The President's Options Are Limited To Help Gas Prices
"He's gone after OPEC and asked them to increase. They said they will not be doing that," said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm.

Texas bill would ban nationals from 4 countries from buying land
A proposed Texas bill prohibits land sales to entities and individuals with ties to North Korea, Russia, China and Iran.
By David J. Phillip / AP
How do Amazon packages get delivered so quickly?
When retailers like Amazon deliver on their speedy shipping promises, itβs good news for consumers. But it can compromise workplace safety.
By Mark Lennihan / AP
US economy slowed but still grew at 2.9% rate last quarter
The nation's gross domestic product decelerated last quarter from the 3.2% annual growth it posted from July through September.
By Gene J. Puskar / APTop Stories

US infiltrates big ransomware gang: 'We hacked the hackers'
Officials said the targeted syndicate, known as Hive, is among the world's top five ransomware networks and has heavily targeted health care.
By Jose Luis Magana / AP
Israel, Gaza fighters trade fire after deadly West Bank raid
The flare-up in violence casts a shadow on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's expected trip to the region next week.
By Majdi Mohammed / AP
Biden touts economic record, criticizes House Republicans
The president's first major economic address this year comes as the White House and Congress remain at odds over increasing the debt ceiling.
By Andrew Harnik / AP