Rico Gagliano

Social networking site MySpace.com is cutting staff and trying to recapture the magic of its glory days. Rico Gagliano reports.

Angelenos were thrilled the Lakers took home the NBA title, but weren't so ecstatic to hear the city wanted to foot the bill. So the city found a group of private investors to pay for it. Rico Gagliano reports.

Gold prospecting has become a popular thing to do in Southern California, even if just for fun. But even though the yields are meager, the process of mining for them is illegal in some areas. Rico Gagliano reports.

Game developer 3D Realms has been working on a sequel to its Duke Nukem 3D game for 12 years. But this week, the company confirmed it's laid off the entire development team due to lack of funding. Rico Gagliano reports.

Chrysler is expected to announce it's cutting around 800 of its dealerships, and GM may soon follow suit. Is this a good idea for the carmakers? Rico Gagliano reports.

Researchers at the University of United Arab Emirates are using Facebook to make it easier for robots to converse with humans. The Marketplace Players wonder how it might go.

As TV networks roll out their schedules for next season, NBC is banking on Jay Leno's 10 p.m. show to be a success. They've hinted at an extra incentive to lure advertisers. Rico Gagliano reports.

Most Americans have a credit score above 660, but how many have a perfect score? Reporter Rico Gagliano finds out how difficult it is to get a perfect 850.

Founders of the file-sharing Web site The Pirate Bay have been found guilty of violating copyright laws. Will the ruling change file sharing? Rico Gagliano reports.

The recession hit Cleveland hard, and Cavaliers player Lebron James may be the best attraction the city's got right now. But he could take his starpower elsewhere when his contract expires next year. Rico Gagliano reports.