State Sen. Corn To Run For Lieutenant Gov.
An Oklahoma lawmaker is announcing plans to run for lieutenant governor in 2010.

All Local Goody's Clothing Stores To Close
WINSTON-SALEM -- Discount clothing chain Goody's Family Clothing will begin liquidating its stores on Friday, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.

Mayor To Meet With Obama, Seeks $650 Million
Tough economic times have lead to long waits at unemployment offices all over the state, but Louisville's mayor hopes a meeting with president-elect Barack Obama could provide the cure everyone is looking for.

Region Eight Housing charged with fair housing violation
BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is suing Region VIII and Sun Belt Management Company and Oakridge Park Apartments.

1/07 :: Strains of a merged world
In his final entry, Pacific Coast Motorsports team manager Michael Harvey recounts the 2008 late-season road/street course stretch. He's looking forward to a full '09 season.

Used-Car Dealers See Slump In Business
Used-car dealers say they?re struggling across the board with fewer, fussier customers, and customers who have done their homework.

Pitt Says He Was Faithful To Aniston
Brad Pitt says in a new interview that he didn't cheat on Jennifer Aniston with Angelina Jolie.

After Sales, Will Shoppers Pay Full Price?
Shoppers are getting used to major sales, and that's bad news for merchants who worry they will have to slash prices on spring goods to attract customers.

CBC cuts key rates after record export drop
The Central Bank of the Republic of China (CBC) yesterday resolved to cut its key interest rates by 0.5 of a percentage point, for the sixth cut of the rates since late September 2008, after a record decline in exports threatened to push the economy into recession.

Pitt Says He Was Faithful To Aniston
LOS ANGELES -- Brad Pitt insists he didn't cheat on Jennifer Aniston with Angelina Jolie. In a story posted on W magazine's Web site, the 45-year-old actor defends both women and said his relationship with Jolie didn't begin until after he and Aniston split in 2005.

Who gets hot inaugural tickets?
Say you are a member of the U.S. House, and you have almost 200 tickets to the Jan. 20 inauguration of Barack Obama to distribute, and you have about 3,000 people clamoring for them. What do you do?

Nissan Issues Recall On Trucks, SUVs In NH
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than 240,000 trucks in 20 cold weather states -- including New Hampshire -- to fix a problem that could prevent front air bags from deploying in a crash.

Another Spike In Gas, Oil Prices On Tap?
Oil and gas appear on track for another price spike, analysts say.

Gator Fan Names Son Tebow In Honor Of QB
A Florida couple names their son Logan Tebow Bradley.

Wal-Mart Settles Drug Records Accusation
Wal-Mart has agreed to a $637,000 fine to settle allegations that it violated drug record-keeping regulations at its pharmacies in south Texas.

Stolen $100K Diamond Returned To Owner
An extremely valuable diamond has been returned to its rightful Massachusetts owner after being stolen at a nursing home and then sold.

Island hop around Hawaii for $799
There?s something magical about the Hawaiian Islands, making it hard to choose just one for your vacation. Luckily, on an island hopping cruise, you don?t have to.

Romney Returns To Business World, Marriott Board
Mitt Romney is making his first foray back into the business world, rejoining the board of directors for Marriott International Inc.

Six picks for your weekend
(By Sarah Aarthun, saarthun@charlotteobserver.com) A guide to getting you through that mid-week slump. Friday COMEDY NIGHT: Magician Chuck King shows off his skills as a hypnotist during the RockHouse Comedy Night at Alive in NoDa. Before the show, RockHouse Events will be hosting a private cocktail party with complimentary buffet. Show times are 8 and 10 p.m. 2909 N. Davidson St. ...

Experience luxury at a chic Beverly Hills hotel
For chic and affordable accommodations in Beverly Hills, why not try a stay at The Crescent Hotel, a historic boutique style property that was once pied-a-terre for silent film stars.