DETROIT – The new General Motors arose on Friday as lawyers finished an all-night paperwork session transferring the bulk of the automaker's assets to a company controlled by the U.S. government. Full Story »
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DETROIT – The new General Motors arose on Friday as lawyers finished an all-night paperwork session transferring the bulk of the automaker's assets to a company controlled by the U.S. government. Full Story »
ALSIP, Ill. - Relatives of the people buried in a historic cemetery south of Chicago have been flocking there to check on the graves of their loved ones. Full Story »
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. - State officials will investigate accusations of racial discrimination against a suburban Philadelphia swim club that allegedly reacted to a visiting group of minority children by asking them not to return and pulling other kids out of the water. Full Story »
PAMPLONA, Spain - A charging bull gored a young Spanish man to death Friday at Pamplona's San Fermin festival, the first such fatality in nearly 15 years. Nine others were injured in a particularly dangerous and chaotic chapter of the running of the bulls. Full Story »
BARCELONA, Spain - The seventh stage of the Tour de France between Barcelona and the Andorran ski resort of Arcalis has started, with Lance Armstrong facing his first big test in the mountains. Full Story »
DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors exited bankruptcy on Friday, far more quickly than most industry watchers had expected, as a leaner automaker aiming to win back American consumers and pay back taxpayers. Full Story »
L'AQUILA, Italy (Reuters) - G8 leaders pledged $20 billion in farm aid to help poor nations feed themselves, surpassing expectations on the final day of a summit that has yielded little progress on climate change and trade. Full Story »
URUMQI, China (Reuters) - Chinese riot police broke up a small demonstration by Uighurs leaving Friday prayers in a Muslim Uighur neighborhood of Urumqi, arresting several who were taken away with hands above their heads. Full Story »
CANBERRA/BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese steel executive detained along with four Rio Tinto employees is being investigated for leaking China's "bottom line" on iron ore prices, a source with knowledge of the probe said on Friday. Full Story »
LONDON (Reuters) - After weeks of feasting on stories about British politicians abusing expenses, journalists are finding their own conduct under scrutiny following allegations of phone hacking by a Rupert Murdoch tabloid. Full Story »
YANGON (Reuters) - The widely condemned trial of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi resumed on Friday, a week after the country's military rulers ignored a plea from the United Nations chief to drop security charges against her. Full Story »
PAMPLONA, Spain (Reuters) - A bull gored a man to death on Friday as he took part in the traditional Running of the Bulls fiesta in the Spanish city of Pamplona, regional government authorities said. Full Story »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama suffered a double-barreled setback in Congress on Thursday when members of his own party moved to apply the brakes on his top legislative priorities, healthcare and climate change. Full Story »
L'AQUILA, Italy (AFP) - Rich nations' leaders, including an Africa-bound Barack Obama, unveiled Friday a 15-billion-dollar boost for food production as they were urged to help the world's poor during the downturn. Full Story »
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Steve McNair's pastor and close friend cautioned against judging the ex-NFL quarterback Thursday, reminding people who gathered for his memorial not to cast the first stone when talking about his life off the field. Full Story »
MIAMI - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth has been released from a Miami jail after serving 24 days for DUI manslaughter. Full Story »
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan guard Takuya Kawamura has joined the Phoenix Suns for the pre-season summer league in a bid to become the second man from his country to play in the NBA. Full Story »
PHOENIX - Pinch-hitter Brett Carroll's three-run homer sparked a franchise-record 10-run eighth inning, and the Florida Marlins stormed back from a seven-run deficit to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-7 on Thursday night. Full Story »
MADRID (AFP) - New Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema said Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldo will be his inspiration as he looks to fire the goals to help the Spanish giants dethrone Barcelona in La Liga. Full Story »
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens reportedly is agreeable to a buyout of the final two years of her contract amid calls for her resignation by key players. Full Story »
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - The Penn State Nittany Lions' workout schedule Friday includes lifting weights and pull-ups, followed by an odd assortment of drills like pulling sleds and pushing around giant tractor-trailer tires in front of hundreds of fans. Full Story »
SYDNEY (AFP) - Former junior Australian Open champion Brydan Klein said on Friday he accepted a six-month ban and will undergo a racial sensitivity course after making a racial slur against another player. Full Story »
SILVIS, Ill. - Lee Janzen had trouble believing it, too. Full Story »
POITIERS, France - Anselmo Moreno of Panama has retained his WBA bantamweight title with a split decision over Mahyar Monshipour of France. Full Story »
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Although NASCAR contends it has the best anti-doping procedures in sports, some experts see flaws in the policy and question whether drivers are getting a fair shake in the lab or a safe ride on the track. Full Story »
LONDON - The International Olympic Committee chastised U.S. Olympic officials on Thursday for "unilaterally" launching their own television network, warning the project could jeopardize relations with Olympic broadcaster NBC. Full Story »
DETROIT – The new General Motors arose on Friday as lawyers finished an all-night paperwork session transferring the bulk of the automaker's assets to a company controlled by the U.S. government. Full Story »
WASHINGTON - Sen. Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Banking Committee, on Thursday warned credit card companies against jacking up interest rates before legislation takes effect that would limit their ability to do so. Full Story »
MUMBAI, India - Indian outsourcing bellwether Infosys Technologies Ltd. reported a slight rise in quarterly profit and warned of a steep drop in revenue as its global clients struggle to cope with the economic slowdown. Full Story »
LONDON - The Bank of England kept its key interest rate on hold at a record low 0.5 percent Thursday and surprise markets by saying it would not for the moment seek to expand its 125 billion pound cash injection into the British economy. Full Story »
NEW YORK (Reuters) - American International Group Inc has resumed talks to sell its American Life Insurance Co unit to MetLife Inc in a transaction that could help the stricken insurer raise more than $15 billion, the Financial Times said. Full Story »
NEW YORK - After yet another weak month, retailers are preparing to fight for their share of crucial back-to-school shopping. But they may have to keep discounting to keep consumers coming in, given escalating job uncertainty. Full Story »
SOUTHLAKE, Texas (Reuters) - Real estate agent Lisa DeWaal serves coffee at a Starbucks outlet for four hours every morning before she goes to the office to start her "day job." Full Story »
LONDON (AFP) - Oil prices fell back under 60 dollars on Friday on renewed demand concerns, as the IEA said signs of a strong rally in global economic growth and oil demand were fading. Full Story »
American International Group Inc. is discussing a deal for all or part of its foreign unit, American Life Insurance Co., with MetLife Inc., according to a published report Wednesday that cited people familiar with the matter. Full Story »
WASHINGTON - More than half of potential homebuyers say they're still not prepared to jump into the market, and fear of losing their jobs is the No. 1 reason, a new poll shows. Full Story »
Never mind landing the job. Now people on the lookout for employment have another cause for worry: identity theft. As the joblessness rate soars, scammers are ginning up fake Web sites or posing as recruiters to trick job seekers into giving up sensitive personal information. Full Story »