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As foreclosures continue to rise, regulators and others are questioning the role of credit agencies, which gave top ratings to risky mortgage-backed securities. Critics say the system, in which firms are paid by the companies they rate, is inherently flawed.

After her a hearing on Thursday, it's unclear if President Biden's controversial pick to be the nation's top bank regulator has enough votes to be confirmed.

The Philippines is seeing an unprecedented political tie-up with two of the country's highest profile dynasties — the Marcos and Duterte's — running for the top jobs in next year's election.

President Biden acknowledged in a statement Thursday night that his spending agenda will be delayed well beyond a hoped-for Christmas vote in the Senate and now may take "days and weeks" to complete.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is attempting a political comeback in a special election for her state's lone House seat. The top four candidates in Saturday's primary will advance.

Mitt Romney flies to Israel this weekend on the second leg of his overseas tour. He'll meet with top Israeli officials as well as the Palestinian prime minister. The Republican presidential candidate is using the trip to court the Jewish vote, which went overwhelmingly for Barack Obama in 2008.

The world's top bank executives, along with billionaire investors, are laying the groundwork for deals at a time when the relationship between the U.S. and Saudi government is at a low point.

In 2020, Gender Queer was given a Stonewall Honor and an Alex Award and was headed for a fourth printing. By spring of 2022 it topped the ALA's list of most challenged books.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson about the Respect for Marriage act, which President Biden is expected to sign into law soon.

Her 83rd victory in Italy on Tuesday leaves only one athlete ahead of Shiffrin: Ingemar Stenmark. The legendary Swedish skier has said he thinks Shiffrin will win more than 100 races.