Economy Forces Major Shift in Spending

Wondering how consumers are coping in such a troubled economy? Look at what's selling instead of which sales are tanking.

6 centuries of scientific books to be sold in NYC

More than 300 books, including the only known copy of the first telephone book, will be auctioned next week in New York City.

In California, a House Divided Stands Strong

It is one thing to disagree about politics with your spouse at a backyard barbecue. It is quite another to do it in front of the 38 million people of California, with apparent and abundant passion.

Calif. solar power test begins — in Israel

A team of Americans and Israelis launched an experimental solar technology plant Thursday in Israel's Negev Desert, a prototype designed to drastically cut the cost of energy produced from the sun.

Will the real tax-and-spender please 'fess up?

With the general election in full gear, Senator John McCain has stepped up efforts to paint his rival, Senator Barack Obama, as what he calls a traditional Democratic tax-and-spend liberal. On Tuesday, for instance, Mr. McCain, addressing a business gathering, accused Mr.

Obama slams McCain on taxes

Obama used humor at a town hall on tax policy today to paint his Republican rival as out of touch with middle-class concerns and as a flip-flopper on the matter of tax cuts.

90% of Americans will pay less income tax under Obama than McCain

Today, CNN posted an article online summarizing the Tax Policy center's report comparing John McCain and Barack Obama's proposed tax plans. It is available here.

Obama Internet site confronts rumors

Democrat Barack Obama's campaign said Thursday that Michelle Obama never used the word "whitey" in a speech. The campaign has created a new Web site, Fightthesmears.com to debunk rumors about the Obamas.

Clinton Supporters to Women: Don't Vote for McCain

ABC News' Molly Hunter Reports: While there may be some residual bitterness after Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential bid defeat, her most loyal supporters are now shifting gears, warning Clinton's strong base of women supporters against swinging toward presumptive Republican Sen.

Slums offer surprising hope for tomorrow's urban world

Shamita Naidoo said she often wonders whether or not anyone really ever sees her. She also wonders the same thing about the hundreds of people living around her, in tiny tin shacks perched underneath gum trees on a nearby hill.

Campaigns Collide Over McCain Remark

The war over the war exploded anew here on Wednesday.

Head of Obama's Vice Presidential Search Resigns

Senator Barack Obama, moving to quell a growing furor, accepted the resignation of the head of his vice presidential search team, James A. Johnson, on Wednesday after days of questions about Mr. Johnson's tenure as head of Fannie Mae and other business associations.

Obama reaches out to Christian leaders

Barack Obama discussed Darfur, the Iraq war, gay rights, abortion and other issues Tuesday with Christian leaders, including conservatives who have been criticized for praising the Democratic presidential candidate.

The end of food

The small group of would-be food gardeners (seven people, one Muscovy duckling tucked into a fleece) had gathered in a corner of the Dunbar Community Centre in Vancouver.

90-year-old accepts high school diploma

John Lawrence Locher has accomplished many things in his 90 years, including living through the Great Depression, fighting in the Pacific during World War II and a long career with General Motors.

French near-death case stirs debate on organ donors - More health news- msnbc.com

Near-death case stirs organ donor debate

It's a Different Country

Fervent supporters of Barack Obama like to say that putting him in the White House would transform America. With all due respect to the candidate, that gets it backward. Mr.

Apple Aims for the Masses With a Cheaper iPhone

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The Wiki-Way to the Nomination

Barack Obama is the victor, and the Internet is taking the bows.

Obama Maps a Nationwide Push in G.O.P. Strongholds

Senator Barack Obama's general election plan calls for broadening the electoral map by challenging Senator John McCain in typically Republican states — from North Carolina to Missouri to Montana — as Mr.

Former nun helps Mexico 'femicide' victims recover

Many of the hundreds of local women murdered in the past 15 years hail from this border town, one of the most violent and marginalized communities in Mexico.

Secret Service Detains Artist Over 'Assassination' Exhibit

New York City police detectives and Secret Service agents briefly detained and questioned an artist on Wednesday morning as he installed an exhibition with the title, "The Assassination of Hillary Clinton/The Assassination of Barack Obama."

Air Force Leadership in Shake-Up

U.S. officials are saying that the military and civilian chiefs of the Air Force are resigning.

International Adoptions Slow Amid Tightened Rules and Scandals

JOHN AND JULIE CASSERLY, both lawyers in St. Paul, have been waiting 11 months to complete the adoption of a Guatemalan girl whom they have named Ruby Rosario. But they say they are afraid to check e-mail messages or answer the phone.

New Hints Seen That Red Wine May Slow Aging

Red wine may be much more potent than was thought in extending human lifespan, researchers say in a new report that is likely to give impetus to the rapidly growing search for longevity drugs.

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