The death toll has climbed to 55,000 in the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster,
and relief officials are warning that tens of thousands more could die of
communicable diseases in the areas hit by the devastating waves…
Ohio finishes its recount of presidential election votes; the new tally
adds a few hundred votes for both candidates, but still indicates that
president Bush defeated John Kerry in the state by over 118,000 votes
The state board of equalization wants to give tax refunds to several
California businesses, even though the companies didn’t pay any taxes last year…
Leukemia takes the life of author and activist Susan Sontag…