Illinois scandal an early test for Obama team

The furor over Gov. Rod Blagojevich could be the first test of President-elect Barack Obama team's ability to manage a scandal in an era when media scrutiny and partisan attack machinery can escalate any flap into a political problem.

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Shoppers turn out, but hold on to their wallets

Deep discounts on everything from sweaters to TVs drove shoppers out of hibernation for the Thanksgiving weekend, but the buying was tempered.

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Preschoolers' parents protest required flu shots

As flu season approaches, many New Jersey parents are furious over a requirement that small children must get a flu shot in order to attend preschools and day care.

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Bush: 'Stronger' economy looms post-crisis

President Bush emerged from a meeting with foreign financial officials on Saturday and said they were cooperating on a global response to the credit crisis that will lead toward a "path of stability."

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Key details of the tentative bailout agreement

A bipartisan group of lawmakers agreed Thursday to the outlines of a $700 billion bailout for the financial industry that makes several substantial changes to President Bush's request. Key Republicans were still resisting the emerging agreement. Here are its main elements:

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Weigh in on whether to increase gas tax

Weigh in on whether lawmakers should raise the federal gas tax by a dime a gallon.

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Angelina Jolie, newborn twins leave hospital

Angelina Jolie and her newborn twins early Saturday left the French hospital where she gave birth, the Fondation Lenval said.

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