Automakers leave Capitol Hill empty-handed. GM, Ford, Chrysler leave Congress empty-handed on Tuesday after they told lawmakers that their situation was dire and the needed help. After hearing from the automakers, who asked for $25 billion in aid, the lawmakers deadlocked on a plan to bail out the big three automakers, leaving General Motors Corp. facing the prospect it could run out of cash before a new Congress can come to the rescue next year. Democratic congressional leaders disagreed with Republicans and President Bush over how to provide $25 billion in aid to GM, Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler LLC. But they’re running out time to find a solution, since only two days remain in a lame-duck session for lawmakers to decide upon a compromise.

WNBA star will miss the remainder of the season

Detroit Shock star Cheryl Ford will miss the rest of the season, due to a torn ligament in her leg, which she apparently sustained while restraining a teammate. Ford left the court in a wheelchair after Tuesday night’s loss to the L.A. Sparks. With less than five seconds left in the game, the Shock’s Plenette Pierson scuffled with the Sparks Candace Parker, causing other players to leave the bench and join in the commotion. Ford, who may have injured herself earlier in the game, appears to have gotten the season-ending injury while trying to hold Pierson back from the fight. Three players and Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn were all ejected.