As big-box retailers like Circuit City and Mervyn's shut down stores amid a troubled economy, Arizona cities are preparing for the aftermath: falling sales-tax revenues and an onslaught of vacant storefronts.

NEW YORK - Wall Street headed toward a higher open Tuesday, following a now-familiar pattern of snapping back after a huge selloff. Investors, while looking for bargains, were awaiting more news about the health of retailers and automakers.

MPR News inspected 1,000 of the 5,943 contested ballots and found that many of the challenges to be frivolous.

Frigid fans jamming Wrigley Field won't be the only ones cheering when the Blackhawks host the Detroit Red Wings on New Year's Day for the NHL's second Winter Classic.

William Balfour, the estranged brother-in-law of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson, has reportedly confessed in the murders of Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.

If you get caught with small amounts of marijuana in Chicago Heights, you'll no longer face criminal charges.

The City of Chicago kicks off the holiday season at noon Tuesday with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Daley Plaza.

Residents in northwest suburban Park Ridge were able to escape safely when a fire started in their home early Tuesday, police said.

Almost one in five young American adults has a personality disorder that interferes with everyday life, and even more abuse alcohol or drugs, researchers reported Monday in the most extensive study of its kind.

PHILADELPHIA - Leaders gathering to memorialize former Philadelphia councilwoman Carol Ann Campbell had some recollections in common, including her persistent use of the telephone as a means of wielding influence.

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Final instructions have been discussed for a military jury that is hearing the murder trial of a New York Army National Guard soldier accused of killing two superior officers in Iraq.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Flags at City Hall in New Brunswick are flying at half staff in memory of Middlesex County Freeholder Director David Crabiel.

GPS Mobile Solutions announces a new addition to their fleet of products and services. GeoTab, Inc. is at the forefront of fleet and resource management technology. GeoTab's GPS vehicle tracking devices and software will expand options for service industries who

Window Book's shipping software, Postal Package Partner, supports USPS® Express Mail Open and Distribute for expedited overnight service. This service provides an alternative solution for mailers to send other classes of mail to destination postal facilities very quickly to meet

Sky-Trax, Inc. Announces Value Added Reseller Partnership with AeroLogistics (PRWeb Dec 2, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1674394.htm

Chocolate Gourmet Chocolates launches www.chocolategourmetchocolates.com, a specialty gourmet chocolate retailer that features the best in class chocolates from regional chocolate manufactures throughout the U.S. The website features chocolate bars, chocolate truffles, chocolate confections, boxed chocolate gift sets and the Chocolate

Customer Expressions announced today that Mid-Atlantic Vegetable Shortening has completed the implementation of the i-Sight Customer Service & Complaint Handling Software to improve the management of customer feedback. Founded by three brothers in 1983, Mid-Atlantic Vegetable Shortening Co., Inc. is

The holidays are a time for family, friends and giving, and The Hershey Company is celebrating the arrival of the season with a delectable collection of new and traditional holiday gift ideas, treats and stocking stuffers - both in stores

Pop the cork, watch the ball drop and share kisses at midnight on New Year's Eve at Wintergreen Resort. The popular retreat, located atop Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, is now accepting reservations for its New Year's Eve extravaganza, featuring sumptuous

On Thanksgiving Day, Supreme Protein fueled superstar running back Brian Westbrook served up an extra helping of touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals, launching the Philadelphia Eagles back into the NFL playoff picture. Now, as a titanic NFC East clash looms