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President-elect Barack Obama scored an early legislative victory on Capitol Hill Thursday. After intense lobbying by Obama and top economic aides, the Senate voted to release the second half of the $700 billion financial rescue package. When Obama takes office on Tuesday, he will have $350 billion available to battle the financial crisis.

Citigroup has reached a deal with top Democrats in the Senate on legislation to prevent home foreclosures. The lawmakers want to empower bankruptcy judges to force lenders to lower homeowners' payments.

Chef Edward Lee was introduced to sauerkraut by New York City's hot dog carts. But when he tried his mother-in-law's recipe, he knew it deserved a better pairing: five-spice-rubbed pork ribs.

More U.S. shoppers are buying into Halloween this year, scaring up a new spending record for costumes, decorations, candy and cute outfits for pets.

A drift-prone herbicide called dicamba continues to plague the Midwest, despite promises to end the problem from the chemical's backers. A top seed industry executive now has joined dicamba's critics.

Senate Finance Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is pushing for a bill to lower prescription drug prices that divides the GOP. But it may be the only way to get a bill to President Trump's desk.

The Trump administration will let two chemical plants in Indiana bypass recent air pollution rules for two years. One of those plants tops the list for biggest polluters in the state — the other puts out barely any pollution, but what it does release is a lot more toxic.

A recent study shows that top scavengers, like hyenas, can be beneficial for human health. But the same study reveals that scavenger populations are declining and could mean more disease for humans.

South Africa's cricket and rugby teams have reached top spots in their sports under the leadership of Black captains. Fans are united in a nation still grappling with the legacy of racial division.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Tuesday the firing of the city's embattled police superintendent. He also said a task force will begin work on a top to bottom review of the city's police department.