Senators Reject Public Insurance Option

The Senate Finance Committee voted against creating a new government health-insurance plan to compete with the private market.

Bomb-Plot Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Zazi pleaded not guilty to plotting a terrorist attack on New York City. Authorities know the identities of three others they believe are involved in the plot, a law-enforcement official said.

Dodd Presses Single Bank Regulator

The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee pressed his case for creation of a single regulator to oversee U.S. banks during a Senate hearing Tuesday.

Downturn Weighs on Poor

Poverty rose in the West and Midwest last year, as slowdowns in housing and manufacturing sent more families below the poverty line.

Senate to Unveil Draft Climate Bill

Senate lawmakers plan to unveil a blueprint for climate legislation that will mirror the House-passed bill in structure, but leave out some important details.

Obama Enters Olympics Race

Obama plans to travel to Copenhagen to personally lobby the IOC on behalf of Chicago's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

SOS for Legendary Ocean Liner

The world's fastest ocean liner has been put up for sale, and fans who fear it may be headed for the scrap heap are trying to save it.

China Inc. Looks Homeward for Profits

With the American consumer pummeled by recession, some of China's hugely productive exporters are eyeing a new market: the Chinese.

In Violation of His Wishes

The controversial plan to relocate Pennsylvania's Barnes Foundation art collection is the subject of a new documentary, "The Art of the Steal."

John Fogerty Twangs Again

His latest album brings the former "Creedence" rocker back to the country roots of his "Blue Ridge Rangers" alter ego.

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.