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ING plans $100M IPO of US investment business

ING plans $100M IPO of US investment business
By The Associated Press Dutch bank ING Groep NV will hold an initial public offering of stock to spin off its U.S.-based retirement, investment and insurance business, the company said Friday. ING expects the sale to raise about $100 million by selling shares of ING U.S. Inc., it said in a

Pentagon timeline shows military response to Libya

Pentagon timeline shows military response to Libya
By DONNA CASSATA and LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - New Pentagon details show that the first U.S. military unit arrived in Libya more than 15 hours after the attack on the consulate in Benghazi was over, and four Americans, including the ambassador, were dead. A Defense

Fannie, Freddie expand aid to storm-hit homeowners

Fannie, Freddie expand aid to storm-hit homeowners
MCLEAN, Va. (AP) - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are expanding their assistance to borrowers whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. The government-controlled mortgage companies said Friday that they will automatically suspend evictions and foreclosures in disaster areas for 90 days

After 3 bumpy years, Europe turns corner on crisis

After 3 bumpy years, Europe turns corner on crisis
By DAVID McHUGH and DON MELVINAssociated Press Writers FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - The worst of Europe's financial crisis appears to be over. European leaders have taken steps to ease the panic that has plagued the region for three turbulent years. Financial markets are no longer in a state

After 3 bumpy years, Europe turns corner on crisis

After 3 bumpy years, Europe turns corner on crisis
By DAVID McHUGH and DON MELVINAssociated Press Writers FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - The worst of Europe's financial crisis appears to be over. European leaders have taken steps to ease the panic that has plagued the region for three turbulent years. Financial markets are no longer in a state

Cyprus resumes talks on terms for bailout

Cyprus resumes talks on terms for bailout
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTISAssociated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Cyprus opened on Friday a new round of negotiations with its potential creditors on a bailout that the crisis-hit country needs to support its ailing banks and services its debt payments. Negotiators from the European Commission,

UN warns of escalating humanitarian need in Syria

UN warns of escalating humanitarian need in Syria
By EDITH M. LEDERERAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The United Nations is warning that the number of people inside Syria needing humanitarian aid could rise sharply from 2.5 million now to 4 million by early next year if the civil war grinds on at its current deadly pace. John Ging,

Comparing child care across the country

Comparing child care across the country
By Amanda C. Haury

Comparing child care across the country

Comparing child care across the country
By Amanda C. Haury

Comparing child care across the country

Comparing child care across the country
By Amanda C. Haury