WASHINGTON (AP) — In a vote that shook the government, Wall Street and markets around the world, the House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation’s financial system, leaving » Full Story

NEW YORK (AP) — The failure of the bailout package in Congress literally dropped jaws on Wall Street and triggered a historic selloff — including a terrifying decline of nearly 500 points in mere minu » Full Story

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the end, the financial markets didn’t stand a chance against voter antipathy, partisanship and election year politics. » Full Story

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Michael Mukasey named a prosecutor Monday to investigate whether former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, other Bush administration officials or Republicans in Cong » Full Story

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The man who told a jury that O.J. » Full Story

DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. (AP) — The decision had been made safely many times before: Victims in a car crash were critically injured, and a helicopter was dispatched to rush them to the hospital. » Full Story

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lagging in the polls, Republican presidential candidate John McCain unleashed a blistering attack Monday on his Democratic rival, saying the race comes down to a simple question: » Full Story

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By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON— President Bush warned today that failing to pass a financial rescue plan would bring severe consequences to the U.S. economy. » Full Story

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