President Bush, flanked by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (left) Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, and SEC Chairman Christopher Cox, delivers a statement about the economy and government efforts to remedy the crisis, Sept. 19, 2008. Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images. Win McNamee/Getty Images

Administration Outlines Sweeping Plan To Stabilize Financial System

Top officials and Congress join in an effort to help banks deal with bad debt.

 
 

Who Will Be Saved?
Only Time Will Tell

"Hundreds of billions" may be spent to rescue companies, with decision made case-by-case.

Iraqi Forces To Take
Helm In Baghdad

Sunni paramilitaries now providing security in the city are wary of the coming transition.

Big Bang Device Back
On 'Collision' Course

A technical glitch marred the launch of the world's most powerful particle accelerator, CERN reports.

 
 
 
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Ferron; courtesy of Ferron
Song of the Day

Ferron: A Road Song Repaved

In "Girl on a Road," Ferron sings with the frankness of a friend and the insight of a therapist.

 
 

Dozens Detained After
Embassy Bombing In Yemen

One of the 17 people killed in Wednesday's attack on the U.S. embassy was an 18-year-old American.

 
 
A fish is tossed into a container aboard a fishing skiff on the Hudson River. Credit: Mike Groll/AP

Study: Quota Systems Help Keep Fisheries Afloat

Fisheries using such systems fare better than those in which fishermen race to catch fish.

 
 
cover of How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying; courtesy of Sony

Broadway Songs Teach A Wall Street Seminar

Musicals have covered downturns in the economy before, and their songs are surprisingly instructive.

 
 
Dick Meyer

Against The Grain

Obama, Race And Undecided Voters

An important slice of voters who are still undecided have some negative racial attitudes.

 
 
 
Jean Grae; courtesy of the artist

'I Am Hip-Hop'

Rapper Jean Grae lacks the telepathic powers of her mutant namesake, but she does have a new album.

 
Joan Osborne; courtesy of the artist

Joan Osborne Sings for New York City

Hear the singer-songwriter talk about writing her new album and what her adopted home means to her.

 
 
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Hyman Bloom (left) and Andrew Vollo at StoryCorps in New York City. Credit: StoryCorps

StoryCorps

An Easy Job For A Rare Character

Hyman Bloom drove a cab for decades and came away with no regrets — and plenty of stories.

 
 
 
 

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