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The United States, Europe and Japan joined forces on Tuesday againstChina's restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals that are critical to production of advanced technology and clean energy goods expected to provide the jobs of the future. NYU Law School Buys $3.6M UWS Condo For Faculty Housing [PHOTOS]
New York University School of Law has purchased an Upper West Side condo at 845 West End Avenue for $3.6 million, according to city records filed Thursday. The school will use the apartment for faculty, who will rent the unit, according to Michael Orey, spokesman for NYU Law. Watchdog Says Banks Impeded Foreclosure Inquiry
Top banks impeded a federal inquiry into their foreclosure processes, according to a report released Tuesday, dragging their feet on turning over documents and blocking investigators' attempts to interview bank employees.The inquiry led to the wide-ranging $25 billion mortgage settlement with the five largest mortgage servicers that was announced last month and filed in federal court on Monday. Michigan to Present Detroit Consent Agreement on Tuesday
JPMorgan Chase & Co is paying the federal government $45 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it charged veterans hidden fees in mortgage refinancing. BP Settles With Alabama City For $6.5 Million
The City of Gulf Shores, Ala., announced a settlement with British oil company BP (NYSE: BP) for future losses incurred by the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon oil spill. JPMorgan paying $45 million to settle mortgage suit
JPMorgan Chase & Co is paying the federal government $45 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it charged veterans hidden fees in mortgage refinancing. Joe Paterno,Spanier Fired For "Failure of Leadership" Penn St. Board Says
Penn State's Board of Trustees on Monday defended its firing of legendary football coach Joe Paterno and the university's president, saying they showed a "failure of leadership" in not doing more when alerted to suspicions of child sexual abuse by former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. Top 10 Most Competitive Cities in The World by Citigroup
Housing more than half of the world's population and producing 80% of global GDP, cities are more important than ever before to the world's societal and economic development. Recognizing the rapid growth of the city as an economic driver, Citigroup has made a ranking of the world's most competitive cities. Britain’s Most Expensive House Sold for £120m
Unamed Ukrainian makes Hanover Lodge in Regent’s Park most expensive home in UK Hanover Lodge in Regent's Park, central London, is set to become the most expensive house in Britain when it is sold in the next few days for £120m. Banks, miners boost FTSE ahead Fed meeting, US data
Banks and miners were firmer at midday on Tuesday as FTSE 100 neared 2012 highs ahead of a U.S. Fed meeting and U.S. consumer data, while insurers supported the gains after results from Prudential and Standard Life .
