Loan-Modification Blunders Bedevil U.S. Housing Recovery
The federal government's Home Affordable Modification Program is far from perfect, said Josh Zinner, an advocate with the Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project in New York, "but the biggest problem is servicers not doing their job."
Modification blunders bedevil U.S. housing recovery
Shirley Burnell, a community activist from Oakland, California, has been trying to get her subprime loan restructured since 2007.
China to keep appropriate investment growth in 2012-planner
China will keep appropriate investment growth in 2012 to help underpin the economy amid the global downturn, the country's top economic planner said in comments published on Sunday.
Selanne skates back to hero's welcome in Winnipeg
Teemu Selanne skated onto Winnipeg ice for the first time in 15 years to a hero's welcome from Jets fans Saturday, as the Finnish Flash returned to the city where he started his National Hockey League career.
Alexza to explore strategic options
Alexza Pharmaceuticals Inc said it will explore options including sale of assets, strategic business combination, or partnerships.
Review: 'Mission: Impossible' Matters Again with 'Protocol'
If The Incredibles -- for my money, still the best superhero movie ever made -- somehow failed to convince you that Brad Bird is one of the great action directors of our time, check out Bird's live-action debut, Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol.
China's November Housing Inflation Eases as Previous Tightening Bites
China's November housing inflation eased to its lowest level in the year, a victory for Beijing's campaign to ward off property bubbles as it steadily loosens monetary policy to ensure a soft landing in the world's second-largest economy.
China November housing inflation eases as tightening bites
China's November housing inflation eased to its lowest level in the year, a victory for Beijing's campaign to ward off property bubbles as it steadily loosens monetary policy to ensure a soft landing in the world's second-largest economy.
China Nov house inflation 2.2 percent: Reuters calculations
Average house price inflation in China's 70 major cities eased to 2.2 percent in November from October's 2.8 percent, according to Reuters calculations using official data published Sunday.
Fraud in Focus, Olympus Offices May be Raided This Week: Report
Police, prosecutors, and the Japanese securities watchdog may launch a raid on the offices of the disgraced Olympus Corp. this week on suspicion the company falsified financial accounts, Kyodo News has reported, citing investigative sources.
Keystone pipe outlook no rosier after Senate vote
Senate Republicans claimed victory on Saturday for a bill that may force President Barack Obama to make a speedier decision on a Canada to Texas oil pipeline, but a White House official indicated quick approval of the project is not likely.
CME Group Cuts Charitable Giving, Citing the MF Global Mess
CME Group Inc., which has given $22 million to Chicago-area schools and charities during the past five years, has stopped making grants through its main foundation, citing the collapse of MF Global Holdings Inc.
CME Group cuts charitable giving, citing MF Global
CME Group Inc, which has given $22 million to Chicago-area schools and charities over the past five years, has stopped making grants through its main foundation, citing the collapse of MF Global Holdings Inc.
WTO Closes Biennial Meeting with No Progress on Doha Round
The World Trade Organization closed its biennial ministerial conference on Saturday with its chairman citing an improved atmosphere in the 153-member club but no concrete moves forward on the Doha round of world trade talks.
Witnesses testify in Bradley Manning Wikileaks case
Bradley Manning, the suspected source of the largest leak of classified U.S. documents in history, spent his 24th birthday in military court on Saturday listening to investigators detail how they pieced together the case against him.
Encore's Jerry Lewis documentary is must-see for fans
It's light on biographical details, but Encore's documentary Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis is a must-see for Lewis fans who want to hear from a who's who of the comedy world about how Lewis inspired them.
MI:4, Sherlock bring $1M+ from midnight showings
After the domestic box office's worst weekend since September 2008, the picture could be brighter entering this weekend, thanks to two strong showings Thursday night.
British sprinter raises 2012 sponsorship on eBay
A top British sprinter desperate to run in his home London Olympics next year has raised 32,550 pounds ($50,500) in sponsorship by auctioning himself on eBay.
House Committee Delays Vote on Anti-Piracy Act
A key House vote on controversial anti-piracy legislation has been delayed.
How to Play It: Holiday Movies and Investors' Screens
Hollywood has yet to shake off the Thanksgiving hangover, with box office receipts slumping in the weeks since the late November holiday.
SAG ensemble rule rewards stars, shortchanges key actors
The Golden Globes isn't the only awards show where it really pays to be a movie star.
ABC under fire for cross-dressing comedy Work It
The ABC comedy Work It doesn't even premiere until Jan, 3, and already it's invoking ire from rights groups.
Justin Bieber holiday special lands at TLC
Christmas just came early for Justin Bieber fans -- or at least, the Justin Bieber fans who watch TLC.
Academy's animation branch disqualifies The Smurfs
Sorry, Smurfs. No Oscar for you this year.
AOL's Patch lost how many millions?
Did AOL's Patch, a network of hyperlocal news websites, lose more than $100 million this year?
Betty White to dominate NBC with 90th birthday extravaganza
Ready for some hot, steamy, Betty White-on-Betty White action?
Basketball star Kobe Bryant, wife file for divorce
Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and his wife Vanessa have filed for divorce after more than 10 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences, a representative for the couple said on Friday.
Analysis: Brazil's oil boom could see its first bust
Brazil's huge offshore oil wealth has been called a lottery jackpot, and each of the industry's contracts is another winning ticket. But even with a lucky stub in hand, some companies risk going broke before they can claim their prize.
Comprehensive euro zone deal beyond reach: Fitch
A comprehensive solution to the euro zone debt crisis is beyond the region's reach, rating agency Fitch said, warning that six of its economies including Italy and Spain could be hit with credit downgrades in the near future.
Time short for S&P to end 2011 higher
With two weeks left in the trading year, the euro zone debt crisis will remain the primary impediment to pushing the S&P 500 index into positive territory for 2011.