Automated killer robots threat to humanity

Come with me if you want to live.

Wall St slides on economic worries, AIG (Reuters)

Reuters - Stocks tumbled on Friday as another
round of weak economic data added to U.S. recession fears and a
record loss at insurer AIG underscored worries about
more write-downs in the financial sector.

Big Biz for Bouncers: IRS Is in Da' Club

Feds' raid of a high-profile nightclub operation is the talk of the town.

Clinton at Risk of Losing Latino Vote

"A recent Gallup survey found Obama in a slight, but not statistically significant, lead over Clinton among Latinos. Obama-mania has gone multicultural. And it's about time."

Scarce shoppers sap Sears 4Q profit (AP)

AP - The financier who leads struggling retailer Sears Holdings Corp. hinted Thursday at a plan that would allow some of the chain's most popular and exclusive brands be sold at other stores.

Obama’s Support Grows Broader, New Poll FInds

WASHINGTON — In the past two months, Senator Barack Obama has built a commanding coalition among Democratic voters, with especially strong support among men, and is now viewed by most Democrats as the candidate best able to beat Senator John McCain in the general election, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News Poll...

When And How: The U.S. Lost 8 Nuclear Weapons

During the Cold War the United States military misplaced at least eight nuclear weapons permanently. These are the stories of what the Department of Defense calls “broken arrows”

Economy quotes from Wednesday hearing (AP)

AP - Some quotes from the House Financial Services Committee's hearing on the state of the economy Wednesday featuring testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke:

Answer Desk: A hostile takeover playbook

If Microsoft has the cash to buy rival Yahoo, why can’t it just call up a stock broker and? buy? all of Yahoo's stock? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com's John W. Schoen.

Answer Desk: How much will my rebate be?

What could be simpler than handing out tax rebates? Alas, with all things related to the U.S. tax code, the question of who gets what turns out to be not so simple.

Feng Shui, McDonald's Style

California McDonald's aims to boost sales with a feng shui furniture makeover.

Some U.S. Cities Smarter Than Others

A new ranking identifies the 25 best-educated cities in the U.S.

Early Voting Wave as Reaction to Systemic Disenfranchisement

Texas Republicans have worked overtime to make it harder for key Democratic voting groups to vote and be represented fairly. The redistricting games they’ve played are infamous. And for the Prairie View A&M University precincts, they put the early-polling place more than seven miles from the school. So what did the students in this video do?

Rick Renzi Indicted: McCain Co-Chair Hit For Fraud, Etc.

Republican Rep. Rick Renzi (REN-zee) has been indicted for extortion, wire fraud, money laundering and other charges related to a land deal in Arizona. (Straight Talk express goes off a cliff & explodes in fiery wreck)

GOP congressman indicted for extortion, money laundering

Republican Rep. Rick Renzi has been indicted for extortion, wire fraud, money laundering and other charges related to a land deal in Arizona

Answer Desk: Tax rebate riddles

As readers sit down to the annual brain-teaser of filing their income tax returns, this year offers a new enigma. Will I get one of these tax rebates from the government?

Sad, self-absorbed shoppers spend more

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.

Homeless Squatting in Foreclosed Homes

Sometimes the heat, lights and water are still working.

Texans rally against planned Mexico-to-Canada superhighway

CNN's Lou Dobbs: Somebody's messing with Texas here.

Best Buy to ramp up China expansion, shuns partners (Reuters)

Reuters - Top U.S. electronics retailer Best Buy
Co , facing stagnant sales at home, said on Friday it
would ramp up its expansion in China but would not grow through
partnerships with local rivals.

Morgan Stanley ups Discover Financial (Reuters)

Reuters - Morgan Stanley upgraded Discover Financial
Services and said the credit-card firm would outperform
rivals Capital One Financial and American Express
on benefits from moderate credit losses, leverage to
lower interest rates, and strong liquidity.

Oil breaks $100, hits new all-time high

Oil prices hit new record highs Tuesday as a Texas refinery fire and fears of an OPEC production cut pushed crude to settle at over $100 a barrel for the first time ever.

It Pays To Be A Bush Supporter

In October 2006, President Bush authorized the construction of a 700-mile border fence between the United States and Mexico.But not on property owned by Dallas billionaire Ray L. Hunt.

Ebay Sellers' Boycott gains traction; competing sites grow

On February 20th, 2008 eBay will roll out unprecedented changes to their auction format. eBay will be ending seller's abilities to leave negative feedback for buyers, opening the possibility for blackmail. Other changes to fees have also ruffled feathers, with sellers saying they will end up paying more. Sellers are boycotting Feb. 18th - Feb. 25th

Fort Hood soliders breaking the silence on war in Iraq

Fort Hood soldiers are openly speaking out to end the misguided war in Iraq, saying that if Americans knew what was going on there they would be speaking out too. Information from Iraq is "filtered" by politicians. There is no end in sight.

MSNBC Poll: Should Hillary Clinton call it quits?

At this point in the primary campaign, with delegates apportioned the way they are, should Hillary Clinton call it quits?

Fired black worker claims white boss put noose on him

A black former hotel worker who claims his white supervisor put a noose around his neck at an event on one of the country's oldest plantations said he was fired when he complained about it.

Journalist Who Exposes U.N. Corruption Vanishes From Google

How big do you have to be to earn the wrath of the United Nations and Internet giant Google? If you're journalist Matthew Lee, all it takes are some critical articles about the UN. Lee is the editor-in-chief and pretty much the only reporter for Inner City Press, a pint-sized Internet news operation that's earned the wrath of liberal fascists...

Amtrak's New Look: Screeners, Dogs, Guns

Amtrak says new procedures won't hold up the flow of passengers.

How much will I get from the stimulus plan?

Now that the dust has settled on the government's plan to spend $100 billion on tax rebates, readers have ?one question in mind: how much do I get??? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.

Media Begins its Attacks on Obama with "Cult" Label

Passion + politics = cult?We haven't seen anything like this since RFK, and the media (and the Clinton campaign) must stop it.

Insight: The next crisis will be over food

what is really catching the attention of Goldman Sachs now is the outlook for agricultural prices. Or as Jeff Currie, head of commodities research at the US bank, says with disarming cheer: "We think we could go into crisis mode in many commodities sectors in the next 12 to 18 months?.?.?.?and I would argue that agriculture is key here."

Toshiba to give up on HD DVD, end format war: source (Reuters)

Reuters - Toshiba Corp (6502.T) is planning to give
up on its HD DVD format for high definition DVDs, conceding
defeat to the competing Blu-Ray technology backed by Sony Corp
(6758.T), a company source said on Saturday.

Credit Suisse CEO sees credit crisis nadir in months (Reuters)

Reuters - The worst of the banking crisis
resulting from the subprime meltdown is likely to be over in
months rather than quarters, Credit Suisse Chief
Executive Brady Dougan was quoted as saying on Saturday.

Dot-Com Dollars: Web Names Bring Riches

Many names sold for more than $100K in '07; an adult-themed name sold for $9.5M.

Your 2008 Plan for Success

It's a new year, and 2008 can be the best year ever for you and your business.

Answer Desk: Not a win for tax dodgers

Actor Wesley Snipes' recent acquittal on tax fraud charges is being taken as a victory by a band of tax "protesters." But, they are overlooking a key fact: Snipes still faces jail time.

Luxury Hotels Boom in the Middle East

Palace-style hotels combine ancient aesthetics with modern indulgences.

Graph: How Americans Spend Their Money

Looking at a far more direct measure of American families’ economic status — household consumption — indicates that the gap between rich and poor is far less than most assume, and that the abstract, income-based way in which we measure the so-called poverty rate no longer applies to our society.

Comcast posts higher profit, sets dividend (Reuters)

Reuters - Comcast Corp said on
Thursday it will pay an annual dividend and set a 2009 target
to complete a $7 billion stock buyback program, two actions
aimed at addressing investor demands to boost its share price.

Senate caves, votes to give telecoms retroactive immunity

The Senate voted down a spy bill amendment today that would have blocked telecommunications companies from receiving retroactive legal immunity for their involvement in the federal government's potentially illegal warantless surveillance program.

Too Many McMansions: Ride Storm or Sell?

Many homeowners struggle to find buyers for their million-dollar properties.

Airports to Avoid at All Cost

The top places to avoid, unless you like being trapped on the tarmac.

Latest Silicon Valley status symbol: The plug-in hybrid

If you've got a fancy job in the Bay Area, you're probably going to get the sales call from Sass Somekh.

GM offers workers buyouts (Reuters)

Reuters - General Motors Corp said on
Tuesday it would offer buyouts or early retirement to all of
its U.S. hourly union workers, and expects the lackluster North
American market to rebound in the second half of 2008.

UK ISPs may have to ban "illegal downloaders" say government

Looks like the MAFIAA have got to the government in the UK.

Why is the Fed so worried about inflation?

If the U.S. economy is slowing down, why is the Federal Reserve? still worried about inflation??? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.

Obama wins Neb. AND Wash. state!

Sen. Barack Obama won caucuses in Nebraska and Washington state and battled Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Louisiana primary Saturday night in a bid to chip away at her slender delegate lead in their historic race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

10 Tips: Frugal Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day sure can pack an unexpected financial punch. Consider these tips for dreaming up an approach to this year’s celebration that is both meaningful and economical.

China turns to economic controls (AP)

AP - Fighting stubbornly high inflation, China's leaders dusted off a blunt tool from its pre-market reform era and commanded utility companies to freeze electricity prices.

Ron Paul Does Not Exist (WA state phone poll)

So I got phone polled today.. right when I heard it was a political poll I knew I had to get it on the mic. Especially in the world we live in where the motto is "YOUTUBE IT OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN!". Sure enough it was a Republican GOP poll and sure enough Ron Paul was not an option in the poll.. so here's one more for the YouTube world:

Homeless vet to Bill O'Reilly: "That guy is an asshole."

Ryan Sussman, a homeless veteran who served in the Navy reacts to recent comments by FOX News' Bill O'Reilly.

Oval Office Eats for Just $500

Enjoy dishes created for past presidents; plus recipes to cook them yourself.

Job Interview Secrets

Learn how companies find the best employees and what they are looking for.

Last chance to stop immunity and warrantless spying

Tell your legislators to stand up to President Bush's fear-mongering: let the Protect America Act expire and allow the FISA Court to do its job. Our ability to track and monitor terrorists overseas would not cease should the Protect America Act expire. If this were true, Bush would not threaten to veto any bill w/o immunity and let PAA expire.

Fed Cuts Interest Rate - Again

How the Fed's latest rate cut impacts credit cards, mortgages and student loans.

NM Official Kept Uncounted Ballox Boxes at Home Overnight

200 Vote Margin Currently Seen in New Mexico's Democratic Caucus! 17,000 Voters Forced to Vote on Provisional Ballots After Being Dropped from Registration Rolls 'Maintained' by SoS and Voting Machine Company, ES&S.

ARM to show Google phone prototype next week: source (Reuters)

Reuters - British chip designer ARM
will show a prototype mobile phone based on Google's
Android platform next Monday at the Mobile World
Congress wireless show in Barcelona, a source close to the
company said on Thursday.

Which businesses hold up well in a recession?

A reader wonders which businesses do well when the economy heads south.? The Answer Desk, by msnbc.com’s John W. Schoen.

Tax Tactics front page

Have you ever been horrified to discover errors on your credit report? Such inaccuracies can and should strike fear into any conscientious consumer’s heart. Here are some helpful tips.

Anti-War Candidates Get Most Money From U.S. Troops

Yesterday, the Center for Responsive Politics reported that members of the military donated the most not to Sen. John McCain, but to two anti-war candidates,Sen. Barack Obama and Rep. Ron Paul.

The CIA operation that should have prevented the Iraq war

When Saad Tawfiq watched Colin Powell's presentation to the United Nations on February 5 2003 he shed bitter tears as he realised he had risked his life and those of his loved ones for nothing.

Change Your Votes Everyone! Hillary Cries On Cue Again!

That's right. Hillary tears up at a Connecticut rally. Twice on the day before an important primary, where the momentum is against her? I'm not sure what to say.

Victoria's Secret, Super Bowl Resume Affair

Lingerie chain to run ads during Super Bowl for first time since '99.

World's best Single-seat attack helicopter Ka-50 new video

The Ka-50 is unique as an attack helicopter, in that it is the world's first and only single seat attack helicopter, the first coaxial attack helicopter, and the first attack helicopter with zero-zero ejection seat.

Anonymous' War on NBC11. Dont let $cientologists bury this!

More positive news for Anonymous in their on going crusade.

Yahoo may consider Google alliance, source says (Reuters)

Reuters - Yahoo Inc would
consider a business alliance with Google Inc as one
way to rebuff a $44.6 billion takeover proposal by Microsoft, a
source familiar with Yahoo's strategy said on Sunday.

Planning for Your Company's Future

Ensure that your company is headed in the right direction with these few steps.

7-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Found Hanging From Clothing Hook at School

A 7-year-old boy dies after being found hanging by his shirt collar from a clothing hook in a charter school's dressing room, and police tried to determine Thursday whether it was an attack or an accident.

Wal-Mart prepares small U.S. stores to fend off Tesco (Reuters)

Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc is actively
working to open its first small-scale grocery stores in
Arizona, according to city planning officials, as the world's
largest retailer looks to fend off competition from British
supermarket rival Tesco .

Cheney: 'We Haven't Violated Anybody's Civil Liberties'

Yesterday, Cheney appeared as a guest on Rush Limbaugh and stumped for retroactive immunity for telecom companies that illegally spied on American citizens: "It’s a program that’s been very well managed. We haven’t violated anybody’s civil liberties."

Airport Luxe: Terminals Spare No Expense

Virgin, British Airways fight for the sleekest, hippest terminal in London.

FBI director: mortgage fraud substantial (AP)

AP - FBI Director Robert Mueller said Thursday that the agency is committed to investigating and prosecuting companies involved in mortgage fraud and other violations in connection with home loans made to risky borrowers.