Analysis | Typically, a robust recovery follows a deep downturn, but few expect a boom this time.

44 | After week of tense townhalls, Kathleen Sebelius signals White House may embrace insurance co-ops as the main plank of reform.

Missouri man leaves Burma with Va. Senator Jim Webb who won his release from jail.

Afghan villagers say they feel caught in a tug of war between the two groups, are fearful of both, and often say they simply want to be left in peace.

U.S. senator mines his contentious public meetings across Md. for keys to a clearer health-care bill.

Firms getting U.S. funds offer proposals to official who will set limits on executive compensation.

Taliban claims responsibility for blast outside NATO HQ that leaves at least 7 dead, 91 wounded.

President tells mostly friendly crowd that mounting anti-reform outcry is partly the result of special interests mobilizing to protect profits.

Security forces, Hamas fighters battle a splinter group advocating strict for of Islamist law.

Town hall meetings this afternoon in Montana and tomorrow in Colorado are expected to be feisty.