ballots and bailouts

Atlanta rapper T.I. voted early, despite being a convicted felon. Check out his new video, "Live Your Life," featuring Rihanna. (via RealTalk NY)

U.S. officials are considering a $50 billion plan to help an estimated three million homeowners avoid foreclosure.

The cost of education continues to rise, with tuition and fees at four-year universities increasing by seven percent at public colleges and six percent at private colleges, according to a report from the College Board.

Colombia's government has fired three army generals and over 20 soldiers who are suspected of killing civilians to inflate their statistics on the amount of rebels killed.

México has approved a bill that will allow private investment in the state-controlled oil company Pemex.

Maxim magazine targets '80s boy band Menudo in Rejected Guitar Heroes. (via Kotaku)