Parents, don't put away those video games just yet -- today's gamer may be tomorrow's top surgeon. Researchers who gathered in Boston for the American Psychological Association convention detailed a series of studies suggesting video games can be powerful learning tools -- from increasing younger students' problem-solving potential to improving the suturing skills of laparoscopic surgeons.
Aug 18 - Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came under intense pressure after a media report that a bail-out could wipe out shareholders. Both companies saw shares plunge over 20 percent.
