The Wall Street Journal / Opinion With Newt Gingrich leaving the GOP Presidential race, Mitt Romney is now closer to realizing the ambition he has so long pursued: He has an even-money chance to become America's 45th President. He's more likely to f… more »

UK Daily Mail By Wil Longbottom and Daily Mail Reporter A madam who forced hundreds of women into prostitution has been executed in China. Wang Ziqi was sentenced to death for luring young women to work in brothels which were disguised as tea ho… more »

By Charles Stockdale, 24/7 Wall Street Of the 7,800 bonds in the U.S. secured by state or local governments, only 25 are currently speculative-grade, or junk-bonds, rated by Moody’s Ba1 or lower. Only municipalities received such low ratings, and th… more »

Associated Press By ANDREW TAYLOR WASHINGTON — The government's main disaster aid account is running woefully short of money as the Obama administration confronts damages from Hurricane Irene that could run into billions of dollars. With less th… more »

By Catalina Camia, USA TODAY With the race for the GOP presidential nomination now shaping up to be a three-person contest, Texas Gov. Rick Perry can expect intense scrutiny of his record as the newest entrant -- and current game changer -- in the R… more »