World & National

Greece Hit by Strikes, Riots Over Austerity Plan

Tens of thousands demonstrated during a nationwide strike.

Gov't Official Warns on Home Down Payment Hikes

The head of the Federal Housing Administration says there could be a big drawback to raising the minimum down payment borrowers have to provide in order to qualify for loans backed by the agency.

Dems Look to Health Vote Without Abortion Foes

House Democrats met today to hear a point-by-point briefing on the plan from White House health reform director Nancy Ann DeParle.

Obama Renews Backing of Earthquake-stricken Haiti

President Barack Obama is renewing America's commitment to the recovery and reconstruction of Haiti.