2009 | featured news

Price cuts and tax credits provide a boost.

Construction of new homes rose in June to the highest level in seven months, a sign builders are starting to regain confidence ...

U.S. home foreclosure activity galloped to a record in the first half of the year, overwhelming broad efforts to remedy failing loans while job losses escalated.

The 0.7 percent pace in June was slightly faster than expected, but the core inflation measure remained relatively tame.

The government says retail sales advanced in June by the largest amount in five months, led by a surge in gasoline prices and a slight rebound in the battered auto sector.

Rain and rising unemployment dampened sales for retailers already reeling from consumers’ new frugality.

Communist Party official says state will seek the death penalty for those responsible for killing the 156 people who were victims of riots on July 5.

All the nominees and winners at the 2009 BET Awards.

Existing home sales in the U.S. rose in May for a second month as record foreclosures caused prices to drop.

Don't mail those viewing party invitations out just yet: the Emmys have been rescheduled a second time, and are now planned for Sept. 20.