BRASILIA, Brazil - November 18, 2008 - The General Motors Corporation (GM) has decided to invest 1 billion U.S. dollars in Brazil to expand business there, local media reported Tuesday.

NEW YORK - November 18, 2008 - The Metropolitan Transportation Authority reportedly is ready to make deep cuts in its budget that could lead to reduced service, layoffs and more crowded trains. Sources tell CBS 2 the association board is preparing a worst case "Doomsday" scenario that will be presented during its monthly meeting on Thursday.

NEW YORK - November 17, 2008 - Given the speed at which the federal government is throwing money at the financial crisis, the average taxpayer, never mind Member of Congress, might not be faulted for losing track of how much money has been spent.