Hurricane Norbert strengthened to a Category 3 storm on Wednesday as it moved across the Pacific Ocean.

Vice Presidential Debate: Updates, Video, Highlights and More

Time: 8 tonight on all major broadcast and news networks Site: Washington University, St. Louis Featuring: Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Sarah Palin

Republicans hope Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. of Delaware brings out the best in Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin - by making more factual and/or historical errors than she does in what could turn out to be the most important vice-presidential debate ever.

The Senate last night easily approved a massive plan to shore up the U.S. financial system, but the measure faces a tougher test tomorrow in the House, where leaders will try to reverse the stunning defeat the legislation suffered earlier this week.

The Senate handily passed a controversial financial rescue package Wednesday, giving the bill its first legislative victory but adding provisions that could complicate efforts to push the $700 billion plan through the House of Representatives.

The Senate easily passed an amended version of a $700 billion bank package Wednesday evening, but it remained unclear whether the revisions would change enough minds to prevail in the House, which meets Friday.

Photo album of Nancy Grace's twins. Will be updated on a regular basis.

The number of teen suicides has fallen slightly, but the rate remains disturbingly high, possibly fueled by drug warnings that have scared many from using antidepressants.

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