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Albuquerque looks to future with only one newspaper
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008
On Feb. 20, 1998, journalists in Nashville, Tenn., delivered the epitaph of a 122-year-old newspaper. Full story »
N.M. online journalists, bloggers predict how news will morph on the Web
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008
When 17-year-old University of New Mexico freshman John Perry wants news about Albuquerque, he doesn't pick up a paper. Instead, he visits four Web sites, one of which is run by volunteers, employs no journalists and isn't trying to be a news organization. Full story »
Eclipse Aviation chief says Russia ripe for new factory
Friday, Feb. 22, 2008
Eclipse Aviation President and CEO Vern Raburn said after a trip to Russia that the aircraft manufacturer could start construction on an assembly plant there as soon as May, though the location has not been finalized. Full story »
Fed lowers U.S. economic projection for 2008
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008
The Federal Reserve has lowered its projection for economic growth this year, citing damage from the double blows of a housing slump and credit crunch. Full story »
Toshiba drops HD DVD players and recorders
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
Toshiba said today it will no longer develop, make or market HD DVD players and recorders, handing a victory to rival Blu-ray disc technology in the format battle for next-generation video. Full story »
Economic woes make for hard times for day laborers
Monday, Feb. 18, 2008
The most desperate men park themselves on corners well before dawn, hoping for first dibs on jobs. Full story »
APS stopped using recalled meat two weeks ago, official says
Monday, Feb. 18, 2008
An undercover video showing crippled and sick animals being shoved with forklifts has led to the largest beef recall in the United States and a scramble to find out if any of the meat is still destined for school children's lunches. Full story »
Federal Reserve chairman predicts 'sluggish' growth, no recession
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress today the economic outlook has deteriorated and signaled a readiness to keep on lowering a key interest rate to shore things up. Full story »
U.S. foreclosures highest in Detroit
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
The Detroit area, hit hard by the double-whammy of unemployment and a slumping housing market, had the highest foreclosure rate in the nation last year, with several cities in California ranked close behind, an analysis of foreclosure activity in the country's 100 largest metropolitan areas shows. Full story »
Mortgage lenders offer respite from foreclosure
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008
At-risk borrowers with all types of mortgages, not just high-cost subprime loans, could be eligible for help under a new plan involving six big home lenders, the Bush administration announced today. Full story »
BlackBerry outage hits North America
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008
A rare BlackBerry outage Monday wiped out service across the United States and Canada. Full story »
GM offers buyouts after $38.7 billion loss in 2007
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008
General Motors Corp. announced today it lost $38.7 billion in 2007, the largest annual loss ever for an automotive company. Full story »
Yahoo rejects Microsoft
Monday, Feb. 11, 2008
Yahoo Inc. spurned Microsoft Corp.'s $44.6 billion takeover bid as inadequate today, betting that it can elicit a higher offer from the world's largest software maker or find another way to deliver a comparable payoff to its shareholders. Full story »
Sadness and self-pity can lead to overspending, study says
Friday, Feb. 8, 2008
If you're sad and shopping, watch your wallet: A new study shows people's spending judgment goes out the window when they're down, especially if they're a bit self-absorbed. Full story »
Services sector contracts in January
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008
For the first time in almost five years, the nation's services sector - including restaurants, travel, banking, construction and retail - contracted in January, stoking recession worries. Full story »
