2nd major storm heads for snowy mid-Atlantic

  Snow blows across the Midwest on track for the hard-hit mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices were closed for a second day.

‘Whose job is this?’ Snow etiquette lost on D.C.

After Mon. dip, Dow ends day back over 10K

The Dow Jones industrial average jumped back above 10,000 on hope that the European Union will help Greece manage its growing debt burden.

Toyota begins public, back room PR effort

Pac-10 giving ‘serious evaluation’ to expansion

Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott says that if the conference is going to expand, a decision will likely be made in the next year.

Powell: The most important black athlete in existence

Scoop: Ellen, Simon ‘have locked horns’ on ‘Idol’

Ellen DeGeneres and Simon Cowell reportedly got off on the wrong foot on their first day together behind the judges' table, and their relationship has not improved over time.

Tidbits: Lohan claims Ronson abused her

Health crisis in Haiti enters a deadly new phase

  The second stage of Haiti's medical emergency has begun, with diarrheal illnesses, acute respiratory infections and malnutrition beginning to claim lives by the dozen.

  Third-hand smoke a danger to babies, toddlers

9 awesome uses for dead tech products

You probably have an attic, closet or garage stuffed with unused, outdated tech junk.  Wouldn't you like to do something useful with them? These are some good and some goofy ideas for DIY projects.

Getting around the Games without going crazy

If you’re planning to attend the upcoming festivities in Vancouver or Whistler, you should probably be prepared for travel challenges of Olympian proportions.

The country’s splashiest hotels