A federal probe of tainted Chinese drywall has broadened because a small number of homeowners are reporting that American-made drywall is causing some of the same problems.

The race at the register is on as shoppers hunt for the best prices. Here's a selection of Black Friday deals for stores including Best Buy, Kmart, Macy's, Toys R Us and Walmart.

As stores prepare for hordes of Black Friday shoppers and mark down high-definition TVs and hot toys, they're also pushing deals on necessities like socks and diapers.

General Motors Co. will build a new Buick midsize car at its assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, the company announced Wednesday.

Deere and Co. lost $223 million in the fourth quarter, reflecting big charges and a 28 percent slump in sales as demand for tractors, combines and construction equipment sagged.

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on about 4 million recalled vehicles in the United States because the pedals can get stuck in the floor mats, another blow to the reputation of the world's largest automaker.

A growing number of companies have made the switch from paper checks to prepaid plastic rebate cards. Of course, the companies love it. But for consumers, it's a mixed bag.

Top aides to President Barack Obama have met early and often with lobbyists, Democratic political strategists and other interests with a stake in the administration's national health care overhaul, White House visitor records obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press show.

President Barack Obama will commit the United States to a goal of substantial cuts in greenhouse gas pollution over the next decade when he travels to a widely anticipated climate conference in Copenhagen next month.

A person briefed on General Motors Co.'s plans says the automaker has not talked to any other potential buyers for the Swedish Saab brand.

In chasing revenue to help pay for health-care reform, Democrats have managed to rally two groups that tend to oppose each other -- unions and Big Business. The focus of their ire: a proposed 40% excise tax on high-premium or so-called Cadillac health plans.

Tiffany & Co. says its third-quarter profit dipped partly on weaker domestic sales as shoppers continued to curb their discretionary spending.

The Washington Post is closing its last U.S. bureaus outside the nation's capital as the money-losing newspaper retrenches to focus on politics and local news.

Sales of new homes posted an increase in October, reinforcing data this week that showed the real estate market is regaining its footing after a dramatic collapse.

Orders for big-ticket factory goods fell unexpectedly in October as the economy struggles to get back to full health.

Consumers got back in the buying mood in October as their incomes grew modestly, an encouraging sign for the budding economic recovery.

The number of workers filing new applications for jobless insurance tumbled last week by a surprisingly large amount to the lowest level in more than a year.

Stock futures pointed to a higher open Wednesday as investors prepared to examine fresh data on consumer spending and sentiment, new home sales and the job market.

Shopping on Black Friday can be daunting, with massive crowds, pre-dawn start times and long checkout lines. Is it worth the effort? Here's a way to find out.

Toyota Motor Corp. will replace gas pedals on 3.8 million recalled vehicles in the United States to address problems with sudden acceleration or the pedal becoming stuck in the floor mat.

Some members of Congress are denouncing credit card industry practices that include raising interest rates for customers whose credit ratings decline, even if they make their card payments on time.

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn is among those who believe the public may get charged up by the switch to electric power, if the new battery cars are affordable and fun to drive.

American International Group has approved a pay package for its new CEO Robert Benmosche of $7 million in cash and stock.

The head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission conceded Tuesday the agency "hasn't been acting as quickly as it should" on crib safety problems.

Microsoft's chief financial officer is departing at the end of the year. He'll be replaced by Peter Klein, who is currently the top finance officer for the division that produces Office.