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The nation's unemployment rate jumped to 9.7 percent in August, even as employers shed fewer jobs than predicted for the month — a mixed signal for an economy that many believe is on the mend after its worst slump in decades.

Tax returns released by Sen. Hillary Clinton on Friday show just how far the Clintons have moved up since they left the White House: Their gross income for eight years exceeds $109 million. The move aims to silence one theme of criticism as she battles for the Democratic presidential nomination.

The U.S. economy is unlikely to grow in the first half of this year, says Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Testifying before Congress' Joint Economic Committee, Bernanke didn't use the word "recession." But it's the closest he has come to date to suggesting that possibility, given a trio of financial crises.

The global economic meltdown is affecting the world. But Brazil, Latin America's biggest economy, is more diverse and well-run than in the past. It is perhaps among the countries best prepared to weather the storm.

Top executives at seven firms that owe billions after being bailed out by taxpayers must cut their total compensation by half under a new plan released Thursday by the Obama administration.

The Bush administration unveiled a historic plan aimed at restoring confidence in the financial system and blunting further damage to the economy. The government plans to spend about $250 billion to buy equity stakes in banks and will guarantee new bank debt for the next three years.

How are U.S. combat operations continuing to evolve in Afghanistan? Tony Perry, from the Los Angeles Times, joins us live from Helmand Province, Afghanistan to talk about the latest challenges facing local Marines stationed in that area.

In a sign that the central bank is growing increasingly worried about the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke held out new hope Tuesday — in the form of a possible interest rate cut. The Fed also said it would start buying unsecured commercial paper to take the bite out of the credit crunch.

How are demographic shifts in Mexico impacting the future of immigration to the U.S.?

Wall Street remained tense Thursday, swinging between sharp gains and losses as investors examined mixed economic and earnings data for clues about the health of the economy. The Dow Jones industrials, down 380 at one point, closed up 401 points; the major indexes also saw broad gains.