Nation and World
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Clinton plays up Obama's ties to RezkoJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - In an aggressive attempt to derail Barack Obama's presidential bid, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton has reached into the Illinois senator's past and pulled out both fresh ...
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Ambac posts large 4th-quarter lossJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Ambac Financial Group Inc. booked a massive loss Tuesday as mortgage-related troubles spread, but the bond insurer assured investors it remains a viable comp...
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Missing Florida cat found in owner's lost suitcase makes it home again
Jan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Some kitty math: How many lives did little tabby Gracie Mae use up when she crawled into her owner's suitcase, went through an airport X-ray ...
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McCain finds funds and friends on foe's turf
Jan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Republican presidential hopeful John McCain raised money Tuesday on rival Rudy Giuliani's turf and picked up the endorsement of the former New York mayor's ...
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Washington ready to pitch in to stave off recession
Jan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- You know the economy is in big trouble when Democrats and Republicans start talking cooperation instead of confrontation. Recession fears and an unnerving ...
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UAL says it's ready if merger is best
Jan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - United Airlines parent UAL Corp. is in "very good position" to pair up with another carrier despite a money-losing fourth quarter, CEO Glenn Tilton said Tuesday. Tilton ...
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Reno police: College student who disappeared was abducted
Jan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - RENO, Nev. -- Investigators went door to door Tuesday searching for a 19-year-old college student who they believe was kidnapped from a friend's home over the weekend. B...
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The complete list of 80th annual Academy Award nominations
Jan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - 1. Best Picture: "Atonement," ''Juno," ''Michael Clayton," ''No Country for Old Men," ''There Will Be Blood." 2. Actor: George Clooney, "Michael Clayton"; Daniel Day-Lew...
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Sears plan pleases investorsJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Shares of Sears Holdings Corp., the retailer run by investor Edward Lampert, rose the most in more than a year in trading Tuesday after the company provided details abou...
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Bold moves to stop spiral
Jan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- When people are panicking, it's hard to stop the stampede with talk about cutting a "federal funds rate." Economic fears on Wall Street and around the worl...