World Series Stirs City's Identity Crisis

This year's World Series is rousing confusion, unrecognized passions and even a bit of soul-searching in Easton, Pa., which is equidistant from New York and Philadelphia.

FBI Lets Barred Tycoon Visit U.S.

Oleg Deripaska, one of Russia's most powerful tycoons, visited the U.S. twice this year under secret FBI arrangements, despite U.S. government concerns about ties to organized crime.

Data to Show 650,000 Stimulus Jobs

Obama administration officials expect new reports to show that the U.S.'s fiscal stimulus program helped create or save about 650,000 jobs.

Chamber Chief Battles Obama Agenda

Thomas Donohue, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is working to defeat Obama on many of his top issues, sparking a furious reaction from the White House.

York, Pa., Nears Racial Milestone

Forty years after race riots erupted on its streets, York, Pa., is about to elect its first African-American mayor.

Some States Drop Testing Bar

More states lowered their standards for academic proficiency in recent years than raised them, and nearly all used exams that fell short of federal testing benchmarks.

Stimulus Fueled Much of Expansion

The U.S. economy would have turned in a worse performance without government help. Now the question is whether growth can continue without that support.

Fight Over Global Warming Heats Up

Data suggesting the Earth's temperature has started to drop has reignited debate over whether climate change is a result of nature, or from humans burning fossil fuels.

Sonic Fast-Food Chain Founder Dies

Troy Smith, founder of the Sonic drive-in burger chain, died at the age of 87.

Art World Goes Local

In a shaky global art market, collectors are passing on works by international art stars and skipping far-flung art fairs and auctions. This year, they're buying local.