U.S. Approves Plan to Help Citigroup Weather Losses

"Citigroup executives presented a plan to federal officials on Friday evening after a weeklong plunge in the company’s share price threatened to engulf other big banks. In tense, round-the-clock negotiations that stretched until almost midnight on Sunday, it became clear...

Houston's post-Ike supplies coming, officials say

"HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) -- Federal supplies of food and water will be available to Houstonians affected by Hurricane Ike on Monday, an official said Sunday after Houston's mayor voiced concern about the aid. ...

Furious Camilla flees Britain

"The Duchess of Cornwall is to fly off for a Mediterranean holiday without Prince Charles. Sources say she will use the weeklong break to cool off after she had to pull out of tomorrow's memorial service for Princess Diana at the last minute. Camilla was invited by William...

U.N. calls on Iran to free Britons

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The U.N. Security Council expressed "grave concern" Thursday over the capture of 15 British sailors and marines and called for an early resolution of the problem, including their release.

Madonna gains custody of Malawi boy

"Madonna and her husband left Malawi Friday after gaining custody of a 1-year-old boy they adopted during a weeklong tour of orphanages in this impoverished southern African nation. The private plane departed for an undisclosed destination just before 2 a.m. after a...

N.J. governor ends weeklong gov't shutdown (AP)

" By TOM HESTER Jr., Associated Press Writer 7 minutes ago TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine issued an executive order early Saturday ending a weeklong state government shutdown. The governor acted minutes after lawmakers approved a $30.9 billion state budget...