Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Last Update: 2:12 PM ET

Stocks Drop Sharply Despite Bailout of Big Insurer

The Fed’s rescue of A.I.G. failed to placate investors, and a report showing a further decline in housing starts added to the gloom.

Q & A
The A.I.G. Rescue

David Leonhardt answers questions about the implications of the A.I.G. bailout and the economy.

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A board in Tokyo displayed rising stock prices. Stock markets rallied across much of Asia in early trading in response to the rescue of A.I.G.

In Asia, the Bloom Is Off the A.I.G. Rose

If A.I.G.’s reputation suffers heavily, the company will face an uphill battle in Asia and its other global markets.

American Exception
Supreme Court’s Global Influence Is Waning

A diminishing number of foreign courts seem to pay attention to the writings of American justices.

16 Are Killed in Attack on U.S. Embassy in Yemen

Militants opened fire on the embassy in Sana and detonated a car bomb at its gates, but no Americans were killed or injured, a Yemeni official said.

2008 Campaign

Abortion Issue Again Dividing Catholic Votes

A struggle on how Catholics should apply their beliefs in politics is reaching swing cities like Scranton, Pa.

New York Settles Lawsuit Over Homeless Families

The costly litigation, over homeless families’ access to shelter in New York City, has dragged on since 1983.


 
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A Cultural Cornerstone

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General Motors at 100

Chevrolet VoltThe Chevrolet Volt, which G.M. unveiled on Tuesday, is intended to provide a jump-start for General Motors’ second century.

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