Senate Panel Rejects a ?Public Option? in Health Plan

The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday rejected a proposal to add a government-run health insurance plan to the health care proposal.

Prescriptions Live Blog: Finance Committee Health Care Debate

Sen. Charles Schumer made the case for his amendment.

F.D.I.C. Moves to Replenish Bank Fund

The plan would raise $45 billion from banks to supply the fund, which is suffering severe problems both with its capital and liquidity.

France Divided Over Polanski Case

As lawyers fought to free Roman Polanski from a Swiss jail, a debate erupted in France over the case.

Immigration Crackdown With Firings, Not Raids

The Obama administration wants to reduce illegal immigration by forcing employers to fire unauthorized workers. American Apparel fired 1,800 workers.

Obama in New Round of Meetings on Afghanistan

President Obama met with NATO?s secretary general, who was noncommittal about a troop buildup.

A Nuclear Debate: Is Iran Designing Warheads?

A dispute among American, European and Israeli spies about Iran?s advanced weapons work has huge political consequences.

Terrorism Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Najibullah Zazi pleaded not guilty to terrorism conspiracy charges in a court in Brooklyn on Tuesday.

Over 150 Protesters Killed in Guinea

Security forces opened fire on thousands of opponents of the ruling military junta gathered at a stadium in the capital for a protest.

City Room: Turnout Is a Trickle in Primary Runoff

Democrats in New York City are voting on Tuesday in two runoffs, for comptroller and public advocate.