White House Claims 650,000 Stimulus Jobs

The Obama administration said that the U.S's fiscal stimulus program has helped create or save almost 650,000 jobs. (Report)

Newsom Ends Run for Calif. Governor

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said that he is dropping out of the California governor's race, clearing the field of declared Democratic candidates for the governorship.

Companies May See Refunds on Losses

Large and mid-sized companies battered by the recession are on the verge of securing as much as $33 billion in refunds from the government for taxes paid as far back as 2003.

FBI Lets Barred Tycoon Visit U.S.

Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska visited the U.S. twice this year under secret FBI arrangements, despite concerns about his ties to organized crime.

S.F. Bay Bridge Remains Closed

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was expected to remain closed through Friday evening to finish emergency repairs. The span has been shut since Tuesday.

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.

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.

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.

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.