Pensions Push Up Property Taxes

Cities across the U.S. are raising property taxes, largely citing rising pension and health-care costs for their workers and retirees.

Payday Lenders Go Hunting

Payday lenders are pushing hard to lure away customers from traditional banks, and the effort is getting a boost from the industry's loan crunch, especially for borrowers with blemished credit.

Obama to Renominate Diamond

President Barack Obama will renominate Peter Diamond to the U.S. Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, after the Senate left town without voting on the nomination.

Emanuel Cleared to Run for Chicago Mayor

Election officials ruled Rahm Emanuel resided in Chicago in mind if not body in 2010, thereby maintaining his residency and making him eligible to run for mayor.

Woman Found Dead at Busch's Home

A 27-year-old woman was found dead in a Missouri home owned by August Busch IV, the former chief executive of Anheuser-Busch.

Many Judicial Picks Aren't Confirmed

The Senate failed to vote on 19 federal judicial nominees in the 111th Congress, with GOP objections holding up some of Obama's notable picks.

In Southern States, GOP Keeps Gaining

Republicans in the South continued to make gains weeks after the midterm elections, as a number of Democrats elected to state offices have switched parties.

New 'Grit': Precocious Kid, Repurposed Style

Jeff Bridges wears the Duke's eye patch well in "True Grit," says Joe Morgenstern. Meanwhile, a touching "The Illusionist" honors the memory of Jacques Tati.

Shoppers Flock Online

Web retailers rang up a very merry Christmas this year, with Americans going online to buy electronics, jewelry and even clothing in record amounts this season.