Automakers Face Skeptical Congress On Cash Plea Dec 4, 2008 The top executives of the major U.S. automakers faced skeptical questioning on Capitol Hill as they pleaded for $34 billion in federal aid and warned of a possible collapse that would jeopardize millions of jobs.

GM, Chrysler Willing To Merge If A Condition For Aid: CEOs Dec 4, 2008 Chrysler CEO Nardelli said on Thursday at a Senate Banking Committee hearing that his company is ready to accept a GM merger if that is a condition of receiving government funding.

Many Americans Miss Exercise Goals Dec 4, 2008 Many Americans are failing to meet the minimum recommendations for exercise, although confusing guidelines are making it difficult to assess, researchers reported on Thursday.

U.S. Military Sets High-Stakes Missile-Shield Test Dec 4, 2008 The U.S. military will run a "realistic" test Friday of a system to knock out long-range missiles that could be fired by North Korea or Iran, the Pentagon said.

'Imagine No Religion' Atheist Billboard Draws Fire Dec 4, 2008 A group of secularists in Denver said they have taken their beliefs to the streets with a billboard near the state Capitol reading "Imagine No Religion."