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House panel decries Lehman bonuses
October 7, 2008
Days from becoming the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, Lehman Brothers steered millions to departing executives, Congress was told Monday.
BofA to pay $8 billion over subprime suit
October 7, 2008
Facing a lawsuit over deceptive mortgage practices, Bank of America Corp. is agreeing to pay more than $8 billion to modify hundreds of thousands of loans to keep people from losing their homes.
Mexico eyes storms off both coasts
October 7, 2008Mexico had storms off both coasts late Monday night, with Hurricane Norbert forming off its western coast and Tropical Storm Marco menacing its eastern coast.
Japan central bank keeps key rate
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Australia cuts interest rate
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Police fire tear gas at Bangkok protesters
October 7, 2008Thai police fired tear-gas canisters at thousands of anti-government protesters Tuesday, some of whom barricaded Parliament to prevent lawmakers from entering.
Asia markets recover after tumbling
October 7, 2008Japan's Nikkei rebounded above 10,000 before midday on Tuesday, paring its losses after dropping more than 5 percent in early trading.
Asia markets recover after tumbling
October 7, 2008Japan's Nikkei rebounded above 10,000 before midday on Tuesday, paring its losses after dropping more than 5 percent in early trading.
Police fire tear gas at Bangkok protesters
October 7, 2008Read full story for latest details.
Oliver Stone: Bush's life 'bigger than fiction'
October 7, 2008George W. Bush's ascent to the presidency was "bigger than fiction," director Oliver Stone told "Larry King Live" Monday night, describing his soon-to-be released biopic, "W."
