Ellen DeGeneres bows out from 'American Idol'

The Ellen DeGeneres era on American Idol is over.

Obama signs war spending bill

President Obama on Thursday signed legislation to fund his troop surge in Afghanistan, even though it was stripped of money for domestic stimulus programs.

Money management a difficult lesson for NFL's rookie class

Wanted: A hot-shot athlete to star in the NFL. Fame included. Other perks involve fat paychecks, big houses, luxury cars, mega fans and VIP lists. Survive camp, make the big plays and you're home free.

Negotiate your way to lower cable TV, cellphone bills

For Sally Credille, everything is negotiable. Whether it's buying a cellphone, setting up cable service or even paying an electric bill, Credille says she almost always bargains to get a better deal.

In Afghanistan, success measured a step at a time

Soldiers of Bravo Company walk past windowless, mud-walled homes and mosques as children carry cans filled with water.

Surprise: Sales of big SUVs surging faster than small cars

Automakers are tantalizing the market with 40-mpg small cars and 30-mpg sporty cars. Electric cars from major automakers are due by year's end. Plug-in gas-electric hybrids are under development.

Banks seek customers' help to stop online thieves

For generations, U.S. consumers have relied on banks to bear the primary responsibility for keeping their hard-earned cash deposits out of the hands of thieves. Now, banks want consumers to share the load.

Investors' fears of double dip outweigh earnings gains

Investors may be fretting over the chance of a double-dip recession, but companies' earnings are coming in with sprinkles on top.

College students may get break on textbook expenses

College students will be able to shop around more for deals on textbooks, thanks to a new law that took effect this month.

Money management a difficult lesson for NFL's rookie class

Wanted: A hot-shot athlete to star in the NFL. Fame included. Other perks involve fat paychecks, big houses, luxury cars, mega fans and VIP lists. Survive camp, make the big plays and you're home free.

With Oswalt dealt to Phillies, well is dry for A-list pitchers

The last of the marquee pitchers vanished from baseball's trading stage, leaving teams to scramble for the backup acts.

Tim Tebow agrees to a contract with Denver Broncos

Orioles hire Buck Showalter as manager

Reality TV docks at Jersey shore, gives rise to new stars

Youse guys watchin' Joisey TV?

Zac Efron: 'Yes,' I went to a strip club

Ellen DeGeneres bows out from 'American Idol'

The Ellen DeGeneres era on American Idol is over.

Pop Quiz: Week of July 26

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Banks seek customers' help to stop online thieves

For generations, U.S. consumers have relied on banks to bear the primary responsibility for keeping their hard-earned cash deposits out of the hands of thieves. Now, banks want consumers to share the load.

Websites like PriceDoc.com help patients shop around

As Alan Grunberg neared 50, he knew he was going to need a colonoscopy, so the Chicago-based Realtor began shopping around to try and find the best place to get the procedure done.

False alarm: Google search still working in China

Dragon NaturallySpeaking dictation cool but not foolproof

There's always been something magical about speech-recognition software such as Nuance Communications' Dragon NaturallySpeaking.

Breathing new life into old train depots

Preservationists weave a bit of time travel and local pride to restore historical stops as seats of interest

Southwest CEO: Rivals' fees helping us woo their customers

Allegiant Air adds new routes to Long Beach, Phoenix Mesa

FAA closes airspace near Chelsea Clinton wedding