Wearing white after Labor Day?
NEW YORK - It's an old-school rule that you shouldn't wear white after Labor Day, but even the newfound fashion freedom to wear light colors in cooler weather comes with some strings attached.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Urges Caution at the Lakes over Labor Day Weekend
The last recreation days of summer don't have to be deadly. Already this year for the Fort Worth District, there have been 33 water related deaths at Corps operated lakes in Texas. The Corps of Engineers is encouraging lake visitors to practice safety while enjoying the benefits of outdoor recreation.

Pumping up prices: End of cheap gas may be near
Labor Day signals the end of summer vacation season. Will this summer also turn out to be the last cheap one for gasoline? The Obama administration and Congress certainly seem intent on making it so.

Thurmond: Today is a day to honor all work, and all who labor
Labor Day 2009 arrives at a critical juncture in the economic history of the United States of America. The Great Recession already has claimed the jobs of 6.5 million American workers. Seismic economic forces are restructuring America's work force, and the long-term effects will be pervasive and permanent.