WASHINGTON (AP) — A House panel is looking into the possibility of fraud among some people taking advantage of the first-time homebuyer tax credit. The probe comes as Congress considers whether to extend, and possibly expand, the stimulus act provision that allows qualified first-time homebuyers a tax credit of up to $8,000. The benefit is set to expire next month.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Financial Services Committee is on track to approve creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. The new agency would regulate mortgages, credit cards and savings accounts. Passage of the measure would be a victory for President Barack Obama.

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — At least 20 people are dead in clashes that began when Islamic militants began shelling Somalia's airport. About 60 other people were wounded when the mortars slammed into residential areas. The mortar fire began as Somalia's president was boarding a plane. Police say he wasn't hurt.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Suspected militants on a motorbike shot and killed a senior army officer and a soldier in Pakistan's capital. The attack on security forces comes as Pakistani forces continue a large-scale anti-Taliban offensive in the country's northwest.

SWIFTWATER, Pa. (AP) — The production of swine flu virus is running weeks behind, and many states have had to postpone scheduled vaccinations. The federal government originally promised 120 million doses of swine flu vaccine by now, but only 13 million have come through. Officials are putting part of the blame on a slow and antiquated vaccine production process.