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Bush Disappointed Over Failed Bailout

Bush Disappointed Over Failed Bailout

  » Mon, September 29, 2008 - 12:52 pm

A spokesperson said the President plans to meet advisors to figure out what to do next. » More

Stocks Plunge As Bailout Plan Fails

Stocks Plunge As Bailout Plan Fails

  » Mon, September 29, 2008 - 12:46 pm

The Dow Jones has been down as much as 700 points today after Congress failed to agree on a plan to save the nation's faltering economy. » More

Citigroup To Acquire Wachovia

Citigroup To Acquire Wachovia

  » Mon, September 29, 2008 - 6:49 am

FDIC says Wachovia did not fail and that all depositors are protected. » More

Cadbury Chocolate Recall

Cadbury Chocolate Recall

  » Mon, September 29, 2008 - 1:56 am

Cadbury recalls Chinese-made chocolates. » More

Gas Prices Dropping

Gas Prices Dropping

  » Mon, September 29, 2008 - 1:38 am

Gas prices down nearly four cents nationally. » More

Wachovia in Talks with Potential Buyers

Wachovia in Talks with Potential Buyers

  » Sun, September 28, 2008 - 11:51 pm

At least two major banks were reportedly in talks Sunday to buy Wachovia Corp., the latest U.S. bank to be the focus of investor anxiety over… » More

Tainted Milk Crisis

Tainted Milk Crisis

  » Sat, September 27, 2008 - 12:50 pm

Snackers, beware: Your favorite chocolate or creamy treats might contain milk contaminated with melamine. » More

The Future of Energy

The Future of Energy

  » Sat, September 27, 2008 - 2:00 am

Fossil fuels will not last forever, and the race is on to find viable replacements which will keep the globe moving by the time oil, coal and… » More

Mobile Gas Stations Go Green

Mobile Gas Stations Go Green

  » Fri, September 26, 2008 - 4:15 pm

Two Mobile gas stations are part of the longest "Clean Corridor" in the country. » More

High Gas Bill Fires Woman Up

High Gas Bill Fires Woman Up

  » Fri, September 26, 2008 - 4:10 pm

A woman opens up her gas bill and it's almost one thousand dollars! » More

Government Runs Out Of Gold Coins

Government Runs Out Of Gold Coins

  » Fri, September 26, 2008 - 1:59 pm

U.S. Mint halts sales of gold coin after running out » More

Possible Bankruptcy For Jefferson County?

Possible Bankruptcy For Jefferson County?

  » Fri, September 26, 2008 - 1:47 pm

Alabama's most populous county is on the brink of filing bankruptcy over its $3.2 billion sewer debt. » More

Warning: Scooters May Cut Achilles Tendon

Warning: Scooters May Cut Achilles Tendon

  » Thu, September 25, 2008 - 10:42 am

Razor USA recalls 103,000 scooters after four riders had to have surgery to repair their Achilles tendon. » More

Nation’s Biggest Chevy Dealer Closes FL Dealerships

Nation’s Biggest Chevy Dealer Closes FL Dealerships

  » Thu, September 25, 2008 - 10:04 am

Bill Heard is closing its 13 remaining dealerships in Florida saying it can't survive in a weak economy with high gas prices and an inventory… » More

Some Katrina Survivors Question Bailout Plan

Some Katrina Survivors Question Bailout Plan

  » Wed, September 24, 2008 - 8:20 pm

Reaction comes after word south Mobile County is not getting more relief money. » More

Starbucks Gets The Morning Munchies

Starbucks Gets The Morning Munchies

  » Wed, September 24, 2008 - 10:13 am

The java giant is unveiling a line of warm breakfast sandwiches called "Piadini" to go along with your morning coffee. » More

Chrysler Plans Electric Vehicle In 2010

Chrysler Plans Electric Vehicle In 2010

  » Tue, September 23, 2008 - 9:57 pm

Chrysler LLC said Tuesday it will put an electric car on sale in North America in 2010, revealing that despite missing out on the buzz surrounding… » More

Flood Insurance Program Set To Expire

Flood Insurance Program Set To Expire

  » Tue, September 23, 2008 - 9:15 pm

Program ends Septemeber 30th unless its renewed by Congress. » More

Alabama Power Scales Back Rate Hike Request

Alabama Power Scales Back Rate Hike Request

  » Tue, September 23, 2008 - 10:57 am

The company had been looking for its largest rate hike in 25 years. The Public Service Commission votes on the request October 1. » More

Cash Strapped Homeowners

Cash Strapped Homeowners

  » Tue, September 23, 2008 - 1:15 am

Millions spend half of income on housing. » More

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