One-third in U.S. now rated obese
The number of obese American adults outweighs the number of those who are merely overweight, according to the latest statistics from the federal government.
Boeing plane division to cut 4,500 jobs
Airplane maker Boeing Co. says it plans to cut about 4,500 jobs this year due to the global economic slowdown.
GM selling off its collectible cars
General Motors is cleaning out the attic to sell some stuff at the auction house to raise much needed cash.
Microsoft's Ballmer raises pressure on Yahoo
Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer has told the Financial Times newspaper that the current period of transition for Yahoo is a good time for a search deal between the two companies.
Auto tech takes a big bite from Apple
While the splashiest media campaign at the International Consumer Electronics Show was launched by Ford Motor Co., — the real pacesetter appears to be a company that isn't there at all: Apple Inc.
At CES, progress a step at a time
The big debuts at the International Consumer Electronics Show aren't whiz-bang hardware systems. They're ideas designed to protect the environment and improve the technology consumers already use.
Ill. court: Burris doesn't need 2nd signature
The Illinois Supreme Court says Secretary of State Jesse White doesn't need to sign Roland Burris' appointment to the U.S. Senate to make it valid.
Jobless rate jumps to 7.2 percent
The Labor Department reported Friday that the jobless rate rose to 7.2 percent in December and payrolls dropped by 524,000 jobs.
Citigroup director Robert Rubin resigns
Citigroup says board member Robert Rubin, the former U.S. Treasury secretary, has resigned as a senior adviser to the big financial services company.
Saturday night special: Biggest full moon of '09
If skies are clear Saturday, go out at sunset and look for the giant moon rising in the east. It will be the biggest and brightest one of 2009, sure to wow even seasoned observers.
