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Schumer wants probe of frequent flier mile claims
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for a federal review of complaints by consumers that they are losing millions of frequent flier miles without notice in confusing agreements. (Updated: 11/22/09 8:31 AM )
Deutsche Bahn signs $26B Qatar railroad deal
An investment company owned by Qatar's sovereign wealth fund has signed a $26 billion (euro17 billion) joint venture with Germany's national railway operator to build a railroad network in the natural gas-rich Gulf sheikdom. (Updated: 11/22/09 7:26 AM )
Iraq's Oct. oil exports drop due to attacks
An Iraqi official says insurgent attacks caused a 4 percent drop in the country's oil exports in October compared to the previous month, but that revenues were up due to higher prices. (Updated: 11/22/09 7:21 AM )
Denmark: 65 world leaders for UN climate summit
Sixty-five world leaders so far have said they will attend the Copenhagen climate summit in December and several more have responded positively to invitations, a Danish official said Sunday. (Updated: 11/22/09 10:31 AM )
Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle
A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. (Updated: 11/22/09 9:41 AM )
Senate vote under way on 1st test of health care
The Senate has begun voting on whether to move ahead on a sweeping health care bill. (Updated: 11/21/09 8:06 PM )
EPA: Uranium from polluted mine in Nev. wells
Peggy Pauly lives in a robin-egg blue, two-story house not far from acres of onion fields that make the northern Nevada air smell sweet at harvest time. (Updated: 11/21/09 6:41 PM )
Comparison of Democratic health care bills
A comparison of the health care bills before Congress: (Updated: 11/21/09 2:06 PM )
More Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving
The number of Americans traveling away from home for Thanksgiving will be up only slightly this year from 2008, according to a report from the AAA auto club. (Updated: 11/22/09 8:01 AM )
Hawaii anxiously watching year-end tuna supply
On New Year's Eve each year, thousands line up at fish counters across Hawaii to buy blocks of raw tuna, hoping that eating it will bring good luck and prosperity in the new year. This year, the long tradition may get a little more difficult to observe. (Updated: 11/21/09 12:06 PM )
LyondellBasell gets buyout offer from Reliance
LyondellBasell Industries said Saturday Reliance Industries offered to acquire a controlling interest in the beleaguered chemical company, which is under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. (Updated: 11/21/09 12:21 PM )
Russia president criticizes ruling party over vote
Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday sharply criticized officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party for manipulating recent regional votes, saying it must learn to win fairly. (Updated: 11/21/09 8:51 AM )
Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy
President Barack Obama's eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create thousands of job and open new markets for American goods in the future. (Updated: 11/21/09 8:21 PM )
Philly transit union ratifies labor pact
A labor agreement for Philadelphia transit workers has been ratified overwhelmingly by union members. (Updated: 11/20/09 10:11 PM )
More ethics rules issued for NC treasurer workers
State Treasurer Janet Cowell unveiled new rules Friday banning employees from taking gifts from companies that do substantial business with the agency and setting a limit on charitable solicitations. (Updated: 11/20/09 8:21 PM )