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I Solemnly Swear To Bundle: Dressing For Cold D.C.

January 16, 2009 05:38 pm

It's going to be cold at Obama's inauguration – and elsewhere. Here's some expert advice on dressing with care to survive frigid climes. (And if you plan to view from the comfort of your couch, our winter-weather tips might provide a moment of schadenfreude.)

Searching For Vital Signs In A Sick Economy

January 16, 2009 05:14 pm

As the economy suffers and financial structures collapse, economists point to several indicators to mark the turning point when we'll know the economy is getting better. They single out the jobless rate and the housing market as key indicators.

U.S. To Help Israel Shut Down Smuggling Tunnels

January 16, 2009 04:09 pm

The U.S. has promised to provide technology and training to help find and destroy tunnels between Egypt and Gaza. Israel says the tunnels are used to smuggle weapons and explosives to Palestinian militants.

Mystery Ailment Killing Endangered Pelicans

January 19, 2009 02:52 pm

Hundreds of California Brown Pelicans from Baja to Washington state have been found dead or sick far from their coastal home. One pelican was found in New Mexico, wandering in the snow at an elevation of 7,000 feet.


Losses Shake Citigroup, Bank Of America

January 16, 2009 06:24 pm

Citigroup and Bank of America have been losing money at a furious pace. On Friday, Bank of America received an additional $20 billion from the federal government, and Citigroup said it's breaking into two pieces in an effort to contain its own losses.


Obama Vows To Create Jobs

January 16, 2009 04:00 pm

President-elect Barack Obama says his administration's will work to "put people back to work" and revive the economy. During a visit Friday to an Ohio factory that makes parts for wind turbines, Obama cited alternative energy as a sector where jobs can be created.


Water Landings Part Of Pilot Training

January 16, 2009 04:00 pm

A day US Airways pilot safely landed a plane on the Hudson River and saved the lives of more than 150 people. Ben Berman, an airline pilot and chief of major investigations for the National Transportation and Safety Board from 2000 to 2001, talks about how pilots are trained to handle bird strikes and water landings.


Pilot Praised For Role In Miracle Landing

January 16, 2009 04:00 pm

It is a day of thanks and praise for the pilot and rescue workers responsible for what is being called the "Miracle on the Hudson." All 155 people aboard US Airways flight 1549 are alive after the pilot achieved a remarkable splashdown in the Hudson River.


Team Works To Identify Birds Hit By Planes

January 16, 2009 03:22 pm

Carla Dove and her team at the feather-identification lab at the Smithsonian Institution studies snarge — the goo wiped from a plane after it collides with a bird. She says knowing what types of birds are involved in collisions can improve aviation safety.


Life On A Kibbutz, In The Shadow Of Gaza

January 16, 2009 01:50 pm

Kibbutz Gevim in Israel's Negev desert is two miles from the border with the Gaza Strip. Founded 48 years ago, it is a modest agricultural community, home to about 400 Israelis. One couple is wrestling with the fear of constant rocket attacks and dimming hopes for peace.


Gas Plume On Mars Signals Potential Life

January 15, 2009 02:00 am

On Earth, where there's methane, there's usually life. Now, NASA has found a region on Mars that's spewing methane — another tantalizing tease that life may exist there.


Circuit City To Shut Down Operations

January 16, 2009 03:56 pm

Bankrupt Circuit City Stores Inc., unable to work out a sale of the company, said Friday it will close its 567 U.S. stores, eliminating 30,000 jobs. "This is the only possible path for our company," Circuit City's acting Chief Executive James A. Marcum said. "We are extremely disappointed by this outcome."

Experience, Training Make For Smooth River Landing

January 16, 2009 03:30 pm

The pilot of the US Airways flight that crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday was a seasoned commercial airline and military pilot. Experts say his "textbook ditching" of the jet took his unique combination of extensive training and intuition.

Pilot, Crew Rewarded With Key To New York City

January 16, 2009 01:00 pm

When a U.S. Airways jetliner landed in the Hudson River yesterday, a plane full of passengers braced for the worst. But a calm-headed staff and an ace pilot prevented a disaster. Now some are saying the pilot, Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, could run for mayor.


Bank Of America Gets U.S. Lifeline, Reports Loss

January 16, 2009 12:58 pm

Escalating credit costs forced Bank of America Corp. to report a $2.39 billion fourth-quarter loss, hours after it convinced the federal government it needed a multibillion-dollar lifeline to survive the absorption of Merrill Lynch's hefty losses.