'Catastrophic': Big Three Cite Dire Consequences to No Bailout Automakers predict dire consequences if they don't get a taxpayer bailout.

Clinton-Era Lawyer Top Contender for AG Sources say Obama wants ex-deputy attorney general Eric Holder to lead DOJ.

Confidence Drops to a 22-Year Low New low point caps a dramatic year-and-a-half free-fall.

Show Us Your Bonuses: New York's Cuomo to AIG Attorney General continues anti-bonus crusade.

New Evidence in Natalee Holloway Case? New witness comes forward in 2005 disappearance of American teenager in Aruba.

Pirates Operate Unchecked on High Seas At least 14 ships are being held for ransom, including one loaded with weapons.

Japanese Girl May Be Pro-League Bound Teen is heading to Japan's pro baseball league with her fluttering knuckleball.

Food Recall: Chicken With Side of Plastic? USDA recalls 900,000 pounds of Lean Cuisine, confirms one injury.

The World's Oldest Polar Bear Dies At age 42, Debby, the world's oldest polar bear, dies at a Canadian Zoo.

Paulson: TARP Can't Cover Detroit Treasury Secretary Paulson: bank bailout cash should not be sent to automakers.