Nov 4th, 2008 · Over the past four years, tens of thousands of illegal immigrants living in the U.S. have bought homes. Banks which have made these mortgages say in some cases they perform even better than some loans taken out by U.S. citizens. But many lenders are pulling out of this market because of the downturn in the economy and political reactions.
Sep 26th, 2008 · Spike Lee's latest highlights the oft-neglected contributions of African-American servicemen in World War II. But an overstuffed screenplay and an uneven tone undercut the effort.
Sep 23rd, 2008 · President Bush has made his final address to the U.N. General Assembly. He leaves behind many problems for the next U.S. president: unfinished wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and a tarnished image that has undercut America's moral authority in the world.
Jun 6th, 2008 · Studies have shown that moving from one foster home to another undercuts a child's development and behavior. In San Diego, there's a new program to teach foster parents how to cope with problem behavior. The program tries to help foster parents better understand their charges and make more lasting commitments to them.
May 29th, 2008 · In "Now," the pair ditches its familiar electric organ for a softer blend of piano and synthesizer before jumping feet-first into a clash of childhood and maturity. What could be a gleeful, infantile chorus ("Now now now now now now!") is undercut by an all-too-adult existentialist lament.
Feb 13th, 2008 · Pitcher Roger Clemens and his former trainer, Brian McNamee, are telling conflicting stories about steroid use in baseball, as the two testify in a House committee hearing. Clemens told lawmakers that he never used steroids or human growth hormone. But that denial was undercut by McNamee, his former trainer, and by former teammate Andy Pettitte.
Jan 16th, 2008 · Last month's National Intelligence Estimate, which concluded that Iran suspended its nuclear weapons program in 2003, undercut the Bush administration's previous characterization of the Iranian threat. But it also may have had the indirect effect of strengthening moderates in Iran.
Jun 24th, 2007 · Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and the Israeli Cabinet agree to release of millions of dollars in frozen tax money for the Palestinian government. The move shows support for Fatah and undercuts the rival Hamas movement in control of Gaza.