December 24, 2008 8:44 am The Year the Economy Turned to Shambles From Wall Street to Main Street, everyone felt the downturn in the economy in 2008. Not since the Great Depression has the American Dream faced this big of a challenge. US & World Videos 1:07 Britney Spears spotted as authorities respond to alleged hotel incident 2:15 Prince William and Kate Middleton ‘going through hell,' friend claims (report) 8:01 Lady Gaga's outfit changes, Rihanna's bold looks and more iconic Met Gala moments 1:59 TikTok's Maddy Baloy dead at 26: Gordon Ramsay and Tay Lautner pay tribute 3:04 Progress being made on demolition of overpass on I-95 in Norwalk