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      From left, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., meet with reporters following the vote on a short term funding bill on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Sept. 26 2011. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

      Congress dodges shutdown after disaster aid fight

      A bitterly divided and poll-battered Congress has nearly worked its way out of a nasty fight over disaster aid, but only by abruptly abandoning efforts to immediately refill almost empty federal disaster relief accounts. More »Congress dodges shutdown after disaster aid fight

      FILE - In this Oct, 28, 2010, file photo, Michael Furlong poses for a portrait in Washington. Furlong, who was a Air Force civilian employee, resigned in July 2011 after Air Force investigators told Furlong and his boss they'd face official censure for how they ran an information gathering network in Afghanistan, according to Furlong's resignation letter obtained by the Associated Press. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

      AP sources: Official resigns over alleged spy ring

      A man accused of running an illegal contractor spy ring in Afghanistan has resigned from … More »AP sources: Official resigns over alleged spy ring

      Catherine Devine, 22, reads instant messages on her laptop screen at her home in Kings Park, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 26, 2011. Devine had her first brush with an online bully in seventh grade, before she'd even ventured onto the Internet. A new Associated Press-MTV poll of youth in their teens and early 20s finds that most of them _ 56 percent _ have been the target of some type of online taunting, harassment or bullying, a significant increase over just two years ago. (AP Photo/Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke)

      Poll: Young people say online meanness pervasive

      Catherine Devine had her first brush with an online bully in seventh grade, before she'd … More »Poll: Young people say online meanness pervasive

      • Residents carry their belongings to safety as flooding continues at the height of typhoon Nesat Tuesday Sept. 27, 2011 in Manila, Philippines. Massive flooding hit the Philippine capital on Tuesday as typhoon winds and rains isolated the historic old city where residents waded in waist-deep waters, dodging tree branches and debris. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
        Huge floods in Manila as typhoon hits Philippines AP - 1 hr 19 mins ago

        Manila residents waded through waist-deep floodwaters, dodging branches and flying debris Tuesday as a powerful typhoon sent surging waves as tall as palm trees crashing over seawalls and submerging entire neighborhoods. More »Huge floods in Manila as typhoon hits Philippines

        Residents carry their belongings to safety as flooding continues at the height of typhoon Nesat Tuesday Sept. 27, 2011 in Manila, Philippines. Massive flooding hit the Philippine capital on Tuesday as typhoon winds and rains isolated the historic old city where residents waded in waist-deep waters, dodging tree branches and debris. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

        Manila residents waded through waist-deep floodwaters, dodging branches and flying debris Tuesday as a powerful typhoon sent surging waves as tall as palm trees crashing over seawalls and submerging entire neighborhoods.

      • FILE - In this June 13, 2011, file photo Dena Robinson, from right, and Hannah Hoffman, join dozens of Medicare advocates gathered outside the Newseum in Washington. Democrats are hitting the reset button on health care for next year’s elections. Weary of getting pounded over the new health overhaul law, President Barack Obama and his party are changing the subject to Medicare. Obama signaled last week he’s on board with the shift. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
        Analysis: Democrats hit reset on health care AP - 1 hr 0 mins ago

        Democrats are hitting the reset button on health care for next year's elections. More »Analysis: Democrats hit reset on health care

        FILE - In this June 13, 2011, file photo Dena Robinson, from right, and Hannah Hoffman, join dozens of Medicare advocates gathered outside the Newseum in Washington. Democrats are hitting the reset button on health care for next year’s elections. Weary of getting pounded over the new health overhaul law, President Barack Obama and his party are changing the subject to Medicare. Obama signaled last week he’s on board with the shift. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

        Democrats are hitting the reset button on health care for next year's elections.

      • FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2011 file photo, demonstrators protest the Keystone XL Pipeline project in front of the White House in Washington. The high-profile anti-pipeline campaign included repeated arrests of activists outside the White House. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez, File)
        State Dept. hears from Kan., Texas on oil pipeline AP - 4 hrs ago

        At public meetings in two states on Monday, a proposed pipeline that would bring oil from Canada into the U.S. was criticized as environmentally dangerous by people in Kansas while being praised in Texas as a safe way to … More »State Dept. hears from Kan., Texas on oil pipeline

        FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2011 file photo, demonstrators protest the Keystone XL Pipeline project in front of the White House in Washington. The high-profile anti-pipeline campaign included repeated arrests of activists outside the White House. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez, File)

        At public meetings in two states on Monday, a proposed pipeline that would bring oil from Canada into the U.S. was criticized as environmentally dangerous by people in Kansas while being praised in Texas as a safe way to create much needed jobs nationwide.

      • Report: Poor review of BofA mortgage settlements AP - 3 hrs ago

        The Federal Housing Finance Agency failed to adequately oversee billions of dollars' worth of settlements between mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and Bank of America, a government watchdog said. More »Report: Poor review of BofA mortgage settlements

        The Federal Housing Finance Agency failed to adequately oversee billions of dollars' worth of settlements between mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and Bank of America, a government watchdog said.

      • Troy Davis execution fuels eyewitness ID debate AP - 46 mins ago

        Before he was executed in Georgia last week, Troy Davis brought worldwide attention to his case by challenging the trustworthiness of bystanders who said they saw him shoot a police officer. Davis lost the battle to spare … More »Troy Davis execution fuels eyewitness ID debate

        Before he was executed in Georgia last week, Troy Davis brought worldwide attention to his case by challenging the trustworthiness of bystanders who said they saw him shoot a police officer. Davis lost the battle to spare his life, but experts say his case adds fuel to an already-simmering debate over how much weight courts …

      • Julie Taymor attends the premiere of "50/50" at The Ziegfeld Theater in New York, on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011. Now that the worst part of "Spider-Man" is behind her, Julie Taymor says she's proud of what she's accomplished with the Broadway musical, but feels the news media treated her poorly. Taymor made the comments while attending the "50/50" premiere. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
        Ousted Taymor continues to support 'Spider-Man' AP - 1 hr 39 mins ago

        Now that the worse part of "Spider-Man" is behind her, Julie Taymor says she's proud of what she's accomplished with the Broadway musical. More »Ousted Taymor continues to support 'Spider-Man'

        Julie Taymor attends the premiere of "50/50" at The Ziegfeld Theater in New York, on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011. Now that the worst part of "Spider-Man" is behind her, Julie Taymor says she's proud of what she's accomplished with the Broadway musical, but feels the news media treated her poorly. Taymor made the comments while attending the "50/50" premiere. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

        Now that the worse part of "Spider-Man" is behind her, Julie Taymor says she's proud of what she's accomplished with the Broadway musical.

      • Romo overcomes pain as Cowboys top Redskins 18-16 AP - 14 mins ago
        Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo passes against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

        Tony Romo had no choice. He had to play, broken rib and all.

      • Euro zone struggles to stem crisis; Obama urges action Reuters - 8 hrs ago
        Riot police stand in front of the parliament during a rally in Athens

        NEW YORK/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro-zone officials are working to magnify the firepower of the region's rescue fund, European Central Bank policymakers said on Monday, while President Barack Obama piled on pressure for Europe to staunch a sovereign debt crisis that threatens the world economy.

      • Senate OKs deal to avoid government shutdown Reuters - 6 hrs ago
        The U.S. Capitol dome in Washington

        WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate approved a deal on Monday to avert a government shutdown, ending a standoff that highlighted a dysfunctional Congress' trouble in passing even the most basic legislation.

      • Berkshire to launch surprise buyback plan Reuters - 11 hrs ago
        Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett wanders the company trade show before his company's annual meeting in Omaha

        (Reuters) Warren Buffett's conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway will launch a share buyback program, an unprecedented move from Buffett that comes after months of investor complaints that the stock is undervalued.

      • Fed officials defend latest easing measure Reuters - 10 hrs ago
        Federal Reserve Board Governor Raskin delivers a speech entitled "Mortgage Servicing Issues" before the National Consumer Law Center conference in Boston

        WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two top Federal Reserve officials on Monday defended the central bank's most recent effort to boost growth, and one suggested further steps may be justified.

      • Christie's No. 2 denies 2012 White House bid Reuters - 8 hrs ago
        New Jersey Governor Christie speaks during interview by former NBC anchor Brokaw during the third day of the Allen and Company Sun Valley Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho

        NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's No. 2 on Monday knocked down fresh speculation that the Republican was considering a run for the White House in 2012.

      • Libya's NTC says Lockerbie case closed Reuters - 9 hrs ago
        A couple shelters from the rain under an umbrella as they look at the main headstone in the Lockerbie air disaster memorial garden in Lockerbie, Scotland

        LONDON (Reuters) - The investigation into the 1988 bombing of a U.S.-bound airliner over Lockerbie in Scotland is closed and Tripoli will not release more evidence that could lead to others being charged, Libya's interim leaders said on Monday.

      • Geithner touts jobs plan on Kentucky visit Reuters - 7 hrs ago
        U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner addresses members of media about President Obama's jobs bill during a tour of UPS' World Port air hub in Louisville

        LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner touted the administration's jobs proposal in the hometown of one of the plan's top Republican opponents, less than a week after President Barack Obama made his pitch in neighboring Ohio.

      • Analysis - U.S., Palestinians race for votes at UN council Reuters - 10 hrs ago
        Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas waves to the crowd during a rally in Ramallah upon his return from the U.S.

        UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The Palestinians' initiative to seek U.N. recognition as a state, which goes to the Security Council on Monday, faces an uphill struggle to secure the nine votes needed for approval.

      • Special Report: How a rogue trader crashed UBS Reuters - 14 hrs ago
        Gruebel, CEO of Swiss Bank UBS addresses a news conference to present the results for 2010 in Zurich

        ZURICH/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Late last Friday afternoon, as Formula One teams readied their cars for a practice session ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, the entrance hall of the nearby Ritz-Carlton buzzed with activity.

      • Obama West Coast swing shows fundraising strength Reuters - 3 hrs ago
        U.S. President Barack Obama participates in an election campaign rally in Los Angeles

        LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - President Barack Obama topped up his re-election war chest with a string of successful West Coast fundraisers that ended Monday and showed soft poll numbers had not dented his ability to raise big money.

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