AP - Days from becoming the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, Lehman Brothers steered millions to departing executives even while pleading for a federal rescue, Congress was told Monday.
Palin criticizes Obama's ties to Wright, Ayers
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AP - Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin expanded her attack on Democrat Barack Obama's character Monday to include his relationship with an incendiary former pastor as well as his ties to 1960s-era radical Bill Ayers.
Bush: Financial rescue plan will take some time
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AP - President Bush says the economy is going to be "just fine" in the long run but that the taxpayer-supported economic rescue plan will take time to work.
Bus driver in fatal California crash faces charges
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AP - Police say the driver of a casino-bound charter bus that crashed and killed eight people is in critical condition and faces charges of driving under the influence.
Cigarette suit first up in new court term Monday
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AP - The Supreme Court opened its new term Monday suggesting it would side with tobacco companies in their fight to block lawsuits over deceptive marketing of "light" cigarettes.