Chances of Fed rate cut appear slimmer now

With year-end approaching soon, Americans who have been holding back their spending on Manolo Blahnik shoes or Tag Heuer watches could have more confidence in spending now as it seems that the US economy is holding up quite well - not landing too hard - in the face of a...

Retail sales slow ahead of holiday shopping

"NEW YORK --US retailers' sales rose the least in four months as consumers held off on spending ahead of the holiday season. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. forecast the worst sales in more than 10 years. October sales at 57 chains surveyed by the International Council of Shopping...

Armstrong/McConaughey Gay Rumor Dispelled

How can the words Matthew McConaughey and gay be in the same sentence? "Paparazzi have lately been taking pictures of McConaughey and Armstrong working out, and hanging out on the beach wearing very little."

Final Sept retail sales rise 0.3 pct

"U.S. retail sales rose in September as lower gasoline prices and a soaring stock market bolstered consumer spending, according to final data by SpendingPulse on Monday. Americans splurged on clothes and back-to-school items last month, offering retailers' hopes of a solid...

Sleep, Snoring and the Blues

"I started snoring in the middle of the night last week. The next morning, my wife was as nice as could be about it, but I could tell it bothered her. She hadn't been able to wake me or push me onto my side to get me to stop, and she ended up spending much of the night with...

Congress sends Bush stopgap funds to avert shutdown

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Friday approved stopgap funding legislation needed to prevent a government shutdown since Congress failed to pass the annual spending bills before the start of the new fiscal year October 1. The measure, attached to a fiscal 2007...

2010: The auditor’s view - 24 Hours Vancouver

" By Bob Mackin, 24 hours $1.5 billion. Thats the acting auditor generals estimate of how much Victoria is spending on the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. These costs are going to continue to evolve, said Arn van Iersel after releasing his report on the provinces 2010...

What Parents Need to Know About Bedwetting

"bedwetting can be very stressful for families. Kids can feel embarrassed and guilty about wetting the bed and anxious about spending the night at a friend's house or at camp. Parents often feel helpless to stop it."

U.S. aid stirring suspicion in Venezuela (AP)

" CARACAS, Venezuela - The U.S. government is spending millions of dollars in the name of democracy in Venezuela — bankrolling human rights seminars, training emerging leaders, advising political parties and giving to charities. But the money is raising deep suspicions...