Suicide Blasts Kill 59 in Pakistan
Two suicide bombers blew themselves up at the gates of Pakistan's main munitions factory, killing at least 59 workers, in a sign of how the Islamic militancy is worsening even as Pakistan's military intensifies a campaign against it.

Commodities Make a Comeback
The Dow industrials rose 12.78 points, or 0.1%, to end at 11430.21. Prices of crude oil, gold and other commodities surged as the dollar slipped and unease about the geopolitical landscape increased. Crude closed above $121 a barrel.

Auction-Rate Settlements Continue
Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs agreed to buy back billions of dollars in auction-rate securities they sold to retail clients, charities and small businesses, as part of agreements with state regulators.

GM to Spend $500 Million on Cruze
GM plans to spend more than $500 million in the U.S. to build the Chevrolet Cruze compact as the auto maker revs up its production of more fuel-efficient vehicles.

FEC Frees McCain on Spending
McCain was freed from spending limits after the Federal Election Commission voted unanimously to belatedly approve the Republican presidential candidate's withdrawal from public financing for the primaries.

U.S. Women's Soccer Takes Gold in Overtime
The U.S. beat Brazil 1-0 in to win the gold medal in women's soccer for a third time in four Olympics. The winning goal by Carli Lloyd came in overtime after a match that saw the Brazilians largely outplay the American team.

Rice Presses Iraq on Security Deal
Rice met with Iraqi leaders to lobby for support of a U.S.-Iraqi security deal that outlines the withdrawal of American troops. Both sides made progress in finalizing the principles of a long-term security treaty, but any deal still faces significant challenges winning approval in Baghdad. (Complete coverage)

Russian Troops Dig In at Poti
Russian forces took up positions at the entrance to Georgia's main Black Sea port city, excavating trenches and setting up mortars facing the city despite Russia's promise to pull back troops from territory deep inside Georgia.

Study: Fire Did In Building on 9/11
Federal investigators said fire ignited by falling debris in the Sept. 11 attacks brought down World Trade Center building 7, contrary to long-running conspiracy theories.

FDA Approves Irradiated Produce
Federal regulators will allow food producers to zap spinach and iceberg lettuce with radiation to kill E. coli and other dangerous germs in an attempt to curb increasing food illness outbreaks.