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Fed to curb shady home-lending practices (AP)
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.
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:23:44 GMT
Iraq insists on withdrawal timetable for US troops (AP)
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.
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:27:24 GMT
US, allies want global pollution slashed by 2050 (AP)
AP - World leaders embraced for the first time on Tuesday an ambitious but nonbinding goal of slashing greenhouse-gas emissions in half by midcentury to stave off global warming. Unimpressed environmentalists called the effort too slow and too uncertain.
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:46:06 GMT
McCain, Obama pitch economic plans to Hispanics (AP)
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.
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:31:22 GMT
Study group: 1973 war powers legislation should be replaced (AP)
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.
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:32:32 GMT
As some flee fires anew, others return for a time (AP)
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.
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:52:25 GMT
FTC considers backing off nicotine guidance (AP)
AP - The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that it no longer considers reliable a test for tar and nicotine used for more than 40 years and touted by the tobacco industry in marketing "light" and "low-tar" cigarettes.
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:33:40 GMT
Oil extends slide into 2nd day, losing over $5 (AP)
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.
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:34:41 GMT
Nielsen: TV viewing up overall, but not last week (AP)
AP - You wouldn't necessarily know it from last week, but Nielsen Media Research says TV viewership is on the rise.
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:37:38 GMT
Cubs acquire pitcher Rich Harden from Athletics (AP)
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.
Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:03:56 GMT
