Some See a Tough Law, Others Little Change

It may be a complex process, but banks will adapt to the new financial regulations outlined in a Congressional deal, analysts said on Friday.

House and Senate in Deal on Financial Overhaul

A 20-hour negotiation culminated Friday in agreements on the two most contentious portions of the bill: derivatives and the so-called Volcker Rule.

Obama Arrives in Toronto for Summit Meetings

President Obama arrived Friday for back-to-back meetings of world leaders that will test international unity on how to restore global economic growth.

Quiet Day in Court for Jamaican Drug Defendant

Christopher Coke, a reputed drug dealer who was flown to the United States to face charges that could bring a life sentence, pleaded not guilty before a federal judge.

A Look Ahead at the Knockout Phase

With half the original 32 teams still alive after Friday?s conclusion of the group stage, the American team is one of the first at risk.

Africa?s World Cup Hopes Lie With Ghana

With six African teams whittled to one, Ghana will carry a continent?s hopes when it faces the United States on Saturday.

Vatican Criticizes Raid on Belgian Church Offices

The Catholic Church expressed ?shock? after clerics were detained as part of an inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse.

Strange Bedfellows in Move for a XXX Domain

A move to create a red light district on the Web elicits opposition from religious groups and the pornography industry.

Lexus Hybrid Recalled Over Fuel Leak in Crash Test

After excessive fuel leaked in a government rear-crash test, Lexus said it was recalling its HS 250h hybrid sedan.

Fashion Review: Paris Men?s Shows Offer Order Amid Chaos

Designers show standard materials in elongated silhouettes, more interesting than suits.

Photo Quiz: Controversial Pajamas Edition

This week, it was reported that unnamed American officials were upset to see a seemingly harmless photograph appear on the front page of a newspaper earlier this month. Your challenge is to explain why.

A Solar Bulb May Light the Way

Aggressively expanding the electric grid in Africa, Asia and South America is unrealistic, at least in the near future. Yet there are possible solutions, like a solar light bulb recently unveiled by Nokero, a Hong Kong-based manufacturer.