THE NEW YORK TIMES

AT&T has apparently figured out the key to lawmaker hearts: U.S. jobs. The telecommunications company has committed to bringing 5,000 jobs back to the United States once its proposed merger with T-Mobile USA is approved and finalized. AT&T says the jobs will be in wireless call centers, and will bring back positions that were previously outsourced abroad.

The 7 billionth baby, according to the United Nations population division, is set to be born on October 31 this year during the Halloween.

The costly process of rebuilding after Hurricane Irene promises to be complicated by the fact that much of the damage was caused by flooding and will not be covered by homeowner insurance.

The Obama Administration on Tuesday replaced two senior officials who helped to oversee a troubled federal operation that targeted gun trafficking.

While speaking to members of the American legion, President stressed his commitment to U.S. veterans and unveiled measures to lower unemployment and improve healthcare to those who have served in the military.

Exxon Mobil can look for oil in Russian territory in the Arctic Ocean under an agreement made Tuesday with Rosneft, the Russian state oil company. The deal is huge for Exxon Mobil, which beat BP for access to a region in which oil drilling is largely prohibited.

In a deal announced Tuesday, Exxon will partner with OAO Rosneft, Russia’s state-owned oil producer, replacing British Petroleum in exchange for unspecified assets. Exxon and Rosneft will spend $3.2 billion in the initial explorations of the Arctic and Black Sea, the companies stated.

Limbaugh also fired some volleys at the mainstream media for their coverage of the storm.

On Monday, rebels showed off Gadhafi's $120 million private jet, giving visiting journalists tours of the leather-trimmed bedroom and living quarters. The plane's interior was decorated in silver and red, and rebels were careful not to disturb the 24 karat gold china.

The federal government will distribute emergency supplies across Vermont to people and communities still feeling the effects of Hurricane Irene, which is threatening to become the state's worst natural disaster since the historic 1927 flood.

The White House quietly issued instructions to American embassies and government agencies outlining what themes to emphasize when commemorating the 10 year anniversary of 9/11.

Vermont Monday continued to fight back from what is rapidly becoming the state's worst natural disaster since the historic 1927 flood. Dozens if not hundreds of people remain stranded, provisions for food and water are dwindling in certain areas, and swollen rivers continued to be a threat.

Bank of America shares rose more than 6 percent after the banking company announced it agreed to sell Chinese Construction Bank Corp.

President Obama announced Monday that he has chosen Princeton University labor economist Alan Krueger to serve as the top economist in the White House.

U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday he has chosen Princeton University labor economist Alan Krueger to become the top White House economist.

With the city in good shape after Hurricane Irene’s visit to New York, one person has scored a big political victory: Michael Bloomberg.

Hurricane Irene was not nearly as catastrophic as expected; were the precautions necessary?

In Washington, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials said it would take several days to begin complete cost estimates of damage caused by the storm, and to determine how long it will take be before transportation systems in the East Coast Boston-New York-Philadelphia-Washington corridor will be back to full service.

Hurricane Irene had weakened to a tropical storm when it made landfall in New York City, with winds of 65 miles per hour. But further south, states were not so lucky. Power is out in many places and transportation is still hampered across much of the East Coast, and with major airport hubs downed, the ripple is affecting most of the world. Now focus turns to restoration and recovery as the weekend rolls in the business week. Join IBT staff as we live blog the recovery efforts and continued devel...

The Bank of America (BAC.N) is completing plans to sell over half of its shares in the China Construction Bank (0939.HK), with a group of Asian and Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds negotiating to buy, the New York Times reported on Saturday.

A federal scientist returned to work on Friday after his agency lifted a suspension that went on for six weeks.