Burger King limits sodium in kids meals
Burger King Corp. said it is cutting the amount of sodium in its kids meals and promoting menu combinations with less than 650 calories as part of a push to emphasize nutrition.

U.S. home construction at record low
A government report says construction of new homes plunged 4.5 percent last month to the lowest level on government records.

Dems seek to lower auto bailout expectations

Top Senate Democrats suggested Wednesday that a bill to rescue Detroit's Big Three automakers was stalled and challenged the Bush administration to take steps to save the industry if congressional efforts falter.

FDA sending inspectors to China
The FDA will open it first overseas office in China, whose growing role as an exporter of food and drug products to the U.S. has combined with several recent food safety scares to prompt a strategy change.

Unable to recognize voices, except Sean Connery's

Body Odd: A 60-year-old British woman is the first documented case of someone born without the ability to detect familiar voices.

Carla Bruni: I want Michelle Obama's advice

The first lady of France can't wait to meet the future first lady of the U.S. "She doesn't look like she needs advice," the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy said. "I think it would probably be better for me to be getting advice from her."

Boy calmly talks about dad's shooting

An 8-year-old boy accused in the deaths of his father and another man gave police conflicting accounts about the shootings before admitting to firing at least two shots at each of the men.

U.S. seeks new Afghan supply routes

A rise in Taliban attacks along the length of a vital NATO supply route that runs through Torkham, Afghanistan, has U.S. officials seeking alternatives.

Suspected U.S. strike in Pakistan kills 6

A suspected U.S. missile strike hit a village well inside Pakistani territory Wednesday, killing at least six alleged militants in an attack that could raise tensions between the anti-terror allies.