Yahoo's fate riding on Yang's successor as CEOWith Jerry Yang quitting as Yahoo Inc.'s chief executive, the Internet company's board will confront pivotal questions as it looks for a new leader.
Wholesale prices plunge, easing inflation concernsWholesale prices in October experienced the biggest one-month drop on records that go back more than 60 years, illustrating the impact falling energy prices and fears of a prolonged recession can h
Wall Street pulls off final-hour reboundWall Street has pulled off a rebound in another turbulent session, as investors rushed back into the market after the Standard & Poor's 500 index tested a 2003 low.
Wall Street pulls back amid economic uncertaintyWall Street retreated in another turbulent session Tuesday, as investors refrained from making big bets in a volatile market battered by a stream of weak economic data.
Oil prices steady despite signs demand fallingOil prices fluctuated Tuesday even as the government reported that gasoline prices recorded their largest drop ever in October and prices for home heating oil, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum
Oil prices fluctuate despite signs demand fallingOil prices fluctuated Tuesday even as the government reported that gasoline prices recorded their largest drop ever in October and prices for home heating oil, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum
Court issues injunction against United pilot unionUnited Airlines said on Tuesday that a federal judge has barred its pilot union and four pilots from activities that disrupt the airline's activities.
Bush trying again to stem holiday flight delaysAnticipating another holiday travel crunch, President Bush on Tuesday said his administration is taking steps to prevent the frustrating flight delays that many travelers experience.
Big 3 carmakers beg for $25 billion, see US perilDetroit's Big Three automakers pleaded with Congress on Tuesday for a $25 billion lifeline to save their teetering industrial titans from collapse, warning of economic catastrophe for the nation as
Oil prices fall again as demand for fuel withersOil prices continued to fall Tuesday as a government report showed that gasoline prices in October plunged further than they ever have and home heating oil, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas
Lawmakers press Paulson on bailout plan changesFaced with exasperated lawmakers upset by shifts in bailout strategy, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson launched a spirited defense Tuesday of his handling of the $700 billion program and expressed
Big Three automakers beg for $25 billion lifelineDetroit's Big Three automakers pleaded with Congress Tuesday for a $25 billion lifeline to save their once-proud companies from collapse, warning of broader peril for the national economy as well.<
Wall Street fluctuates on weak economic dataWall Street fluctuated Tuesday, as investors refrained from making big bets in a volatile market battered by a stream of weak economic data.
Wall Street makes advanceWall Street staged a cautious rally Tuesday, as a better-than-expected outlook from computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. helped offset downbeat economic news.
Paulson voices opposition to Big 3 bailout billTreasury Secretary Henry Paulson told Congress on Tuesday that the administration remains firmly opposed to dipping into the government's $700 billion financial bailout fund for a $25 billion rescu
Wall Street makes hesitant advanceWall Street made a hesitant advance Tuesday, with investors refraining from making big bets in a volatile market battered by a stream of weak economic data.
Iowa zoo recaptures flamingo that flew the coopAn Iowa zoo has recaptured a flamingo that flew over a Des Moines neighborhood, a golf course and the entire zoo during a 7-hour freedom flight.
Flamingo recaptured after escaping from Iowa zooA flamingo that flew the coop at Des Moines' Blank Park Zoo has been recaptured and returned to the zoo. Zoo spokesman Terry Rich said the adult flamingo was discovered missing Tuesday morning.
New constable allows friend to fire gun into airA newly elected constable was questioned by sheriff's deputies after allowing a friend to fire his county-issued handgun into the air at a party.
