Obama Attacks Republican Agenda

Obama came down hard on Republicans, accusing the GOP of offering only stale policy ideas that would help the rich at the expense of the middle class.

U.S. Bails Out Major Credit Unions

The federal government swooped in Friday to stabilize a crucial part of the credit-union industry battered by huge losses on risky mortgage-backed securities.

White House to Defend Targeted Killing

The Obama administration sought to block a lawsuit over the scope of its targeted killing program for suspected terrorists, in a case that challenges the government's powers in its war on terror.

Republicans Tap Hispanics in Fall Test

A deep lineup of Hispanic Republicans is running for high office this year, giving the party new avenues to court the growing bloc of Latino voters who have largely deserted the GOP in recent years.

Cyber Attacks Test U.S., Allies and Foes

Cyber espionage has surged against governments and companies around the world in the past year, and cyber attacks have become a staple of conflict among states.

New Clues on the Trail of T. Rex

New research has overturned much of what scientists thought they once knew about Tyrannosaurus rex's anatomy, gait, behavior and growth.

A Recession Ends, Campaign Revs Up

The recession that began in December 2007 ended in June of last year, according to the organization that determines official benchmarks. But a new report highlighted weaknesses still facing the economy.

Chart Topper and Hollywood Casanova

The crooner bestrode the pop charts in the early 1950s and then had a gossip-column denouement lasting decades. He died at age 82.

A Post-Election Bounce?

The midterm elections are less than two months away, and if history is a guide, markets are poised for a rally. But some strategists warn that the pattern might not play out this time.

Golf's Daunting Doubleheader

Money or pride: The Tour Championship and the Ryder Cup are back-to-back for the first time. John Paul Newport looks at the competing motivations of players in each.