Financial crisis: What lies ahead in 2009?

Financial crisis: What lies ahead in 2009?



The Federal Reserve, trying to jump-start lending, dropped its federal funds rate to 1.5 percent.

Even so, most experts don't see economic recovery until there's stability in the housing market, banks are lending freely and employment improves.

Mossberg on Dell's Remote Access Service

Mossberg on Dell's Remote Access Service



Dell may be synonymous with hardware, but the personal computer company will now be providing a new software product called Dell Remote Access.

As WSJ's Walt Mossberg explains, the subscription-based service allows users to access their desktop files while on the road.

Can rescue plan boost UK banks?

Can rescue plan boost UK banks?



The BBC's Robert Peston examines the impact the government's rescue plan may have in the battle to stabilise Britain's banks.

Partial Kidney Removal

Partial Kidney Removal



Imagine going to the doctor for a routine visit and finding out you have kidney cancer.

That's what happened to the man you're about to meet.

Treatment for kidney tumors has generally meant removal of the entire kidney.

That's not always the case anymore.

Doctors at Mayo Clinic say that removing only the tumor and saving the rest of the kidney may mean a healthier life for people like Joe Jacques.

German doing well after double arm transplant

German doing well after double arm transplant



A German farmer who received the world's first complete double arm transplant is recovering well and able to perform some basic tasks, though doctors said Wednesday it still could take up to two years before he relearns how to use his hands.

Beetles trouble Logging trade

Beetles trouble Logging trade



A mountain pine beetle infestation is sweeping across British Colombian forests hitting the logging trade.

Asia's dolphins 'under threat'

Asia's dolphins 'under threat'



Experts are concerned that fishing and pollution are causing a decline in the large dolphin population in Bangladesh.