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GMAC is the most recent beneficiary of a government bailout. As the financing arm of General Motors, it supplies funding for auto dealers to buy inventory and credit for consumers to buy cars. It is also a major player in the home mortgage market.

These aren't sad cases of completely unknown bands. They may even have the respect of critics and a decent fan base. But for whatever reason haven't made it to the majors. Weigh-in on the latest nerd debate at our office.

The event is touted as a way to connect to past traditions in Kyrgyzstan — and perhaps boost the tourism industry.

Witnesses say the gunman, who was white, was holding a beer as he fired into the crowd. All of his victims are people of color.

The International Maritime Bureau says there has been a 40 percent drop in piracy worldwide since 2011, and that much of the drop was due to fewer attacks off the Somali coast.

Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Mueller was ousted as the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on Saturday. Days earlier another top official left to face charges of sexual abuse.

Top stories include: President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will meet for their first debate tonight; the U.S. Border Patrol releases the name of the agent slain yesterday at the U.S. Mexican border.

As vaccine rates increase, many Americans are increasing their spending. NPR's Life Kit has tips for how rein that in and stay on a budget.

NPR's Tom Goldman speaks to NPR's Scott Simon about women's basketball semifinals, baseball wild-card games and the Ryder Cup in golf.

Attorneys who specialize in bankruptcy law already are seeing an increase in business following changes in U.S. regulations on personal bankruptcy. The new rules, which make it more difficult for individuals to file for Chapter 7, go into effect this fall.