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The president's plan would help homeowners refinance with lower rates even if their homes are worth less than what they owe. This idea has been around for a while, and the economists who proposed it say it could work — if it's done on a larger scale. It depends on investor cooperation, they say.

Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa told his bullpen to get Jason Motte ready to pitch. A coach misheard him. So the wrong pitcher stayed in the game. And Rangers' star Mike Napoli got the game-winning hit.

Though the death toll (more than 360) continues to climb and the chances of finding more survivors are dimming, there is a bit of good news about what's happening in eastern Turkey, where a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday

It seems that one neighbor is suing another (and a dog walker) for the alleged deposits left on the grass in their development by a "fluffy 19-pound Westie-bichon frise mix" named Baxter.

In a scathing report, the United Mine Workers condemns Massey Energy for its actions before the April 2010 explosion that killed 29 men.

The Arab uprisings brought down dictators. But it's a long, tough road to build democratic states and strong economies that can sustain restless populations.

It's been confirmed that Brandon Mroz of the U.S. did something no one else ever had in competition — four complete revolutions, and a one-foot landing, on a Lutz jump.

It's been raining heavily for months in Bangkok, and the river that runs through the city is spilling over its banks. The government has declared a five-day holiday and urged residents to leave the sprawling city.

Greeks are becoming increasingly resentful at what they see as a loss of their sovereignty. The EU, the IMF and the European Central Bank have demanded an ever tighter regime of austerity.

In the wake of the Citizens United ruling, Congress failed to pass a disclosure law. As it turns out, corporations weren't necessarily happy about the secrecy either. A new index shows most of the country's biggest companies have formal policies and board oversight.