Tainted milk scandal spreads to U.S. candy

Tainted milk scandal spreads to U.S. candy



An industrial chemical blamed for sickening thousands of infants in China was found in candy in four Connecticut stores this week and California stores last week.

Senate agrees to nuclear deal with India

Senate agrees to nuclear deal with India



The Senate has voted to overturn a three-decade ban on atomic trade with India.

The pact allows American businesses to begin selling nuclear fuel to India in exchange for safeguards and U.N. inspections at India's civilian nuclear plants.

US Senate approves rescue package

US Senate approves rescue package

The US Senate has approved a revised draft of a $700bn financial rescue package.

By a 74 to 25 margin, the Senate passes a $700 billion financial rescue plan.

The $700 billion financial rescue plan that would allow the federal government to buy bad mortgage-related debts held by financial firms.

Floods soak Mexico

Floods soak Mexico



Nearly two weeks of heavy rains affects thousands in the Mexican state of Veracruz.

Officials reported 43 rivers and 19 streams bursting their banks...soaking farmland, highways, and thousands of homes.

Microsoft will battle 'search Goliath'

Microsoft will battle 'search Goliath'



Microsoft's Chief Executive Steve Ballmer has spoken about the company's plans to expand its share of the internet search market.