Report Details What Led To Lehman's Collapse
Mar 12th, 2010 · A 2,200-page bank examiners' report released Thursday details what went wrong that led to the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history.
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NYC Reaches $657M Deal With Ground Zero Workers
Mar 11th, 2010 · The city has agreed to settle more than 10,000 lawsuits filed by rescue and response workers who say they became sick due to dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center towers. The money would come from a $1 billion FEMA grant. The deal must be approved by a judge and the workers themselves.
The Besnard Lakes: Filling The Room With Sound
Mar 11th, 2010 · "Albatross" finds Olga Goreas singing sweetly while accompanied by insular, shoegaze-tinged fuzz. Yet as the song cakes on layer upon layer of glorious harmonies, overblown guitars, swirling feedback and the propulsive thunder of drums, "Albatross" begins to buckle like a collapsing star.
Despite 'No' Vote, Britain Expects Iceland To Pay
Mar 8th, 2010 · Voters in Iceland have rejected a referendum that planned to spend billions of dollars to repay Britain and the Netherlands for debts spawned by the collapse of an Icelandic bank. Britain's treasury secretary said he expects to get back several billion dollars that Iceland owes, but admitted it could take many years.
Iceland Rejects Bill To Repay Britain, Netherlands
Mar 6th, 2010 · Iceland's voters on Saturday resoundingly rejected a $5.3 billion plan to pay off Britain and the Netherlands for debts spawned by the collapse of an Icelandic Internet bank, according to initial results.
Supreme Court Hears Convicted Enron CEO's Appeal
Mar 1st, 2010 · The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in the appeal case of former Enron CEO Jeff Skilling. Skilling was sentenced to a prison term of more than 24 years for his role in the collapse of the energy giant.
In 'Union Atlantic,' Haslett Banked On A Coming Crisis
Feb 22nd, 2010 · A first novel by a much-honored short-story writer imagines a financial system wracked by risk and on the verge of collapse. Yet Adam Haslett wrote Union Atlantic before the current financial crisis exploded, making him seem more prescient than he will confess to being.
Dutch Government Collapses Over Afghan Mission
Feb 20th, 2010 · Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende announced that the second largest party in his three-party alliance is quitting amid debate over withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, leaving the future of its 1,600 soldiers fighting there uncertain. An early election is now expected.
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