McCain goes on the attack in final debate

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Working poor problem getting worse

The number of jobs paying a poverty-level wage increased by 4.7 million between 2002 and 2006, according to a new analysis of census data released Tuesday.

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Amid crisis, states forced to take 'drastic action'

With the economy in a slide and the credit markets seized up, states are slashing budgets, eliminating jobs, putting major construction projects on hold and nervously waiting to see whether their shriveled pension funds recover.

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Expectations low, Palin scores in debate

Analysis: While both vice presidential candidates succeeded in their only debate, the stakes were much higher for Sarah Palin. So, in the contest of low expectations, Palin won.

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Debate is on; McCain agrees to participate

Republican John McCain agreed to attend the first presidential debate, set for Friday night, even though Congress doesn't have a bailout deal.

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Bush: We are going to pass financial bailout

President Bush scrambled Friday to bring rebellious members of his own party behind a multibillion-dollar government bailout of the financial system.

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Jobless claims down less than expected

New applications for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week, the U.S. government said Thursday, as the struggling economy continues to take a toll on workers.

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Todd: A Republican star is born in St. Paul

Thanks to Sarah Palin, John McCain has secured the base and is generating tons of excitement.? But there's a question everyone will be asking Thursday: Is this McCain's party or Palin's?

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High energy costs cut two ways in Colorado

President Bush won Colorado in 2000 and 2004, but Democrats hope to swing the state this year. Candidates will have to meet voter concerns about energy and the environment.

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