23 cities where recession is slowing

Here are 23 metro areas where the economy may be nearing the bottom of the recession, according to Adversity Index data from msnbc.com and

3 coalition soldiers die in Iraq attack

Housing construction hits a 7 month high

  Construction of new U.S. homes rose in June to the highest level in seven months, a sign builders are starting to regain confidence as they emerge from the housing bust.

  GE’s second quarter earnings fall 49 percent

Marino shoots 68 while others struggle at Open

  Wind rattles Miguel Angel Jimenez and Ben Curtis during the second round of the British Open, Tom Watson tries to stay in contention.

Celizic: Watson shows whippersnappers how it’s done

Propofol seen as ‘smoking gun’ in Jackson case

Toxicology report will show what drugs were present, and at what levels.

Coroner: Jackson autopsy results in two weeks

HIV travel ban may be lifted for infected visitors

Foreigners who have HIV soon may be allowed to travel and immigrate to the United States under a plan by federal health officials to lift a 22-year ban on infected visitors

Bulging belly? Foods that shrink your stomach

Aye matey, beloved pirate games set sail again

One of the funniest games in video game history is getting a new lease on life. Nearly 20 years after its launch, "The Secret of Monkey Island" has been given a major makeover and a new sequel.

  Free mobile TV could be reality next year

Willis who? Sears Tower gets new name

One of the world's most iconic skyscrapers has long tempted Chicago visitors to squint, crane their necks and try to see the tip of America's tallest building. But starting Thursday, Sears Tower will be gone.

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