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Mortgage Plan Gives Homeowners Bulk of the Benefits Under the settlement, about $5 billion would go to states and federal authorities, $17 billion would be earmarked for homeowner relief and $3 billion would go for refinancing. Greeks Reach Deal on Austerity to Meet Condition of Bailout After days of talks, Greek political leaders reached a deal Thursday to support a package of harsh austerity measures demanded by Greece?s financial backers in return for a bailout. Libya?s New Government Unable to Control Militias The Arab world?s most sweeping revolution is foundering as the interim Libyan government seems to be paralyzed by its lack of power to control competing militias. Olympic Hopeful Missy Franklin Loves Her High School Team Missy Franklin, who holds the world record in the 200-meter backstroke, has passed up about $150,000 in prize money and more in endorsements to swim for her Colorado high school. House Passes Bill Banning Insider Trading by Members of Congress The Senate has approved a similar measure, but the lopsided votes concealed deep disagreements over the details of the legislation. Pentagon to Loosen Restrictions on Women in Combat Women will be permitted to serve closer to the front lines, but still not in combat ? angering some advocates who say the rules do not go far enough. Dozens More Die in Syrian Violence, Activists Say The embattled Syrian city of Homs remained under siege for a sixth day Thursday with residents throughout the city cowering in their homes and medical supplies dwindling. Islamists Call for New Cabinet in Egypt The Muslim Brotherhood said the military-appointed government it has failed to manage security in Egypt. The Caucus: Giffords's Aide to Run for Seat in Special Election Ron Barber, a top aide to retired Representative Gabrielle Giffords, announced on Thursday he would seek Ms. Giffords's vacated Arizona House seat in a special election June 12. N.R.C. Approves Building of 2 Reactors in Georgia The Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted 4-to-1 to grant a license to build two nuclear reactors in Georgia, the first time the commission had done so since 1978. Lens Blog: Pictures of the Day: Syria and Elsewhere Photographs from Syria, Iraq, the Philippines and Washington.

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