McCain calls for bailout of homeowners

  John McCain called on the government to buy up Americans’ bad mortgages and renegotiate new loans that reflect their homes’ diminished value in an effort to reverse his sagging fortunes.

  Obama, McCain stretch facts in debate

After bailout, AIG sent executives to the spa

  Less than a week after the federal government had to bail out American International Group Inc., the company sent executives on a $440,000 retreat to a posh California resort, lawmakers investigating the company's meltdown said Tuesday.

A new, more powerful Fed emerges in crisis

Cowboys missing key ingredient: backbone

Curran: Dallas can swagger and bow-up with the best of them but they don't do adversity very well.

Trash Talk: Circus acts could derail Cowboys

Listen up! Music is everywhere on the Web

If you do a lot of listening at home or at work, a bit of knowledge about online music is the way to save money on your music listening routine

Nick Nolte escapes burning home in Malibu

Drug companies: No cold meds for kids under 4

Children under 4 should not be given cough and cold medicines, companies that make those products said Tuesday in announcing new guidelines for their use.

People love angry-faced cars

If a Toyota Prius just looks too friendly for your tastes, you’re not alone. People readily see faces and traits in cars, and a new study suggests that they prefer cars to appear dominant, masculine and angry.

Stunning new views of Mercury revealed

Heads up for holiday fliers

The mess on Wall Street affects everyone who has a 401(k), uses a credit card or, for that matter, intends to travel in the coming months.

Want to be an elephant trainer? Learn a new skill on vacation