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President Obama's $50 billion infrastructure proposal was met with howls of dismay from Republicans. But the Editors of The Nation argue that Obama cannot let the minority party dictate the conversation on economic issues. Only if he adopts clear and forceful plans to deal with unemployment will he win the debate.

Mexico is marking its 200th anniversary as an independent nation amid much sadness as the country struggles with a wave of drug violence. In Ciudad Juarez, Mexico's deadliest city, security concerns are altering the traditional Independence Day celebration.

The Justice Department has recovered a record $2.5 billion in health care fraud over the past year — mostly with the help of drug company employees who blow the whistle to the federal government.

As more people struggle to pay their credit card bills, one segment of the economy is booming: debt collection. It's not an easy task. Most people John Goebel calls are angry, some are apathetic, and a few break down in tears.

The automaker could end up paying billions to settle claims related to last fall's safety recall. The result would mean a windfall for the plaintiffs' attorneys.

An Alabama man makes his living handling creatures that most people loathe. Ken Darnell is a snake milker. He extracts venom from snakes, freeze-dries it into a powder and sells it to research labS for use in medication. And he loves his job.

Akio Toyoda said the automaker was still deciding what to do to fix braking problems in the popular Prius.

Who doesn't love otters? Their little ears, googly eyes and built-in smiles are just a few of the charms of these increasingly rare creatures. But a wild animal is still a wild animal, no matter how cute it might be.

When word got out that insurance powerhouse AIG was going ahead with massive bonuses to some executives, despite the company's acceptance of federal bailout money, the reaction from the White House and Congress was immediate: outrage.

British hospitals work to treat hundreds of Londoners wounded in Thursday's attacks. But families of those caught in the bombings are struggling to locate loved ones. A police line has received more than 100,000 calls seeking information about casualties.