Fed to curb shady home-lending practices
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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:23:44 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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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:27:24 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.
US, allies want global pollution slashed by 2050
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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:46:06 GMT
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.
As some flee fires anew, others return for a time
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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:52:25 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.
McCain, Obama pitch economic plans to Hispanics
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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:31:22 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 01:32:32 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.
FTC considers backing off nicotine guidance
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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:33:40 GMT
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.
Oil extends slide into 2nd day, losing over $5
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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:34:41 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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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:37:38 GMT
AP - You wouldn't necessarily know it from last week, but Nielsen Media Research says TV viewership is on the rise.
Pelfrey beats Lincecum to win 5th straight start
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Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:11:17 GMT
AP - Mike Pelfrey outpitched All-Star Tim Lincecum to win his fifth straight start, Carlos Beltran drove in four runs and the surging New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday night.
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