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The composer Marc Shaiman discusses his viral video "Prop 8 -- The Musical.".

The Natural Resources Defense Council persuades major bank to stop financing companies that use mountaintop-removal techniques in their mining.

The rescue plan for the transit authority finances calls for a new tax on corporate payrolls and tolls on the East River and Harlem River bridges.

Robert Nardelli, Chrysler’s chief, says he speaks for “one million people who depend on Chrysler for their jobs.”

At four firehouses, either the engine company or the ladder company will not be staffed during the evening shift, from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Foodies lobby Obama on his choice of Agriculture Secretary.

Senator Christopher J. Dodd, who heads the banking committee, suggested that it would be difficult for lawmakers to approve a financial lifeline for the three companies.

Canada’s formal head of state allowed the Parliament to be closed down until Jan. 26, granting an unprecedented request from Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Investors received another round of bad economic news, including falling retail sales numbers and layoffs at AT&T.

Farm emissions are being discussed during international talks on a new treaty to combat global warming.

The Mumbai police identified a second Pakistani terrorist as an engineer of the attacks, as gruesome new evidence emerged of mistreatment of hostages.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej did not appear on Thursday to deliver his traditional birthday address at a highly charged political moment.

Guest blogger Allison Tate on not having girls like she always wanted - and being okay with that.

To raise money before joing the Cabinet, Hillary Rodham Clinton enlists the help of the star of "Ugly Betty.".

The European Central Bank joined other central banks on Thursday in lowering borrowing costs to try to ease the financial crisis.

Most of the nation’s stores kicked-off the critical holiday shopping season with double-digit sales declines, portending more price-cuts in December.

The nation’s health minister appealed for outside help a day after police attacked protesting medical workers.

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President-elect Barack Obama’s aides say he is considering making a major foreign policy speech from an Islamic capital during his first 100 days in office. But where should he do it?