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A General Motors bankruptcy appears to be just days away. The White House has given GM until Monday to radically restructure or head to court. For Chrysler, its bankruptcy proceedings appear to be moving quickly and smoothly.

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday slashed a key interest rate by three-quarters of a point, making it cheaper for banks to borrow. Banks may eventually pass the savings to consumers in the form of lower interest rates for loans, but the interest that consumers earn on savings can also go down.

Growing demand and poor harvests are causing a severe shortage of rice in Asia and elsewhere. Where rice is available, prices are high. Rice-producing countries, such as India and China, have limited exports to assure adequate supplies at home.

Earbuds that deliver sound directly to the ear canal have become increasingly popular. But hearing specialists are concerned that when earbuds are turned up too loud, they may cause lasting damage to young ears.

A strike by UPS workers would likely mean package delays for consumers across the country and it would shake up an increasingly competitive industry.

Catering a large event yourself isn't impossible. But it does require careful, even obsessive, planning. Writer and personal chef Kevin Weeks shares his tips and some foolproof recipes for your next big gathering.

The U.N.-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative allowed Ukraine to ship food to other parts of the world during the war. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he's suspending the deal for now.

The Labor Department reported Friday that the pace of layoffs slowed in April. Employers cut 539,000 jobs — the fewest in six months. However, the unemployment rate climbed to 8.9 percent.

Anger and indignation are building in Mumbai in the wake of the terrorist attacks that left nearly 200 dead and hundreds more wounded. The people of Mumbai are sending text messages, calling for a mass protest rally Wednesday.

The American Political Science Association, or APSA, is holding its annual meeting in Los Angeles this weekend despite calls from striking hotel workers for conferences to stay away from the city.