Administration Moves to Assist Struggling Homeowners

The Obama administration on Friday announced broad initiatives to provide more assistance to homeowners who are behind on their mortgage or owe more than their house is worth.

Iraq to Release Long-Awaited Election Results

Results from the March 7 parliamentary election will be released on Friday, an official said, amid allegations of fraud and calls for a recount.

Vatican Denies Pope Knew of Pedophile Priest?s Transfer

The Vatican?s defense comes amid growing questions about the future pope?s role in handling the sex abuse case in his diocese in 1980.

Paterson Seen With Key Role in Abuse Case

Gov. David A. Paterson is said to have helped draft a statement he hoped his aide?s former companion would endorse denying a violent quarrel.

Obama Seals Arms Control Deal With Russia

A phone call Friday morning with the Russian president confirmed the last outstanding details in the nuclear pact.

Rio Tinto Executive Admits to Taking Two Bribes

The mining company executive accepted about $1 million from Chinese steel mills, his lawyer said.

Legal-Marijuana Advocates Focus on a New Green

The effort to legalize the drug in California will not dwell on effects or social acceptance, but on economic benefits.

Stung by Defeat, Cornell Savors its Season

After losing to Kentucky, Cornell?s players had a sense of what they had accomplished, but also regret for what could have been.

Book Review | The History of White People - By Nell Irvin Painter

Nell Irvin Painter?s accessible study shows that deciding who is white has always been heavily influenced by class and culture.