Topic: Modesto

Modesto cop killing highlights spike in violence against police

The number of cops killed on the beat had been declining since the 1970s and was bound to end, say experts. But the killing of cops in Modesto, Calif., and Greenland, N.H., Thursday could point to other trends. 

Wishing you'd bought stocks? Don't bother.

Looking at rising stocks, it's easy to think that the economy's recovering. But the facts simply don't support such a fantasy.

Record gold prices spur wedding ring alternatives

With gold prices hitting fresh records and the economy still weak, a growing number of couples are switching to titanium, steel, and tungsten wedding rings.

Who got pardons or clemency in 2010? A surprise list of people and animals.

From Apple and Cider to Jim Morrison, those who received reprieves this year don’t always fit the mold. Here is a look at five reprieves in 2010, plus one pending petition.

Obama pardons Thanksgiving turkeys: no 'shellacking' this day

President Obama pardoned turkeys 'Apple' and 'Cider' at the White House Wednesday morning, but the two won't be making what had become a traditional trip to Disneyland.

Foreclosures up especially in cities

Foreclosures in the US have increased over the summer and have become particularly serious in metropolitan areas.

Foreclosures ease in cities hit hardest by housing crisis

Foreclosures declined in all top 10 metros, according to a new report.

Detroit leads metro areas with record 17 percent unemployment rate

Detroit has the highest unemployment rate of any major US metro area.

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She shoots, she scores – she beats me?

My video-game-loathing girlfriend is a virtual master.

US subcontractor keeps 1,000 Asians confined in Iraq warehouse

A Kuwait catering company, hired by KBR, kept its workers in a windowless warehouse near Baghdad for as long as three months.

Four offshore-drilling myths

There's a lot of misinformation out there about offshore drilling. I hope this post will help clear the air.

In California, foreclosure's next wave?

High prices and ebbing wages in Central Valley are helping push more homes into foreclosure.