Treasury and Fed officials were discussing with leaders in Congress a plan for the government to buy up distressed mortgages.

Original post by By EDMUND L. ANDREWS

At issue is whether plaintiffs have the right to sue when the products that hurt them had met federal standards.

Original post by By ADAM LIPTAK

Todd Palin was one of 13 people subpoenaed in the inquiry into whether Gov. Sarah Palin or members of her administration abused their power in the dismissal of a top state administrator.

Original post by By WILLIAM YARDLEY

California legislative leaders and the governor have come to an agreement on the state budget, which is now roughly three months late.

Original post by By JENNIFER STEINHAUER

Senator John McCain’s once easygoing if irreverent campaign presence — endearing to crowds, though often resulting in gaffes — has been put out to pasture.

Original post by By ADAM NAGOURNEY

A man charged in the killings of four people who died during a June killing spree in Illinois and Missouri has been charged with murder in four more bludgeoning deaths.

Original post by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

An Episcopal bishop, whose diocese is moving toward splitting from the national church, was ousted from ministry.

Original post by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Agriprocessors Inc., an embattled kosher meatpacker with a plant in Postville, Iowa, named a corporate lawyer from New York to be its chief executive, responding to an ultimatum from the leading kosher certifying organization.

Original post by By JULIA PRESTON

Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell of Alaska conceded to Representative Don Young in the Republican primary for Alaska’s only House seat.

Original post by By WILLIAM YARDLEY

Gov. Haley Barbour agreed to move a special election for Trent Lott’s former Senate seat to near the top of the November ballot, ending a dispute that had threatened to delay the start of absentee voting.

Original post by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS