Philly transit union says pact reports 'premature' - AP - 45 minutes ago
A national spokesman for the Philadelphia transit system's largest union says reports of a tentative agreement were "premature" and the negotiations aimed at ending a five-day strike continue.

Jobless: 10 percent is tougher than it used to be - AP - 1 hour, 0 minutes ago
It hurts more to be unemployed now than the last time the jobless rate hit 10 percent. Americans have more than triple the debt they had in 1982, and less than half the savings. They spend 10 weeks longer off the job.

Chinese premier: Africa trade push is 'selfless' - AP - 1 hour, 12 minutes ago
China's premier stressed Saturday that his country's push to boost already burgeoning trade ties with Africa was "sincere and selfless," as the Asian powerhouse battled criticism its quest for natural resources was at the expense of the poverty-ravaged continent.

Obama appeals for health care votes - AP - 1 hour, 22 minutes ago
President Barack Obama made a last-minute personal appeal to Democrats to pass landmark health care legislation Saturday as the House voted to advance debate on a bill to expand coverage to millions of the uninsured.

G-20 finance officials: Too early to end stimulus - AP - 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
Finance officials from rich and developing countries pledged Saturday to maintain emergency support for their economies until recovery is assured, but failed to reach a clear agreement to bear the cost of fighting climate change.

Holiday airfares close to last year and climbing - AP - 2 hours, 1 minute ago
If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their tickets.

Pelosi: Obama visit inspired Democrats - AP - 2 hours, 55 minutes ago
House Democratic leaders say President Barack Obama, who made a quick trip to Capitol Hill, inspired their party to pass health care legislation.