Tennessee foreign currencies trader who cheated investors out of $18M sentenced to 24 years. A foreign currencies trader who cheated investors in more than 20 states to support a lavish lifestyle and buy presents for a girlfriend has been sentenced to 24 years in prison.

John Wilson, last surviving member of soul group Silhouettes, dies at age 69 at his SC home. The Rev. John "Bootsie" Wilson, a former lead singer and last surviving member of the soul group The Silhouettes, has died. He was 69.

Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad.. Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:

Baltimore Sun business editor Tim Wheatley killed in car crash; daughter seriously hurt. Tim Wheatley, the business editor of The Baltimore Sun, was killed Monday morning in a car accident in which his 9-year-old daughter was seriously injured, police said.

Denny's shares fall 17 pct after posting poor revenue results in third quarter. Shares of Denny's Corp. sank Friday, a day after the restaurant chain posted worst-than-expected sales.

AP INVESTIGATION: SC gov took dozens of undisclosed flights on planes of friends, supporters. South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford took dozens of undisclosed flights on private planes since taking office in 2003 despite a state law requiring him to report who paid for the travel, an Associated Press investigation has found.

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Michigan football coach named in SC federal lawsuit over failed Va. condo project. Michigan head football coach Rich Rodriguez has been sued in federal court by a bank claiming he failed to pay back millions on a loan for a struggling Virginia condominium project, according to court documents.

Panthers hold Fan Fest without top players in scrimmage lineup. The Carolina Panthers held their annual Fan Fest without their regular stars.

Tolzien throws 2 TDs, Brown runs for 2, special teams shine as Wisconsin routs Wofford 44-14. Scott Tolzien threw for two touchdowns, Zach Brown ran for two more and Wisconsin blocked a punt for another in the Badgers' 44-14 rout of Wofford on Saturday to remain undefeated.

Bank of America reveals resignations of 3 more board members, bringing recent departures to 7. Three more directors resigned from Bank of America Corp.'s board this week, the Charlotte, N.C., bank said in a regulatory filing.

Funerals held for SC mother and daughter who were victims of suspected serial killer. Hundreds of mourners thronged Sunday's funeral services for an elderly mother and her daughter, two of five victims of a suspected serial killer whose crime spree has terrorized this rural South Carolina community for more than a week.

ALL BUSINESS: Federal Reserve should boost transparency as it gains new regulatory power. The Federal Reserve, which prides itself on never having lost a dime on a loan it made, is sitting on almost $1 billion of debt in a hotel chain that filed for bankruptcy court protection.

Facing business downturn, Extended Stay Hotels files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Extended Stay Hotels LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, citing massive debt stemming from its 2007 acquisition by the Lightstone Group and a sharp drop in business travel due to the recession.

Privately held Extended Stay Hotels files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Extended Stay Hotels LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Duke freshman Cecil wins award as nation's top female tennis player. NCAA tennis champion Mallory Cecil of Duke has been honored as the nation's top female college player in her sport.

After the crash, has the sun set on America's 'Sun Belt'?. We first heard the term decades ago: The "Sun Belt" was just starting a run of phenomenal growth ? and no wonder. It conjured a sunny state of mind as well as a balmy place on the map.

WORLD BRIEFLY. GM reaches deals with UAW, Opel as almost certain bankruptcy nears; Chrysler awaits its fate