Republicans trade harsher charges as top Democrats wrangle over language
The Republicans debate what can be done about Michigan's economy and whether auto-industry jobs can be recovered.
- McCain and Romney spar over Michigan economy
- Huckabee, ignored by Christian leaders, has galvanized many evangelicals
- Unions rush resources into battle in Nevada
- Gender takes center stage in Democratic primaries
- This year, Clinton is off the stage and on the streets in Nevada
- Republican candidates spar in South Carolina debate
- Next campaign battleground: Michigan
- Kerry endorses Obama as campaign goes nationwide
- Democrats rush to build up campaigns in Nevada
- Richardson drops out of Democratic race
- Clinton's message, and moment, won the day
- Obama swipes at Clinton, but takes aim at Bush
- Women's support for Clinton rises in wake of perceived sexism

Researchers create new rat heart in lab
Researchers cautioned that the dream of growing new human hearts, if it is ever realized, remains years away.

In Bangkok, it's a tough life for elephants
Of all the illegal activities that animate Bangkok, one stands out more than others: elephants sauntering down the city's streets.

Iraq veterans leave a trail of death and heartbreak in U.S.
Homicides by veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are a quiet phenomenon in the U.S.

Iran poses threat to global security, Bush says
Pursuing efforts to isolate Iran among its neighbors, President George W. Bush said Sunday in Abu Dhabi that Arab allies must confront the danger "before it's too late."
- UN agency promised answers by Iran

Opposition wins Taiwan parliamentary election
The opposition Kuomintang party won a landslide victory as President Chen Shui-bian resigned as chairman of the governing Democratic Progressive Party to take responsibility for the loss.
- Taiwan prepares for first of 2 major 2008 elections

Europe can't agree on anti-dumping rules
Acknowledging differences of opinion in the EU, the EU trade commissioner, Peter Mandelson, said plans to change rules had been shelved and warned that a lack of clarity in the current system was hurting business.

For Airbus and Boeing, an unprecedented level of new orders
The two companies are scrambling to ramp up output on their assembly lines to catch up with the demand.
- Gulf Air hands Boeing a big order

Proposed lyrics for Spain's national anthem face a tough sell
The lyrics won a contest started in June by the Spanish Olympic Committee, but reaction has been lukewarm.

Differences that count in Clinton and Obama
Clinton and Obama agree on many things, but there are still important differences between these two candidates.

Menswear Milan: A melancholy elegance
Last season it was hedge fund hotties in glitzy gear. But now the luxurious offerings for a male wardrobe have gone from supreme to subprime in just six months.

The struggles of an Afghan police commander
Many of the problems frustrating Afghan efforts to secure the nation's eastern and southern provinces were evident in the bizarre tour of duty of Shair Muhammad, a police commander.
- Taliban attack leaves kills police in southern Afghanistan