Alternative Energy's Fortunes Shift

U.S. Drops Pro-Israel Spying Case

U.S. prosecutors have moved to dismiss all charges against two former pro-Israel lobbyists accused of disclosing U.S. military secrets. (Court filing)

Bid to Split Defense Contract Halted

The White House has thwarted a legislative attempt by Rep. John Murtha to split a $40 billion Air Force contract between Boeing and Northrop Grumman, according to people familiar with the matter.

Union Factions Reject Mediation Offer

United Here rejected the Service Employees International Union's offer to resolve a dispute over financial and jurisdictional issues, in which both sides have filed lawsuits.

Court Clears Demjanjuk Deportation

A federal appeals court opened the way again for the Justice Department to deport alleged Nazi death-camp guard John Demjanjuk to Germany.

Medicare Payments to Stay Flat

The federal government plans to keep Medicare's payments to hospitals essentially flat starting this fall.

Sleuths Stalk Origin of Flu

A picture is now emerging of how U.S. and Mexican officials first realized they faced a new type of flu virus and began racing to isolate its earliest origins.

• Audio: WHO update on vaccine efforts
• Photos: On the Front Lines

California Town Fights Blight

The California town of Indio has passed a law that allows it to charge banks with a criminal misdemeanor if they let a home fall into disrepair.

• Video: Criminalizing Blight

Chrysler Pushed Into Fiat's Arms

Chrysler's bankruptcy reorganization envisions the auto maker being revitalized under a partnership between Fiat and the UAW. But the U.S.'s intervention could stall in court.

• U.S. plan | Fiat | Bankruptcy filing | Affidavit

At Treasury, Big White House Role

The White House has kept a tight grip on the Treasury -- a move that has both helped and hindered the department's attempts to contain the financial crisis.

Alleged L.A. Serial Killer Arrested

Los Angeles police arrested a 72-year-old man in connection with over 30 killings, some dating back to the 1970s.

Lawmakers Push for BofA Hearings

Lawmakers likely will call for hearings to inquire about the involvement of the Treasury and the Fed in Bank of America's purchase of Merrill Lynch.

Fed to Revise Terms for TALF Loans

The Fed is preparing changes to TALF that would allow for five-year loans, aiding commercial real estate.

Marri Pleads Guilty to Aiding Terrorists

Ali al-Marri, a former graduate student held for five years in the U.S. as an "enemy combatant," pleaded guilty to providing material support to al Qaeda terrorists.

Foundation Backs Foreclosures Project

Pentagon's Carter Eyes Closer Industry Ties

Specter Connects With Sea Change

Florida Legislator Is Dead at Age 94