1st Senate vote looms on health legislation - AP - 36 minutes ago
A crucial first Senate vote on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in a rare Saturday night session looms as a test of Democratic unity and the president's prestige.

Putin calls for modernization of Russian economy - AP - 41 minutes ago
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says Russia must modernize its economy and reduce its dependence on raw materials exports.

D.R. Horton sees 26 perecent spike in 4Q orders - AP - Fri 5:20 pm ET
Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc., saw new home orders spike 26 percent from a year ago in the latest quarter as buyers raced to close deals and take advantage of a federal tax credit. But a wider-than-anticipated loss fueled by write-downs sent shares tumbling more than 15 percent Friday.

More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff - AP - Fri 3:44 pm ET
In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment.

Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens - AP - Fri 6:19 pm ET
Investors can't shake their fears that the economy isn't keeping up with the stock market. Stocks fell for a third straight day Friday as a disappointing outlook from computer maker Dell Inc. suggested that an economic recovery could be uneven.

Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations - AP - Fri 8:04 pm ET
For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night.

Texas high court agrees to rehear Exxon case - AP - Fri 9:07 pm ET
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said it will again hear arguments in the nearly 15-year legal battle over accusations that Exxon Mobil Corp. loaded abandoned wells with junk, sludge and even explosives to keep other companies from drilling there.

Ex-Vivendi CEO: I made mistakes but never misled - AP - Fri 7:35 pm ET
Former Vivendi CEO Jean-Marie Messier told a jury Friday he made mistakes in his troubled bid to turn the French water company into a global media giant, but he never misled shareholders about the risks.

Americans save more but earn less as rates fall - AP - Fri 6:04 pm ET
The U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money. Interest rates are sinking to near zero for the first time since last year's financial meltdown, dampening spending as Americans earn less on their bank deposits and investment accounts.