Banks get nontraditional mortgage advice

"Federal regulators directed banks on Friday to properly explain the risks posed to borrowers from interest-only and other nontraditional mortgages. The guidance was aimed at addressing the fear that consumers don't understand all the repayment risks involved in these...

Russian mayor wants prostitution legalized to fight extremism

"Vorkuta - The mayor of a coal mining town in the Komi Republic of Russia is asking the government to legalize prostitution with the aim of arresting the increasing number of extremist violence in the region. Igor Shpektor, mayor of Vorkuta, said legalizing the flesh trade...

THE ART OF NOT PROCRASTINATING

"Putting things off until the last minute may look effortless, but it’s not. There’s a subtle art involved, which can be developed only through inborn laziness and repetition."

USCIS HELPS BUST MARRIAGE FRAUD CASE

"WASHINGTON – The first of 22 individuals involved in a marriage and immigration fraud scheme were arrested today as part of a three-year law enforcement task force operation in the National Capitol area."

Sony to share cost of Dell battery recall

"Sony on Tuesday said it would pay some of the costs involved in Dell’s recall of millions of notebook computer batteries made by the Japanese company."

RTA Female Trapped

"Crews on 25 May from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service were called to an RTA in which a woman was trapped in her car. The accident involved one car and the crew used Clan Lucas cutting equipment to free the woman. She was freed by 08.34hrs Written and photos by Essex...