HUD tightens rules on home buying program for cops and teachers
HUD orders repayment of about 1.2 million from 54 police officers and teachers who defrauded the Officer Next Door Teacher Next Door program. The program, suspended four months for fraud and mismanagement, resumes with tighter controls, stricter monitoring, and new background checks to ensure participants live in their discounted homes for at least three years.
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Genesis solar probe launch delayed by weather and schedule
NASA called off the Genesis solar probe launch due to stormy weather and shifted the mission to the next weekend. The plan aims to collect solar wind particles after an Air Force satellite and shuttle launch, with a target window of August 11 or 12, and a latest launch by August 15 or delaying to December or January.
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Fossett Launches Solo Balloon Around World from Northam
American adventurer Steve Fossett began his latest bid to fly solo around the world in the Solo Spirit balloon from Northam Australia. The 57 year old Chicago millionaire faces risks after delays and a previous envelope tear but hopes for a roughly two week journey powered by high altitude winds.
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Chicago
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