February 22, 2013

With the bestowing of the Academy Awards looming, some last-minute handicapping of the competition for the major awards.

In less than two weeks, Kenyans will line up by the millions to pick their leaders for the first time since a vote in 2007, which set off clashes that killed more than 1,000 people.

After vigorous lobbying by the health industry, seven Republican governors are moving to accept federal funds under the health care law to add medical coverage for more low-income people.

Prosecutors say Saquib Khan, a business owner in New York, carried out one of the largest check-fraud schemes in recent years.

Thousands of homeowners who received help on their second mortgage are still facing foreclosure on their first mortgage, according to housing advocates.