By Steve Holland and Tabassum Zakaria Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will seek "the biggest deal possible" in talks Sunday aimed at averting a debt default after Republicans shied away from a $4 trillion deficit-reduction deal… more »

Foxnews By Stephen Clark As U.S. lawmakers seek a compromise on how much federal spending to cut in order to avoid a government shutdown, Tea Party activists who helped propel Republicans back into power are growing impatient with the debate. When Rep… more »

BEIJING (AFP) – Thousands of vehicles were bogged down Monday in a more than 100-kilometre (62-mile) traffic jam leading to Beijing that has lasted nine days and highlights China's growing road congestion woes. The Beijing-Tibet expressway slowed to a… more »

By Michael GersonNational Columnist WASHINGTON In 1980, Bill Clinton was defeated for re-election as Arkansas governor, making him the youngest ex-governor in America. According to one account, "Clinton sank into a deep funk. Taking the advice of his… more »