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Five years after the housing bubble burst, the nation's lenders are hoping to put the mortgage mess behind them with a new settlement deal for homeowners. TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky explains the deal and whether a piece of the $8.5 billion will be coming to you. (TODAY)

A federal judge has approved BP's settlement with businesses and individuals hit by the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. NBC's Lester Holt has more. (Nightly News)

The Hollywood couple, whose five-year marriage was the subject of much speculation, issued a joint statement saying they were moving forward with Suri's best interests in mind. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports. (Nightly News)

Lauren Scruggs, the 23-year-old model who was badly injured by a plane propeller, initially turned down a $200,000 insurance settlement from the accident, but has come to an agreement. TODAY's Amy Robach reports. (TODAY)

Heather Peters, who sued Honda because her Civic hybrid didn't get the gas mileage advertised, has been awarded nearly $10,000. But the legal action isn't over yet.  NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports.  (Nightly News)

The Justice Department announced Wednesday it has settled lending discrimination charges against the defunct mortgage lender Countrywide, which steered black and Hispanic customers into more expensive subprime loans, even when they qualified for prime mortgages. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)

NFLPA* Executive Director DeMaurice Smith says the players have sent a letter to the league reminding them that discussions can occur at just about any time. (NBC Sports)

Yahoo! Sports' Michael Silver talks about what went into the labor talks extension and discusses the possibility of avoiding a lockout. (NBC Sports)

Veteran New York Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel was formally charged Thursday with 13 counts of violating House ethics rules, paving the way for a trial that could take place as soon as September. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)

Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., is making a last ditch effort to settle his ethics case. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports.