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Obama names Harvard Law dean solicitor general Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:01PMWASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama on Monday chose the dean at his alma mater, Harvard Law School, to represent the United States before the Supreme Court.
Analysis: Barack Obama tested by stimulus, scandal Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 5:32PM Welcome to Washington, Mr. President-elect.
Analysis: Barack Obama tested by stimulus, scandal Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 5:27PMWelcome to Washington, Mr.
U.S. Stocks Retreat on Earnings Concern; AT&T, JPMorgan Decline Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 5:13PMJan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks fell for the first time in four days on concern that a slump in corporate profits will stretch into 2009, overshadowing speculation the government will revive the economy with tax cuts.
Obama embraces $300 billion in tax cuts Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 5:12PMCuts would include $500 for most individuals and $1,000 for couples.
Obama names Harvard Law dean solicitor general Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:57PMMon, Jan 5, 2009 (2:39 p.m.) President-elect Barack Obama on Monday chose the dean at his alma mater, Harvard Law School, to represent the United States before the Supreme Court.
AP Financial NewsBrief at 12:55 p.m. EST Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:15PMKIEV, Ukraine (AP) _ A top Ukrainian official has warned that European customers could see serious natural gas disruptions in about two weeks if the energy dispute between Russia and Ukraine is not resolved, and the Russian gas monopoly Gazprom accused Ukraine of boycotting contract negotiations.
Blagojevich cites phone call from Reid about Senate seat Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 12:11PMAssociated Press CHICAGO — Illinois’ embattled governor complained through his spokesman Saturday that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is guilty of a conflict of interest in that Reid telephoned him in early December to discuss the seat being vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.
Sen. Reid called Blagojevich about Senate seat Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:33AMReid spokesman Jim Manley says the Nevada Democrat made one call to Blagojevich on Dec. 3.
JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 4:18PMPresident-elect Barack Obama urged congressional leaders Saturday to move quickly on an economic recovery plan, even as some Republicans are saying they want more time to review the details.
Short Line Railroad Clinging to Profits Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:44PMThe Morning News ksouza@nwaonline.net
Country needs economic stimulus plan, Obama says Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:37PMPresident-elect Barack Obama urged Congress today to move quickly on an economic recovery plan.
Wall Street sees 2009 as a bull year Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:26AMNEW YORK, Jan. 3 (Reuters) – Wall Street is betting a new US president and a fresh stimulus package will prod stocks higher in 2009, following a year most investors would gladly forget.
Milestone at the Capitol with 2 blacks at top posts Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:25AMIn the same grand chambers where the Ku Klux Klan once held sway, two black men will assume the most powerful positions in the Colorado General Assembly.
U.S. Stocks Gain Most in 5 Weeks as Oil Boosts Energy Producers Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:16AMJan. 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks advanced the most since November after fewer Americans filed for jobless claims and oil’s biggest weekly increase in two decades lifted energy companies.
Obama: Country needs economic stimulus plan Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:13AMBy PHILIP ELLIOTT and ANDREW TAYLOR CHICAGO (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama urged congressional leaders Saturday to move quickly on an economic recovery plan, even as some Republicans are saying they want more time to review the details.
Obama: Country Needs Economic Stimulus Plan Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:59AMPresident-elect Barack Obama is urging congressional leaders to move quickly on a recovery plan.
Obama: Country needs economic stimulus plan quickly Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:49AMCHICAGO -- President-elect Barack Obama urged congressional leaders Saturday to move quickly on an economic recovery plan, even as some Republicans are saying they want more time to review the details. | Video
Vikings Have 3,100 NFL Playoff Tickets Left; Cardinals Sell Out Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:43AMJan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- The Minnesota Vikings were granted a final 24-hour extension by the National Football League to sell the remaining tickets for their playoff game this weekend against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Richmond firm leads recycling counter-culture Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:15AMn Richmond: Vetrazzo uses Heineken bottles, stained glass, windshields, traffic lights to turn glimmering profit
Obama: Country needs economic stimulus plan Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 8:34AMIn the face of a massive economic crisis and just two and a-half weeks away from moving into the White House, President-elect Barack Obama is urging congressional leaders to move...
Westonite Roni Cohen-Sandler: Girls are more stressed out than boys Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:01PMTeenage girls report being more stressed out than boys, said Westonite Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler, a well-known clinical psychologist, author, consultant, and lecturer who specializes in the issues of women and girls, parenting adolescents, mother-daughter relationships, and learning disorders.
Replacing Broncos legend is tough Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 10:54PMOne was a long shot, a former college receiver with a thin resume and a birth date not much older than some of his veteran players. The other was a flashy college coach known as much for his plastered hair as his devotion to football. What Mike Tomlin and Jimmy Johnson had in common was their ability to succeed following an NFL legend, something the next Denver coach will hope to do after ...
Cloud of scandal not disrupting any ethics training in state Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 10:19PMSPRINGFIELD — While their boss faces federal criminal corruption charges, as well as an ongoing effort to impeach him, 200-plus state workers will kick off the new year learning to be ethical.
Lawmakers in Illinois Look to Vote on Governor Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 8:16PMThe state House will be called into session early to try to expedite an impeachment of Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich.
Obama, Congress leaders to meet Monday on economy Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 7:07PM Both President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden will huddle with Democratic and Republican congressional leaders on Monday to try to advance a huge economic stimulus bill that Obama hopes can be enacted quickly, despite Republican reservations.
Lions plan talk with Mularkey Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:50PMThe Lions have received permission to speak to Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey about their vacant head coaching position, Yahoo.com reported Friday.
NEW: Stalemate seems to be ongoing theme in Springfield Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:20PMSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Even before Illinois lawmakers began their political death match with Gov. Rod Blagojevich by considering his impeachment, they worked under a familiar theme in 2008: Stalemate.
Obama, lawmakers to finalize economic plan Monday: officials Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:13PMWASHINGTON (AFP) - US president-elect Barack Obama will meet Monday with key congressional leaders to finalize a multi-billion-dollar economic stimulus plan Democrats hope to pass shortly after Obama takes office on January 20, officials told AFP Friday.
Sports FYI Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:35PMTerry Bowden takes Division-II job: Terry Bowden has taken over an Auburn program hammered by NCAA sanctions and down-and-out teams at Salem College and Samford. At all three, he engineered turnarounds.
Cloud of scandal not disrupting ethics training in state Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:32PMSPRINGFIELD -- While their boss faces federal criminal corruption charges, as well as an ongoing effort to impeach him, 200-plus state workers will kick off the new year learning to be ethical.
Chicago-area residents face fraud, identity theft charges for three day Meijer shopping spree Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:19PMGRAND RAPIDS — Five Chicago-area residents are facing numerous federal felony charges after they allegedly went on a maniacal three-day shopping spree through three states spending thousands of dollars at Target and Meijer stores using fake credit cards. The 15-count...
Gold prices, other commodities tumble Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:18PMNEW YORK 12/05/08 - Gold prices continued their descent Friday as a troubling report on the U.S. jobs market exacerbated concerns about a worsening global recession.
Wausau residents see 2009 as year of hope Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:39AMWith the downturn in the economy and its effects being felt locally, 2008 might be a year some would rather forget. Others, though, are choosing to look for hope in 2009.
BUSINESS BRIEFS Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:36AM Benedictine offers financial help
Wall St places bets on a bull yr Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:13AMWall Street is betting a new US president and a fresh stimulus package will prod stocks higher in 2009, following a year most investors would gladly forget.
Women’s basketball: Big Four women show off their hidden talents Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 4:11AMFrom juggling to dancing, they can do it all.
Obama Ohana Leaves Oahu Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:26AMPresident-elect ends 12 day vacation in Hawaii
U.S. Manufacturing Probably Shrank at Fastest Rate Since 1980 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:31PMJan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Manufacturing in the U.S. probably contracted in December at the fastest pace in almost three decades as the recession deepened and spread overseas, economists said before a report today.
Professor Focuses On Junior College Heroes Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:11PMIn the four years since she started teaching sociology at Pasco-Hernando Community College, Maureen "Bridget" Collins has earned a reputation for inspiring her students.
11 dumbest tech bloopers of 2008 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:13AMTech is overflowing with creative and hypermotivated people who do a lot of pretty incredible things. But they can be counted on to do some pretty silly things, too--which is lucky for us, since high-profile pratfalls are part of what makes this industry fun to watch.
Not a year to build on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:08AM David Roeder: As 2008 closes, real estate brokers and developers will raise a glass in celebration and bid the year good riddance. Unfortunately for them, the year might one day be remembered fondly as the last of the good times. Nobody in the business seems to think 2009 will offer anything but a chronic case of the economic blues.
Top stories of 2008 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 8:19PMFor all its hardship, 2008 will also be remembered as the year when Simi Valley got behind those who needed it most. As jobs were lost and home prices fell, residents from every corner of the city rallied behind one another in many ways—organizing food drives, collecting clothes or simply giving whatever they could spare to help their neighbor.
Local Lawmaker Proposes Fuel Surcharge Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 8:18PMThe 8-cent per gallon fee would be used specifically to repair roads and bridges in Illinois. However some folks say taxes on fuel are high enough.
Ad Agencies Fashion Their Own Horn, and Toot It Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 7:42PMAgencies are parlaying their expertise in marketing the brands of other companies into marketing their own.
Nonprofit Seguin seeks vehicle donations Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 7:42PM One side effect of an economy mired in a recession is that when the car conks out, some people can’t afford to buy a new one.
October home prices fall across USA: 14 metro areas set records Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 7:12PMHome prices plummeted at the fastest rate on record as mounting unemployment and a rapid pace of foreclosures continued to hamper any turnaround in the beleaguered housing market.
U.S. consumer confidence and home prices hit grim records Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 6:53PMNEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. economy extended its run of record-breaking dismal data on Tuesday, with consumer confidence and home prices registering a pair of grim milestones.
Americans Continue To Curb Driving Even As Gas Prices Plunge Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 6:53PMAmericans Continue To Curb Driving Even As Gas Prices Plunge
Finding Growth in Challenging Times Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 6:34PMDespite a weak national economy and slow population growth, some markets within the United States are experiencing healthy growth and offering expansion opportunities for retail businesses. But identifying these locations can be tricky.