AP - Attorney General Michael Mukasey, the no-nonsense ally in President Bushs war on terror, was hospitalized Thursday after he collapsed during a late-night speech and lost consciousness.

AP - President-elect Barack Obama plans to nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state after Thanksgiving, a new milestone for a former first lady and a convergence of two political forces who contested mightily for the presidency.

AP - Most Asian markets rebounded Friday after days of sharp declines in stocks around the world as investors scooped up battered financial and technology shares.

AP - The $25 billion rescue plan for the auto industry, desperately sought by Detroits beleaguered Big Three, collapsed Thursday as Congress drew the line at one more bailout and Democrats said they wouldnt even consider it until the companies produced a convincing plan for rebuilding their once-mighty industry.

Attorney General Michael Mukasey collapsed during a speech Thursday night and was taken to a hospital. The Department of Justice said he was conscious but would be kept overnight.

An aide to Barack Obama's transition team says the president-elect is on track to nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state after Thanksgiving.

Mexican emigration has dropped 42 percent over the last two years, the government said Thursday. America has become less appealing amid a sour economy and tougher action against illegal migrants.