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Arizona Appeals Immigration Ruling  |   

Arizona asked an appeals court Thursday to lift a judge's order blocking most of the state's immigration law. Meanwhile, Phoenix filled with protesters, including about 50 who were arrested for confronting officers in riot gear.

Panel Accuses Rangel Of 13 Ethics Violations  |   

The charges include allegations that the congressman failed to report rental income on vacation property in the Dominican Republic and over the course of nearly a decade failed to report more than $600,000 on his financial disclosure statements.

Island's Recovery May Set Example For Gulf Residents  |   

Galveston, Texas, has endured oil spills and hurricanes. It took 10 months to cap the ruptured well that caused the Ixtoc oil spill in 1979. The aftermath of the spill was compounded by hurricanes and more oil. Decades later, residents have mostly forgotten the trauma and continue to recover, one disaster at a time.

Pentagon Slams Leak Of Afghan War Reports  |   

WikiLeaks' publishing of secret intelligence reports has done severe damage, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday, noting that his department would aggressively investigate how it happened. Adm. Mike Mullen said the group's founder may already have the blood of a soldier or Afghan family on his hands.

Citigroup Paying $75M To Settle Civil Charges  |   

The bank settles charges that it misled investors about its potential losses from subprime mortgages as the housing bust hit in 2007.

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