Money Minute: Disney Marvel Deal

Disney announces it is buying Marvel and its cast of characters, a $5 billion deal involving oilfield services and Goodyear workers will be voting on a new contract. 

Tennis Channel faces off with Cablevision for U.S. Open coverage

By Meg James

There's not much love in this tennis matchup.

For nearly two weeks, the Santa Monica-based Tennis Channel has been slamming Cablevision Systems Corp., the dominant cable operator in metropolitan New York, in an ad campaign that accuses it of "dropping the ball" by not carrying the channel. After four years of trying to win a spot in Cablevision's lineup, the channel was frustrated because a deal seemed out of reach on the eve of its first-ever coverage of the U.S. Open in New York, which begins Monday.

Tennis Channel faces off with Cablevision for U.S. Open coverage....

Your Money: Saving on Energy Costs

Turning off the tv can help to save energy, but as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, simply pushing the off button doesn't turn off the flow of energy.

AP Top Stories 08.31.09

August 31, 2009: Two firefighters killed in Calif. Wildfire accident; Hurricane Jimena bearing down on Baja California; Eighth victim dies in mobile home attack; Discovery arrives at space station.

AP Top Stories 08.30.09

Aug. 30th: Sen. Kennedy laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery; Police in investigating mass killing in Ga.; Wildfire danger grows north of LA; Shuttle heads for international space station.

Weekly Address: Lessons and Renewal Out of the Gulf Coast

The President discusses the steps being taken to finish the job of recovery from Hurricane Katrina as the fourth anniversary approaches. He points to local citizens working hard alongside responsible government to make real progress in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, and pledges that the lessons of Katrina will not be forgotten.

AP Top Stories 08.29.09

August 29, 2009: Senator Edward Kennedy to be buried today; Obama marks Katrina anniversary; Celebrity DJ found dead; Shuttle Discovery heading to space station.

Money Minute: IPhone to China

Apple gets a deal to sell iPhone in China, Cash for Clunkers gives spending a lift and Tiffany tells of a bit of sparkle in its prospects.

Your Money: Saving on Appliances

Energy use around the house can be costly, but as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, the kitchen sink isn't a place to find savings.

Money Minute: Reading Held Steady

The latest GDP reading bodes well, jobless numbers improve and Boeing plans to fly the 787.

Your Money: Energy Use Misconceptions

Saving money around the house is easy to do if you know where the leaky spots are. The AP's Trevor Delaney explains.

Money Minute: New Home Sales Up

Sales of new homes continue to rise, Southwest Airlines under federal scrutiny and the count from Cash for Clunkers.

Your Money: Understanding the CPI

Consumer prices have fallen more in the past year than in the previous six decades. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains what this drop in prices means to you.

AP Top Stories 08.26.09

August 26, 2009: Ted Kennedy dies of brain cancer; Obama calls Kennedy 'greatest Senator of our time"; Kennedy leaves strong legacy in Senate; Dems vow health care fight in Kennedy's honor.

Money Minute: Bernanke's Second Term

President Obama wants the Fed chief to stay on, consumers are feeling better and the national housing market may have turned. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports.

Your Money: 401(k) Plans on the Rebound

If you were an active participant in your retirement fund this spring, you may have been handsomely rewarded. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.

AP Top Stories 08.25.09

Aug. 25: Source: Jackson death ruled a homicide; Bush admin. tactics to be investigated; Bernanke to be nominated to a 2nd term as Fed chief; Swine flu vaccinations.

Money Minute: Program Winds Down

Stocks hit new highs for the year, Cash for Clunkers winds down and how one top brokerage reportedly caters to top clients.

Your Money: Saving on Uniforms

School uniforms can be a big expense, but as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, there are ways to save if you know where to look.

Weekly Address: Myths and Morality in Health Insurance Reform

President Obama debunks the myths around health reform, and discusses the public option proposal in which many of them are rooted. But he focuses his address on the stark moral and historical turning point at which we find ourselves.

AP Top Stories 08.23.09

Aug. 23rd: Hurricane Bill taunts New England coast; Millionaire murder suspect sought in Canada; Britain denies deal over bomber release; South Korea mourns death of former leader.

AP Top Stories 08.22.09

August 22nd: Tropical storm warning issued for Bill; Kentucky prison riot; South Korea hosts North Korean delegation; Gold medal delayed 50 years.

Money Minute: Home Sales Strengthen

Home sales continued to rise in July, people are managing their credit card balances better and Southwest Airlines prepares to roll out Internet access.

Your Money: Bernie Madoff Exposed

AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney spoke with Erin Arvedlund, author of "Too Good to Be True" to find out about the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff.

AP Top Stories 08.21.09

Aug. 21st: Gruesome twist in Calif. murder case; Pan-Am 103 bomber released; "Cash for clunkers" ending Monday; Egyptian mummy scanned.

Aug. 20: Stocks Advance on Signs of Pickup

More signs that the economy is creeping toward recovery encouraged investors to move further into stocks _ but at a cautious pace.

Your Money: Working With an Illness

Anxiety about health issues can make your office life difficult. But as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, there are ways to cope.

Bad Business = Good Business For Debt Collectors

The recession has forced business-to-business debt to rise to nearly 40 percent. But that's good business for debt collection agencies, including one in Plano, Texas.

Aug. 20: Stocks Higher on Jump in Energy Demand

Wall Street extended a streak of erratic trading Wednesday, but ended the session higher on a surprise drop in oil inventories.

Money Minute: Lost Tax Haven

The IRS gets the names it wanted from a big Swiss bank, lawsuit filed over reduced credit and crude supplies take a big tumble.

AP Top Stories 08.20.09

August 19th: Hurricane Bill's biggest threat could be to Bermuda; Coordinated attacks in Baghdad kill nearly 100; 60 Minutes creator dies; Rep. Barney Frank (D) Mass. fights back at town hall.

Aug. 18: Earnings Help Stocks Regain Ground

Better-than-expected earnings reports and a new reading on housing drew investors back to stocks Tuesday.

AP Top Stories 08.18.09

August 18, 2009: Egyptian president to meet with Obama; Hurricane Bill getting stronger; Katherine Jackson considering wrongful death suit; Former South Korean president dies.

Aug. 17: Stocks Tumble on Consumer Worries

Wall Street tumbled and demand for safe-haven government debt soared as investors around the world grew nervous that consumers won't be able to lift the economy.

Your Money: Cheap Summer Fun

As the summer draws to a close, you may be looking for inexpensive ways to wind down your vacation. The AP's Trevor Delaney highlights how to make the most of your dollar.

AP Top Stories 08.17.09

August 17, 2009: Claudette makes landfall in Florida; Suspect arrested in Milwaukee mayor attack; American John Yettaw is undergoing tests in Thailand; Monster truck crushes clunkers.

AP Top Stories 08.16.09

August 16, 2009: Senator Webb leaves Myanmar with freed American prisoner; Typhoon aide arrives in Taiwan; Tiger Woods goes for another PGA title; Bathtubs race on Belgian river.

Weekly Address: Real Conversations About Health Insurance Reform

The President talks about how the chatter and ruckus around health insurance reform on television obscures the reality of what's happening in America. He discusses how in most towns people and Members of Congress are having constructive conversations, and how people are learning how reform will help them and their families with the real problems they have faced with the insurance system.

Money Minute: Stocks Drop As Investors Worry

August 14th: Stocks retreat after 2 days of gains; Consumer prices show no change; Medicare premium to rise; Glaxo starts testing swine flu vaccine.

AP Top Stories 08.14.09

August 14: Wildfire rages on in California; Death toll rises following typhoon in Taiwan; Michael Phelps okay after car crash; Michael Vick signs deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

AP Top Stories 08.13.09

August 13: Hundreds flee wildfire in Northern California; Deadly police chase. Donte' Stallworth is suspended for the season and chocolate covered bacon hits the Wisconsin State Fair.

Your Money: Balance Transfers

The promotions to transfer your credit card balance can help you speed up your ability to pay off your debt, but as the AP's Trevor Delaney explains you need to look at the terms and conditions closely.

AP Top Stories 08.11.09

August 11: Eunice Kennedy Shriver passes away; Powerful earthquakes rattle Asia; Taiwan's military resuces village swamped by typhoon; Health care town hall forum comes under fire.

AP Top Stories 08.10.09

August 10: North American summit wraps up; Bombings kill dozens in Iraq; Recovery efforts continue in the Hudson River; Typhoons slam into Asia.

Weekly Address: Necessary Reform, Absurd Attacks

President Barack Obama calls health insurance reform critical to our nations long-term economic strength and dispels the outlandish rumors being promoted by those who are defending the status-quo.

Job Losses Slow to 247,000; Jobless Rate Dips

Employers throttled back on layoffs in July, cutting just 247,000 jobs, the fewest in a year, and the unemployment rate dipped to 9.4 percent, its first decline in 15 months.

AP Top Stories 08.07.09

Aug. 7: New unemployment numbers; Cash for clunkers programs; Post office needs more money; Flu season shots.

AP Top Stories 08.06.09

Aug. 6: More details about American journalists' ordeal in N. Korea; Police: Health club shooter was angry at women; Senate to vote on Sotomayor; Accused Miley Cyrus stalker charged.

AP Top Stories 08.05.09

August 5: Freed journalists back home; Obama hails their release; Web writings indicate suspected health club gunman had a grudge against women and Paula Abdul is leaving "American Idol."

Money Minute: Homes, Mortgages, Flash Orders

The government's $50 billion program to ease the foreclosure crisis is helping only a tiny fraction of struggling homeowners.

Your Money: College and Cash

Sending kids off to college poses a host of challenges to your wallet. But as AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains, a simple talk can help your kids understand the importance of frugal living.

AP Top Stories 08.04.09

August 4, 2009: Bill Clinton in North Korea; Senate to talk "cash for clunkers"; Sotomayor debate begins; President Obama's birthday.

Your Money: Getting Bumped From a Flight

AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains what your rights are if an airline involuntarily bumps you off the flight.

AP Top Stories 08.03.09

August 3rd, 2009: Speicher's family reacts to found remains; Senate debates cash for clunkers; Jackson court hearing today; Giant light bulb made out of Legos in Washington.

AP Top Stories 08.02.09

August 2nd, 2009: Remains of first American lost in Gulf War found in Iraq; Manhunt on for shooter of gay club in Israel; Former Filipino president mourned; Screaming contest in Thailand.

This Economic Storm Will Pass

The President discusses the state of the economy amidst positive signs from the GDP. Making clear that this is little comfort to those struggling, he notes that we appear to have averted an even worse disaster and offers hope for the time ahead.