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

8 Americans hurt in deadly Java blasts

Were Chinese agents at Gitmo?

A fight is brewing between Capitol Hill and the Pentagon over allegations that Chinese government agents were allowed to interrogate some detainees at Guantanamo Bay.

GOP decides ‘It’s the economy’ for 2010 

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, Ben Curtis and Tom Watson during the second round of the British Open; Tiger Woods tries to get back into contention.

Wade leaving Converse, going to Nike Jordan

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

Study: Circumcision doesn't cut HIV in women

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

Sleep tight: World’s top 7 hotel beds

For travelers who need a good bed for a good night's sleep, travel guidebook publisher LUXE City Guides has come up with a list of 7 of the top hotel beds around the world.

Willis who? Sears Tower gets new name