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With Feds, BofA's Lewis Met His Match

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:31:22 EST

Over nearly a year of battles with U.S. regulators and investigators, BofA CEO Ken Lewis lost control of a bank he had worked at for 40 years.

Health Bill Faces Senate Heat

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:16:56 EST

President Obama's health-care bill faces an uncertain Senate battle after the House passed the measure by a 220-215 vote.

Push for Health Votes in Final Hours

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:02:58 EST

The 220-215 health vote late Saturday gave Obama and the Democrats virtually no margin to spare. The intense push showed a leadership team that was unsure of passage up to the final hours.

Late Change Drops Abortion Coverage

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:57:12 EST

Antiabortion advocates claimed a victory after the House passed an 11th-hour change to the health bill that tightens insurance coverage for abortions.

Fort Hood Shooter Likely Acted Alone

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:07:29 EST

Army officials said their investigators increasingly believe that Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was the lone gunman in the carnage that left 13 people dead and 30 wounded last week.

Lieberman: Fort Hood Attack Could Be Terror

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:03:40 EST

Sen. Joe Lieberman said the shootings at Fort Hood could have been a terrorist attack, and that he would launch a congressional investigation into whether the U.S. military could have prevented it.

Water Shortage Tests Great Lakes Pact

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:57:12 EST

Waukesha, Wis., has decided to tap into Lake Michigan to solve its water woes. But to get there, the city must pass through eight state capitals and win over skeptics in Milwaukee.

Lost Output Worries Policy Makers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:22:14 EST

Potential growth has become a hot topic, as policy makers around the world consider whether any of the production lost during the recession will be recoverable.

Washington Vetoes the Redskins

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:19:47 EST

The Redskins didn't play half bad in losing to the Falcons, but with a Midas-like payroll and a concussed star running back, they're easily football's saddest soap opera.

Prognosis for Recovery: Still Slow

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:10:56 EST

College football giants like Notre Dame, Michigan and Florida State continue to fall short.