House Democratic leaders ban practice of doling out multimillion-dollar, no-bid contracts.

Sixteen months after they were seized to prevent collapse, companies remain wards of the state, running a tab that has now exceeded $125 billion.

Panel concludes resignation puts ex-representative outside reach of any punishment it could dole out.

President makes impassioned case for his proposal, as industry groups ready ads to defeat it.

Reluctance in Europe, firms still eager to sell goods to nation create stumbling blocks for U.S. efforts.

Specialty-breed rescue groups say this month is a prime time to add a new best friend to your family.

Tomas Fleischmann scored on a one-timer from the right circle with 1:40 remaining in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.

Haim, who appeared in '80s-era movies with Corey Feldman, was found dead after an apparent ''accidental overdose'' in Los Angeles

Top politicians tangle over whether to count votes for 55 candidates who were barred from election.

Allegations date back at least a year, and involve "pattern of behavior and physical harassment."

SKETCH | Just seven minutes into the hour-long interview, things had already gone very wrong.

As the GOP tries to block the bill, it is scrambling to exploit divisions in the House and Senate.

Pa. woman allegedly used Internet to recruit men and women across globe to "wage violent jihad."

District officials say allowing same-sex marriages also has a practical implication for the city: jobs.

Marty Turco made 49 saves, Brad Richards had a goal and an assist, and the Dallas Stars scored three times in six shots early in the third period en route to a 4-3 shootout victory over the Capitals on Monday night, ending Washington's club-record home winning streak at 13 games.

Strategy change attempts to ratchet up the pace and the populist appeal of the administration's rhetoric against the health insurance industry.

Analysis finds dozens of former federal officials are helping carmakers handle investigations.

Need for U.S. troops elsewhere in Afghanistan means smaller provinces see rise in insurgents.

Unemployed say extensions help to tide them over, but critics fear program may discourage work.

Urging U.S. action, premier says Europe will target transactions blamed for worsening debt.