The old is new again at Saturday Evening Post - AP - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
The Saturday Evening Post, a centuries-old publication that helped make illustrator Norman Rockwell an American icon and showcased some of the greatest U.S. writers, is returning to its roots to show readers the value of a quiet read in an increasingly frenetic digital age.

Texas brewer, once near defeat, shines again - AP - 2 hours, 4 minutes ago
By all accounts, Shiner beer shouldn't have made it this long. The Spoetzl Brewery ferments its brew in a one-stoplight town that's not on the way to anywhere, and much larger regional brewers long ago succumbed to consolidation and the muscle of national brewers.

Malaysia makes bold changes in race-based policies - AP - 2 hours, 9 minutes ago
The economic downturn is allowing Malaysia's leader to chip away at an affirmative action program for Malay Muslims that has been considered virtually untouchable in the past.

Job seekers seek solace with fellow faithful - AP - Fri 3:11 pm ET
Her fellow job seekers offer knowing groans as Diane Castro recalls the day she was laid off: The fear of being summoned to the front office. The phones in nearby cubicles going off like grenades.

Venezuela assumes control of Spanish-owned bank - AP - Sat 12:22 am ET
President Hugo Chavez's government assumed control of Venezuela's third-largest bank on Friday -- making the state the largest player in the nation's banking system.

MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis - AP - Sat 12:37 am ET
The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but which affects us all. It's the national debt.

Airline BA to cut capacity, delay new planes - AP - Fri 3:09 pm ET
British Airways PLC announced Friday it will ground aircraft, slash seat numbers and postpone taking delivery of a dozen new Airbus A380 superjumbos as it faces a recession-driven decline in passengers.

China Investment buying stake in Teck Resources - AP - Fri 2:23 pm ET
Mining company Teck Resources Ltd. said Friday it is selling a 17 percent stake to China Investment Corp. for 1.74 billion Canadian dollars in a bid to reduce its debt.

GM awaits judge's ruling on sale plan - AP - Fri 5:44 am ET
General Motors Corp. may have to wait out the long holiday weekend to learn if its bankruptcy plan is moving forward, after U.S. Judge Robert Gerber adjourned a three-day hearing without indicating when he will rule on GM's plan to sell its good assets to a new company.