror suspects
A federal judge has ordered the release of five Algerian terror suspects who have been held without charges almost seven years at Guantanamo Bay.
Astronauts finish up spacewalk No. 2
Spacewalking astronauts performed more repair work on a jammed joint at the international space station on Thursday, keeping a tight grip on all their tools so nothing would get away this time.
Deflation poses economic threat
Strapped consumers are rejoicing at falling prices. But some economists warn of the growing risk of a ruinous downward price spiral called deflation. Here's what's at stake.
Pirates free two ships after ransom
Somali pirates released two hijacked ships after ransoms were paid, U.S. military officials said Thursday.
Oil hits 3-year low; gas at $2 in 23 states
Oil prices on hit levels not seen in more than three years and retail gas prices are now below $2 across nearly half of the country on dour reports suggesting an economic pullback.
Stocks dive as auto bailout is put off
Stocks plunged for a second straight day Thursday, falling to levels not seen in at least five years as financial and energy stocks tumbled.
Grass lawns shrink in Calif. drought
California's ever-growing population and the threat of a prolonged drought could kill the concept of the traditional lush lawn in the Golden State.
Where market bottom lies is unclear
Economists, money managers and traders who watch the markets closely say you can't assume previous bear market measures mean much.
