The arthritis pill Vioxx was withdrawn but menopause hormones were not, even though both were tied to heart risks. A multiple sclerosis medicine was pulled and later allowed back on. » Full Story

HOUSTON — Oil giant BP PLC is floating a financial lifeline to the owners, operators and suppliers of the gas stations around America that bear its name and have been struggling because of boycotts... » Full Story

WASHINGTON — A tepid gain in consumer spending last month could fuel a debate over whether the United States and other governments should further stimulate their economies to sustain the recover. » Full Story

HUNTSVILLE, Ontario — President Barack Obama carried a fresh congressional victory on tighter U.S. financial rules Friday to a summit of world leaders debating how to keep the world economy growing. » Full Story

SEATTLE — The iPhone 4 has arrived, but for some people the wait continues as Apple sprints to keep up with fierce demand for its latest gadget. » Full Story

NEW ORLEANS — Is a strip club that caters to oil-rig workers entitled to a piece of the $20 billion fund for victims of the Gulf of Mexico disaster? How about a souvenir stand on a nearly empty... » Full Story

LONDON — Oil executives sent a strong challenge to Barack Obama on Tuesday, warning at a major oil conference that the American president’s ban on risky deepwater drilling would cripple world energy... » Full Story

SHANGHAI — By loosening its currency’s peg to the dollar, China is seeking to defuse complaints that it keeps its exports artificially cheap, strengthen its hand against inflation and ensure its... » Full Story

LONDON — BP chief executive Tony Hayward has canceled his appearance at a London oil conference on Tuesday, citing his commitment to the Gulf of Mexico relief effort. » Full Story

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators on Monday adopted a plan to ensure that banks’ pay policies don’t encourage employees to take reckless gambles like those that contributed to the recent financial... » Full Story