A rising number of people have seen their retirement plans evaporate. As 401(k)s dwindle, their dreams of golden years are being replaced by feelings of hopelessness and  anger.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:51:12 GMT

New claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to a 16-year high, the Labor Departm. . .
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:03:48 GMT

Somali pirates released two hijacked ships after ransoms were paid, U.S. military officials said Thursday.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:28:10 GMT

The choice of Tom Daschle for secretary of health and human services poses questions about how broadly Barack Obama will apply campaign promises to limit conflicts of interest among appointees.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:55:03 GMT

With violence down sharply this year, the U.S. military is broadening its efforts to reconcile Sunnis and Shiites.

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:17:00 GMT