Earl threatens East Coast with weekend pounding

Hurricane warning issued for Mass. as East Coast braces for weekend pounding by Earl

Gulf oil platform explodes, burning off La. coast

Coast Guard: Offshore oil platform in Gulf of Mexico explodes, all 13 crew accounted for

Stocks edge higher after jobs, housing reports

Stocks inch up after pending home sales, factory orders rise and unemployment claims dip

Burger King agrees to $3.26B buyout by 3G Capital

3G Capital to acquire Burger King for $24 per share, or $3.26 billion

AP Interview: UN telecoms chief urges data sharing

AP Interview: UN telecom chief says BlackBerry manufacturer should compromise on data-sharing

Bernanke: Shut down banks if they threaten system

Fed chairman says large banks must be shut down if they threaten the financial system

Afghan official: Afghan govt will back Kabul Bank

Afghan official: Afghan govt will guarantee deposits at troubled Kabul Bank

Data shows jobless claims drop, retail sales rise

Jobless claims drop, retail sales improve in modestly encouraging economic reports

AOL signs new search agreement with Google

AOL signs new search agreement with Google; deal expands partnership into mobile and YouTube

Bundesbank seeking banker's removal over comments

German central bank to seek board member's dismissal in dispute over race comments