Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose sharply for a second straight month in May, and a key indicator of business investment surged by the largest amount in nearly five years.
A key House Democrat on Tuesday criticized self-proclaimed fiscal conservatives for approving millions of dollars for what he says is an outdated weapon system, while complaining about ballooning deficits.
First-time homebuyers took advantage of sinking prices and low mortgage rates in the South in May, but problems with appraisals delayed transactions and became an obstacle for both buyers and sellers.
The Southern Baptist Convention's president says the denomination's vision for the future should include more giving to worldwide missions and an increased effort to attract minorities.
While some places in north Georgia are reporting large spikes in outdoor water use since restrictions were lifted a couple of weeks ago, that is NOT the case in Gainesville.
A real estate group says sales of previously occupied homes rose modestly from April to May, the third monthly increase this year, but signs of any housing recovery are fragile at best.
Ed McMahon, the loyal ``Tonight Show'' sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny Carson with guffaws and a resounding ``H-e-e-e-e-e-ere's Johnny!'' for 30 years, has died.
The people behind the proposed motorsports park in Dawson County are forging ahead with their plans despite a suit that has been filed, attempting to stop the project.
