Nation Sep 09 President Bush Says 8,000 Troops to Return From Iraq by Early 2009 President Bush on Tuesday announced plans to pull out 8,000 combat and support troops from Iraq by February, a modest drawdown in U.S. forces there that would leave some 138,000 U.S. troops in the country.
Economy Sep 08 Markets Rise on News of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Takeover Global stocks and the dollar jumped Monday on the news that the government seized control of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Sunday in a landmark attempt to stabilize the firms and contain the financial crisis caused by the…
Politics Sep 08 Russia Agrees to Georgia Troop Pullback; U.S. Cancels Nuclear Deal Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Monday that Russian troops would pull out of Georgian territory after European Union monitors deploy to the separatist provinces of South Ossetia and Abkhazia next month.
Politics Sep 08 Pakistan’s New President Looks to Mend Reputation, Stabilize Country Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, was elected Sept. 6 as president of Pakistan, the next chapter in the political career of a man once labeled "Mr. 10 Percent" because of corruption charges levied against…
Science Sep 05 Genetic Map of Cancer Reveals Unexpected Complexity Researchers have mapped the genetic blueprint of two of the deadliest forms of cancer, detailing the mutations that lead to tumors of the pancreas and brain.
Politics Sep 05 Judges Reinstated in Pakistan Ahead of Election Three Supreme Court judges ousted by outgoing Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf were sworn back into the court a day ahead of Saturday's presidential election.
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 04 Cheney Reaffirms Commitment to Georgia Joining NATO Emphasizing Washington's support for Georgia in its showdown with Russia, Vice President Dick Cheney said the United States was "fully committed" to Georgia's efforts to join the NATO alliance.