Steve Jobs's FBI file

The Federal Bureau of Investigation just made public its background check on Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The agency assembled the investigation in 1991 because Jobs was being considered for a presidential appointment by George H.W. Bush to the President’s Export Council.

In the FBI documents released Thursday, many of those who knew Jobs praised him, speaking highly of Jobs’ character and integrity and asserting that he always conducted his business dealings in a reputable manner. They recommended him for a post during the George H.W. Bush administration.

Mortgage settlement

California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced Thursday, A $25 billion multi-state agreement with major banks over a document signing scandal will bring struggling California homeowners badly needed help in the form of in principal reductions and other relief. Five largest mortgage servicers: Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and Ally Financial

People who owe more than their homes are worth and have fallen behind on payments may qualify for loan reductions, while other people who are underwater but current on their loans may be able to refinance. And people who lost their homes to foreclosure may be able to get cash payments.