Aquash family 'devastated' over trial delay
Monday, October 06, 2008
Family members of a woman killed more than 30 years ago say they're "devastated" at the delay in a murder trial that was supposed to start today in South Dakota.
Thrift shops thrive amid economic downturn
Monday, October 06, 2008
In these troubled times, the powerful lure of a secondhand retail bargain is attracting a whole new breed of customer.
Wall Street tumbles amid global sell-off
Monday, October 06, 2008
It has been another extraordinary and traumatic day on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones industrials plunging as much as 800 points.
Paulson picks interim head for rescue effort
Monday, October 06, 2008
Neel Kashkari, the Treasury's assistant secretary for international affairs, was selected Monday to be the interim head of Treasury's new Office of Financial Stability.
FBi file details Evel Knievel's dark side
Monday, October 06, 2008
Evel Knievel never denied his scrapes with the law, but he objected to a 1970s FBI investigation of whether he was involved in a string of beatings.
Ford feature will let parents set limits for teens
Monday, October 06, 2008
So you think junior is a little too lead-footed when he drives the family car? Starting next year, Ford Motor Co. will give you the power to do something about it.
Northern California bus crash leaves 10 dead
Monday, October 06, 2008
Older voters key bloc in swing states
Monday, October 06, 2008
There's been a lot of talk about young voters rockin' the vote for Obama. But because of older voters' higher turnout for elections, they could be a more decisive voting bloc in the Nov. 4 election.
Old events fuel new campaign attacks
Monday, October 06, 2008
The McCain and Obama campaigns traded accusations of mudslinging in the wake of new ads dredging up infamous events from years ago.
Forecasters see wobbly economy ahead
Monday, October 06, 2008
A growing number of economists believe the country is on the brink of its first recession since 2001 and that it will be longer lasting.
European car makers seek EU help
Monday, October 06, 2008
House holds hearing on Lehman failure
Monday, October 06, 2008
With the 700 billion-dollar financial industry bailout bill now signed into law, the House is looking into what drove Lehman Brothers into bankruptcy.
Reliant energy may be seeking buyer
Monday, October 06, 2008
Obama targets older voters in key states
Monday, October 06, 2008
In Michigan, Obama is seeking to recruit a thousand senior activists.
Simpson jury says witness testimony not trusted
Monday, October 06, 2008
Jurors who found O.J. Simpson guilty in his armed robbery trial say secret audio tapes and surveillance video swayed them more than witness accounts.
US may see the Ford Ka
Monday, October 06, 2008
Ford CEO says company assessing tiny car for US
Treasury and Fed pledge rapid response to crisis
Monday, October 06, 2008
Kraft Foods to announce layoffs
Monday, October 06, 2008
Kraft spokesman Mike Mitchell says the cuts are expected to cover less than one percent of their North American work force.
Legal aid grant
Friday, October 03, 2008
Catholic Charities of Atlanta has received a $175,000 contract to provide legal help to Latin American citizens held at a detention center in Stewart County.
Stocks rise but come off highs as House OKs bill
Friday, October 03, 2008
Stocks are advancing but trading off their highs now that the House has approved the government's $700 billion financial rescue plan.
Congress clears hotly contested bailout bill
Friday, October 03, 2008
Congress has passed complex and highly criticized legislation authorizing $700 billion in government money to shore up the nation's stressed financial industry.
Who's running for president, anyway?
Friday, October 03, 2008
Far more people watched Thursday's vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin on television than watched the first presidential debate.
Stocks rise but come off highs as House OKs bill
Friday, October 03, 2008
Stocks are advancing but trading off their highs now that the House has approved the government's $700 billion financial rescue plan
Congress clears hotly contested bailout bill
Friday, October 03, 2008
Congress has passed complex and highly criticized legislation authorizing $700 billion in government money to shore up the nation's stressed financial industry.
Military relied on bonuses to lure new recruits
Friday, October 03, 2008
As a result, the Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force all met their recruiting goals for the year. The Air Force did not provide bonus data.
