Economic crunchretirement | |
By Sam Ward, USA TODAY
The incredible shrinking nest egg
Since the year began, the value of Patty Stewart's 401(k) has fallen about 4%, and rising consumer prices have slashed her deposits.
housing | |
Cities sue lenders to fight effects of foreclosures
Legal claims from federal civil rights laws to city codes are being used to stem tax losses and property declines.
REAL ESTATE MELTDOWN: Foreclosures take toll on homeowners' mental health
Path to the White Houseelection2008 | |
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McCain action helped Ariz. land developer
McCain secured millions in federal funds for program that provided a windfall for an Arizona developer whose executives were major donors.
election2008 | |
In final contests, it's all about momentum
Candidates look for final momentum as final primaries loom ahead.
Nationwashington | |
Bill includes billions in farm subsidies
The legislation heading for President Bush's desk would authorize billions in subsidies for wealthy agribusiness interests.
'NO TO RURAL AMERICA': Clinton scolds McCain for opposing farm bill
news |
On Deadline: Complaints about risqué Starbucks logo
Calif. man attracts lots of attention with press release decrying 'Slutbucks.'
nation | |
Calif. clearance of gay marriage could emphasize issue in election
A Calif. Supreme Court decision overturning the state's ban on gay marriage could energize efforts nationwide to legalize same-sex marriage.
REACTION: Gay couples 'ecstatic' over ruling
Traveldestinations | |
2006 photo by Alaa al-Marjani, AP
Iraq banks on religious travel
Tourism in Iraq is a matter of faith. Literally. Five years after the U.S. invasion, nearly all its tourists are Shiite pilgrims from Iran.
Breast cancerhealth | |
Study: Women increasingly opt for mastectomy
More breast cancer patients are undergoing mastectomies, reversing a trend in which women were choosing to keep their breasts.
health | |
Low Vitamin D linked to aggressive disease
Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread, a study found.
BETTER LIFE: Summing up the latest cancer research
Sportsnba | |
By Jessica Rinaldi, Reuters
Spurs stump Hornets, force Game 7 with 99-80 romp
Manu Ginobili scored 25 points, Tim Duncan added 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets.
BOX SCORE: Spurs 99, Hornets 80
GALLERY: Photos from the NBA postseason
nhl | |
Flyers ride strong first period to Game 4 win over Penguins
The Philadelphia Flyers scored three goals in the first period and staved off elimination from the finals with a 4-2 victory.
GAME REPORT: Flyers 4, Penguins 2
GALLERY: Stanley Cup playoffs in photos
SCHEDULE: Matchups, dates and times
Familiesnation | |
Study: Big gaps in foster vs. traditional homes
Children in foster care live in poorer, more crowded and less educated homes than kids in other families, a new study shows.
Technologygaming | |
Sony
Get a fresh perspective with sophisticated 'echochrome'
The adage "less is more" could not be more accurate when explaining Sony'ssimply designed yet highly sophisticated puzzle game.
TRAILER: Take a walk through 'echochrome'
technology | |
Icahn's bid may force Yahoo into Microsoft deal
Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn has confirmed he is launching a proxy battle to remove Yahoo's board of directors.
