In Recall, Toyota Halts Sales of Eight Models

Toyota Motor Company will temporarily stop selling and building eight models for the U.S. market, including the Camry and Corolla sedans, while it tries to resolve a problem with accelerator pedals.

Democrats Slam Brakes on Health Care Overhaul

With no clear path on major health legislation, Democratic leaders in Congress signaled slower going on the president?s top domestic priority.

As Obama Seeks Freeze, Deficit Seen Shrinking Slightly

The Congressional Budget Office projection comes as lawmakers and President Obama are under conflicting pressures over the size of the budget.

4 Arrested in Phone Tampering at Landrieu Office

One of the people arrested was James O?Keefe, who made videos purporting to document improper practices at Acorn.

Lines and Tempers as Haitians Queue for Cash

After two weeks without remittances, there seemed to be a spike, welcomed by Haitian officials.

Courts Emerging as Battlefield in Climate Fights

Lawsuits accusing energy companies of causing harm through greenhouse gas emissions are picking up steam.

U.S. Forces Take On Major Role at Ethnic Border in Iraq

A string of checkpoints along the informal Kurdish boundary constitutes the most significant military mission by U.S. forces since they largely pulled back to their bases in June.

NASA to Review Human Spaceflight

The agency?s expansive study comes as it awaits word from President Obama of his goals and spending priorities for the space program.

U.S. to Join Talks on Helping Yemen

The U.S. and 20 other countries are gathering for a conference in London to discuss ways to address Yemen?s growing instability.

Police Find Weapons After N.J. Arrest

Police in Branchburg, N.J., found a cache of high-powered weapons and a map of an American military base in a man?s hotel room.

M.T.A. Short on Security System Cash

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority does not have enough money to complete security upgrades that it promised to make after the Sept. 11 attacks.

Two-Year Hiatus for El Bulli in Spain

Ferran Adrià, who brought the world treats like freeze-dried foie gras, will close his acclaimed restaurant for two years to tinker with new ideas in molecular cuisine.