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Olympic Runner's 'Rent My Skin' Auction Nets $21,800

A frenzy of last minute bidding on eBay Thursday produced a nice payday for two-time Olympian Nick Symmonds of Seattle.

How One Aerospace Supplier Navigates The Intense Rivalry Between Boeing And Airbus

When you think of business rivalries, some epic ones might spring to mind: Coke vs. Pepsi, McDonald's vs. Burger King, Marvel vs. DC.Here in Washington…

Joyce Mitchell, who has reached a plea deal over charges that she aided a prison escape, is seen here during a June court date, along with her lawyer, Steven Johnston.

Former N.Y. Prison Employee Enters Guilty Plea Related To Inmates' Escape

Joyce Mitchell, the Clinton Correctional Facility worker who was charged last month with aiding two convicted killers' escape, has reached a deal with prosecutors.

Brawl Breaks Out At Chinese Auction, Over A License Plate Number

The reasons behind the brawl are complex, from a preference for the number 9 to a broader power struggle — and the exorbitant costs of registering a car in China.

A shopper walks past a store with a "Help Wanted" sign last month in New York. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 9-cent rise in the average hourly earning rate for October.

U.S. Economy Added 271,000 Jobs In October, Beating Expectations

The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 5 percent, according to the report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

An American Airlines airplane prepares to land at the Jose Marti International Airport in Havana on Sept. 19. Currently charter flights (including American Airlines charters) are the only way to fly between the two countries, but commercial flights are set to resume under a new aviation agreement.

Commercial Flights To Resume From U.S. To Cuba

Restrictions on visiting Cuba will remain, but authorized travelers can soon fly directly from American airports to the island nation. Currently, charter flights are the only air travel option.

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