World markets plunge as turmoil spreads

Global stock markets plunged Monday as government bank bailouts in the U.S. and Europe failed to alleviate fears that the global financial crisis would depress economic growth.

McCain accuses Obama of lying

Republican John McCain on Monday called Democratic rival Barack Obama a liar as he leveled his harshest criticism yet, and said the campaign boils down to one question: Who is Obama really?

House panel decries Lehman bonuses

Days from becoming the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, Lehman Brothers steered millions to departing executives, Congress was told Monday.

BofA to pay $8 billion over subprime suit

Facing a lawsuit over deceptive mortgage practices, Bank of America Corp. is agreeing to pay more than $8 billion to modify hundreds of thousands of loans to keep people from losing their homes.

FBI file details Evel Knievel allegations

According to his FBI file, daredevil Evel Knievel was nearly charged with being part of a crime syndicate. He in turn threatened to sue the FBI, and neither side followed through.

Opinion: Angels not just alive, they're a threat

Opinion: By finally beating the Red Sox, the Angels did more than stave off elimination. They changed the series mind-set.

Mudslinging begrimes presidential campaign

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Saturday accused Democrat Barack Obama of "palling around with terrorists" because of his association with a former 1960s radical.

Experts: Half of mammals in decline

One in two mammal species on Earth are in decline and at least one in four are at risk of disappearing, according to a survey released Monday.

When you are denied health insurance

Have you ever had irregular periods? A cesarean section? Allergies? You may find yourself in this position: eager to buy coverage but unable to get a company to sell it to you.