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WASHINGTON (AP) -- To the chagrin of consumer groups, the House neared bipartisan approval Monday of two bills easing requirements that President Barack Obama's overhaul of financial regulations impose on some exotic financial instruments blamed for helping trigger the 2008 financial crisis....

Singer Bobby Brown faces a drunk driving charge after being pulled over Monday afternoon for talking on his cell phone while driving, a California Highway Patrol spokeswoman said.

SANTIAGO, Cuba (AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Cuba on Monday in the footsteps of his more famous predecessor, saying he holds great affection for Cubans on both sides of the Florida Straits and has heartfelt hopes for reconciliation....

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- President Barack Obama told Russia's leader Monday that he would have more flexibility after the November election to deal with the contentious issue of missile defense, a candid assessment of political reality that was picked up by a microphone without either leader apparently knowing....

The UK government is in talks to sell a significant stake in the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to Abu Dhabi, the BBC has learned.

The former head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, faces possible charges in France over an alleged prostitution ring.

Excerpts from Monday's Supreme Court arguments over whether legal challenges to President Barack Obama's health care law are premature under the Anti-Injunction Act, which bars lawsuits against a tax until after the tax is paid:...

Maldives officials say Somali pirates have hijacked a cargo ship and 23 crew - the first such seizure in the island chain's waters.

In "The Crisis of Zionism," a former editor of the staunchly pro-Israel New Republic now urges sanctions to force the country to change its West Bank policy.

MOSCOW (AP) -- Kofi Annan, the United Nations and Arab League envoy to Syria, said Monday there can be no deadline for ending the Syrian crisis but it's urgent to move ahead quickly to stop the killing....

LILLE, France (AP) -- Dominique Strauss-Kahn was handed preliminary charges Monday alleging he was involved in a French prostitution ring, his lawyer said. The former International Monetary Fund chief is denying wrongdoing....

LILLE, France (AP) -- Dominique Strauss-Kahn was handed preliminary charges Monday alleging he was involved in a French prostitution ring, his lawyer said. The former International Monetary Fund chief is denying wrongdoing....

Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn faces charges in France for his alleged participation in "the habitual operation a prostitution racket," prosecutors say.

Benfica boss Jorge Jesus aims to silence a Didier Drogba jibe by beating Chelsea in their Champions League clash.

Societe Generale is to receive damages from UK newspaper the Mail on Sunday over an article that falsely alleged the French bank was close to bankruptcy.

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) -- The head of Mali's military junta made clear Monday that he would have a powerful say over how the country is run in the weeks ahead, and does not want foreign forces helping reclaim the country's north from rebels who declared independence....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- As demonstrations swirled outside, Supreme Court justices signaled on Monday they are ready to confront without delay the keep-or-kill questions at the heart of challenges to President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul. Virtually every American will be affected by the outcome, due this summer in the heat of the election campaign....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- As demonstrations swirled outside, Supreme Court justices signaled on Monday they are ready to confront without delay the keep-or-kill questions at the heart of challenges to President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul. Virtually every American will be affected by the outcome, due this summer in the heat of the election campaign....

Wayne Rooney's 29th goal of the season helps Manchester United move back to the top of the Premier League with victory over Fulham.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- The United States dropped Argentina on Monday from its system of trade preferences, citing the South American country's failure to pay court-ordered damages of $300 million plus interest to two U.S. companies....