- Could Big Donors Break Obama's Fundraising Record?

The Obama presidential campaign rewrote the playbook for raising campaign cash in 2008. The Supreme Court may change it again before 2010: An upcoming decision could potentially curb the growing influence of small donors in favor of corporate America. - Rough Road For Military Families With Special Needs

Deployments are usually hard on families. Spouses must become single parents for months on end, managing households with little outside help. These challenges become even more daunting for families with special needs children. - At Fort Hood, Mourning And A Search For Answers

The massive military post held a candlelight vigil to honor the 43 people killed and wounded in the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, even as more details are emerging about the man who allegedly carried out the attack. - Joe Jackson Seeks Slice Of Son Michael's Millions

Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday. The entertainer's 2002 will made no reference to his father, with whom he had an often strained relationship. - Suspected Fort Hood Shooter Saw the Toll of PTSD

As an Army psychiatrist, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan heard the horror stories of war on a daily basis from the soldiers he was treating for post-traumatic stress disorder. - Military Service A Challenge For Muslim Americans

The story of suspected Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan is a reminder of the stresses and potential pitfalls Muslims and Arab-Americans face in serving in the U.S. armed forces in a post-9/11 world. - Worried Consumers Continue To Shun Credit

Consumers borrowed less for a record eighth straight month in September amid rising unemployment and tight credit conditions. Economists worry the declines in borrowing will drag on the fledgling recovery. The Federal Reserve said borrowing fell at an annual rate of $14.8 billion in September.

