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Powell Backs Obama, Blasts GOP

Colin Powell, a Republican and retired general who was President Bush's first secretary of state, broke with the party Sunday and endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president. Powell called Obama a "transformational figure" while criticizing the tone of John McCain's campaign.

Legislation On Oil Speculation Advances In Senate

Some legislators say oil speculation is driving up energy prices. But a report released Tuesday concludes that the spike in oil prices may have more to do with supply and demand.

Wisconsin bridge inspector Joel Alsum uses an ultrasound device to check the integrity of a pin that secures steel plates under an I-43 bridge in Green Bay. He's looking at a portable screen that shows the pin's ultrasonic image.

States Still Struggle With Bridge Upkeep

In the year since the Minneapolis I-35W bridge collapsed, states appear to be aggressively inspecting bridges to locate problems. But some experts say not enough is being done to fund the maintenance of the nation's aging and crumbling bridges.

Tucson Man Harvests Rainwater

It doesn't rain that much in Tucson, Ariz., but when it does, Brad Lancaster makes use of every drop. Lancaster has perfected the art of capturing and saving rainwater.

Floor Trader Describes Wall Street Gyrations

It's been a roller-coaster day on Wall Street. New York Stock Exchange floor trader Ted Weisberg, who is president of Seaport Securities, says it has been like a camel's hump — the Dow Jones industrial average was up, then down, then up again before closing nearly 200 points down.

How much is that hip implant in the X-ray? Only the hospital administrator and the company that made it know for sure.

How Much Does A New Hip Cost? Even The Surgeon Doesn't Know

Medicare spends about $20 billion each year on implanted medical devices. Nearly half of the total goes for orthopedic surgery. Yet doctors who were surveyed about implant prices could only accurately estimate the prices about one-fifth of the time.

The Arroyo Hondo Creek, Bolinas' main water source, looks more like an old swimming hole. It's 20 feet wide, 28 feet long and 3 feet deep.

A California Town Squeezes Water From A Drought

When Bolinas, Calif., nearly ran out of water, the town came up with a plan — cut household usage to 150 gallons per day, half the average U.S. home use. The whole town pitched in, including the kids. Late rains saved the water supply, but it was only a reprieve.

Life In Mexico City Slows Amid Flu Fears

Mexicans donned masks and stayed home Sunday, as that nation tries to slow the spread of the new swine flu virus.

Trump's Plan To Roll Back Fuel Standards Could Face Hurdles

The Environmental Protection Agency appears set to weaken fuel efficiency standards. The move could lead to another legal battle with California.

The Rev. Jesse Garza blesses the shrimp fleet in Port Isabel, Texas, on July 12. Half of the vessels will remain tied up during the summer shrimping season because, their owners say, the Gulf shrimping industry is near collapse.

Americans love shrimp. But U.S. shrimpers are barely making ends meet

Many Americans don't realize the cheap, plentiful shrimp they buy in the market and order in restaurants is driving U.S. shrimpers out of business.

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