Stocks bounced back in early morning trading, although financial markets remained troubled a day after the House voted down a proposed $700 billion rescue plan for the financial sector.

Source: www.boston.com

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Subway and bus service could be crippled in coming weeks if the MBTA's board fails to free up money owed to its largest labor union.

The president of the Boston Carmen's Union Local 589, Steve MacDougall stopped short of saying workers would deliberately slow service down, which would be illegal under collective bargaining rules. But the effect could be the same if workers decided to take advantage of all rights they have under their contract and to follow often-overlooked regulations: by calling in sick en masse, refusing overtime shifts, obeying speed limits that require significant slowdowns in advance of subway platforms, and holding buses at every stop until all passengers are seated.

Source: http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/09/30/t_union_members_may_slow_service/

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Chinese police have arrested 22 people suspected of producing melamine - the chemical found in milk products which have made thousands of babies ill.

The arrests took place on 17 September, but were only reported widely on Monday evening.

Police are said to have raided dairy farms and milk purchasing stations in northern Hebei province, and seized more than 220kg (485lb) of melamine.

Chinese milk products have been recalled from all around the world.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7643391.stm