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Bush set a 2025 target date for the U.S. to slow growth of greenhouse gas emissions, but remains leery of any plan that would hurt economic growth.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the most common method of execution is constitutional. Prisoners from Kentucky had argued that the three-drug combination could potentially cause excruciating pain. Many states have been delaying executions waiting for the ruling.

Tax returns released by Sen. Hillary Clinton on Friday show just how far the Clintons have moved up since they left the White House: Their gross income for eight years exceeds $109 million. The move aims to silence one theme of criticism as she battles for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Employers have shed jobs for three straight months, more evidence that the economy could be contracting. While the pace of layoffs is not as sharp as in previous recessions, the combination of rising food and energy prices, along with the real estate downturn, has employers very cautious.

San Francisco police said the route will be cut in half, as thousands of demonstrators gathered along the city's waterfront to await the flame. Authorities did not offer an immediate explanation for the change, but officials had warned they might shorten the route for security reasons.

Growing demand and poor harvests are causing a severe shortage of rice in Asia and elsewhere. Where rice is available, prices are high. Rice-producing countries, such as India and China, have limited exports to assure adequate supplies at home.

The latest federal jobs report shows significant losses in industries highly populated by immigrants, both legal and illegal. That means even more people have been lining up at day labor centers, despite fewer opportunities for work.

Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov said Russia's military leadership was angered by his frank talk about challenges faced by his forces, particularly the shortage of equipment that resulted in Russian casualties.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Kentucky's use of lethal injections for executions, clearing the way for a number of states to proceed with scheduled executions.

Chinese officials are swinging back after a week of heated protests over their country's hosting of the upcoming summer games. Tom Goldman talks with guest host Lynn Neary about how protests are shaping the image of the Beijing Olympics and about an upcoming meeting of Olympic athletes in Chicago.