NYT: Bush, McCain diverging in foreign policy?

President Bush’s decisions on Iraq troop withdrawals and talks with Iran and North Korea have put John McCain on the defensive.

Fatah supporters rounded up in Gaza

Senate approves housing-rescue bill

The Senate  passed a housing rescue aimed at sparing homeowners from foreclosure and bolstering mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Economy finally gets news to smile about

Chamberlain, Yankees shut down Red Sox

Joba Chamberlain dominated the Boston Red Sox with his best major league start and the surging New York Yankees moved two games behind their longtime rivals with a 1-0 victory Friday night.

Yankees acquire Pirates' Nady, Marte

Spears and Federline settle custody case

A custody settlement between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline has been finalized, including a $5,000-per-month child-support increase for the pop singer’s ex-husband.

Rosie reportedly in talks to host variety show

FDA: Avoid jalapenos from Mexico, not U.S.

The government is narrowing its warning to hot pepper lovers, saying only Mexican-grown jalapenos now are linked to the nationwide salmonella outbreak — clearing the U.S. crop.

Scramble to trace foods from field to fork

Aircraft for space tourism to be unveiled

Aerospace engineers have been holed up in a Mojave Desert hangar for four years, fashioning a commercial spaceship to loft rich tourists some 62 miles above Earth. Now the wraps come partially off the top-secret project.

Eclipse enthusiasts rejoice in August

They're coming to America

Disappointed you won’t be taking in the sights in Paris or Rome this summer? No problem. If you were hoping to rub shoulders with your French or Italian compatriots — they’re all here. 

Investigators examine hole in jet