Of bats and billions: Following stimulus funds

As reports and data generated by the federal Recovery Act pile up, tracking stimulus outlays and results is fast becoming a hot cyber parlor game. Msnbc.com's Mike Stuckey reports.

As stimulus funds trickle down, debate heats up

Stocks open higher as dollar continues slide

  The stock market resumed its climb Wednesday as a weaker dollar lifted gold prices and Federal Reserve officials signaled that borrowing rates would remain low.

  NYT: Under attack, Bernanke studies politics

Sosa says cosmetic cream caused lighter skin

Sammy Sosa says a cosmetic cream he uses to soften his skin is the reason for his lighter skin tone.

Wade scores 41 as Heat holds off Wizards

‘Dancing’ bids farewell to another star

Only one point separated Aaron Carter and Kelly Osbourne after Monday night's performances, and that margin proved to be crucial during Tuesday night's results edition of "Dancing With the Stars."

Scoop: Is Hollywood turning on Angelina Jolie?

Chemical in plastic bottles linked to impotence

Male factory workers in China who got very high doses of a chemical that's been widely used in hard plastic bottles had high rates of sexual problems, researchers reported Wednesday.

Can working out wear you out?

‘Modern Warfare 2’ not so modern?

  The single player campaign is intense, the multiplayer is sleek, but the game stumbles in some key points. Video game reporter Todd Kenreck reviews the game.

IntelliDrive program blends technology, safety

World’s best affordable hotels

We scoured the globe until we found the 31 best new hotels for under $150.

Pilot charged with being drunk before flight