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German Left Courts the Working Class
A new political party in Germany has made saving the working class and the country's welfare system rallying points for attracting votes. Die Linke, or the Left Party, is drawing support from mainstream parties with a radical message.
Police: Jobless father kills family, self
City Room: Watch Those Calories, Subway Riders
Oil Prices Fall Below $90 a Barrel
Well: Fan in Baby’s Room Lowers SIDS Risk
Large asteroid could put on show over Earth
Consumer Issues Top Supreme Court's Docket
As the Supreme Court opens its new term, the justices have more business and consumer cases on their schedule. Key cases revolve around packaging rules, state lawsuits and protecting dolphins in California.
The Caucus: McCain Asks, ‘Who Is the Real Barack Obama?’
City Room: When the Prince Met the Mayor
1 in 4 Mammals Threatened, Study Says
News Media Feel Limits to Georgia’s Democracy
N.F.L. Fast Forward: Comeback Only Highlights Colts’ Woes
Obama Rakes Up McCain Role In Keating Five Scandal
Barack Obama's campaign has hinted that it if the McCain campaign brings up Obama's association with Bill Ayers, it will fire back with reminders of McCain's association with Charles Keating. It has released a 15-minute video on the topic.
Obama's Links To Ex-Radical Examined
The Barack Obama campaign finds itself back on the defensive over questions about his relationship with Bill Ayers, a 1960s-era radical.
Treasury Outlines Plan On Illiquid Assets
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has named former Goldman Sachs executive Neel Kashkari to head the $700 billion rescue program. Treasury also issued documents outlining how companies can become "asset managers" to handle illiquid assts on behalf of the government.
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As Dow Plummets, Traders Watch In Shock
The Dow Jones industrial average have plummeted, closing below 10,000 points for the first time in four years. Ted Weisberg, a floor trader at the New York Stock Exchange, talks about the mood on the floor as the Dow fell.
Europe Works To Stem Banking Crisis
More European governments are following Germany's lead by offering blanket deposit guarantees to savers in a frantic effort to calm fears among investors over the worst financial crisis in 80 years. Sweden became the latest to act.
Federal Program To Aid Homeowners Explained
The Hope for Homeowners program to help struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages into more affordable, government-backed loans went into effect Oct. 1. Brian Montgomery, Federal Housing Administration commissioner, offers his insight.
Ahead Of Debate, Campaign Takes Darker Tone
On the eve of the second presidential debate, the two campaigns have turned starkly negative. It's not unusual for campaigns to do so at this stage, but with voters anxious about the economy it's unclear how they will respond.
