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Borrowers rushing to refinance loans as rates drop
Homeowners around the country are scrambling to refinance their mortgages at the lowest rates since the early 1960s as the economy staggers through what's likely to be the worst recession in decades.
Saint Louis 55, USC-Upstate 38
Tommie Liddell scored 12 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Saint Louis to a 55-38 win over USC Upstate Wednesday in the Findlay Toyota Las Vegas Classic. |
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Attorney: Ill. governor won't fill Senate vacancy
The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday denied an effort to remove Gov. Rod Blagojevich, rejecting what could have been the quickest way to force the Democrat from office. Blagojevich's lawyer, meanwhile, said the governor would not appoint someone to fill Barack Obama's vacant U.S. Senate seat, potentially answering one of the key questions surrounding the scandal.
US official: Russians intend to test Obama on arms
The Russian government is likely to "test the mettle" of Barack Obama and his administration by taking a tougher stance against U.S. missile defenses, a senior State Department official said Wednesday. John Rood, the department's top arms control official, told reporters he believes the Russians are waiting to size up the Obama administration before Moscow advances its position on disputed arms issues.
Ga. judge jails Muslim woman over head scarf
A Muslim woman arrested for refusing to take off her head scarf at a courthouse security checkpoint said Wednesday that she felt her human and civil rights were violated. A judge ordered Lisa Valentine, 40, to serve 10 days in jail for contempt of court, said police in Douglasville, a city of about 20,000 people on Atlanta's west suburban outskirts.
Cops: McCready hospitalized after suicide attempt
Nashville police say country singer Mindy McCready has been hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt. A police report says McCready's brother discovered she had cut her wrists and taken several pills at her home Wednesday. Timothy McCready told police his sister had been "very intoxicated" after a night out.
Tiger Woods says knee rehab right on schedule
Tiger Woods wore sneakers instead of spikes. He sat next to a bottle of Gatorade Tiger, not the silver U.S. Open trophy. One thing that didn't change at his first press conference in 184 days were questions about his left knee.
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