Day: July 13, 2008

The announcement, made before the markets opened in Asia, was meant to warn broker-dealers to quell the use of false rumors to manipulate markets.

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Announcement of the plan was intended to send a signal that the government was standing behind the beleaguered mortgage companies.

Only a few report working with the convention; many complain about poor organization.

Barney Frank says request is meant to reassure "overreacting" markets.

The Obama campaign quickly condemns a New Yorker magazine cover portrayal of the candidate and wife.

Helped along by robust lobbying efforts, the imperiled companies resisted stronger oversight as they expanded.

"It shows your wife Michelle with an Afro and an AK 47 and the two of you doing the fist bump with you in a sort of turban-type thing on top."

PHOENIX (AP) — John McCain says he intends to reverse a trend that other politicians from Arizona have faced in running for president….

WASHINGTON (AP) — Political flip-floppers have a fan: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger….