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Delta, United, Southwest, American and Alaska Airlines and other say masks are now optional for travelers on their aircraft.

Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell says phone companies that cooperated with government eavesdropping programs after the Sept. 11 attacks deserve retroactive immunity from civil rights lawsuits. But is the Bush administration, which is pressing Congress to extend the immunity, simply trying to avoid embarrassing disclosures?

The Federal Communications Commission votes Tuesday on whether to open up broadcast airwaves to deliver high-speed wireless Internet access. Tech companies like the idea. But they're facing powerful opposition from broadcasters, religious leaders and entertainers.

The church poured millions of dollars into getting Proposition 8 passed in California. On Thursday, thousands demonstrated outside the Mormon temple in Los Angeles, criticizing the church for what they see as its relentless support of discrimination.

The original $700 billion bailout plan passed last month has changed quite a bit from how it was originally described. Also, Republicans and Democrats reportedly are duking it out over whether to focus on tax cuts or increased spending in the next stimulus bill.

House Democrats led by Barney Frank want to push through an auto company relief plan next week that would provide $25 billion in loans from the $700 billion bailout bill. Treasury Secretary Paulson objects and some House Republicans agree.

It's been 20 years since the legendary Indiana University men's basketball team won a national championship. Will new head coach Tom Crean be able to turn the tailspinning team around?

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a freeze on pending foreclosures in an effort to help thousands of distressed homeowners in the state. But some economists say it's a bad idea that will only push California's mortgage rates higher.

On Thursday, Democrats in the House will vote on whom they want to lead the Energy and Commerce Committee. The face-off is a battle between two legislative titans in Congress: current Chairman John Dingell, from Michigan, and California Rep. Henry Waxman.

The ACLU is challenging an immigration ordinance passed last year by the town of Hazleton, Pa. The local ordinance would penalize employers who hire undocumented immigrants, and fine landlords who rent to them.