AP Top Stories 11.29.08

Mumbai toll rising; Thailand airport cordoned off; Charges possible in Black Friday trampling of Wal-Mart worker; Endeavour eyes landing.

AP Top Stories 11.28.08

Latest on Indian terror attacks; Black Friday shopping begins; Space Shuttle Endeavour set to return to Earth; Oldest woman in world passes away.

Your Money: Renting Your Favorite Reads

Spending money on book purchases can easily add up. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney offers advice on a new online service that lets you rent books instead of buying them.

Stocks Jump on Report of Geithner Nomination

Wall Street is ending a volatile week with an unexpected jolt of confidence following reports that President-elect Barack Obama plans to name New York Federal Reserve President Timothy Geithner as Treasury secretary.

AP Top Stories 11.22.08

Obama unveils jobs plan; NY Fed chief may be heading to Treasury; Big Three look for bailout; Drummer Barker sues over plane crash.

AP Top Stories 11.21.08

Auto industry bailout vote on hold; Obama aide says Clinton nomination to state on track; Gun charges against Drew Peterson dropped; The Humane Society says Petland tied to puppy mills.

Stocks Tumble for Second Day; Treasurys Surge

Stocks plunged for a second straight day Thursday, falling to a range not seen in more than five years.

Asian Markets Follow Wall Street's Lead, Tumble

Many Asian markets fell on Thursday, following the lead set on Wednesday by Wall Street. Japan's Nikkei fell more than six percent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell more than five percent.

Auto CEOs Tell Congress Why They Need $25b

General Motors Corp. chief executive Rick Wagoner told the House Financial Services Committee that collapse of the U.S. auto industry could lead to a loss of 3 million jobs within the first year.

Your Money: Tips for Frugal Shopping

With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, many consumers are looking for ways to save costs. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney offers suggestions to help you get the best deals.

Yang to Step-down As Yahoo CEO

Yahoo, Inc. Founder and CEO Jerry Yang has announced he will step down, once the company finds a suitable replacement. Yang developed Yahoo back in the 1990's. He is expected to remain on the internet company's board of directors.

AP Top Stories 11.18.08

Calif. Gov. Asks for federal assistance; Bernanke and Paulson set to testify in-front of House panel; President Bush will announce holiday travel plans; Jonestown anniversary.

AP Top Stories 11.17.08

Wildfires rage on in Southern Calif.; At least 1 killed in Indonesia quake; Japan's economy in a recession; Space Shuttle Endeavour docks with International Space Station.

AP Top Stories 11.16.08

Wildfires sweep Southern California; Obama to resign Senate seat; Important vote in Iraq; Shuttle to hook up with station.

Obama Talks Economic Mess in Video Address

President-elect Barack Obama urged Congress to get moving next week on an economic rescue plan that would extend jobless benefits among other actions. The radio address was also videotaped and posted online.

World Economy Summit Opens in Washington

World leaders launched extraordinary summit talks Friday on the economic crisis gripping the globe, searching for ways to limit the current carnage and prevent future calamities.

Wall Street Ends Turbulent Week Sharply Lower

Wall Street ended a turbulent week with another astonishing show of volatility Friday, with stocks plunging, recovering and then plunging again as investors absorbed another wave of downbeat economic news.

AP Top Stories 11.14.08

Wildfire rages in Southern Calif.; Explosion in Pueblo, Colo. Kills one; Group of 20 economic meeting starts today in Washington; Sen. Hillary Clinton being considered to be next Sec. Of State.

Jobless Claims Jump Unexpectedly to 7-year High

When it comes to people losing their jobs, it hasn't been this bad in seven years.

Your Money: How to Invest Wisely

Navigating the tricky world of personal finance introduces a host of challenges for first-time investors. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains some of the points investors should consider before jumping in.

AP Top Stories 11.13.08

Democrats craft proposal auto industry bailout; 15 year old Fla. girl charged killing classmate; Same-sex couples marry in Conn.; Peru offers hairless dog to Obama family.

Paulson: Troubled Assets Will Not Be Purchased

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says that the $700 billion government rescue program will not be used to purchase troubled assets as originally planned.

Your Money: Social Security Under Obama

With the change in administrations and uncertain economic health, viewers are wondering how safe Social Security will be under President-elect Barack Obama's administration. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney takes a closer look.

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Asia Markets Tumble

Asian stock markets tumbled on Thursday, following Wall Street's drop as US presidential election euphoria gave way to fears of a deep and protracted recession in the world's largest economy.

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Deal Ends 8-Week Boeing Strike

Machinists union members ratified a new contract with The Boeing Co. on Saturday, ending an eight-week strike that cut the airplane maker's profits and stalled jetliner deliveries.

AP Top Stories 11.01.08

Obama stumps in Fla. and McCain hits Ohio; Brother charged after woman's mummified remains found; Calif. man charged in anthrax hoax; Bones found near Fossett crash site.