Illegal Workers Slip by System

The Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program might be failing to detect one out of two illegal workers whose employment authorizations are screened.

Obama Readies a Fallback Proposal

President Obama will use a bipartisan summit to push for sweeping health-care legislation, but if it fails to generate enough support the White House is working on a Plan B.

Toyota's President Forced Into Spotlight

Toyota President Akio Toyoda testified before Congress today, aiming to rebuild the confidence of American consumers whose business has fueled the success of the company.

Gov. Paterson Suspends Aide

New York Gov. David Paterson said he has suspended a top aide accused of beating up a woman last fall and called for an investigation into the woman's allegation that the State Police pressured her to drop her charges.

Vermont Scuttles Reactor Plan

Vermont's senate blocked efforts by Entergy to win a 20-year license renewal for its Vermont Yankee nuclear plant.

U.S. Refines Quake Alerts

Seismologists in small Colorado town make quick 'shake maps' to guide rescuers to likely victims in Haiti and other earthquakes.

Medal Count May Come Down to Curling

Team USA looks to be running away with the medal count, which would be its first overall victory since 1932. But the race for most golds is a four-nation battle.

How to Buy More Room in Coach

Cramped in coach but can't afford a business or first- lass ticket? Many airlines now let you snare extra room by purchasing a second seat.

The Word Picture Continues to Appeal

Radio drama thrived for 40 years in America. It was all but gone by the 1960s, killed off by television. Now, the Internet has given radio drama a whisper of new life.

Livermore Opens Doors to Outsiders

Livermore's weapons laboratories have long operated under heavy secrecy. But now, the labs are building a research center where government scientists and outside researchers can collaborate on renewable-energy projects.

Ants Escape Academy of Sciences

Thousands of ants were put under lockdown after workers discovered they had bored secret passages inside a tree near their nest in a mock rain forest.