Drug firms: No cold meds under 4
Children under 4 should not be given cough and cold medicines, companies that make those products said Tuesday in announcing new guidelines for their use.
Stevens' friends heard scheming in FBI tapes
Two close friends of Sen. Ted Stevens schemed to conceal the fact that one was paying for remodeling and repairs at the senator's house, according to FBI audiotapes played at Stevens' corruption trial.
'Mail Goggles' stymie drunk e-mailing
Here's the scenario: It's Friday night, and what began as an innocent happy-hour margarita morphed into a few pitchers. After all, those tacos were salty.
Iraq pressured on future of troops
The Iraqi foreign minister said Tuesday it will require "bold political decisions" to resolve the major issue standing in the way of a deal allowing American troops to remain here next year — who would try U.S. troops accused of crimes.
U.S. unveils short-term loan plan
The Federal Reserve moved swiftly to break through a credit clog that is imperiling the economy, saying Tuesday it would buy massive amounts of short-term debt and hinting that it may cut interest rates.
Dow closes off more than 500 points
Wall Street sank into a deeper depression Tuesday, extending its heavy losses as enthusiasm over Federal Reserve efforts to inject confidence into credit markets gave way.
Bernanke opens door to rate cuts
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Tuesday that the financial crisis has not only darkened the country's current economic performance but also could prolong the pain.
Gas below $3.50 1st time since April
U.S. retail gasoline prices fell 15 cents a gallon over the last week, dropping below an average $3.50 a gallon for the first time in six months, the government said on Monday.
Want to be healthy? Exercise for 2 hours a week
Get moving: The nation's new exercise guidelines set a minimum sweat allotment for good health. For most adults, that's 2 hours a week.
No hazing charges in Tulane frat incident
Prosecutors are not pursuing criminal charges against seven Tulane University fraternity members accused of burning pledges with boiling water during an initiation.
