Jul 2 - Betancourt was among 15 captives rescued from leftist guerrillas by Colombian troops posing as aid workers. rescue was a huge coup for popular... more

Jul 2 - Betancourt was among 15 captives rescued from leftist guerrillas by Colombian troops posing as aid workers. rescue was a huge coup for popular President Alvaro Uribe, an anti-guerrilla hard-liner who has used billions of dollars in U.S. aid to put the rebels on the defensive. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. less

Jul 2 - A spike in oil prices finally pushed blue chips to close in bear market territory after hovering near the threshold for three sessions.A bear market is... more

Jul 2 - A spike in oil prices finally pushed blue chips to close in bear market territory after hovering near the threshold for three sessions.A bear market is defined by a 20 percent drop from an all-time peak. Analysts and traders said investors should expect Wall Street to grind even lower.Conway Gittens reports less

Jul 2 - A steep slide pushed the Dow and Nasdaq to close in bear market territory as a spike in oil to a record near $144 a barrel fueled inflation and... more

Jul 2 - A steep slide pushed the Dow and Nasdaq to close in bear market territory as a spike in oil to a record near $144 a barrel fueled inflation and economic jitters.The Dow tumbled 166 points to 11,215. The S&P 500 fell 23 points to 1,261. The Nasdaq shed 2.3 percent, or 53 points, to 2,251. Crude oil jumped $2.60 to a record of $143.57 a barrel.Conway Gittens reports less

Jul 1 - McCain heads to Colombia and Mexico this week, and later this summer Obama plans a trip to Europe, Middle East. Republican Senator John McCain has... more

Jul 1 - McCain heads to Colombia and Mexico this week, and later this summer Obama plans a trip to Europe, Middle East. Republican Senator John McCain has tactical reasons for going to Latin America. His popularity among Hispanic voters has been eroding in recent polls as Obama's has grown. For Democratic Senator Barack Obama, the need is to convince Americans that he is not a foreign policy lightweight as the McCain camp has suggested. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. less

Jul 1 - As oil consumption grows and access to most oil-rich regions becomes increasingly restricted, companies are venturing farther out to sea, drilling... more

Jul 1 - As oil consumption grows and access to most oil-rich regions becomes increasingly restricted, companies are venturing farther out to sea, drilling deeper than ever in their quest for energy.A decade ago when Chevron's Petronius came online it was one of the deepest water oil production facilities in the Gulf of Mexico --at 17-hundred feet. The next oil frontier - and the challenge for oil exploration - lies below 10,000 feet of water, through five miles of hard rock, thick salt and tightly packed sands. Ruben Ramirez reports. less

Jul 1 - A surprisingly good report from General Motors helped keep stocks from closOil once again hit a record high, closing just shy of $141 a barrel. A new... more

Jul 1 - A surprisingly good report from General Motors helped keep stocks from closOil once again hit a record high, closing just shy of $141 a barrel. A new report showed U.S. factory activity expanded for the first time in five months, but that inflation is still a threat. Bobbi Rebell reports from New York. ing in bear market territory. less

Jul 1 - The African Union called for a national unity government in Zimbabwe after the widely-condemned re-election of President Robert Mugabe.A summit of the... more

Jul 1 - The African Union called for a national unity government in Zimbabwe after the widely-condemned re-election of President Robert Mugabe.A summit of the pan-African body- divided over what to do about Zimbabwe, adopted a resolution calling for Mugabe to negotiate with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, who withdrew from the election because of violence. less

A patient dies after reportedly waiting in a New York emergency room for nearly 24 hours. Surveillance footage shows a doctor reportedly checks but walks... more

A patient dies after reportedly waiting in a New York emergency room for nearly 24 hours. Surveillance footage shows a doctor reportedly checks but walks away, then a reported nurse apparently looks for a response, but there is none. The patient allegedly died a short time later. Fred Katayama reports from New York. less

Jun 30 - US may slap unilateral sanctions against Zimbabwe after Robert Mugabe was re-elected over the weekend. The U.S. has prepared a draft resolution at the United Nations calling on the Security Countil to impose an arms embargo on Zimbabwe. Fred Katayama reports from New York.

Jun 30 - US may slap unilateral sanctions against Zimbabwe after Robert Mugabe was re-elected over the weekend. The U.S. has prepared a draft resolution at the United Nations calling on the Security Countil to impose an arms embargo on Zimbabwe. Fred Katayama reports from New York. less

Jun. 30 - WALL-E was at the top of the box office on its opening weekend, giving Disney's Pixar its latest number one hit.Pixar continues its winning streak... more

Jun. 30 - WALL-E was at the top of the box office on its opening weekend, giving Disney's Pixar its latest number one hit.Pixar continues its winning streak with the successful release of WALL-E. Its creativity and risk taking have given it a unique perch at the top of Hollywood. Bobbi Rebell reports. less

The Dow closed 3 points higher at 11,350. The S&P 500 edged 1 point higher to 1,280. The Nasdaq fell 22 points to 2,292. Crude oil slipped 21 cents to $140 a barrel. Conway Gittens reports from New York

The Dow closed 3 points higher at 11,350. The S&P 500 edged 1 point higher to 1,280. The Nasdaq fell 22 points to 2,292. Crude oil slipped 21 cents to $140 a barrel. Conway Gittens reports from New York less

Jun. 30 - The Isla refinery in Curacao provides jobs and pollution.The refinery has been leased bu Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA since 1985. Norbert... more

Jun. 30 - The Isla refinery in Curacao provides jobs and pollution.The refinery has been leased bu Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA since 1985. Norbert George of the Humane Care Foundation says Venezuela is not living up to the theme of social responsibility espoused by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. less

Jun 25 - A strong lightning storm with 8000 strikes hits Northern California sparking 800 new fires in the region.

Jun 25 - A strong lightning storm with 8000 strikes hits Northern California sparking 800 new fires in the region. less

Jun 25 - Tony Soprano's wardrobe from the hit TV series raked in nearly $188,000 at a Christie's auction in New York.The actor who plays Tony Soprano, James Gandolfini, made a rare public appearance at the auction. Fred Katayama reports from New York.

Jun 25 - Tony Soprano's wardrobe from the hit TV series raked in nearly $188,000 at a Christie's auction in New York.The actor who plays Tony Soprano, James Gandolfini, made a rare public appearance at the auction. Fred Katayama reports from New York. less

Jun 25 - U.S. President George W. Bush called run-off elections to be held in Zimbabwe a "sham" and accused President Robert Mugabe's government of intimidation.Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Jun 25 - U.S. President George W. Bush called run-off elections to be held in Zimbabwe a "sham" and accused President Robert Mugabe's government of intimidation.Deborah Lutterbeck reports. less

Jun 25 - US interest rates remain at historic lows, but worries remain about inflation. The Federal Reserve kept its Fed Funds rate at just two percent, but released a carefully worded statement outlining concerns about the US economy. Bobbi Rebell reports from New York.

Jun 25 - US interest rates remain at historic lows, but worries remain about inflation. The Federal Reserve kept its Fed Funds rate at just two percent, but released a carefully worded statement outlining concerns about the US economy. Bobbi Rebell reports from New York. less

Jun 25 - The Dow and the Nasdaq put an end to three days of losses as comforting words from the Federal Reserve, lower oil prices, and earnings optimism buoyed... more

Jun 25 - The Dow and the Nasdaq put an end to three days of losses as comforting words from the Federal Reserve, lower oil prices, and earnings optimism buoyed sentiment. The Dow gained 4 points to 11,811. The S&P 500 rose 7 points to 1,321. The Nasdaq gained 32 points to 2,401. Crude oil fell $2.45 a barrel to settle at $134.55. Conway Gittens reports. less

Jun. 16 Bolivian and Mexican race walkers are bundling up to train in high-altitudes ahead of August's Olympic Games in Beijing.

Jun. 16 Bolivian and Mexican race walkers are bundling up to train in high-altitudes ahead of August's Olympic Games in Beijing. less

Jun. 16 - Bolivian and Mexican race walkers are bundling up to train in high-altitudes ahead of August's Olympic Games in Beijing.

Jun. 16 - Bolivian and Mexican race walkers are bundling up to train in high-altitudes ahead of August's Olympic Games in Beijing. less

Jun. 16 - A credit crunch brought on by the collapse of the subprime mortgage market and a housing slump claimed its lastest victim - - American Insurance Group showed CEO Martin Sullivan the door.

Jun. 16 - A credit crunch brought on by the collapse of the subprime mortgage market and a housing slump claimed its lastest victim - - American Insurance Group showed CEO Martin Sullivan the door. less