Rise of stealthy traffic cameras fuels disgust

Voters around the country are putting traffic cameras on the ballot and beating the cyborgs to the pavement. Three cities — two in Ohio, one in Texas — voted Tuesday to rip the devices down.

Report: Garrido improperly supervised

Dems debate course after election losses

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill question whether they should emphasize job creation over some of the more ambitious items on the president's agenda

GOP set to roll next year? Not so fast

Long-term jobless face frayed safety net

For millions of out-of-work job seekers, unemployment insurance is providing an increasingly tenuous financial lifeline.

  New jobless claims drop to lowest since Jan.

Yankees oust Phillies for record 27th title

Hideki Matsui tied the World Series record with six RBIs on a home run, single and double that each drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 on Wednesday night to earn their record 27th championship.

Matsui mashes his way to World Series MVP

Scoop: Rihanna says album helped recovery

  The singer believes her new album, “Rated R,” will give fans insight into what transpired between her and ex-boyfriend Chris Brown in the wee hours of Feb. 8.

TV version of ‘2012’ is already in the works

Chill: A little stress may help you live longer

  Being frazzled can do nasty things to your bod. But in small doses, angst-provoking situations can improve your health, slow down the signs of aging, and even help you live longer.

  WHO: Swine flu virus is top strain worldwide

Report: Tech use doesn’t add to social isolation

Americans’ love affairs with mobile phones and the Internet are not contributing factors to an increase in social isolation in the United States, according to a new study.

Countdown begins for NASA's uncertain future

Airlines hope wired skies take off

  As carriers nickel-and-dime their customers, it’s hard to believe they would offer a cool new amenity at no cost. But that’s exactly what’s happening with in-flight Wi-Fi.

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