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When it comes to divisive social issues like abortion or stem-cell research, presidential candidates usually try to say as little as possible. But this year, McCain and Obama are trying a different tack, reaching out to both sides.

A New York judge on Saturday blocked Wells Fargo & Co.'s attempt to purchase Wachovia Corp. The judge scheduled a meeting between representatives from Citigroup and Wachovia for Oct. 10.

Tropical cyclones have been getting stronger over the past several decades, according to a new report in the journal Nature. This finding supports a theory that storms will get stronger as the surface of the ocean heats up because of global warming.

Not so long ago, there was bipartisan agreement on an investigation into Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's dismissal of the state's top public safety officer. Now, that bipartisanship has gone and Republicans have called the investigation tainted and moved to block it.

There have been calls to limit the pay of those executives whose companies benefit from the proposed $700 billion bailout of Wall Street. Roben Farzad, a senior writer for BusinessWeek, says Democrats want to assert some control over CEO pay and the Bush administration may be ready to make a concession on the issue.

The Iraqi government is creating a special committee to look into allegations that Iran is funneling arms to Shiite militia groups in Iraq. U.S. military officials say there is evidence of Iranian-supplied munitions, but it's uncertain whether there is complicity by the Iranian government.

Higher ratings, blockbuster trades and a resurgence of flagship teams in Boston and Los Angeles have led to a turnaround year for the NBA. The league had been reeling from flagging TV audiences, lackluster playoffs and a crooked, point-shaving ref.

While gas-thirsty cars are languishing in the garage, people are hopping on buses, riding bikes, and reverting to the most time-tested form of transportation: their feet. Alex Chadwick talks to Christopher Leinberger, visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution, about why urban planners are paying more attention to cities' "walkability."

Their music might be vastly different, but when folk-rocker Josh Ritter and classical violinist Hilary Hahn share a concert stage, surprising connections develop between the two performers and their audience.

Barack Obama had a fruitful day of meetings Monday in Iraq with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and top U.S. commander Gen. David Petraeus. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee is expected Tuesday in Jordan.