Obama to Lead Appeal for Olympics

Obama will travel to Copenhagen Thursday to lobby the International Olympic Committee on behalf of Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympic Games.

$35 Billion Set for Local Housing

The White House is close to committing up to $35 billion to help housing agencies provide mortgages to low- and moderate-income families.

Big Case for Small-Time Attorney

It was quite by accident that the biggest terrorism case in recent years went to Art Folsom, a lawyer who has made a living on drug-possession and drunk-driving cases.

Bank Pulls Back From Acorn

Already facing the loss of federal government funding, Acorn also has run afoul of one of its big corporate partners, Bank of America.

States Sweat Loss of Highway Funds

States are urging Congress and the White House to act fast to change a law that may soon deprive them of nearly $9 billion in federal highway funds.

Zoellick Favors Power for Treasury

World Bank chief Zoellick said the Treasury, not the Fed, should be given more power to regulate banks. He also said the dollar could increasingly lose its status as the dominant reserve currency.

Questions Loom Over U.S.-Iran Meeting

The disclosure that Iran is building a covert nuclear processing facility suggests key questions that the U.S. and its allies should ask Iranian officials when they meet in Geneva.

Countrywide Phone Calls Add to Din Over Loans

Countrywide Financial's recorded phone conversations with borrowers in a mortgage program that included public officials have prompted new congressional calls for more information.

Qwerty's Foes Take Battle to Smart Phones

Devotees of the Dvorak keyboard layout feel it's being ignored by smart-phone makers.

Lions Are Undefeated (Since 9/27)

Brace yourself, America, for the return of those obnoxious, know-it-all Detroit Lions fans. Also, an emotional Arreola breaks down after a lopsided loss to Klitschko.