Democratic leaders are likely to call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would include extended jobless benefits, money for food stamps and possibly a tax rebate. More: continued here

Finding a problem to fixBoston Globe, United States –3 hours agoThe company, PayPal, managed to go public in 2002, and was acquired later that year by eBay for $1.5 billion. In 2007, it generated $1.8 billion in revenues … More: continued here

For eBay and Amazon, the financial meltdown has arrived at a particularly crucial time. After years of claiming that their businesses were complementary, not competitive, the companies are now on a collision course. More: continued here

Here’s how the following institutions will observe the Columbus Day holiday Monday. Mecklenburg ABC stores: Open. S.C. liquor stores: Open. Banks: Closed. CPCC: No classes. Charlotte buses: Regular schedule. Charlotte city offices: Open. Mecklenburg County offices: Open. FedEx: Open. Federal offices: Closed. Charlotte garbage pickup: Regular schedule. Charlotte … More: …

NEW YORK, Oct. 12 (UPI) — Financial analysts say the upcoming Christmas shopping season could be pivotal for eBay and other e-commerce companies jockeying for position in the market. More: continued here

LANDOVER, Md. — The St. Louis Rams got two field goals from Josh Brown to take a 16-7 lead over the Washington Redskins after three quarters in their game here at FedEx Field today. Brown was good from 25 and 44 yards after Rams drives stalled. Redskins offensive tackle Chris …

Week 6 – Will NFC East Bloodbath Produce Super Bowl Winner? More: continued here

Kyle Busch earned a fourth-place finish in tonight’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Charlotte’s Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Camry drivers Tony Stewart (11th), Denny Hamlin (16th) and Brian Vickers (17th) also finished in the top-20 Saturday. More: continued here

Democratic leaders may call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would extend jobless benefits, add money for food stamps and a tax rebate. More: continued here

To get the most out of the celebration of the Federal Duck Stamp contest coming to Minnesota in October, participants may have to go from walking shoes to hunting boots to dress shoes. More: continued here