The nation's Big Three automakers returned to D.C. again asking Congress for money to keep them afloat. There is a difference this time. Now instead of asking for $25 billion, the automakers say they need up to $34 billion taxpayer dollars to stay in business. Read more...

An 18 carat gold bookmark allegedly given to Adolph Hitler by Eva Braun would be a cool thing to have, but trying to sell it gets you big trouble. Just ask Christian Popescu, 37, of Kenmore, Washington, who was arrested on November 25 after attempting to sell the stolen WWII artifact to an undercover U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. Read more...

The legions of coin collectors who consider the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle $20 gold piece the most beautiful coin in the world will be grabbing their wallets to buy specimens of the U.S. Mint's 2009 ultra high relief Double Eagle gold coin. Read more...

As his days in office dwindle down to a precious few, President Bush is cleaning out his cubicle and, as most outgoing presidents do, letting some convicted criminals out of jail. On November 25, Bush issued presidential pardons or commutations to 16 people, none of whom were Lewis "Scooter" Libby. Read more...