S&P to pay $1.5 billion in fraud settlement
Standard & Poor's will pay $1.5 billion to resolve a series of lawsuits over its ratings on mortgage securities that soured in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. Full Article
Wall Street gains on Greek deal hopes, oil climb
NEW YORK - U.S. stocks climbed on Tuesday, as the benchmark S&P 500 index built on a rally in the prior session fueled by hopes of a deal on Greek debt and by rising oil prices.
Looking for land on the moon? Talk to the FAA
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - U.S. companies can stake claims to lunar territory through an existing licensing process for space launches through the Federal Aviation Administration. Full Article
Iran plans for life after sanctions in oil market
ANKARA/LONDON - While it negotiates its nuclear program with western powers, Iran is preparing sweeter oil development contracts to attract foreign investors once sanctions are lifted. Full Article
Daycare center shuts down after measles scare
LOS ANGELES - A daycare center at a Southern California high school has been closed and more than a dozen infants placed under three-week quarantine after a baby enrolled in the program was diagnosed with measles, a school district official said. Full Article
Pentagon seeks bigger defense budget
WASHINGTON - Facing new security challenges in the Middle East and Ukraine, the Obama administration proposed an increased $534 billion Pentagon base budget plus $51 billion in war funds. Full Article
Cuba sounds warning ahead of U.S. talks
HAVANA - Cuba warned the United States that it wants American diplomats to scale back aid for Cuban dissidents before the two countries can reopen embassies in each other's capitals. Full Article
NJ Governor Christie all business at Downing St.
Potential Republican presidential contender, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie continues his UK tour, joining Britain's Chancellor George Osborne in a Downing Street working lunch. Nathan Frandino reports.










