Consol Energy Inc. could lay off all 260 miners from its 84 Mine in Washington County because of the sluggish economy, company officials said yesterday. (Today)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. With hundreds of public and private employers downsizing, some are laying off workers, while others are offering buyouts. (Today)

This year will likely be most remembered for the historic presidential election, the global credit crunch and the Beijing Olympics. (Today)

Housing prices are plummeting. Jobs are evaporating. And the economy is a mess. But singles are wading into the online dating pool in record numbers. (Today)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Music sales have continued to slump in 2008 as the increased number of downloads of digital tracks failed to make up for a plunge in the sale of compact discs. (Today)