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Fed Chief Signals Further Rate Cut

Ben S. Bernanke sent a strong signal that the central bank will lower interest rates again this month as it attempts to stave off a recession.

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Indians Hit the Road Amid Elephants

As incomes rise and cheap cars proliferate, many hurdles still litter the new Indian romance with the road.

• Wheels: Tata Unveils $2,500 Car
• Dot Earth: Road to One Billion Cars
• CNBC: Tata Nano | Slide Show: Indian Car Culture

Bank May Buy Troubled Giant in Home Loans

Countrywide Financial, the troubled lender that became a symbol of the excesses that led to the subprime mortgage crisis, is negotiating a sale to Bank of America.

Calls Grow for Bloomberg to Make Up His Mind

Michael Bloomberg’s dalliance with the idea of running for president is suddenly sparking a backlash.

• Thompson Attacks Huckabee in Debate
• Civil Rights Tone Prompts Talk of an Endorsement
• Kerry Endorses Obama for President

Bush Outlines Mideast Peace Plan

President Bush outlined the shape of a two-state peace treaty he is hoping to broker between Israel and the Palestinians.

• Bush Begins Peace Effort | Palestinians' View of Bush