Stocks surge; Hewlett-Packard leads Dow higher

Encouraging signs from two of the most important zones of the world economy, the powerhouse of China and the debt-burdened countries of Europe, drove the U.S. stock market Thursday to one of its best days this year.

How Hyundai went from joke to contender in US

Americans were laughing at Hyundai's cars when John Krafcik joined the company eight years ago.

GOP outsider Ron Paul gaining traction in Iowa (AP)

AP - Texas Rep. Ron Paul is emerging as a significant factor in the Republican presidential race, especially in Iowa.

Jackson doctor trial focuses on final moments (AP)

AP - The first week of testimony in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Dr. Conrad Murray has wrapped up and was centered on his actions the day Michael Jackson died in June 2009.

GOP uses budget, other tools to sap financial law (AP)

AP - Congressional Republicans are greeting the one-year anniversary of President Barack Obama's financial overhaul law by trying to weaken it, nibble by nibble.