Fewer Mexicans leaving homeland
Mexican emigration has dropped 42 percent over the last two years, the government said Thursday. America has become less appealing amid a sour economy and tougher action against illegal migrants.
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.
The miniature killer returns on ‘CSI'
While Grissom was off testifying at Natalie's hearing, Riley and Greg solved a woman's murder that was linked to a 12-year-old case, and Hodges and Nick recalled the joys of mailbox baseball.
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.
'Wheel' and 'Jeopardy!' are bigger than TV
"Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune" have been TV's reigning syndicated shows for a quarter-century. And as they carry on in TV tandem, each show has struck out for other media platforms.
Yanks' offer to Sabathia won't stay on table long
Hal Steinbrenner says the team expects an answer on richest deal for pitcher.
Analysis: States fail to police Amber Alerts
Despite a federal law meant to create a uniform system, an AP review shows wide variations in what triggers Amber Alerts from one state to the next.
Sorenstam might miss cut in LPGA finale
'Nervous' Hall of Famer might not make it to weekend; Hull leads ADT
Congress demands plan for auto aid
Democratic leaders in Congress decided to delay a vote to bail out automakers until December and will first demand the Big Three show how the funds would transform the industry.
Jobless claims jump to 16-year high
New claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to a 16-year high, the Labor Department said Thursday, providing more evidence of a rapidly weakening job market.
