Washington Mutual, ravaged by losses from sour mortgages, replaced Kerry Killinger as chief executive of the nation's largest savings and loan on Monday.

Astroland amusement park on Coney Island closed permanently Sunday night, its owner said. Late Sunday, visitors were herded out of the park and the lights were shut off for the last time.

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Wall Street mostly advanced Monday as investors rushed to lay bets on a broad economic recovery following a U.S. government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

O.J. Simpson arrived at the Las Vegas courthouse where jury selection will begin for his trial on charges including felony kidnapping and armed robbery.

Astroland amusement park on Coney Island closed permanently Sunday night, its owner said. Late Sunday, visitors were herded out of the park and the lights were shut off for the last time.

O.J. Simpson arrived at the Las Vegas courthouse where jury selection will begin for his trial on charges including felony kidnapping and armed robbery.

Deadly Hurricane Ike roared across Cuba on Monday, blowing buildings to rubble and sending waves surging over homes. Some 900,000 Cubans evacuated from its path.