Long unemployment lines as economy falls short

Long unemployment lines as economy falls short



As people start feeling the pinch of an economic crisis, they're spending less on recreational activities.

For many residents in Elkhart, Indiana, when your community is know as the R.V. capitol of the world, that doesn't boast well for jobs.

Japan worried about the impact of the financial crisis

Japan worried about the impact of the financial crisis



Many Asian markets have fallen, following two days of sharp rises.

A financial analyst in Japan warns an economy based on a weak yen and exports to Asia is looking increasingly shaky.

World's heaviest man to wed

World's heaviest man to wed



World's heaviest man will marry his long-time girlfriend later this month in Mexico. The groom weighs nearly 700 pounds and is confined to a bed.

AP First Person: Tackling the economy

AP First Person: Tackling the economy



Voters overwhelmingly rank the economy as their top issue in the upcoming presidential election. Associated Press economic reporter Jeannine Aversa said the next president will inherit a host of economic problems that have no quick fix.

Obama, McCain Economic Plans

Obama, McCain Economic Plans



As the race for the White House draws to a close, candidates Barack Obama and John McCain have each unveiled proposed economic policies in the hopes of swaying voters. Karen Brown reports.

Breakfast with Ahmadinejad

Breakfast with Ahmadinejad



Barbara Slavin of The Washington Times shares her impressions of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad after a meeting in New York City with the Iranian president.

Podium mishap at White House dinner

Podium mishap at White House dinner



As U.S. President George W. Bush watched, part of the podium fell apart while Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was making his toast at the White House Official Dinner on Tuesday night.

Apple cuts price of entry laptop by $100

Apple cuts price of entry laptop by $100



Apple is updating its line of laptop computers with a nod to the economic turmoil that might push consumers to be more frugal this holiday shopping season.

The company avoided a major price cut but did lower the cost of the MacBook.

Health Care in America

Health Care in America



A multimedia report by The Washington Times on the state of medical care in America, through a non-profit established to provide health care in developing countries.