In an interview timed with the release of his memoir, Alan Greenspan, a lifelong Republican, sought to distance himself from the economic policies of President Bush. Read more..

By EDMUND L. ANDREWS - The New York Times

Weeks before Halloween, marketers, retailers and media companies are busily painting the town orange in order to satisfy consumers who are already in the mood. Read more..

By STUART ELLIOTT - The New York Times

Top lawyers for Microsoft and the European Commission are to learn whether the company has persuaded the court to overturn a record $690 million fine and antitrust ruling. Read more..

By KEVIN J. O'BRIEN - The New York Times

An older, more serious USA Today is facing the challenge of readers and advertisers fleeing to the Internet. Read more..

By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA - The New York Times

Talks between the United Automobile Workers and General Motors appeared close to an impasse Sunday night. Read more..

By MICHELINE MAYNARD - The New York Times

The New York Post is introducing Page Six Magazine as a Sunday insert. The title refers to The Post’s gossip page, but the magazine will be broader than its namesake. Read more..

By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA - The New York Times

The Treasury secretary said that turmoil in the world’s financial markets could continue for some time, but he cautioned against hasty introduction of new regulations. Read more..

By JAMES KANTER - The New York Times

Are audiences ready for the steady stream of movies and documentaries that bring a faraway war very close? Read more..

By DAVID CARR - The New York Times

Apple’s reportedly will announce deals to sell the iPhone in Europe this week. Carriers O2, Orange and T-Mobile are said to be giving huge portions of the usage fees back to Apple. Read more..

By SAUL HANSELL - The New York Times

Shares in Northern Rock dropped 40 percent to a 7-year low in London after customers reportedly withdrew at least £2 billion, or $4 billion. Read more..

By JULIA WERDIGIER - The New York Times