Incentives luring buyers back to pickups, SUVs

Record incentives and declining gas prices are combining to lure buyers back toward big pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, according to the latest vehicle sales data.

U.S. confronts chance of deep slump

The U.S. has not endured a deep and prolonged recession in more than a quarter century — enough time for many Americans to forget what one feels like.

Respite in winds helps L.A.-area firefighters

A respite in Santa Ana winds allowed firefighters to beat back flames that continued to whirl dangerously close to homes Wednesday morning along the northwestern suburbs of Los Angeles.

Your 'pure' bottled water has contaminants, too

Tests on leading brands of bottled water turned up a variety of contaminants, including cancer-linked chemicals, according to a study by an environmental advocacy group.

‘Housewives' actor in critical condition

Gale Harold was in critical condition Wednesday after the "Desperate Housewives" actor crashed his motorcycle the day before, a hospital spokeswoman said.

Retail sales see biggest decline in three years

U.S. retail sales fell off a cliff in September, plunging by the largest amount in three years as worried consumers shunned the malls and auto showrooms in the midst of the country's financial meltdown.

Suit against God tossed over lack of address
A judge has thrown out a Nebraska legislator's lawsuit against God, saying the Almighty wasn't properly served due to his unlisted home address.

Sheriff: Family cremated mom on barbecue

Authorities say relatives of a deceased Tehama County woman cremated her remains on a makeshift barbecue and continued collecting her retirement checks.

Draft pact: Iraq could prosecute U.S. troops
Iraq would have first crack at prosecuting  U.S. troops and contractors accused of major crimes committed outside U.S. bases and when off duty, under a draft security pact, Iraqi officials said.