Violence sends Iraqi Christians fleeing city

Hundreds of terrified Christian families flee Mosul to escape extremist attacks that have increased despite months of U.S. and Iraqi military operations to secure the northern Iraqi city, officials say.

Bush, allies pledge joint action
on credit crisis
President Bush and foreign financial officials display joint resolve to combat the unfolding financial crisis, hoping to calm investors whose panic has spread despite bold and accelerating government action.

• Democrats mull tax rebate, more in new aid plan