| Israel and Hamas ignore UN call for cease-fire (AP) [12 mins][Israel] AP - Israeli jets and ground troops hammered at Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip and Islamic militants fired barrages of rockets at southern Israeli cities Friday, ignoring a U.N. resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire after two weeks of combat.Related stories: Israel and Hamas ignore UN call for cease-fire Hamas rejects UN call for Gaza ceasefire with Israel ~22 grouped stories | Obama team, Rep. Frank eye bailout fund overhaul (Reuters) [1 hr][Washington, DC] Reuters - President-elect Barack Obama and a key Democratic lawmaker revealed plans on Friday to overhaul the government's $700 billion financial rescue fund as a way to aid struggling homeowners and speed the flow of credit. |