Sweltering Chicago Marathon Turns Deadly

Roughly 300 runners had to be treated for heat-related ailments because of record temperatures during the Chicago Marathon. One runner died and three others remain in critical condition.

AP Top Stories for Monday, October 8th

Here's the latest news for Monday, October 8th: Wisconsin shootings; Chicago heat; Asia typhoon; Pamela Anderson weds.

Dawn of a Solar Age?

Solar power may soon be cost-effective for US businesses and consumers thanks to new technologies. Germany leads the world in solar power consumption but as the price of conventional power rises in the US, energy alternatives like solar power are intriguing investment firms. Solar is finally being taken seriously in the US.

Virtual Army Experience Takes You to Battlefield

With a 10,000-square foot interactive playing field and life-size weapons, the Virtual Army Experience brings gamers to the battlefield unlike any other first-person shooter game.

Robo-servant

Feroz Siddiki has spent two years developing the IRobo and hopes it will eventually rival more expensive robots like Asimo made by the Japanese company Honda.

Celebrating the Volkswagen minivan

Minivan owners and those that simply appreciate the vehicle are attending the three-day "International VW Bus Meeting" to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the design of the people carrier.

China's replica art draws interest

China's art village of Dafen plays host to thousands of artists who churn out replicas by the dozen. Urban art copyists routinely knock off Rembrandts, Van Goghs and other masters. But while fakes abound, prices for original works by well-known Chinese artists are expected to hit new records at auction.

5 Ways to Get Out of Debt Faster

5 Ways to Get Out of Debt Faster: Simple tricks that'll lighten your debt load.