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US reaches mortgage settlement with top banks

Reuters — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:32:10 +0000

The biggest U.S. banks will provide about $25 billion in relief to distressed homeowners, as state and federal officials hold lenders responsible for taking illegal shortcuts during foreclosures and for other deceptive practices. The settlement announced on Thursday seals more than a year of...

Komen exec steps down after Planned Parenthood flap

Reuters — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:50:53 +0000

A senior executive of the breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure has resigned after a public outcry over the group’s decision to cut funding to women’s health organization Planned Parenthood. Karen Handel, a Republican who once ran for governor of Georgia on a platform calling for...

Punxsutawney Phil sees six more weeks of winter

Reuters — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:53:40 +0000

Punxsutawney Phil, the weather-predicting groundhog, has seen his shadow, promising six more weeks of winter. The furry animal emerged from his burrow before a crowd of 18,000 people, including Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, who gathered in the town of Punxsutawney in western Pennsylvania for...

After Florida win, Mitt Romney stumbles in comments on poor

Reuters — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:15:03 +0000

Mitt Romney regained the lead in the Republican presidential nomination race with a big win in Florida, but drew criticism on Wednesday in what should have been his victory lap with remarks suggesting he was indifferent to America’s poor. Romney rolled to an impressive triumph in Florida,...

Davis, Dujardin win lead honors at SAG awards

The Associated Press — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:16:31 +0000

DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES ...

CA officer under sex investigation shot by police

The Associated Press — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:29:50 +0000

The Associated Press The Associated Press SANTA MARIA, Calif. Police shot and killed a fellow officer when he fired his gun as...

Sacramento SUV-light rail train leaves 3 dead

The Associated Press — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:25:53 +0000

TOM VERDIN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. ...

Time short for Gingrich to close gap in Florida

The Associated Press — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:12:59 +0000

THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press POMPANO BEACH, Fla. ...

Cain backs Gingrich's presidential bid

The Associated Press — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:24:07 +0000

PHILIP ELLIOTT Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Former presidential hopeful Herman Cain is backing Newt Gingrich's White...

Flight diverted to Idaho due to mechanical issue

The Associated Press — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:33:14 +0000

The Associated Press The Associated Press BOISE, Idaho Officials say an American Airlines passenger jet traveling from Dallas...

Oakland police arresting about 100 protesters

The Associated Press — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:37:29 +0000

The Associated Press The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. ...

Rep. Barney Frank mourns ex-Boston Mayor White

The Associated Press — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:02:20 +0000

RODRIQUE NGOWI Associated Press BOSTON ...

Police: 4 die as driver goes wrong way on Md. hwy

The Associated Press — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:22:44 +0000

The Associated Press The Associated Press CROFTON, Md. Maryland State Police say four people have died after a driver...

Crews try to stabilize Ohio casino collapse site

The Associated Press — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:13:56 +0000

The Associated Press The Associated Press CINCINNATI ...

Vignettes from Iraq War veterans

The Associated Press — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:10:35 +0000

JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS ...

Abu-Jamal moved into general prison population

The Associated Press — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:37:54 +0000

The Associated Press The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Former death row inmate Mumia Abu-Jamal has been moved into the general...

Coast Guard frees 2 Mich. vessels from icy waters

The Associated Press — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:20:41 +0000

The Associated Press The Associated Press SAINT IGNACE, Mich. The U.S. Coast Guard has freed two ships trapped by ice in the...

Protesters march through Super Bowl Village

The Associated Press — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:48:39 +0000

CARRIE SCHEDLER Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS A mix of union members and Occupy protesters from across Indiana marched through...