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How We Really Respond In A Crisis Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:21PMThe common--and surprising--reactions that survivors experience when crisis strikes.
Fitch to Upgr Chicago O´Hare Int´l Airport 3rd Lien Revs, Ser 2005D to ´AAA´; Confs ´F1+´ Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:20PMEffective Sept. 11, 2008, Fitch Ratings will upgrade the long-term rating to ´AAA´ and
Stocks plummet on bad economic data Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:19PMWall Street has ended a dismal day with a huge decline.
Settlement in deadly RI nightclub fire Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:17PMRI nightclub owners reach settlement in fatal fire.
Virginia insurance company sues Cook Children’s system for $10 million Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:16PMBy DARREN BARBEE FORT WORTH — Cook Children’s Health Care System owes $10.8 million to a Virginia insurance company, a lawsuit filed last week in Tarrant County alleges. The lawsuit, filed by Amerigroup Texas, contends that the money is owed for 2004 and 2005 costs that Cook Children’s agreed to share with the company. But an attorney for Cook Children’s said the amount of money claimed by ...
Virginia insurance company sues Cook Children’s system for $10 million Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:16PMThe insurance company’s $10 million claim is unprecedented, Cook Children’s says.
FEMA may cover hotel costs for hurricane evacuees Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:15PMThe federal government says it will pay the hotel expenses of some of the nearly 2 million people who fled their homes ahead of Hurricane Gustav, but exactly who will be eligible for assistance and how much it will cost taxpayers was uncertain. Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency planned a telephone news conference Thursday to answer questions. Homeland Security Secretary ...
Fire department test could reduce insurance rates for rural Lincoln residents Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:13PMIf Lincoln Fire Rescue Service increases its water flow, rural residents may save on their insurance. Fire Chief Scott Blake told Lincoln’s community services committee about an upcoming test the fire service has with the Insurers’ Advisory Organization, which could bring down insurance rates for Lincoln’s 2,600 rural property [...]
Stocks retreat after retail, unemployment data Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 10:09AMBy JOE BEL BRUNO NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street fell sharply Thursday on more disappointing economic news _ retailers posted sluggish back-to-school sales reports and the government said the number of workers seeking unemployment benefits spiked last week.
Jobless claims jump, productivity soars Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 10:08AMThe number of newly laid off workers seeking unemployment benefits jumped unexpectedly last week, the government said Thursday, reversing three weeks of declines.
9:05 a.m. Judge moves trial for man charged in girl’s death Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 10:08AMCASSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A judge has agreed to move the trial of one of the men charged with raping and killing a 9-year-old southwest Missouri girl.
Council discusses matching grant, insurance and graffiti Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 10:08AMBy Kaylie Blair At an Aug. 12 meeting, members of the Maple Creek town council decided to apply to the Building Canada Fund for a matching grant, which would help them upgrade the town’s water treatment and storage capacities.
Frosh fall to East in opener Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 10:07AMBELLEVILLE — The freshman Rams football team suffered a 22-14 loss in its season opener Tuesday at Belleville East.
Red Devils, Foxes to tangle in BDC Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 10:07AMSESSER — After coming off week one losses, Sesser-Valier/Waltonville/Woodlawn and Hamilton County will each look to bounce back in a critical Week 2 Black Diamond Conference clash Friday night at Sesser.
RLC tennis opens season Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 10:07AMDECATUR — The Rend Lake College tennis team went 3-1 to open its fall season Friday at the Dorothy McClure Tournament hosted by Millikin University in Decatur.
Lady Warriors fall at home Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 10:07AMINA — The Rend Lake College volleyball team lost in its home opener with Lake Land College Wednesday night in Ina.
Temporary Cease-Fire? Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 7:30PMBarring a cigar smoke-filled backroom coup, the Miami-Dade County Commission has come to an agreement that will end a firefight that has been raging since July.
Parkview contract talks move to mediation Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 7:29PMThe school district agreed to two dates next week for mediation.
Soldier arrested in wine shop explosion Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 7:26PMA military man accused, along with his wife, of trying to blow up their wine shop last year is back in Scott County to face charges.
Carl Junction names city administrator Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 7:20PMCARL JUNCTION, Mo. — The Carl Junction City Council on Tuesday named the town’s economic-development director to the position of city administrator. Steve Lawver will be paid $55,000 a year, based on a one-year contract.
MT cancer program helps woman Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 7:19PM (As part of our Stand up to Cancer series, David Jay reports on one woman who is alive today because of the Montana Breast and Cervical Health Program.)
Fairview firefighter honored for community service Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 10:44PMA 1955 ladder truck once owned by the Hudson River Psychiatric Center is now in the hands of Fairview Fire Explorer Post 17 — a group of 10 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts led by Fairview firefighter Craig Elderkin since 2000. Elderkin, who is in need of a place to keep the restored 50-foot vehicle over the winter, was given the Liberty Mutual Firemark Award for community service during a ceremony at ...
Westborough teachers to vote on new contract Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 10:44PM With school back in session, the Westborough Teachers Association is poised to vote on a new contract.
Brothers admit plundering corpses in Philadelphia Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 10:43PMTwo brothers who ran a pair of funeral homes and a crematorium admitted Tuesday that they sold corpses to a company that trafficked stolen body parts, a macabre scheme that left families aghast and unclear about the fate of their loved ones.
$1,000 reward offered to solve serial arsons Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 10:42PMA $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man police believe is responsible for five August arson fires in a Northwest Side subdivision.
Darlington City Council gets fitness talk Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 10:41PMDARLINGTON — Darlington City Council got a fitness talk from Capt. Danny Watson of the city’s police department Tuesday night.
Riggleman, Wedge disagree on ruling Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 12:49PMRiggleman, Wedge disagree on ruling
Risks of a Bubble in Farm Country’s Boom Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 12:29PMBLAIR, Neb. - The trucks rumble down the main drag of this farm town all day long, the ones heading east brimming with grains of No. 2 Yellow Corn, the ones going west filled with Sweet Bran, a cattle feed that looks like breakfast cereal and smells like warm beer.
State readies for hurricane’s potential Texas landfall Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 12:27PMGov. Rick Perry ordered Aug. 29 the pre-deployment of state resources in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav’s potential landfall during the Labor Day weekend.
BREAKING: Easley Says Fellow Justices ‘Screwed Me’ Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 7:27PMMississippi Supreme Court Judge Chuck Easley told the Jackson Free Press today that a pro-business bloc on the court is attempting to strip other members of their seniority status. “They screwed me. They screwed (Supreme Court Justice James) Graves,” Easley said.
United to furlough 1,550 flight attendants Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 7:26PM MINNEAPOLIS---- United Airlines said on Wednesday it will furlough 1,550 flight attendants as it reduces its flying this fall.
Dalton Will Hire Russell Director to Boost Japan Investments Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 7:25PMAug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Dalton Investments LLC, the Los Angeles-based fund with 70 percent of its assets in Japan, will hire Yoshisuke Kiguchi , a director at Russell Investments, as it plans to invest more in Japanese stocks and real-estate funds.
Technology That Could Change Health Care Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 7:24PMFrom mind-boggling medicine to mundane Web solutions.
Concurrent Grand Jury Concerned Over Serious Overcrowding At The County Jail Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 7:23PMMembers of the Concurrent Hamilton County Grand Jury said they are concerned about serious overcrowding problems at the county jail. The report, read by Foreman Robert Smith to Criminal Court Judge Barry Steelman, said prisoners who should be kept apart are being intermingled.
Landa Plaza center demolition under way Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 2:46PMDemolition crews began Monday afternoon clearing the burned-out section of the Landa Plaza shopping center destroyed in a blaze Friday.
Stocks fall on higher oil, banking concerns Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 2:45PMNEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday as oil prices rose on hurricane fears in the U.S. Gulf, while a list showing more troubled U.S. banks added to concerns about the health of the financial sector and broader economy.
Cove Creek VFD Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 2:45PMThe Cove Creek Volunteer Fire Department will be purchasing new turnout gear and jumpsuits for each of the department’s 32 members with the help of BB&T Insurance Services and the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.
FDIC says bank profits fell by 86 percent in 2Q Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 2:45PMThe government says U.S. banking profits fell while the number of troubled banks rose to the highest level in about five years.
Higher costs Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 2:45PMThe Watauga County Board of Commissioners received a list of $3.1 million worth of improvements to state roads Monday night.
Number of uninsured down Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 2:43PMNew figures from the U.S. Census Bureau show the number of people lacking health insurance dropped by more than 1 million in 2007, the first annual decline since 2001.
Number of uninsured drops; Poverty holds steady Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 2:43PM(AP:WASHINGTON) The number of people lacking health insurance dropped by more than 1 million in 2007, the first annual decline since the Bush administration took office, and the overall poverty rate held steady, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday.
Family copes with sky-high med bills for son with leukemia Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 10:57PMFamily copes with sky-high med bills for son with leukemia
PawSox 8, Iron Pigs 5 By Jon Marks Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 10:57PM•THE HIGHLIGHTS: Carlos Carrasco, considered by most the pitching jewel in the Philadelphia Phillies’ system, dominated the PawSox over the first six innings as his club staked him to a 4-0 lead.
Flight of a lifetime Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 10:56PMBELGRADE - Johanna Schmidt stood on a ladder in an olive drab flight suit looking into the cockpit of a T-33 fighter jet at the Yellowstone Jet Center Friday, a helmet tucked under her arm.
Cano key as Yankees complete sweep of Orioles Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 10:56PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
Impact wins behind Brillant performance Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 10:54PMMONTREAL - Two goals and an assist from midfielder Félix Brillant led the Montreal Impact (9-10-4; 31 points) to a 3-1 win against the Atlanta Silverbacks (8-9-8; 32 points), Sunday, at Saputo Stadium, in its 200th regular season home game.
For a view of typical Germany, jump on Bundesstrasse No. 1 Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 10:53PMEven Germans who don’t speak much English know the phrase “Get your kicks on Route 66.”
Plenty of finger-pointing in crematory issue Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 10:53PMAngry residents in Snellville want to know who is responsible for allowing a crematory to set up business near homes. But blame for the growing controversy seems to be a moving target.
Kennedys show the dream is still alive Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 10:52PMDENVER — The emotional climax of the 1980 Democratic National Convention in New York was, to the political world, a speech that resounded for the rest of a bitter election campaign that would end with the defeat of President Jimmy Carter.
Bhopal, Aug 24: Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 12:49PMA female leopard met a tragic death after she was found trapped in a rope in Van Vihar National Park on late Saturday night. Bhopal, Aug 24: Srikrishna Janmashtami was celebrated with great religious fervour in Bhopal on Sunday.