Obama Wants Stronger Brazil Ties

U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday told Brazilians he wants to strengthen ties between the two countries, based on shared values and economic partnership

Reported Gulf Slick Likely Silt From Dredging

What was reported as a miles-long oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico is likely a plume of silt emanating from a dredging operation on the Mississippi River, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesman said.

Oil Slick Reports Investigated in Gulf

The U.S. Coast Guard said late Saturday that it is investigating reports of a miles-long oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico.

Protesters Arrested Near White House

More than 100 anti-war protesters were arrested outside the White House on Saturday in demonstrations marking the eighth anniversary of the U.S.-led war in Iraq.

Wisconsin Judge Blocks Union Law

A Wisconsin judge temporary blocked implementation of a law that will curtail collective bargaining for public-employee unions.

• News Hub: Wisconsin Judge Blocks Union Law
• Vote: Should state workers have collective bargaining?

The Diplomatic Path to U.S. Support

Nicolas Sarkozy's meeting with Hillary Clinton in Paris last Monday was the launch point for four frantic days of diplomacy that turned the Obama administration toward intervention.

GOP's 2012 Hopefuls Fault White House Response

Some of Obama's potential Republican 2012 challengers say he waited too long to confront Gadhafi.

Senators Push Obama on Deficit

More than 60 senators sent a letter to President Obama urging him to "engage" on long-term deficit reduction, a sign of legislative momentum on the issue and impatience with the White House.

Warren Christopher Dies at 85

Clinton administration Secretary of State Warren Christopher has died in Los Angeles.

Race Begins for Miami-Dade Mayor

Candidates are already campaigning to succeed Miami-Dade County's ousted mayor, just days after voters booted Carlos Alvarez by a nearly 9-to-1 margin in a recall election on Tuesday.

Banks Get Nod to Pay Dividends

The Fed's move to allow some banks to resume higher shareholder payouts presented a clear division between the industry's strongest and weakest players.

• Bank-by-Bank Guide on Payouts
• Fed Completes Stress Tests
• Document: Methodology
• Vote: Was TARP a success?

E-File or Else: A Guide for Tax Season

Fannie, Freddie Probe Faces Snag

Obama: Latin American Trip About U.S. Jobs

Cities Find Cash for Managers' Raises

State Wrestles With Health Coverage

U.S. Declines to Give Radiation Details

Deal Set to Lift Gray Wolf Protections

Obama Aims to Lift Latin America Ties

FDA Panel Criticizes Menthol Cigarettes

NASA Spacecraft Orbits Mercury