Fed to curb shady home-lending practices
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Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:40:50 GMT
AP - The Federal Reserve will issue new rules next week aimed at protecting future homebuyers from dubious lending practices, its most sweeping response to a housing crisis that has propelled foreclosures to record highs.
Iraq insists on withdrawal timetable for US troops
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Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:35:16 GMT
AP - Iraq's national security adviser said Tuesday his country will not accept any security deal with the United States unless it contains specific dates for the withdrawal of U.S.-led forces.
Bush pushes US-India nuclear deal
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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:26:52 GMT
AP - President Bush defended a languishing deal his administration negotiated to sell India nuclear fuel and technology, saying he reassured India's prime minister that the pact was important for both countries despite heavy opposition on both sides.
McCain, Obama pitch economic plans to Hispanics
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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:48:14 GMT
AP - Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama sought Tuesday to send the same message to a critical constituency: They understand that Hispanics share the same economic concerns as other Americans and they will help the whole country prosper.
Study group: 1973 war powers legislation should be replaced
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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:34:27 GMT
AP - The next time the president goes to war, Congress should be consulted and vote on whether it agrees, according to a bipartisan study group chaired by former secretaries of state James Baker III and Warren Christopher.
Wildfires push some from homes; some allowed back
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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:04:05 GMT
AP - Firefighters pushed back a blaze threatening this small coastal community just enough to allow hundreds of people to check on their homes Tuesday as a separate fire 300 miles north forced residents of other towns to evacuate.
Judge to Bush admin.: Guantanamo is top priority
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Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:50:16 GMT
AP - A federal judge overseeing Guantanamo Bay lawsuits ordered the Justice Department to put other cases aside and make it clear throughout the Bush administration that, after nearly seven years of detention, the detainees must have their day in court.
Oil extends slide into 2nd day, losing over $5
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Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:41:38 GMT
AP - Oil tumbled more than $5 a barrel Tuesday in its second big drop this week, hurling crude back to levels not seen since June 26 as traders wary about the health of the global economy cashed in gains from oil's recent rally.
Nielsen: TV viewing up overall, but not last week
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Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:58:59 GMT
AP - You wouldn't necessarily know it from last week, but Nielsen Media Research says TV viewership is on the rise.
Cubs acquire pitcher Rich Harden from Athletics
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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03:56 GMT
AP - One day after the Milwaukee Brewers landed an ace, the Chicago Cubs answered. Intent on ending their 100-year drought without a World Series title, the NL Central leaders acquired talented right-hander Rich Harden in a six-player deal with the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.