Economy Sep 05 Unemployment Rate Jumps to Five-Year High The nation's unemployment rate rose to a five-year high of 6.1 percent in August, according to a new Labor Department report, as employers continued to cut jobs in a troubled economy.
Politics Sep 04 McCain RNC Speech Excerpts: ‘Change is Coming’ Sen. John McCain will accept the Republican nomination for the presidency later Thursday. Following are excerpts from his acceptance speech, as prepared for delivery.
Science Sep 04 Study: Arctic Sea Ice at Second-lowest Level on Record The Arctic ice cap has melted to a point that exceeds the 2005 level -- previously the second lowest on record -- and could surpass the record this year, scientists at the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center have…
Politics Sep 03 Excerpts from Sarah Palin’s RNC Acceptance Speech Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin delivers a highly anticipated acceptance speech Wednesday night at the party's convention in St. Paul.
Politics Sep 03 Pakistani Prime Minister’s Motorcade Target of Attack Shots were fired at Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's motorcade near Islamabad's airport Wednesday, though officials said he was not in it at the time, raising concerns of continuing political instability.
Politics Sep 01 Second Japanese Prime Minister in a Year Resigns Japan's unpopular Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda abruptly resigned Monday after a year of struggle with a deadlocked parliament as the Asian nation grapples with a troubled economy.
Politics Aug 29 Palin Has ‘Maverick’ Credentials Similar to McCain Sarah Palin, elected in 2006 as Alaska's first female governor, arrived in Juneau on an ethics reform platform after defeating two former governors in the primary and general elections.
Economy Aug 28 Economy Grows Faster Than Predicted in Second Quarter The U.S. economy grew at a faster-than-predicted pace this spring, spurred by growing exports abroad and a tax rebate at home, new figures show.
Economy Aug 26 Home Prices Dip, but Market Signals Improvement While the U.S. housing market continues to suffer from a slide, new statistics released Tuesday show some evidence that the situation is improving as reluctant buyers return to the market to snatch up bargains.
Politics Aug 25 Sharif Withdraws from Pakistan Governing Coalition Former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif said Monday that he will withdraw his party from Pakistan's five-month-old governing coalition.