Most Asian markets show recovery
Most Asian stock markets recovered in early trading Monday after last week's historic sell-off as governments around the world intensified efforts to boost the ailing financial system.
Congress may propose a second stimulus plan
Democratic leaders may call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would extend jobless benefits, add money for food stamps and a tax rebate.
Biden decries 'unbecoming personal attacks'
Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden on Sunday accused the McCain campaign of trying to distract Americans from their economic woes by launching "unbecoming personal attacks" at Barack Obama.
U.S. urges plan to buy bank stocks
With a new trading week dawning, U.S. lawmakers urged quick action by the Bush administration on measures to make direct purchases of bank stock to help unlock lending.
Docs double kids' vitamin D recommendations
The nation's leading pediatricians group says children should get double the recommended amount of vitamin D because of evidence that it may help prevent serious diseases.
General: Iran interfering in U.S.-Iraq pact
The commander of U.S. forces in Iraq says reports suggest Iran has attempted to derail a bilateral agreement that would allow U.S. troops to remain in Iraq after the end of this year.
Rays get even with Red Sox
After teams combine for 7 HRs, sac fly wins it for Tampa Bay in 11th; ALCS tied 1-1
Former astronaut Alan Bean on artistic voyage
Alan Bean always had a creative streak: as a child, tinkering with his model airplanes until they became perfect little replicas of the real thing and later, proposing aircraft paint designs during his military career.
Dodgers fight back into NLCS
Tired of getting brushed back in the NL championship series, Manny Ramirez and the Los Angeles Dodgers came out ready to fight their way back against Philadelphia. The result was a 7-2 victory on Sunday night to trim Philadelphia's lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.
Blaze burns 2,000 acres near L.A.
Fire officials prepared late Sunday for rapid growth of a wildfire blazing 20 miles north of downtown Los Angeles with the expected arrival of strong, dry wind gusts overnight.
