Probing Golden West

"NEW YORK (AP) - The Department of Justice is investigating the mortgage lending practices of Golden West Financial Corp., the savings and loan bought by Wachovia Corp. for $24 billion at the height of the housing boom in 2006.U.S. Attorney Joseph Russoniello told The...

Analyst sees ‘ghost town’ in Inland Empire

"Peter Viles LA Times Wednesday, July 2, 2008 A financial analyst fresh from a tour of construction sites in the Inland Empire is warning Wall Street of a “ghost town” where finished homes sit vacant and additional homes are still under construction.  “At several...

Adam Sandler to be honored at MTV Movie Awards

"The 41-year-old actor-comedian will be rewarded for his antics with the Generation Award at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards, to be presented June 1 at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Calif.He will receive the award for his "amazing contribution to Hollywood" and years...

Update: Universal Accident Occurred on Adam Sandler Movie Set

"Columbia Pictures is commenting on the accident that occurred this afternoon on the Universal lot -- the incident happened on the set of the upcoming ADAM SANDLER movie, 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan.' A Columbia Pictures spokesperson released a statement early Monday...