Seven billionth baby scandalThe birth of the world’s seven billionth baby — little Danica from the Philippines — became a big media story. But while the United Nations says we’ve reached seven billion, the US Census Bureau argues that it won’t happen for another four months.
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US headed for housing depression
Official figures showed that the US economy grew at a strong 3.8% in the June quarter, before all the subprime turmoil hit in July and August, but the US housing slump continues to deepen.
