The economy in southern New Hampshire is not by any means among the worst in the nation. Still, according to city records, there are 29 foreclosed homes on the books in Nashua — many of which are in deplorable condition
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Obama says economy improving but hard times ahead
President Obama said Tuesday that recent stimulus measures "are starting to generate signs of economic progress," but more tough times are ahead. The White House described Obama’s speech as a major address on the economy.
Shoddy wiring ‘everywhere’ on Iraq bases, Army inspector says
Thousands of buildings at U.S. bases in Iraq and Afghanistan have such poorly installed wiring that American troops face life-threatening risks, a top inspector for the Army says. “It was horrible — some of the worst electrical work I’ve ever seen,” said Jim Childs, a master electrician and the top civilian expert in an Army safety survey
Turkish party leader missing after helicopter crash
The leader of an ultra-nationalist Turkish political party was involved Wednesday in a helicopter crash in a mountainous region of Eastern Turkey, the state news agency reported. (CNN) — I love Alex Castellanos
Commentary: GOP means ‘Got 0 Plans’
I love Alex Castellanos. Heck, somebody has to. Truth is, we’ve been known to break bread after our CNN gigs
Watch AIG’s payouts, not the bonuses, Spitzer says
Outrage over bailed-out insurance giant American International Group’s million-dollar bonuses may grab headlines, but its payouts on complicated financial instruments deserve closer examination, ex-New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer said Thursday
Tents on wheels give homeless people roof and pride
Brenda Gardenhire shows off her new home with pride. It looks like an oversized shopping cart covered with a khaki canvas. But to her, it’s "wonderful" — a stepping stone to get her off the streets and get her life back in order
Not even renters safe from foreclosure storm
Maria Stephens barely flinches when her three rambunctious young sons strike up a baseball game in her living room. "I thought you boys were going to play in the front yard," she laughs while Christian, 2, swings a black plastic bat near the kitchen table.
European markets mixed after day of losses
European markets opened higher Tuesday, following a global selling spree the day before, although fell back slightly by early afternoon trading.
House of Cards: The Faces Behind Foreclosures
Jeff Wagoner is a bankruptcy attorney in Kansas City, Mo., with the brush-cut hair and clear eyes of a former Navy aviator. From his office in a tower on a hill, he can see miles of prairie and a world of hurt