Bank regulators and attorneys general of 49 states are starting a nationwide investigation about widespread foreclosure fraud allegedly committed by mortgage firms to thousands of homeowners. Specifically, the officials would try to find out whether employees of mortgage companies filed papers incorrectly or knowingly prepared false documents. “This group has the backing of nearly every […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned eight firms selling chelation products that claim to treat medical conditions like Alzheimer’s, heart disease and autism by getting rid of heavy metals from the body. The agency said the over-the-counter products were not approved and that their therapeutic claims violated federal regulations. “These products are dangerously […]
New research shows that walking for six miles on average may postpone or slow down the shrinking of the brain among elderly people. Shrinkage of the brain has been linked by previous studies to cognitive decline and memory impairment. The study, backed by the U.S. National Institute on Aging, is published October 13 in the […]
A performer in the U.S. adult film industry has tested positive for HIV, forcing at least two adult film companies to halt filming as a precautionary measure. The case, the first in more than a year for the thriving adult film industry in San Fernando Valley, prompted AIDS activists to renew their call for the […]
The whole of Chile celebrated on Wednesday as the last of the 33 miners who were trapped in the San Jose mine was hoisted above ground to end the rescue that drew the attention of the world. Luis Urzua was the last man out from the group who were trapped 2,000 feet below the earth […]
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre will be investigated by the National Football League according to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who was non-committal when asked about how long it would take for the league to finish the probe or whether it would slap sanctions against Favre. “I’d be hesitant to say anything until I…make sure we […]
China’s trade surplus decreased in September as imports jumped and the Chinese economy showed resiliency amid the global economic doldrums. But the surplus is still substantial and with export growth hitting double-digits, it likely means that there will be no stop to the calls for Beijing to let the yuan appreciate faster. “The trade surplus […]
Shouts of joy and chanting filled the air as Chilean rescuers hoisted Florencio Avalos from the mine in which he and 32 others remained trapped for the last 69 days. Avalos went outside the custom-made rescue capsule and into the arms of family members who were anxiously waiting for him to emerge from the abyss […]
A new type of uranium molecule called a uranium nitride that can someday power vehicles has been produced by researchers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The new fuel could extract more power from fossil fuels and make vehicles more efficient. Uranium could also be used in making cheaper medications. “Actinide nitrides are candidate nuclear […]
The first clinical trial of using embryonic stem cells in humans will only be available to only a few patients according to the chief researcher of the trial. “I think it’s likely that 50 percent or even 75 percent of patients we evaluate will not meet the criteria,” said Dr. Richard Fessler of Northwestern University […]
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