ALBANY, N.Y. David Paterson replaces Eliot Spitzer as New York governor
NEW YORK CITY Crane crushes home, kills seven
AUSTIN, TEXAS Hundreds of acts play South by Southwest music fest
AUSTIN, TEXAS Hundreds of acts play South by Southwest music fest
SHENZHEN, CHINA Flu outbreak in southern China closes schools and fills hospitals
ATLANTA Tornado strikes downtown buildings, crowded basketball arena
ECONOMY
All That Glitters
For investors, gold is a traditional hedge in uncertain times, whenever inflation or geopolitical tensions loom. Little wonder, then, that its price has skyrocketed amid the current market turmoil. A look at some other moments when...