Bankruptcy filings near 1 million in 12 months
Nearly 1 million individuals and businesses filed bankruptcy in the 12 months ended June 30, according to U.S. Court data released Wednesday.
One-horse town to be no-horse town
A one-horse town in Nebraska looks like it's set to become a no-horse town.
Iraq: U.S. sought troop presence to '15
The United States asked Iraq for permission to keep its troops there to 2015, but U.S. and Iraqi negotiators agreed to limit their authorization to 2011, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said.
Obama fights 'Swift Boat'-style ads
Sen. Barack Obama's campaign and its allies have begun an aggressive attack on an advertisement running in swing states that seeks to link him to former domestic terrorist William Ayers.
Gustav may reach Category 3
Gustav swirled toward Cuba on Wednesday after triggering flooding and landslides that killed at least 22 people in the Caribbean. Its track pointed toward the U.S. Gulf coast, including Louisiana.
Gulf Coast watches ominous Gustav
Gulf coast residents keep a close watch on Hurricane Gustav as the third anniversary of Katrina approaches.
Jury: Death for child killer Duncan
A federal jury recommended the death sentence for convicted child killer Joseph Edward Duncan III on charges related to the kidnapping and murder of Dylan Groene.
Cells switch identity in biological breakthrough
Talk about an extreme makeover: Scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice, a big step toward the goal of growing replacement tissues to treat a variety of diseases.
Mortgage mess puts banks at risk
The mortgage mess that has upended millions of homeowners' finances is now taking a bigger bite out of the nation's banking system.
NYT: For Obama, a challenge to clarify
For Senator Barack Obama, the theatrics and drama of this one are overwhelming one of his most important tasks here: connecting with the economic anxiety gripping voters and convincing them that he has concrete and achievable solutions.
