“With these transactions, the U.S. government is taking the actions necessary to strengthen

“With these transactions, the U.S. government is taking the actions necessary to strengthen the financial system.”

A joint statement

By the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve and the FDIC explaining a $20 billion rescue plan for Citigroup.

“Kids were crying. People were screaming. It was chaotic.”

Suja Alummoottil

About a gunman who drove across the country to confront his estranged wife, then killed her as Sunday services let out in Clifton, N.J.

“It’s our responsibility ... to keep pushing each other. We will be the new Beatles, the new (Jimi) Hendrix. I want to be Elvis.”

Singer Kanye West

At the American Music Awards.