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New York Launches Probe Of Life Insurance Industry
- Published: Thursday, July 29th 11:08:00pm The attorney general's office is investigating whether insurers are profiting off of grieving families by placing funds from life insurance policies i
U.S. Closes Consulate In Mexico's Ciudad Juarez
- Published: Thursday, July 29th 10:52:00pm The U.S. Embassy said it was closing the consulate pending a security review, but did not elaborate. Ciudad Juarez, across the river from El Paso, Te
Alleged Mexican Drug Lord Killed In Shootout
- Published: Thursday, July 29th 9:54:00pm An official said an army raid was closing in one of Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel's safe houses in Guadalajara when he opened fire on soldiers. Coronel is b
DeGeneres Leaving 'Idol,' Says It Was Bad Fit
- Published: Thursday, July 29th 8:43:00pm The comedian-talk show host said she realized that while she "loved discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge pe
Everyone Under Pressure In Rangel Case
- Published: Thursday, July 29th 7:08:00pm The last thing the Democrats want as they head into the fall elections is for the GOP to be able to use the "culture of corruption" charge, which brou
Police: Ex-NBA Player Wright Shot To Death
- Published: Thursday, July 29th 6:43:00pm Police delayed confirmation, awaiting an autopsy that confirmed the identity based on dental records.
Al-Qaida Plants Flag In Baghdad After Killing 16
- Published: Thursday, July 29th 5:21:00pm The militants burned some of the bodies of the security officials in a brazen afternoon attack. Across the country, 23 Iraqi soldiers, police officers
Citigroup Paying $75M To Settle Civil Charges
- Published: Thursday, July 29th 5:16:00pm The bank settles charges that it misled investors about its potential losses from subprime mortgages as the housing bust hit in 2007.
Senators Call On FDA To Rule On Alcoholic Energy Drinks
- Published: Thursday, July 29th 4:30:00pm Eight months ago, the Food and Drug Administration asked makers of beverages containing alcohol and caffeine to prove the drinks are safe. So far, not
Costly New Prostate Cancer Drug Works In Mysterious Ways
- Published: Thursday, July 29th 3:41:00pm A new prostate cancer treatment that uses a patient's own white blood cells to effectively create a personalized vaccine has been approved. But no one