Tea party convergence: Big boost for Republicans in Election 2010

Scrapple? Candidates Christine O'Donnell and Chris Coons love the 'delicacy'

At the 19th annual Apple Scrapple Festival in rural Delaware, US Senate candidates Chris Coons and Christine O'Donnell worked the crowd of potential voters. And – surprise! – they both claim to love scrapple.

Joy after Chile mine rescue drill reaches trapped miners

Chile mine rescue teams are now aiming for Wednesday to begin to hoist 33 miners from the copper and gold mine where they have been trapped for more than two months.

• Chilean miners: A way out, at last, as drill punches through

North Korea's heir apparent Kim Jong-un appears with father Kim Jong-il at military parade

Despite backing of key Workers' Party officials, Kim Jong-un seems to be unpopular among North Korean citizens.

IMF leaves question unresolved: Can world avert harmful 'currency war'?

The International Monetary Fund gathering ended with nations going their own way on exchange rates. One reason: the difficult relationship between the US and China.

Global doors slam shut on immigrants

While Arizona's anti-immigrant law gets all the attention, countries around the world are pursuing tough immigration polices on a scale rarely seen in history.

• In India, even Indians can be 'foreigners'

Latest foreclosure crisis: Is that bank takeover legal?

Several large banks have halted efforts to foreclose on homes in 23 states. There's evidence that many foreclosures may have been processed with incomplete or improper paperwork.

Election 2010's battle over campaign dollars

So far, the GOP has a considerable edge. Its benefactors are writing checks like there’s no tomorrow, allowing the party to fund campaign ads in states once thought safe for Democrats.

Why the NRA is rallying behind endangered Democrats

Historically, the NRA has overwhelmingly supported Republicans. But Democrats began backing many pro-gun House candidates in 2006, and now the NRA is coming to their defense.

Maliki: Iraq within days of ending political stalemate

In an interview with the Monitor, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says Iraq could announce a new coalition government next week.

Does Pentagon trust Tom Donilon, new national security adviser?

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he works well with new National Security Adviser Tom Donilon. But reports suggest there has been friction between Donilon and the Pentagon in the past.

Arab League expected to demand settlement freeze before peace talks continue

Israelis-Palestinian peace talks remain stalled over Jewish settlements in the West Bank. The Arab League is debating the matter today and tomorrow.

Unemployment rate steady at 9.6 percent: Is Obama's plan working?

President Obama says government aid to states kept the unemployment rate from rising. Republicans say government spending is undercutting an economic recovery.

David Hartley and Lake Falcon: symbols of Mexico's ineffective judiciary, police

To many it comes as little surprise that Mexican authorities have yet to recover the body of American tourist David Hartley, allegedly shot by Mexican 'pirates' on Falcon Lake.