The government says demand for big-ticket manufactured goods soared by the largest amount in 16 months in April, the second increase in the past three months.

Former Rep. Pat Toomey is still trailing Sen. Arlen Specter by 9 points in a poll on the 2010 Pennsylvania Senate race, but has closed a 20-point gap.

Outside organizations are carrying the mantle for and against the appeals court judge, who would be President Obama's first appointment to the Supreme Court.

As the city council moves closer to legislation recognizing same-sex marriage, critics of the council's recognition of married gay couples look to popular vote for a decision.

The government says the tally of newly laid-off people seeking jobless benefits fell last week, a sign that companies are cutting fewer workers.

Britain's Daily Telegraph quotes retired Major Gen. Antonio Taguba saying release of graphic images would not serve any useful purpose.

President orders national security adviser James L. Jones to consult relevant agencies and recommend revisions in the existing presidential order on national security classification.

As White House Gathers Backers, Conservatives Heighten Attacks on Judge's Record

Palestinian president will be pushing President Barack Obama on Thursday to facilitate peace with Israel through a larger solution to the Middle East conflict.

General Motors Corp. says it will offer bondholders 10 percent of the company's stock with warrants to buy up to 15 percent if they agree to support selling the company's assets to a new company under bankruptcy court protection.

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