An autistic woman who had worked at the McDonald's in downtown Berkeley for 21 years showed up at her job in March, after a change in ownership, and was told that she and two other disabled workers were no longer needed, she says."I was devastated ...
In a clearing on Kenya's coastal grasslands, a group of nomadic herders shout down government officials who have flown in from Nairobi to explain the benefits of a proposed $350 million sugar project.
VIDEO:Hundreds of rich Americans whose names and secret foreign bank account information were turned over to US tax authorities could face criminal prosecution. A Senate committee is scheduled to convene tomorrow and among those called to testify
Secret informants, silent witnesses, code words: a Senate hearing on wealthy alleged tax cheats Thursday morning had all the trappings of a Mafia investigation.In his videotaped testimony, Kieber described stumbling across the bank's secrecy schemes
Oil prices are tumbling for the third straight day and natural gas futures are accelerating a sell-off amid growing concerns about the weakening U.S. economy.Light, sweet crude for August delivery is down $3.50 at $131.10 a barrel on the New York Mercant
In the most recent version of the Greenpeace Guide to Consumer Electronics, Nintendo became the first brand to ever score a zero out of 10 possible points.
Consumers need to be aware that lobbyists for large retailers have convinced some Congressmen to consider legislation that would hurt consumers in the form of higher costs, reduced benefits, less choice and checkout fees every time consumers use credit
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Tuesday it is introducing a new jewelry line that allows customers to trace the origins of the materials through a Web site that links to mines and manufacturers.The world's largest retailer says its Love, Earth jewelry will
As expected, the Federal Reserve has adopted rules designed to give home buyers more protection from the types of shady lending practices that have contributed to the housing crisis and propelled foreclosures to record highs
DALLAS - The chief executive of General Motors Corp. dismissed speculation that the largest U.S. automaker might soon seek bankruptcy protection.Comments in the past week about a potential bankruptcy are "not at all constructive or accurate," Rick Wagone
For years, predatory mortgage lenders have been steering first time homebuyers and those looking to refinance into subprime loans, often Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) that would reset to rates the borrowers ultimately could not afford. Now foreclosure
mprisoned quarterback Michael Vick filed for bankruptcy protection while serving time for federal dogfighting charges, saying he owes between $10 million and $50 million to creditors.Vick filed Chapter 11 papers in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newport News
1. Monster Truck Driving Professional: Monster truck driving is considered an entertaining sport just like professional wrestling, except that this job uses tons of resources, fuel, smashes buses and cars, & fills up the rally ring with dirt that...
