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Two Winnipeg nerds are taking their doc about indie game developers to compete against other hopefuls in Park City, Utah. Read More »
Packers linebacker Erik Walden was arrested Friday on a complaint of assaulting his girlfriend and was to remain jailed until at least Monday with court closed for the holiday weekend, according to multiple reports. Read More »
Talking smack will get you only so far. Carl Edwards made the biggest statement of the week without even opening his mouth, winning the pole for Sunday's Sprint Cup finale. Read More »
The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage. NEW YORK (ETF Expert) -- The SPDR S&P China Fund fell 37% from an April high to an October low. That was nearly twice the top-to-bottom devastation for the S&P 500 SPDR Trust . What's more, the dramatic selloff acros Read More »
WASHINGTON D.C. (MainStreet) -- The continuing collapse of traditional pension plans has undermined the confidence Americans once had that they could retire comfortably, and the push toward such alternatives as 401(k) plans has yet to meet expectations. A forum last week -- "Retirement Heist: Overlooked Causes of the Retirement Crisis," sponsored by the Pension Rights Center, the New America Fou Read More »
Jacob McArthur Mooney nominated for Dylan Thomas Prize for his second collection of poems, Folk. Read More »
Marie-Josée Chartier’s Stria was inspired by trips the Alberta’s Badlands. Read More »
Guilt and retribution fuel lengthy coming-of-age drama. Read More »
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick practiced for a second consecutive day Friday and pronounced himself ready to play against the Giants (1-1) in the Eagles' home opener Sunday, seven days after he left a game against the Falcons with a concussion. Read More »
If you were in the process of remodeling the kitchen and now you face the decision for the type of light fixture to buy, get ready for a real adventure. Now, you could purchase something more traditional, such as light fixtures with glass globes, those recessed in the ceiling, or cove lighting to help highlight [...] Read More »
The NFL fined San Diego Chargers defensive tackle Antonio Garay $15,000 for hitting Tom Brady below the knee last Sunday, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Read More »
The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet's guest contributor program, which is separate from the company's news coverage. By Scott Pluschau for ETF Digest NEW YORK (ETF Digest) -- DBA, the Agriculture ETF is breaking out of a Bull Flag pattern on the weekly chart. The flag is a continuation pattern that resembles a flag when drawn with Read More »
The singer is at the top of the list, according to Forbes, which released its World's 100 Most Powerful Women list. Read More »
Harris County's proposed plan to redraw Commissioners Court boundaries illegally erodes Latino voting power in the county's southeast precinct and must be amended, Hispanic leaders said at two public hearings this week. Read More »
This time, David Ragan didn't make any mistakes down the stretch at Daytona. This time, Ragan had a night to remember for all the right reasons. Read More »
When we think of homegrown food crops, many imagine tidy rows of vegetables hidden away in the backyard. Others have never associated vegetable plants and gardens for their beauty. Read More »
Kurt Busch's reward for slapping the wall at practice was a backup No. 22 Dodge that was better than his regular ride. Read More »
Welcome to our first trip of the season to Pocono Raceway. If you miss this one, I believe they go back there about three days later. But if you're free between 1-10 p.m. ET on Sunday, feel free to catch the race. I kid because I love.Despite the poor reputation Pocono has gotten over the years, I actually have a soft spot and stick up for the poor hunk of asphalt. Maybe I'm drawn to the uniquen Read More »
And it's not Gov. Rick Perry. At least, it's not just Perry. State Sen. Wendy Davis, the Fort Worth Democrat whose filibuster derailing a plan for public school cutbacks forced the special session, saw her profile rise even as her re-election prospects were dimmed by GOP-driven redistricting. Read More »
The Texas House and Senate passed the $172 billion state budget, which slashes funding for education and human services. The measure now heads to Gov. Perry for his signature. Read More »
The “Born This Way” singer beat out Oprah Winfrey, Justin Bieber and Elton John to top the poll Read More »
The final plan all but guarantees that Republicans will continue to enjoy a commanding majority, although slightly smaller than they have now. Read More »
By Dawn Kawamoto, DailyFinance NEW YORK (DailyFinance) -- How are you doing on that New Year's resolution? Gained, rather than lost, those few extra pounds? Well, it's time to double-down on resolutions now that the IRS tax deadline has passed. Here's a list of top 5 tax resolutions for 2011 designed to get you in shape for next year's tax return. It may not shrink your waistline, but it's de Read More »
You can't fake greatness in NASCAR, but a track with a long history has that expectation thrust upon it. That's what makes the next two races at Richmond and Darlington so important. Read More »
A group consisting of as many as 70 players is close to signing with a law firm in order to intervene in the Tom Brady antitrust case, the Sports Business Journal reported Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. Read More »
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