Has extended the $700 billion financial bailout program until October, setting up a struggle between Democrats and Republicans.

Is suing the actor and his former business manager, claiming she is owed more than $13 million and a house the actor promised her.

The government's $700 billion financial bailout fund to October next year, saying the economy still faced "significant challenges."

Iraq 'amateurs' - A senior official tells the inquiry into the Iraq war inexperienced "amateurs" were put into key roles in the country.

On Banker Bonuses - A tax seen as the most direct attack on bank bonuses in the world is part of Britain?s effort to shore up its finances.

Cap peers down the sight of his new shotgun at a target about 40 yards away. He adjusts the angle by nudging a toggle switch, then fires.

Portrayed as a terrorist in the movie "Bruno" is suing film star Sacha Baron Cohen, David Letterman and others for libel and slander.

Heart condition in Saudi Arabia, is responding to treatment but only his doctor can say when he will return, a minister said on Wednesday.

Tax of 50 percent on fat bank bonuses on Wednesday as it tried to win over recession-weary voters ahead of a looming general election.

Of scouting targets for the 2008 Mumbai attackers on Wednesday pleaded not guilty at his first court appearance since his October arrest.

AP - The White House says the United States is continuing negotiations with Russia over a nuclear arms treaty that expired last week.

Barack Obama with their plan to tackle unemployment, proposing a freeze on tax hikes until the jobless rate falls below five percent.

FTSE 100 ends lower (AFP) - AFP - London shares slid further on Wednesday on jitters surrounding debt crises in Greece and Dubai.

Ticket sales declined about $11.3 million in the past fiscal year, mainly because of a downturn in the economy, Oklahoma officials said.

New models, and new buyers will have to wait until January for delivery. So why are e-book readers still such clumsy, annoying devices?

Fusion Garage jumped ahead with the demonstration of JooJoo, a handheld Internet and entertainment gadget with a 12.1-inch touch screen.

IPhone users who jam the airwaves by watching video on their devices will be put on tighter leashes, an AT&T Inc. executive said Wednesday.

Aims to match success at 2007 Games - VIENTIANE: Two years ago, Singapore's shooters won four gold medals in the air weapons events.

In Kids' Cereal - Maker of Lucky Charms, Trix and Cocoa Puffs Plans to Reduce Sugar in 10 of Its Cereals to Single-Digit Grams Per Serving

(AP) - AP - Scenes from White House Christmases past, as recounted in the book "Christmas at the White House," by Jennifer B. Pickens: