Gas Prices Spiral Down to Near $2

Mukasey Collapses During Speech

Attorney General Mukasey collapsed while giving a speech on national security to a prominent conservative lawyers' organization. The state of his health is unknown.

Congress Postpones Stimulus Plan

Lawmakers postponed work on a sweeping stimulus package until the new Congress and administration take over next year.

• Video Analysis: Obama's Fiscal-Stimulus Challenge

Paulson Defends Moves on Crisis

Paulson, under fire for his approach to resolving the financial-sector crisis, defended his actions as "necessary steps to prevent a financial collapse."

Big Three Head Home Empty-Handed

Congressional efforts to rescue Detroit's auto makers collapsed, with lawmakers saying the industry lacked credible plans to return to profitability.

• Discuss: Will GM file for bankruptcy protection?
• For UAW, Aid Likely to Come With Strings
• Graphic: Milestones for Skidding Auto Makers
• Real Time Econ: Evaluating Detroit-Lehman Link
• Video: How Big Three Can Convince Congress
• Tracker: Detroit updates; L.A. auto show

Dip in Power Worries Utilities

U.S. electricity consumption is dropping in unexpected ways, prompting utilities to consider if the shift will require sweeping change in their industry.

Everglades Deal Faces Challenge

A Tennessee farming company offered to acquire U.S. Sugar in a deal which, if successful, could thwart Florida's plans to restore more of the Everglades.

Steinbrenner Passes Torch to Son

Major League Baseball's owners approved Hal Steinbrenner to succeed his father, George, as the Yankees's controlling partner.

Boeing to Lay Off Some Workers

Boeing will lay off some workers and reduce costs next year to remain competitive amid an expected decrease in Pentagon spending.

U.S., NYPD Clash on Wiretap Requests

A rivalry between NYPD and Justice officials over how to keep New York safe from a terrorist attack has devolved into a feud over the use of national security surveillance wiretaps.

• Kelly's Letter | Mukasey's Letter

Shift Seen in Telecom Regulation

The telecom industry is bracing for a new era of increased regulation under the Obama administration.

New England Faces Big Downturn

New England is headed for a "significant recession" that will strip the region of 250,000 jobs, or about 3.6 % of its employment, economists said.

Holder Has Corporate-Crime Experience

Obama's likely choice for attorney general penned the first federal guidelines for prosecuting corporations. Some lawyers have complained that those guidelines undercut companies' legal rights.

• Video: Obama Continues to Select Cabinet Members

U.S. Winter Forecast Is Mixed

Judge Orders 5 Gitmo Inmates Released