Dec 18th, 2008 · The Bush administration said on Thursday that it wouldn't let U.S. automakers fall apart — at least not without some structured plan. But it's not just the Detroit Three that are in dire straits. Inventories are stacking up and consumers are steering clear of car purchases for all makes and models.
Oct 19th, 2008 · The former Iraqi dictator's tribe, the Albu Nasr, has had assets frozen since 2003. The tribal leader says people can't get jobs or use bank accounts, leaving the 2,800 members in dire straits with no help from the Shiite government in Baghdad.
Jul 10th, 2008 · Despite a strong housing market, some Charlotte, N.C., neighborhoods are in dire straits because of foreclosures. But nonprofits and the city are attempting to turn things around in the Peachtree Hills neighborhood to keep the market viable.
May 19th, 2008 · Republicans in Congress may be swimming in dire straits this year after losing three special elections for seats that were once GOP strongholds. But despite President Bush's dismal approval ratings, presumptive Republican nominee John McCain is running even in the polls against the two Democrats.
Feb 11th, 2008 · At 28, Crystal Strait is one of the youngest superdelegates. Representing the Young Democrats of America on the Democratic National Committee, Strait has not pledged to support a candidate yet, and the campaigns are pulling out the big guns in hopes of convincing her.
Apr 7th, 2007 · Marine biologists call them the "street children" of the Bosphorus Strait. Pods of dolphins live in a narrow, 20-mile-long channel of water running through Istanbul. They swim, play and breed in polluted waters, eluding oil tankers and ferry boats.
Oct 15th, 2006 · Autumn marks the start of the fishing season in Istanbul, when schools of mackerel begin migrating south from the Black Sea via the Bosphorus strait, the busy waterway which bisects the Turkish city.
Dec 23rd, 2005 · The issue of retirement benefits was key to the New York City transit workers' decision to strike. Pensions funds held for public employees across the country are in dire straits. Pensions expert Olivia Mitchell discusses the troubles looming for pension plans.