AP - With no end in sight to economic bad news, President George W. Bush on Friday ensured that millions of laid-off workers will keep getting their unemployment checks as the year-end holidays approach.

AP - Wall Street experienced some relief early Friday following a report that a pounded-down Citigroup Inc. might put itself up for sale. That prospect, along with some bargain-hunting after two days of steep selling, sent stocks higher in early trading.

AP - Attorney General Michael Mukasey was feeling better Friday after collapsing during a speech, a spokeswoman said, reporting that hospital medical tests showed no signs of a stroke or cardiac-related problem.