World News

Chicago -- An expected rise in homes lost to mortgage foreclosures this year probably won't hurt the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said.

Montreal, Ontario -- A concerned parent in the Canadian province of Ontario was outraged recently when she heard the pro-sovereignty rap song her son was set to sing at school.

Washington -- U.S. President George Bush Thursday expressed regret over what is likely the imminent departure of Paul Wolfowitz as World Bank president.

Sunbury, Pa. -- Authorities in Pennsylvania have charged three teenagers with harassment and identity theft for allegedly creating a very insulting Web page.

Moscow -- Russia has been invited to hold talks on membership in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

Washington -- The World Bank's board deliberated terms Paul Wolfowitz proposed for his departure as bank president, reports said Wednesday.

Philadelphia, Pa. -- About 35 people suffered minor injuries Monday when two commuter trains crashed in a tunnel near Philadelphia's Market East Station during rush-hour.