Investors look to consumer for clues to recovery » Sunday, November 8
Investors will get some guidance about the economy this week from data issued not by the government, but by big retailers in the form of third-quarter earnings reports.

Survey: Gas prices up 2.86 cents nationwide » Sunday, November 8
The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has jumped 2.86 cents over a two-week period to $2.68.
That's according to the national Lundberg Survey of fuel prices released Sunday.

AP IMPACT: Framed for child porn _ by a PC virus » Sunday, November 8
Of all the sinister things that Internet viruses do, this might be the worst: They can make you an unsuspecting collector of child pornography.

Sony offers `Cloudy' early to people with its TVs » Sunday, November 8
In a bid to sell living room electronics and spur buzz for "Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs," Sony Corp. is offering the movie for free to U.S. buyers of its Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players starting Monday.

Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa » Sunday, November 8
China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in new low interest loans to African nations over three years, offering the beleaguered continent sorely needed cash while dismissing criticism that Beijing's motives in Africa are far from...

Holiday airfares close to last year but climbing » Sunday, November 8
If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their tickets.

Indian PM hopes for 7 percent growth next year » Sunday, November 8
The Indian government is pushing ahead with economic reforms aimed at achieving a growth rate of more than 7 percent next year but will make sure the benefits reach the poor, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday.

Jobless: 10 percent is tougher than it used to be » Sunday, November 8
It hurts more to be unemployed now than the last time the jobless rate hit 10 percent.

Decatur companies aim high with green plane parts » Sunday, November 8
Several Decatur industries are taking off as a result of the green revolution, and suppliers of a new generation of passenger jets are among those reaching the highest altitude.

Holiday airfares close to last year and climbing » Saturday, November 7
If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their tickets.

Jobless: 10 percent is tougher than it used to be » Saturday, November 7
It hurts more to be unemployed now than the last time the jobless rate hit 10 percent.

G-20 finance officials: Too early to end stimulus » Saturday, November 7
Finance officials from rich and developing countries have pledged to maintain emergency support for their economies until recovery is assured, but failed to reach a clear agreement to bear the cost of fighting climate change.

Fry's, Safeway prepping for possible strike » Saturday, November 7
In less than a week, unionized workers at two Arizona grocery store chains may be walking a picket line instead of stocking shelves and cutting meat.

Mass. officials push $9m footbridge for Kraft lots » Saturday, November 7
The Patrick administration plans to use $9 million in stimulus funds for a Foxborough footbridge connecting two parking lots that belong to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

Decatur companies aim high with green plane parts » Saturday, November 7
Several Decatur industries are taking off as a result of the green revolution, and suppliers of a new generation of passenger jets are among those reaching the highest altitude.

Chinese premier: Africa trade push is 'selfless' » Saturday, November 7
China's premier stressed Saturday that his country's push to boost already burgeoning trade ties with Africa was "sincere and selfless," as the Asian powerhouse battled criticism its quest for natural resources was at the expense of the...

Software cos. eye key patent case in Supreme Court » Saturday, November 7
With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine such legal protections for software.

Court ends tobacco company payments in Md., Pa. » Friday, November 6
North Carolina's highest court ruled Friday that three cigarette companies no longer have to make payments to tobacco farmers in Maryland and Pennsylvania under a decade-old settlement.

Cardiologist and Boston Sci exec Baim dies at 60 » Friday, November 6
Dr. Donald Baim, a renowned cardiologist and medical device executive, died Friday following surgery to treat a form of cancer, his family said in a statement. He was 60.

Banks in Ga., Mich., Minn., Mo., Calif. closed » Friday, November 6
Regulators on Friday shut banks in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and California, bringing the number of bank failures this year to 120 amid the struggling economy and a cascade of defaults on loans.