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Metro's 'most challenging day' just ahead
Metro's general manager says the inauguration will be the transit agency's most challenging day ever. John Catoe wants to see peak fares charged to recover some of the costs.30 minutes ago | Read More
Many economists predict the Fed will cut the funds rate in half. (AP)
Fed ready to slash rates amid deepening recession
With the recession dragging down consumer prices and home construction, the Federal Reserve is prepared to slash a key interest rate _ perhaps to an all-time low _ in a desperate bid to stem the country's...44 minutes ago | Read More [ 26 Comments ]
Of the men surveyed, 22 percent won't cut back at all. (AP)
People spend less this Christmas
A poll finds 41 percent of people making less than $50,000 plan to cut back a great deal on Christmas spending. Twenty four percent of those with incomes of more than $50,000 say they'll spend less.Dec 16th - 6:10am | Read More [ 1 Comment ]
"Idol" opens a two-night, four-hour premiere on Jan. 13-14. (AP)
'American Idol' tweaks hit format
Changes are coming to "American Idol" when it returns in January, including a return to "wild card" finalists picked by the show's judges and less airtime for memorably bad auditions. But don't expect...Dec 16th - 6:32am | Read More [ 3 Comments ]
The Skins have lost 5 of their last 6 games. (AP)
Zorn feels like 'worst coach in America'
Saying he feels "like the worst coach in America," Jim Zorn began a two-day self-evaluation Monday into the meltdown that has plummeted his Washington Redskins out of the playoff race and prompted questions...Dec 15th - 3:38pm | Read More [ 9 Comments ]
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- Court sides with NY Times in anthrax libel case
- Recession may end six-year span of job growth
- Woman at D.C. group home is homicide victim
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