The Screen Actors Guild's negotiating committee voted Wednesday to support a strike authorization vote, a tactic meant to break stalled contract talks with Hollywood studios.

With a new cold season coming, the government is trying once more to decide what to do about over-the-counter medicines for kids' coughs and sniffles. Doctors question the drugs' benefits and worry about their risks.

Likely voters now back Obama 48-41 percent over McCain, a dramatic shift from an AP-GfK survey that gave the Republican a slight edge nearly three weeks ago, before Wall Street collapsed and sent ripples across worldwide markets

House members are getting another chance to vote on a financial bailout bill that has infuriated millions of voters after the Senate added tax cuts and other sweeteners and passed it handily.

The financial crisis that toppled major Wall Street banks and snarled credit markets around the world has also taken a toll on nest eggs, forcing people to rethink when - and even if - their savings will allow them to retire.

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin enters her debate with voters harboring serious doubts about her readiness for the nation's highest office. Watch live on WIBW-TV and join in the conversation about the debate on the wibw.com Live Blog

Police say the 26-year-old KU student missed a turn and lost control of his car shortly after midnight Thursday, causing the vehicle to hit a power pole and then a tree

House members get another chance to vote on a bill that many would like to avoid: a massive financial rescue plan that has infuriated millions of voters but is described by President Bush and congressional leaders as vital to keeping the economy from sliding into a deep recession.

With a new cold season coming, the government is trying once more to decide what to do about over-the-counter medicines for kids' coughs and sniffles. Doctors question the drugs' benefits and worry about their risks.

Search teams combing a rugged part of eastern California for any sign of Steve Fossett, the adventurer who vanished on a solo flight more than a year ago, have spotted what appeared to be wreckage Wednesday, authorities said.

Oil prices were steady at $98 a barrel Thursday in Asia as expectations the U.S. Congress will pass a revised $700 billion financial industry bailout package this week offset concern over slowing crude demand in the world's biggest economy.

Asian stock markets retreated Thursday as broader concerns about a global economic slowdown outweighed any relief over the U.S. Senate's passage of the bailout package to rescue the U.S. financial system.

First-term congresswoman Nancy Boyda talked up the issues with her Republican opponent, Lynn Jenkins in front of an audience for an hour on Wednesday night.

Topeka Police searched for a white or gray Pontiac Grand Am Wednesday night, following what witnesses describe as a drive-by shooting.

Stock index futures were down Wednesday night following Senate passage of a bailout measure. Investors may be waiting to see how the House votes on Friday.

Jim Zeller is running against State Senator Laura Kelley in the 18th District. He spoke to 13 news Wednesday about knowing constituents. If elected, he says he would give them a better voice.

The record-setting pilots who flew all the way around the world, starting and ending in Salina, has been missing for more than a year.

State senator Laura Kelly has to approach this campaign a little different than she had planned. Last weekend she fell during a parade in Alta Vista and broke her femur. Wednesday, Governor Sebelius joined her at a campaign rally in Potwin.

Members of the Silver Hair Legislature met Wednesday to discuss different issues among the elderly. Issues discussed included revising the grandparent bill, which addresses grandparents raising their grandkids.

The US-24 Study Team shared information with members of the St. George, Manhattan and Wamego communities and took their opinions to develop a plan for the future of the highway between Manhattan and Wamego.

More highway work is on tap for Topeka Thursday. The bridge ramp from westbound I-470 to westbound I-70 will be closed between nine a.m. and four p.m. for deck repair work.

September flooding sparked a disaster declaration Wednesday for 11 Kansas counties. Teams continue to add up damage the flood waters caused.

You can now help the Emporia Police Department prevent graffiti and other vandalism. The EPD has set up a hot-line for residents to report graffiti. That number is 620-341-4356. If you want to report names of people that committed the vandalism or any other property crimes - call Lyon County Crime Stoppers at 620-342-CARE.

Baitullah Mehsud is very ill. Experts report the group is scrambling to find new leaders, while the Taliban say Mehsud's health is improving.

Clean Air Emporia is offering to drop a requirement that businesses violating a proposed smoking ban ordinance three or more times would have their city licenses revoked. The group is pushing a smoking ban is opposed by many bar and tavern owners.