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In this May 28, 2009 file photo, a foreclosed home is shown in Mountain View, Calif. Lenders are ramping up efforts to avoid home foreclosures, but a report by bank regulators said Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, more than half of borrowers who get help fall b
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A foreclosed home is shown in Mountain View, California (file photo)

More US Home Foreclosures, Job Losses Reported

Economists say overall recovery of battered housing industry will be key to sustained economic recovery

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Obama Faces Daunting Political Challenges at Home

Issues include future of US involvement in Afghanistan, health care reform and continuing worries over job losses and economy

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates addresses the audience during the Department of Defense/Department of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Summit in Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 2009.

US Defense Secretary Urges Against Afghan Withdrawal Timeline

Robert Gates urges caution on those who are calling for timetable for allied withdrawal from Afghanistan

US-flagged Maersk Alabama arrives to Port of Mombasa, Kenya (File)

US Welcomes Armed Repulsion of Pirate Attack

Maersk Alabama was hijacked in April, when it did not have a security team onboard

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Mark Ndesandjo, US President Barack Obama's half-brother, during interview at hotel in Beijing, China, 18 Nov 2009

Obama Meets Half-Brother in Beijing

President says he took five minutes out of his busy overseas diplomatic schedule to meet Mark Ndesandjo who lives in China

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Obama Visit Offers Reminder of South Korea's Own Blurring Racial Lines

Evolution toward a multicultural society causes discomfort for some

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New Poll Shows President's Approval Under 50 Percent

Survey shows Mr. Obama's approval rating at 48 percent among registered voters, down two points from last month

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The Pony Express Will Ride Again!

St. Joseph, Missouri, saddles up for 150 year anniversary of legendary mail service to American West

Lidded basket with knob handle, stacked wood design; plain twined; 3-strand twine; beargrass; and maidenhair fern<br />Made by Elizabeth Hickox (Karuk/ Wiyot) Circa 1913<br />

Autry Center Exhibit Showcases Native American Basketry

New exhibit at Autry National Center of the American West brings together some of finest traditional and modern examples

Music of 1940s Enlivens New Orleans WWII Museum

Theater recalls venues from World War II where lonely soldiers, sailors went for entertainment

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Manhattan Transfer&#39;s &#39;The Chick Corea Songbook&#39;

Manhattan Transfer Sings 'The Chick Corea Songbook'

Quartet relies on signature jazz harmony to tap into keyboardist's complex melodies

Lidded basket with knob handle, stacked wood design; plain twined; 3-strand twine; beargrass; and maidenhair fern<br />Made by Elizabeth Hickox (Karuk/ Wiyot) Circa 1913<br />

Autry Center Exhibit Showcases Native American Basketry

New exhibit at Autry National Center of the American West brings together some of finest traditional and modern examples

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Cataclysmic Event Threatens World's End in '2012'

John Cusack, Woody Harrelson co-star in action adventure film centering on Mayan text about upcoming worldwide catastrophe

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