L.A. Times - News — The automaker credits Cash for Clunkers and cost cutting. It also sees a profitable 2011. DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge direct ... more info

VH1 News — Jay-Z and Alicia Keys will perform at the World Series on Thursday instead of Wednesday due to forecast for inclement weather. more info

MTV.com News — Duo's performance of 'New York State of Mind' is rescheduled due to weather forecast.By Jocelyn Vena and Shaheem Reid Jay-Z and Alicia Keys Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images Fans will have to wait an extra day to catch Jay-Z and Alicia ... more info

L.A. Times - News — CHICAGO -- Consumers' confidence about the U.S. economy fell unexpectedly in October as job prospects remained bleak, a private research group said Tuesday, fueling speculation that an already gloomy holiday shopping forecast could worsen. more info

MTV.com News — Best Video nominees Matt and Kim will also perform at the show, which airs December 4 at 10 p.m.By James Montgomery Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images The forecast for the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards: gloomy ... more info

L.A. Times - News — Home resales rose in September to the highest level in more than two years, beating expectations, as buyers scrambled to complete their purchases before a tax credit for first-time owners expires. more info

L.A. Times - News — The U.S. Geological Survey today issued a grim forecast for foothill communities hit by the Station fire, saying huge mudslides and debris flows are highly likely during the winter rainy season. more info

L.A. Times - News — Wrightwood is under mandatory evacuation orders as the blaze bears down on the east edge of town. Firefighters are hopeful that gentler winds and forecast rain could help stamp out the blaze. ... more info

Star Online, Malaysia — NEW YORK: The forecast remains sunny for the animated tale "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," which took in $25 million to remain the No. 1 movie at the weekend box office. more info