Asian markets rallied early Monday, even as the takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reinforced concerns about the U.S. economy and its reliance on foreign investors.

The downfall of Fannie and Freddie stems from a series of miscalculations and deferred decisions.

Mortgage rates may fall a bit initially but probably not enough to quickly halt the decline in home prices.

The new storm came on the heels of Gustav, raising the death toll and destruction across the waterlogged region.

Williams completed her climb back to No. 1 Sunday night with a 6-4, 7-5 victory against Jelena Jankovic to claim her third United States Open title.

Since he was born, Gov. Sarah Palin’s youngest son, Trig, has had an unexpected effect on her political fortunes.

David Gregory will be the sole anchor of MSNBC’s coverage of the presidential debates and election night.

A federal agency is opposing requirements for increased fireproofing and an extra stairwell in tall office buildings.

The Afghan government, human rights officials, and a U.N. investigation back up the account of villagers who say 90 civilians were killed in a U.S. airstrike.

The longtime chief executive of the country’s biggest savings and loan has been forced out because of the company’s mounting losses.

The senatorial race in New Hampshire is emblematic of others in the country, focusing on kitchen-table issues like job security and the cost of gas and health care.

On the last day of Astroland, an amusement park that has been a fixture on Coney Island’s Boardwalk since 1962, visitors reminisced while trying to soak up a last bit of fun.

Israeli police on Sunday recommended indicting the prime minister, Ehud Olmert, on charges including bribe-taking, fraud and breach of trust.

The Jets kicked off the Brett Favre era with a solid victory on Sunday.