June 9. - In Wisconsin, at least three homes were washed away-- into the rapid currents of Lake Delton-- one of the areas of the midwestern U.S. hit

But consumer advocates say that using a credit card protects customers much better than debit cards, checks, or cash...both online and in stores.

A large crane collapsed in New York City on Friday, killing two people and damaging an apartment building on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Nov. 12 - Lowered profit forecasts at leading consumer electronics chain Best Buy and worries the credit crunch has spread kept recession worries at t

Conway G. Gittens reports from New York.

Aug. 8 - A Georgian official said the president will soon declare martial law. Fred Katayama reports.

Chris Burns reports for Reuters.

Conway Gittens reports from New York.

Oct. 18 - It's been 20 years after stocks crashed almost 23 percent in one session. Black Monday remains the largest one session percentage loss ever.

The French, who largely supported Obama as a candidate, were mostly delighted by his victory in the rain of Paris. Some visiting American students we

Nov 17 - American carmakers are hoping for some relief as Congress considers auto industry assistance options.Automakers are not only a symbol of indu

Mar 5 - Senator Hillary Clinton's Presidential campaign is resurrected after victories in Ohio and Texas.Clinton's victories mark the third time this

Sasha Salama reports.

People in Kenya send first wishes to new U.S. President-elect Barak Obama.

Jul 22 - On the run for 11 years, former wartime president of the Bosnian Serbs Radovan Karadzic faces two indictments by the war crimes tribunal.Kara

Dec 19 - Perennial holiday favorites the Jingle Cats are back, meowing on about good tidings and cheer.

Jun. 16 - A credit crunch brought on by the collapse of the subprime mortgage market and a housing slump claimed its lastest victim - - American Insur

Conway G. Gittnes reports from New York.

Nov 11 - The White House on Tuesday said it was open to considering any proposals from Congress to accelerate loans to the auto industry.President-ele

Deborah Lutterbeck reports.