The corporations that are quitting the Climate Action Partnership cited concerns over the direction that climate change legislation has taken. Read more..

By JOHN LORINC - The New York Times

Google offers a new tool that out-Twitters Twitter when it comes to sending and receiving messages. Is there a catch? You bet your Buzz there is. Read more..

By DAVID POGUE - The New York Times

The Hershey Company is offering small pieces as well as candy bars that may reduce the sugar and calorie intake. Read more..

By ANDREW ADAM NEWMAN - The New York Times

Some Federal Reserve presidents suspect the growing deficit could eventually help contribute to a higher inflation rate. Read more..

By SEWELL CHAN - The New York Times

The German government is prepared to offer up to 1.2 billion euros to help Airbus, but that may not cover all the cost overruns. Read more..

By JUDY DEMPSEY - International Herald Tribune

European officials gave Greece new deadlines to reveal Wall Street’s role in its problems and to prove how it will slash its deficit. Read more..

By STEPHEN CASTLE - The New York Times

A.I.G.’s efforts to sell one of its biggest life insurance companies to pay back its rescue loans are snagged on a tax issue that may require a special ruling by the Internal Revenue Service. Read more..

By MARY WILLIAMS WALSH and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED - The New York Times

The reporter, Zachery Kouwe, is said to have resigned at a meeting called to discuss possible disciplinary action, including dismissal. Read more..

By THE NEW YORK TIMES - The New York Times

Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor, appears almost eager to share information about car recalls. Read more..

By MICHELINE MAYNARD - The New York Times

General Growth Properties, the bankrupt mall company, rebuffed the unsolicited $10 billion offer from the Simon Property Group, calling the bid too low. Read more..

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED - The New York Times