World financial markets reeled and stunned lawmakers groped for their next move Monday after the House failed to approve a $700 billion bailout of the financial services industry.
In a stunning vote that shocked the capital and worldwide markets, the House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation's financial system.
John McCain embarks on his final drive for the White House on Thursday night, promising to "reach out my hand to anyone to help me get this country moving again" as he accepts the Republican presidential nomination.
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