Graffiti triggers crime, littering, study shows
The mere presence of graffiti doubles the number of people littering and stealing in a neighborhood, new research suggests.

Aide: Obama on track to nominate Clinton

An aide to Barack Obama's transition team says the president-elect is on track to nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state after Thanksgiving.

Attorney General Mukasey collapses

Attorney General Michael Mukasey collapsed during a speech Thursday night and was taken to a hospital. The Department of Justice said he was conscious but would be kept overnight.

NYT: Obama fund-raiser quells Cabinet rumors

NYT: The business holdings and connections that made Penny Pritzker a key to the Obama presidential campaign's fundraising may have kept her from a job as commerce secretary.

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.

Phone workers peek at Obama's cell records
Verizon employees snuck a peek at President-elect Barack Obama's old cell phone records and will be reprimanded accordingly, the company said late Thursday.

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.

‘Daisies,' ‘Eli Stone' ‘Sexy Money' get yanked

ABC has decided against giving full-season orders to "Pushing Daisies," "Dirty Sexy Money" and "Eli Stone," but is not officially saying that the struggling shows are canceled.

EpiPens: life-saving kid accessory
As allergies to peanuts, milk, eggs and gluten have risen, a cult-like following has emerged around the EpiPen, a single-shot  of medication that can halt a potentially deadly reaction.