Columnist Paul Krugman wins Nobel economics prize
Paul Krugman, the Princeton University scholar and New York Times columnist, won the Nobel prize in economics Monday for his analysis of how economies of scale can affect trade patterns and the location of economic activity.
China dairy sued over infant's toxic milk death
The family of a baby whose death has been blamed on toxic milk filed suit against one of China's largest dairies Monday, while another dairy ensnared in the scandal said it was a victim of unscrupulous subcontractors.
Iraq calmer but copycat kidnappings spread
Five years ago, retired Air Force intelligence officer Kirk von Ackermann became the first of 39 Americans to be kidnapped in Iraq. He's still missing, his wife fearing she'll never see him again.
American man arrested in Pakistani border region
A 20-year-old American man was arrested late Monday at a checkpoint near the Afghan border in a tribal region where Pakistani troops are fighting Taliban and al-Qaida militants, police said.
IAEA: NKorea renews UN access to nuclear site
North Korea declared Monday that it will resume shutting down its nuclear program and allow U.N. experts to monitor the process, including making sure the plant that produced plutonium for its test bomb remains disabled.
Vandals in SC: "Republican means slavery"
Vandals scrawled the words "Republican means slavery" on the headquarters of the York County Republican Party but black GOP chairman Glenn McCall has no plans to remove the graffiti.
Expect tight credit to last
Even when the current credit crunch eases, the nation may have finally maxed out its reliance on borrowed cash. Today's crisis is a warning sign that consumers could be facing long-term adjustments in the way they finance their everyday lives.
Feds appear to be building case against poultry plant
In the wake of a raid on a poultry processing plant that uncovered hundreds of suspected illegal immigrants on its payroll, House of Raeford Farms officials maintained the company has never knowingly hired undocumented workers.
This week
It's Columbus Day. You won't discover mail. That's because this is a federal holiday, and the Post Office will be closed. But it isn't an official state holiday, so check first before extending your weekend.
Anxiety brews in McCain's party
Some Republicans have become skeptical of the GOP presidential candidate's tactics.
Defense spending: Where they stand
Over the past eight years, U.S. defense spending has risen by about 40 percent to this year's record level: a staggering $542.5 billion. With Iraq and Afghanistan war costs thrown in, the figure rises to $612.5 billion.
On the trail
Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin told voters in southeastern Ohio on Sunday that she and John McCain would bring jobs back to this economically depressed piece of Appalachia.
Behind the attacks: Ayers, Keating and others
Scraping for any advantage in the presidential campaign's waning days, John McCain and Barack Obama are introducing voters to a new cast of characters.
Attorney: Laurean fighting extradition from Mexico
The attorney for a Marine accused of killing a pregnant colleague says his client is fighting extradition to the United States. Cpl. Cesar Laurean has filed an extradition appeal in a Mexican court.
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