WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in the House may pick up a major endorsement of health care reform legislation. The Associated Press has learned that the AARP will endorse the legislation. The backing of the senior's lobby helped then-President George W. Bush push the Medicare prescription drug benefit through Congress in 2003. AARP has 40 million members.

WASHINGTON (AP)— The House has voted to speed up the enactment date of tough new rules for credit card companies. Lawmakers were responding to complaints from voters about a spike in interest rates and steep new fees. But the proposal's chances are dim in the Senate.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities in Cleveland say they have confirmed a total of at least 11 victims whose remains were found in the home of a registered sex offender. Officials say a skull found in a bucket in Anthony Sowell's basement belonged to a body they have not yet found. And police have identified one victim as a woman who disappeared a year ago.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says Toyota released misleading information about an investigation into problems with stuck gas pedals. The problem led to a massive recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration points out that the problem with the pedals is still under review. Toyota said Monday the government had confirmed that no defect exists in vehicles in which proper floor mats are secured.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The government says a cat in Iowa has been infected with swine flu. Veterinary and federal officials say it's believed to be the first case of the H1N1 virus in a feline in the United States. The animal was treated and has recovered.