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.

Dow Jones ends day below 10,000

Wall Street suffered through another extraordinary and traumatic session Monday, with the Dow Jones industrials plunging as much as 800 points.

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.

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.

Bush wins ruling in prosecutors case
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that two of President Bush's top aides do not have to cooperate with a congressional investigation about the firings of nine federal prosecutors in 2006.

Crisis aside, many face other economic woes

The crisis on Wall Street is drawing attention away from the financial problems many Americans were already facing because of the weak economy.

Supreme Court to tackle cigarette, drug issues

In their new term beginning Monday, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court will be asked to decide how much authority state courts should have in granting big damage awards against the makers of prescription drugs and cigarettes.

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.

Ford 'MyKey' to limit teens' speed

So you think junior is a little too lead-footed when he drives the family car? Starting next year, Ford Motor Co. will give you the power to do something about it.