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

Catholic bishops shape health care bill

Catholic bishops have emerged as a force in the health care overhaul fight, working behind the scenes in Congress to get strong abortion restrictions into the House bill.

Bill Clinton urges passage of health care bill

Stock futures point to early gains

Wall Street anticipates a stronger open Wednesday as investors keep rallying around the expectation that interest rates will remain low for some time.

Only 5 percent plan to buy a home next year

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

Pilot charged with being drunk before flight

A United Airlines pilot who failed a breath test shortly before he was due to take off has been charged with having too much alcohol in his system, British police said.

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