Chris Rogers scooped up a blocked punt and returned it for a touchdown and Javier Arenas returned another punt for a touchdown to offset offensive struggles as 13th-ranked Alabama defeated Tulane 20-6 on Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium. More
WASHINGTON -- The nation's unemployment rate zoomed to a five-year high of 6.1 percent in August as employers slashed 84,000 jobs, dramatic proof of the mounting damage a deeply troubled economy is inflicting on workers and businesses alike. More
Ask an interior designer about rich, dark colors and they're likely to bubble over with praise: "Dark colors are my favorite for my own home and for clients," says designer Brian Patrick Flynn. More
RANT: For the grim reality that future evacuation orders may be disobeyed because the damage from Hurricane Gustav was not as severe as had been feared. Gripes about overreaction and "crying wolf" are sadly shortsighted. More
