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Russian economy grinding to a halt as Ukraine crisis takes heavy toll

Russia's economy is barely growing, inflation is rising fast, and capital is pouring out of the country, the Economy Ministry said on Monday, a sign that international tensions around Ukraine are already inflicting severe economic costs.

U.S. housing regulator says former chief DeMarco to leave in April

Edward DeMarco, former acting director of the housing regulator that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, said on Monday he would leave the agency at the end of April.

David Brockie, GWAR frontman, dies at 50

Dave Brockie, founder and lead singer of American heavy metal band GWAR, was found dead in his Richmond home in Virginia on Sunday. Better known to his fans as Oderus Urungus, an intergalactic demon, Brockie was 50.