Top headlines:
'One Laptop Per Child' program cuts staff: In another sign of the growing financial strain on nonprofit groups, the One Laptop Per Child program is paring its staff in half. ›17:09
Suze Orman: Tips to pay off credit cards: In her new book, the financial expert and host of CNBC's "Suze Orman Show" offers an action plan to help you get out of the viscous cycle of credit card debt in these difficult financial times. An excerpt. ›17:20
World powers work toward Gaza resolution: The United States, Britain and France have dropped objections to a binding U.N. resolution on the Gaza crisis and are working on one that calls for an "immediate cease-fire," diplomats said Thursday. ›17:37
Teen drivers in Oregon ignore cell phone ban: The chances that a teenager will be cited for talking on a cell phone while driving are pretty much zero in Oregon, a consequence of the way the law is written and a problem other states may be facing. ›18:21
Verizon picks Microsoft search over Google: Verizon Communications Inc has chosen Microsoft Corp to provide Internet search services for cell phones, in what is seen as a blow to rivals Google Inc and Yahoo Inc. ›23:49 7 Jan, Wed
Auto industry woes put buyers in drivers seat: By all accounts it's a great time to buy a new car. Manufacturers are willing to slash thousands off sticker prices and offer interest-free money. ›00:22
Brides celebrates 75 years of 'I dos': In 75 years worth of Brides magazine, the main characters husband and wife have remained the same. She wears white, he dons a tux and they eat cake, but just about everything else about the weddings and the way they've been covered in the Conde Nast publication has evolved. ›21:57 7 Jan, Wed
5 reasons to be cautious about stocks: With the stock market up 25 percent from November lows, a lot of individual investors are asking: Is this rally for real? ›21:02 7 Jan, Wed
Cool Cars We Miss: Gone but not forgotten—a shortlist of cars we loved and still miss. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Microsoft's Ballmer: Windows 7 is nearly final: Microsoft Corp.'s next version of the Windows operating system is almost ready for prime time. ›04:22
U.K. slashes interest rates to historic low: The Bank of England cut official interest rates by a half a percentage point to 1.5 percent on Thursday, the lowest level in its 315-year history. ›16:49
Bangkok inferno puts spotlight on police payoffs: ›18:59 7 Nov, Fri
First Drive: 2008 Cadillac CTS: With style in spades, Cadillac's second-generation sport sedan adds performance and refinement. ›07:00 15 Oct, Mon
Polaroid camera produces prints on the spot: Polaroid was set to announce Thursday at the International Consumer Electronics Show that it is introducing a digital camera that produces prints right on the spot. ›05:15
Newsweek: Why saving now hurts the economy: Our savings are finally rising but not because the United States has suddenly become a thrifty nation. It's happening because after years of spending everything we earned, there is suddenly no money available for consumers to borrow and no money safely stored away for us to fall back on. ›17:36 7 Jan, Wed
Cosmic Log: Good times in ancient times: Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Ancient peoples could get just as high and indulge in humor just as low as your typical contemporary college crowd. ›23:58 7 Jan, Wed
Foreclosure suspensions extended through Jan.: Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will extend the suspension of foreclosure sales and evictions from single-family homes through the end of January. ›16:47
'God' author faces plagiarism claim: Neale Donald Walsch, best-selling author of "Conversations with God," said that he unwittingly passed off another writer's Christmas anecdote as his own in a recent blog post. ›14:18 7 Jan, Wed
City of sin calls with a 3-night getaway: If you need a quick getaway at a great price, check out this 3-night deal to Sin City, starting at just $169. ›16:54
Deep freeze disrupts hardy Alaskans: Ted Johnson planned on using a set of logs to a build a cabin in Alaska's interior. Instead he'll burn some of them to stay warm. ›17:47
10 parenting New Years resolutions: From reclaiming your home to planning a long weekend getaway, resolve to live a happier and saner life in 2009! Parenting expert Stacey Boyd shares easy ways to transform your habits and provide a healthier environment for your little ones. ›15:44 7 Jan, Wed
Preview: 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota's iconic machine gets more grunt, a smoother ride and sweeter duds. ›07:00 18 Oct, Thu
Volkswagen Baja Race: Paris to Ensenada: Volkswagen and its Touareg 2 head to Mexico for the Baja 500. ›07:00 16 Oct, Tue
Panda attacks zoo visitor for third time: For the third time, Gu Gu the panda has attacked someone who climbed into its space, prompting officials at the Beijing Zoo to consider changes to keep visitors away from 240-pound animal. ›17:27
