Plane Crashes in Hudson River

Democrats Unveil $825 Billion Stimulus Measure

House Democrats are circulating an $825 billion economic stimulus measure that emphasizes health care, education and highway construction as well as tax cuts for individuals and businesses.

• Digits: $6 Billion for Broadband

Senate Backs More TARP Funds

The Senate voted to release the second tranche of $350 billion in TARP funds, in a close vote that indicated lawmakers' uncertainty.

• Real Time Econ: TARP Isn't Enough

Economists Divided on Stimulus Mix

Economists in the monthly Wall Street Journal forecasting survey generally agree with the size of President-elect Barack Obama's stimulus package but remain divided on where the money should be spent.

• Charts and Data: Jobs, housing, GDP, more
• Complete Coverage: Forecasting Survey

Technique Called 'Torture' by Holder

Eric Holder, attorney general nominee, told a Senate confirmation hearing that waterboarding of terrorism suspects is torture

Foreclosure Filings Up 81% in 2008

More than 2.3 million American homeowners faced foreclosure proceedings last year, an 81% increase from 2007.

Schwarzenegger Urges Action on Budget

With California near fiscal collapse, Schwarzenegger urged lawmakers to put aside partisan differences and close a ballooning budget gap.

Rates Fall, but Refinancings Are Limited

Interest rates on home loans have fallen to 4.89%, but lenders say as many as half of those who want to refinance won't be approved.

Corruption Cases Renew Debate

The debate on campaign-finance laws has taken on new fervor in the wake of recent political scandals.

Stimulus Nears $850 Billion

The stimulus plan's price tag neared $850 billion as negotiators decided to emphasize investments designed to spur job creation.

• Video: The Future of TARP

U.S. to Sign Nuclear Pact With U.A.E.

The Bush administration, in its last week in office, plans to sign a nuclear-cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates.

FAA Seeks to Improve Training

Aviation regulators have proposed sweeping changes to update employee training programs across the airline industry.

Indiana Adviser Faces Federal Charges

Federal officials charged an Indiana investment adviser with faking a distress call from an aircraft and intentionally crashing his plane.

Transit Officer Arrested Over Killing

A transit police officer who fatally shot an unarmed man in Oakland, Calif., was arrested and charged with homicide.

Gov. Richardson Faces New Allegations

Heart Risks Seen in Antipsychotic Drugs

Heart Stents May Be Overprescribed

House Passes Kids' Health-Care Bill

Ill. Senate Begins Blagojevich Proceedings

Minnesota's Coleman Outlines Suit

EPA Nominee to Put Science First

Biting Cold Hits Northeast U.S.