Houston Chronicle TOOLS SACRAMENTO - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is threatening to pay thousands of state employees the federal minimum wage of $6.55 an hour until lawmakers reach a deal on California's overdue state budget. Democrats and Republicans have so far been... photo: AP Photo Rich Pedroncell CongressLawmakersPhotosSchwarzeneggerWage
Syracuse TOKYO (AP) - Japanese shares rose for the third straight session Thursday, lifted by further gains on Wall Street and a continuing slide in oil prices. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index increased 290.38 points, or 2.18 percent, to close at 13,603.31.... photo: AP / Koji Sasahara AsiaEconomyMarketPhotosTokyo
The Daily Mail Victory: Formula One boss Max Mosley today won his privacy case against the News of the World Formula One boss Max Mosley was today awarded a record £60,000 in damages after winning his groundbreaking privacy case over claims he took part in a 'sick... photo: AP / Lefteris Pitarakis LawMediaPhotosPrivacySex
News24 Washington - The Pentagon is unable to send additional combat brigades to Afghanistan this year because of constraints imposed by the war in Iraq, leaving the decision to the next president, a spokesperson said. US commanders in Afghanistan have... photo: US Navy / MCS2 Brian P. Seymour AfghanistanIraqPentagonPhotosWar