I was watching yet another annoying political ad produced by some super PAC of which I've never heard, and all I could think was: "Sheesh, it's not even June, and I'm already sick of this stuff. With five months to go until the election, I think a steady diet of this junk will drive me into a mental institution."
In a passionate speech before a joint session of Congress, President Barack Obama issued a stern warning to Republicans: Compromise or I'll use it against you.
As polls show Mitt Romney falling behind in the polls we take a look at what he's saying on the campaign trail.
The Texas wildfires are adding economic trauma to a state that has already suffered billions of dollars in agricultural damages from an ongoing drought.
A sneak peak at 'Beyond Bravery - The Women of 9/11,' premiering September 5th at 11 p.m. ET.
With apologies to Louis Armstrong:
The occasional long weekend is relaxing, but money never sleeps. While the U.S. markets were closed on Monday for Labor Day, most European stock indexes experienced a massive sell-off to the tune of 5% or more.
Ramon Singer calls Russell Armstrong's suicide "very tragic" but doesn't blame show
President Barack Obama told a Labor Day crowd in Detroit that he's prepared to fight for a new job growth plan, defend organized labor and take steps to "restore the middle class in America," while five Republican candidates hoping to defeat him next year all called for repealing the major legislation passed so far in Obama's presidency.
Google users around the world were rocking out to Queen on Monday -- except for in the U.S., where search engines will remain quiet until Tuesday.
More than 100,000 people are expected to descend on downtown Baltimore this Labor Day weekend to see drivers from around the world -- like Danica Patrick, Marco Andretti and Will Power -- compete in the inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix.
Race cars descend on Baltimore and officials hope an economic boost will follow. CNN's Athena Jones reports.
A brush fire Friday near San Bernardino, California, prompted evacuations and caused backups of nearly 30 miles each way on Interstate 15, the vital freeway that connects Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Nevada, officials said.
So much for getting Labor Day weekend off to a good start.
To those overly PC folks who might frown on a film that glorifies such hedonistic pursuits as weekends of endless drunken antics and to whom the very idea of an orgy gives hives, I say ... that's actually not this movie. Not really, anyway.
Authorities were working on plans Friday for residents who were forced to flee a wildfire in northern Texas to return home, a day after firefighters made progress battling the blaze that destroyed dozens of homes.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday a recall of pourable gel fuels used in outdoor decorative lighting because of burn and flash fire hazards.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will visit South Korea next month to speak at a global gathering of business leaders, organizers said.
There are two Sarah Palins. A conservative hero to some; gaffe machine to others. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
Remember that crazy, bitter debt-ceiling debate this summer? The one that created a half-baked debt reduction plan and led to the country's first-ever credit-rating downgrade?
The lousy economy has put a damper on travel plans for this Labor Day weekend, according to a report released Wednesday.
Philadelphia's mayor has extended the city's early juvenile curfew through Labor Day weekend, his office announced Tuesday.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter discusses the curfew enforced for city teens after a mob attack.
About 45,000 strikers at Verizon Communications will return to work this week, but not before taking a bite out of upcoming August jobs report.
Producers are "still trying to process" Russell Armstrong's death, says Bravo's Andy Cohen
Right after Labor Day, President Obama will speak to the nation about the labor situation, a senior administration official told CNN on Wednesday.
The actor and comedian had served in the role since the early 1950s
The Muscular Dystrophy Association announced Wednesday that comedian Jerry Lewis is no longer serving as the organization's national chairman.
Oil prices plunged more than 4% Wednesday to their lowest level in nearly four months, as fears over Greece's debt issues pushed both stock and commodity prices broadly lower.
For any other candidate, raining on a presidential announcement parade would be seen as sabotage. Not former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
As a political analyst, I'm supposed to be one of these folks who are so into politics that every time a new poll comes out, I should be dissecting the margin of error, the number of respondents and whether it was conducted by a land line or cellphone.
For 45 years, Jerry Lewis and the Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual Labor Day fundraiser have been synonymous, so much so that it's now known as the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, in honor of the comic's tireless efforts.
It was the track that ushered in an era of NASCAR expansion unlike any we'd ever seen. The second Roger Penske cut the ribbon on his two-mile, Fontana, Calif.-based facility now known as Auto Club Speedway, the sport had its West Coast connection. Hollywood stars streamed in from Los Angeles to sneak a peek at this once-booming sport that marked the next big thing in an area that thrives on being the center of attention. That June 1997 event joined with Texas (April) to mark a six-track, five-year expansion that brought the sport up to its current slate of 36 races.
Automakers continued to spin their wheels during September, with sales struggling to match the modest levels posted the month before.
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits declined last week but continued to drift in the same range they have been since November, according to a government report released Thursday.
From Steve Carell to Angela Kinsey, the actors on the NBC hit snack on mini donuts
Initial filings for unemployment insurance ticked up in the latest week, but continued to hover in the same range they have been since November, the government reported Thursday.
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits declined for a second straight week last week, according to a government report released Thursday.
A flurry of activity erupted in the corporate debt market this week as investors warmed up to the idea that the economic outlook is brightening, but weren't yet ready to dive into the stock market.
This is no ordinary week. Take a look at the calendar.
U.S. stocks were poised to drift higher Friday, looking to extends gains from the previous session, as worries about a stalling economy continued to ease.
One year after Wal-Mart launched an ambitious plan to help its suppliers track their energy and materials use and carbon emissions, the effort has officially become a trend among corporate multinationals.
Investors returned from a holiday weekend with a gloomier outlook on the economy, thanks to an old concern that won't seem to die -- the health of European banks.
In another move aimed at stabilizing the still-shaky economy, President Obama on Wednesday will introduce a new $200 billion tax cut giving businesses across the country an incentive to buy new equipment in the short term, according to a senior administration official.
... At the Airport! After a romantic weekend joined at the hip, the pair part with a smooch at LAX
With midterm elections on the horizon, Pres. Obama warned the middle class not to forget the past under a GOP majority.
In another move aimed at stabilizing the still-shaky economy, President Barack Obama on Wednesday will introduce a new $200 billion tax cut giving businesses across the country an incentive to buy new equipment in the short term, according to a senior administration official.
Stocks started September with a bang as investors cheered a rare dose of good economic news but investors may need to buckle in for the coming week: It's a holiday-shortened week with little on the docket to set the tone.
World markets rallied Monday, with Asian stocks logging their fourth straight session of gains.
Just weeks after losing its second date on the 2011 schedule, Atlanta's second annual Labor Day spectacular showcased the best NASCAR competition we've seen on the track in years. That's how it's been in a bad-timing type of season for the sport, with a smaller-than-expected crowd treated to a thriller at the type of 1.5-mile oval which causes the Car of Tomorrow major problems -- along with some nap-induced boredom for fans in the process.
Recession and Tropical Storm Earl aside, more Americans were expected to hit the roads and airways this Labor Day weekend.
Serve up these concoctions to close out summer in style and even stay bikini ready!
The menace of Hurricane Earl comes at a bad time for any of the vacation-starved Americans who are heading to parts of the East Coast this Labor Day weekend.
It's been a super-hot summer, in more ways than one: As temperatures across the country climbed to near-record highs, the stars headed seaside to frolic, clad in a slew of sexy, stylish swimsuits. Now that Labor Day is looming just around the corner, InStyle looks back at the best celebrity bikinis of 2010.
It may be the end of August, but the summer doldrums aren't over yet.
Forecast to gain "major" Category 3 status, outer rainbands association with a strengthening Hurricane Earl were affecting the islands of Antigua and Barbuda on Sunday, with conditions forecast to deteriorate, the National Hurricane Center said.
Vice President Joe Biden had a strong message for fellow Democrats on Friday: After Election Day, expect to keep a majority in Congress.
If all goes as planned, the "bottom kill" operation to permanently plug the ruptured underwater well in the Gulf of Mexico should be completed by the week after Labor Day, Thad Allen, the government's point man for the oil disaster, told CNN Thursday.
Adm. Thad Allen reveals a new timeline for stopping the oil and how much cleanup the government has left.
Everyone here has a clear memory of what summer should be:
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