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This edition was generated on Sat Jan 19 08:45:01 EST 2013

General News

Insight: Algerians suspect inside help in hostage raid Reuters - 14 hrs ago
LONDON/ALGIERS (Reuters) - The In Amenas gas plant felt impregnable to many who worked there - walled in, hundreds of miles from anywhere and with the Algerian army constantly patrolling its desert approaches. That was a … More »Insight: Algerians suspect inside help in hostage raid
LONDON/ALGIERS (Reuters) - The In Amenas gas plant felt impregnable to many who worked there - walled in, hundreds of miles from anywhere and with the Algerian army constantly patrolling its desert approaches. That was a mirage. Libya, an ex-police state turned arms bazaar and now open for jihad, lies just 50 empty miles …
Readers’ ideas: Solutions to problems Obama faces in his second term The Lookout - 15 hrs ago
Yahoo! News asked its readers this month: Which one big idea could help the country address our most pressing national problem? More »Readers’ ideas: Solutions to problems Obama faces in his second term
Yahoo! News asked its readers this month: Which one big idea could help the country address our most pressing national problem?
Third time's a charm: Obama to celebrate with oaths, parade Reuters - 7 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will take the oath of office for the third, fourth and final time this weekend during an inauguration celebration that kicks off his second term in a more muted tone than … More »Third time's a charm: Obama to celebrate with oaths, parade
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will take the oath of office for the third, fourth and final time this weekend during an inauguration celebration that kicks off his second term in a more muted tone than his historic swearing-in four years ago. High unemployment and partisan fights over fiscal policies …
Republicans lying low for Obama inauguration AP - 4 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — For many Republicans, this is a good weekend to get away from it all. More »Republicans lying low for Obama inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) — For many Republicans, this is a good weekend to get away from it all.
Source: 15 burned bodies found at Algeria gas plant Reuters - 1 hr 5 mins ago
ALGIERS (Reuters) - Algerian special forces on Saturday found 15 burned bodies at the desert gas plant attacked by al Qaeda-linked fighters, a source familiar with the unfolding hostage crisis there said. An investigation was in progress to try and identify the bodies, which were found after the Algerian army launched an …
49ers wide receiver under investigation for sexual assault Shutdown Corner - 9 hrs ago
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree is under investigation for an alleged sexual assault, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. According to the report, Crabtree has cooperated with detectives from the San Francisco Police Department's Special Victims Unit. Crabtree has … Continue …
5-year-old girl suspended for bubble gun remark AP - 9 hrs ago
MOUNT CARMEL, Pa. (AP) — A 5-year-old Pennsylvania girl who told another girl she was going to shoot her with a pink toy gun that blows soapy bubbles has been suspended from kindergarten.
TSA to remove controversial X-ray scanners AP - 7 hrs ago
Those airport scanners with their all-too revealing body images will soon be going away.
Explorer's rare Scotch returned to Antarctic stash AP - 1 hr 8 mins ago
SCOTTBASE, Antarctica (AP) — Talk about whisky on ice: Three bottles of rare, 19th century Scotch found beneath the floor boards of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackelton's abandoned expedition base were returned to the polar continent Saturday after a distiller flew them to Scotland to recreate the long-lost recipe.
Dan Wetzel on Manti Te'o girlfriend hoax: What's not to believe? Yahoo! Sports - 4 hrs ago
No evidence has surfaced to suggest Manti Te'o isn't telling the truth that he was involved in the hoax about his fake girlfriend.

Boston News

Elizabeth Warren vows to back gun regulation measures in SenateBoston Globe - 15 hrs ago
Roxbury man’s shotgun and pistol are overlooked by thieves — but confiscated by policeBoston Globe - 15 hrs ago
Saugus business owner considers alternatives following neighbors' opposition to zoning changeDaily Item - 5 hrs ago
Not everyone on board with appointment of new Saugus finance board memberDaily Item - 5 hrs ago
Three Snowmobilers Injured In Two Separate Crashes In NHCBS Boston - 21 mins ago
Walmart Caught Shortchanging Customers Using Gift ReceiptsCBS Boston - 9 hrs ago

Sports News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Sports:

Congo players end strike, back in training, says Le Roy Reuters - 1 hr 0 mins ago
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo players have returned to training ahead of the African Nations Cup after a two-day strike following a row with the country's football federation over … More »Congo players end strike, back in training, says Le Roy
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo players have returned to training ahead of the African Nations Cup after a two-day strike following a row with the country's football federation over bonus payments. The players refused to train on Thursday and Friday in an attempt to get the promised money pushed through …
Federer slaps down Tomic after Del Potro upset Reuters - 1 hr 2 mins ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Roger Federer was in no mood to let a trend develop after the first real upsets of the week at the Australian Open tennis on Saturday and slapped down local upstart Bernard Tomic … More »Federer slaps down Tomic after Del Potro upset
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Roger Federer was in no mood to let a trend develop after the first real upsets of the week at the Australian Open tennis on Saturday and slapped down local upstart Bernard Tomic with authority to reach the fourth round. Juan Martin del Potro stunned Federer to win the U.S. Open in 2009 but the Argentine …
Octogenarian hockey player happy to share game again with NHL pros Reuters - 1 hr 14 mins ago
NIAGARA FALLS, New York (Reuters) - As an 89-year-old recreational hockey player who has never lost a tooth to a puck or an opponent's elbow, Paul Koukal is a man who knows how to beat the odds. So when … More »Octogenarian hockey player happy to share game again with NHL pros
NIAGARA FALLS, New York (Reuters) - As an 89-year-old recreational hockey player who has never lost a tooth to a puck or an opponent's elbow, Paul Koukal is a man who knows how to beat the odds. So when he says he is hopeful his beloved Buffalo Sabres will skate their way from this weekend's delayed National Hockey League …
Vonn wins WC downhill for first victory in 5 weeks AP - 1 hr 27 mins ago
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn showed she's back in form Saturday, winning a World Cup downhill for her first victory in more than five weeks. More »Vonn wins WC downhill for first victory in 5 weeks
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn showed she's back in form Saturday, winning a World Cup downhill for her first victory in more than five weeks.
Lindsey Vonn gets 1st victory in 5 weeks in Italy AP - 2 hrs 10 mins ago
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn showed she's back in form Saturday, winning a World Cup downhill for her first victory in more than five weeks. More »Lindsey Vonn gets 1st victory in 5 weeks in Italy
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn showed she's back in form Saturday, winning a World Cup downhill for her first victory in more than five weeks.
Alpine skiing: Vonn back on top in Cortina Reuters - 2 hrs 16 mins ago
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (Reuters) - Lindsey Vonn returned to her winning ways after a self-imposed Christmas break when she dominated the Cortina d'Ampezzo downhill for the third time on Saturday. The … More »Alpine skiing: Vonn back on top in Cortina
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (Reuters) - Lindsey Vonn returned to her winning ways after a self-imposed Christmas break when she dominated the Cortina d'Ampezzo downhill for the third time on Saturday. The American, already crowned in the Italian resort in 2008 and 2010, took her third victory in one minute 38.25 seconds. While …
Armstrong emotional when recalling talk with son AP - 2 hrs 49 mins ago
CHICAGO (AP) — Lance Armstrong finally cracked. More »Armstrong emotional when recalling talk with son
CHICAGO (AP) — Lance Armstrong finally cracked.
Stephens and Robson offer glimpse of burgeoning rivalry Reuters - 2 hrs 55 mins ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Australian Open offered a glimpse of what could become the rivalry of the future as American Sloane Stephens beat Britain's Laura Robson in a third-round battle on Saturday. The … More »Stephens and Robson offer glimpse of burgeoning rivalry
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The Australian Open offered a glimpse of what could become the rivalry of the future as American Sloane Stephens beat Britain's Laura Robson in a third-round battle on Saturday. The two teenagers battled it out in front of a raucous crowd, with 29th seed Stephens eventually coming through 7-5 6-3 to …
No major surprises through Week 1 at Aussie Open AP - 2 hrs 58 mins ago
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Nearly a week into the Australian Open, the only major surprise is that there have been, well, not many surprises at all. More »No major surprises through Week 1 at Aussie Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Nearly a week into the Australian Open, the only major surprise is that there have been, well, not many surprises at all.
Canadian Press HeadLine Package AP - 3 hrs ago
BOGOTA - Leftist rebels kidnapped five gold prospectors doing exploratory drilling for a Canadian company before dawn Friday in a northern province of Colombia, officials said. One abductee was from Canada, … More »Canadian Press HeadLine Package
BOGOTA - Leftist rebels kidnapped five gold prospectors doing exploratory drilling for a Canadian company before dawn Friday in a northern province of Colombia, officials said. One abductee was from Canada, two from Peru and two from Colombia.
James Hahn, Roberto Castro lead Humana Challenge AP - 3 hrs ago
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — James Hahn's family moved to Oakland from South Korea when he was 2, and he started playing golf two years later at his father's driving range. More »James Hahn, Roberto Castro lead Humana Challenge
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — James Hahn's family moved to Oakland from South Korea when he was 2, and he started playing golf two years later at his father's driving range.
Lifetime ban is 'death penalty,' says Armstrong Reuters - 3 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong says he received the "death penalty" for using performance-enhancing drugs and lying about it for over a decade, but the disgraced cyclist still harbors a strong desire … More »Lifetime ban is 'death penalty,' says Armstrong
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong says he received the "death penalty" for using performance-enhancing drugs and lying about it for over a decade, but the disgraced cyclist still harbors a strong desire to compete and hopes his lifetime ban will one day be lifted. In contrast to the impassive confessions to doping Armstrong …
Murray not frustrated, despite frustrations Reuters - 4 hrs ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray described some of his play as "shocking" and berated himself for playing "nonsense" tennis but the world number three was adamant he was not frustrated after he advanced … More »Murray not frustrated, despite frustrations
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Andy Murray described some of his play as "shocking" and berated himself for playing "nonsense" tennis but the world number three was adamant he was not frustrated after he advanced to the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday. The U.S. Open champion took himself to task on court during the second …
Del Potro out, Azarenka scare but Serena, Murray progress Reuters - 4 hrs ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Juan Martin del Potro suffered the first real upset and Victoria Azarenka had a big scare, but Serena Williams and Andy Murray eased through challenging ties to reach the last 16 … More »Del Potro out, Azarenka scare but Serena, Murray progress
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Juan Martin del Potro suffered the first real upset and Victoria Azarenka had a big scare, but Serena Williams and Andy Murray eased through challenging ties to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open on Saturday. After five days at the year's first grand slam without any major shocks, two came along …
Te'o tells ESPN: Not involved in creating hoax AP - 4 hrs ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o insisted he had no role in the bizarre hoax involving his "dead" girlfriend and told ESPN on Friday night that he was duped by a person who has since apologized … More »Te'o tells ESPN: Not involved in creating hoax
NEW YORK (AP) — Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o insisted he had no role in the bizarre hoax involving his "dead" girlfriend and told ESPN on Friday night that he was duped by a person who has since apologized to him.
Egypt fans protest as stadium stampede verdict nears Reuters - 5 hrs ago
CAIRO (Reuters) - Hundreds of soccer fans gathered in Cairo on Friday to demand justice for 74 people killed in a stadium stampede last year, as a court prepared to issue a verdict in the case. Hostility … More »Egypt fans protest as stadium stampede verdict nears
CAIRO (Reuters) - Hundreds of soccer fans gathered in Cairo on Friday to demand justice for 74 people killed in a stadium stampede last year, as a court prepared to issue a verdict in the case. Hostility between Egypt's police and hardcore football fans has simmered for years, but worsened after the disaster last February …
Williams, Azarenka into 4th round at Aussie Open AP - 5 hrs ago
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka advanced in contrasting styles Saturday to the fourth round at the Australian Open. More »Williams, Azarenka into 4th round at Aussie Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka advanced in contrasting styles Saturday to the fourth round at the Australian Open.
Sell-out crowd seek to spur South Africa to success Reuters - 5 hrs ago
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Coach Gordon Igesund's call for fans to back South Africa despite the team's mediocre performances have been answered and a sell-out crowd will watch their African Nations Cup … More »Sell-out crowd seek to spur South Africa to success
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Coach Gordon Igesund's call for fans to back South Africa despite the team's mediocre performances have been answered and a sell-out crowd will watch their African Nations Cup opener against the Cape Verde Islands. The home side have been under pressure and Saturday's clash with the Cape Verde Islands, …
Del Potro toppled by giant-killing Frenchman Reuters - 5 hrs ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro became the highest seed dumped out of the Australian Open on Saturday when he was stunned 6-3 6-3 6-7 3-6 6-3 by France's Jeremy Chardy … More »Del Potro toppled by giant-killing Frenchman
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro became the highest seed dumped out of the Australian Open on Saturday when he was stunned 6-3 6-3 6-7 3-6 6-3 by France's Jeremy Chardy in their third-round clash. The sixth-seeded Argentine, the only player outside of the 'Big Four' of men's tennis to …
Notre Dame football star says he was not in on hoax - ESPN Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o has denied ever being in on an elaborate hoax, telling ESPN he had believed his relationship with a woman who turned out to be an online fabrication was … More »Notre Dame football star says he was not in on hoax - ESPN
(Reuters) - Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o has denied ever being in on an elaborate hoax, telling ESPN he had believed his relationship with a woman who turned out to be an online fabrication was real. The tragic story of his girlfriend and her injuries from a car accident and death from leukemia was one of the most …
Durant lands 52 points as Thunder down Dallas in overtime Reuters - 6 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Kevin Durant scored a career-high 52 points as the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder prevailed 117-114 in an overtime thriller against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Durant landed a perfect … More »Durant lands 52 points as Thunder down Dallas in overtime
(Reuters) - Kevin Durant scored a career-high 52 points as the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder prevailed 117-114 in an overtime thriller against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Durant landed a perfect 21 from 21 at the free-throw line, with Russell Westbrook adding 31 points for the visitors as the Thunder (32-8) won …
Calm Williams cuts out the drama heading into second week Reuters - 6 hrs ago
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - American Serena Williams has had more than her share of dramas at this year's Australia Open but the third seed is planning to be all business like in the second week at Melbourne … More »Calm Williams cuts out the drama heading into second week
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - American Serena Williams has had more than her share of dramas at this year's Australia Open but the third seed is planning to be all business like in the second week at Melbourne Park. Williams, chasing her third straight singles grand slam title and 16th in all, rallied from 3-0 down in the second …
Durant scores 52, Thunder top Mavs 117-114 in OT AP - 6 hrs ago
DALLAS (AP) — Kevin Durant hardly seemed bothered by O.J. Mayo's tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation. More »Durant scores 52, Thunder top Mavs 117-114 in OT
DALLAS (AP) — Kevin Durant hardly seemed bothered by O.J. Mayo's tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation.
49ers' Crabtree questioned in sexual assault case AP - 8 hrs ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Police are investigating a sexual assault allegation involving 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree, authorities said Friday. More »49ers' Crabtree questioned in sexual assault case
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Police are investigating a sexual assault allegation involving 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree, authorities said Friday.
Bulls extend Friday road show, beat Celtics in OT AP - 8 hrs ago
BOSTON (AP) — In the midst of a boisterous Bulls locker room, players talked about what a crazy game it was. It was only fitting that they won it on a tough, unconventional shot. More »Bulls extend Friday road show, beat Celtics in OT
BOSTON (AP) — In the midst of a boisterous Bulls locker room, players talked about what a crazy game it was. It was only fitting that they won it on a tough, unconventional shot.

Business News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Business:

Fed official alleges Geithner may have alerted banks to rate cut Reuters - 7 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In the summer of 2007, as storm clouds gathered over the world's financial system, then-New York Federal Reserve President Timothy Geithner allegedly … More »Fed official alleges Geithner may have alerted banks to rate cut
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In the summer of 2007, as storm clouds gathered over the world's financial system, then-New York Federal Reserve President Timothy Geithner allegedly informed the Bank of America and other banks about the possibility the U.S. central bank would lower one of its critical interest rates, according to …
Thai tycoon trumps Overseas Union bid for F&N, setting up showdown Reuters - 9 hrs ago
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Thailand's third richest man has raised his takeover offer for Singapore's Fraser and Neave Ltd , valuing the property and drinks conglomerate at … More »Thai tycoon trumps Overseas Union bid for F&N, setting up showdown
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Thailand's third richest man has raised his takeover offer for Singapore's Fraser and Neave Ltd , valuing the property and drinks conglomerate at nearly $11.3 billion, a move to fend off a rival bid from a group run by Indonesian tycoon Stephen Riady. Thailand's TCC Assets Ltd, headed by billionaire …
As GE profits rise, investors wonder about cash plans Reuters - 13 hrs ago
(Reuters) - What's Jeff Immelt going to do with the money? General Electric Co shareholders are wondering what the company's chief executive plans to do with a cash windfall … More »As GE profits rise, investors wonder about cash plans
(Reuters) - What's Jeff Immelt going to do with the money? General Electric Co shareholders are wondering what the company's chief executive plans to do with a cash windfall that could total tens of billions of dollars over several years as the company sells its remaining stake in NBC Universal and recoups more of the profits …
Emergency meeting ends strike at Italy's troubled ILVA plant Reuters - 54 mins ago
ROME (Reuters) - Italian metal workers called off a strike at Europe's biggest steel plant on Saturday after an emergency meeting between government, unions and company … More »Emergency meeting ends strike at Italy's troubled ILVA plant
ROME (Reuters) - Italian metal workers called off a strike at Europe's biggest steel plant on Saturday after an emergency meeting between government, unions and company management to save the ILVA factory from closure. The battle over the future of ILVA, owned by the Riva Group, has been one of the biggest challenges faced …
Fed missed warning signs in 2007 as crisis gained steam Reuters - 15 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top policymakers at the Federal Reserve felt for most of 2007 that problems in housing and banking were isolated and unlikely to tear down the … More »Fed missed warning signs in 2007 as crisis gained steam
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top policymakers at the Federal Reserve felt for most of 2007 that problems in housing and banking were isolated and unlikely to tear down the U.S. economy as they ultimately did. Even as crisis signals started flashing red with the freezing of credit markets during the summer, Fed officials believed …
Blockbuster UK administrators to shut 129 stores, cut 760 jobs Reuters - 54 mins ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Entertainment retailer Blockbuster UK will shut 129 of its 528 stores and make 760 out of its 4,190 employees redundant, the firm's administrators … More »Blockbuster UK administrators to shut 129 stores, cut 760 jobs
LONDON (Reuters) - Entertainment retailer Blockbuster UK will shut 129 of its 528 stores and make 760 out of its 4,190 employees redundant, the firm's administrators said on Saturday in the latest bad news for Britain's gloomy high streets. Blockbuster, which is owned by U.S. satellite TV company Dish Network , went into …
Goldman officials get over $100 million in stock-filings Reuters - 16 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc awarded 22 senior executives and board members more than 736,000 restricted shares worth nearly $104 million as part of their 2012 … More »Goldman officials get over $100 million in stock-filings
(Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc awarded 22 senior executives and board members more than 736,000 restricted shares worth nearly $104 million as part of their 2012 bonuses, according to securities filings on Friday. Goldman Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein received 94,320 restricted shares, according to a filing with …
Algeria: Day 4 of hostage standoff at Sahara plant AP - 55 mins ago
AIN AMENAS, Algeria (AP) — Faced with international outrage over the killing of hostages at a sprawling gas plant in the middle of the Sahara desert, Algeria was under … More »Algeria: Day 4 of hostage standoff at Sahara plant
AIN AMENAS, Algeria (AP) — Faced with international outrage over the killing of hostages at a sprawling gas plant in the middle of the Sahara desert, Algeria was under pressure to bring an end to a four-day standoff with Islamist extremists that has killed at least 12 captives and left dozens unaccounted for.
TSA to remove controversial X-ray scanners AP - 7 hrs ago
Those airport scanners with their all-too revealing body images will soon be going away. More »TSA to remove controversial X-ray scanners
Those airport scanners with their all-too revealing body images will soon be going away.
Transcripts show Fed underestimated crisis in 2007 AP - 13 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials in 2007 badly underestimated the scope of the approaching financial crisis and how it would tip the U.S. economy into the … More »Transcripts show Fed underestimated crisis in 2007
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials in 2007 badly underestimated the scope of the approaching financial crisis and how it would tip the U.S. economy into the deepest recession since the Great Depression, transcripts of the Fed's policy meetings that year show.
Treaty aimed at reducing mercury emissions signed AP - 2 hrs 31 mins ago
GENEVA (AP) — More than 140 nations adopted the first legally-binding international treaty Saturday aimed at reducing mercury emissions, capping four years of negotiations … More »Treaty aimed at reducing mercury emissions signed
GENEVA (AP) — More than 140 nations adopted the first legally-binding international treaty Saturday aimed at reducing mercury emissions, capping four years of negotiations on how to set limits on the use of a highly toxic metal.
Explorer's rare Scotch returned to Antarctic stash AP - 1 hr 9 mins ago
SCOTTBASE, Antarctica (AP) — Talk about whisky on ice: Three bottles of rare, 19th century Scotch found beneath the floor boards of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackelton's … More »Explorer's rare Scotch returned to Antarctic stash
SCOTTBASE, Antarctica (AP) — Talk about whisky on ice: Three bottles of rare, 19th century Scotch found beneath the floor boards of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackelton's abandoned expedition base were returned to the polar continent Saturday after a distiller flew them to Scotland to recreate the long-lost recipe.
Flu season 'bad one for the elderly,' CDC says AP - 12 hrs ago
The number of older people hospitalized with the flu has risen sharply, prompting federal officials to take unusual steps to make more flu medicines available and to … More »Flu season 'bad one for the elderly,' CDC says
The number of older people hospitalized with the flu has risen sharply, prompting federal officials to take unusual steps to make more flu medicines available and to urge wider use of them as soon as symptoms appear.
Overcharging batteries eyed in Boeing 787 mishaps AP - 13 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's likely that burning lithium ion batteries on two Boeing 787 Dreamliners were caused by overcharging, aviation safety and battery experts said Friday, … More »Overcharging batteries eyed in Boeing 787 mishaps
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's likely that burning lithium ion batteries on two Boeing 787 Dreamliners were caused by overcharging, aviation safety and battery experts said Friday, pointing to developments in the investigation of the Boeing incidents as well as a battery fire in a business jet more than a year ago.
Some road warriors standing by Boeing's 787 AP - 14 hrs ago
DALLAS (AP) — Some frequent fliers say they aren't worried about safety aboard Boeing's problem-plagued 787 aircraft, while many less-seasoned travelers are often unaware … More »Some road warriors standing by Boeing's 787
DALLAS (AP) — Some frequent fliers say they aren't worried about safety aboard Boeing's problem-plagued 787 aircraft, while many less-seasoned travelers are often unaware of what model of plane they're flying on.
Government again delays proposed 'fracking' rule AP - 13 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Interior Department is again delaying a proposed rule that would require companies drilling for oil and natural gas on federal lands to publicly … More »Government again delays proposed 'fracking' rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Interior Department is again delaying a proposed rule that would require companies drilling for oil and natural gas on federal lands to publicly disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations.
Toyota settlement may signal future legal strategy AP - 14 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Toyota Motor Corp. chips away at settling lawsuits claiming its vehicles suddenly accelerate, the question remains whether attorneys who sued could … More »Toyota settlement may signal future legal strategy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Toyota Motor Corp. chips away at settling lawsuits claiming its vehicles suddenly accelerate, the question remains whether attorneys who sued could prove to a jury there was a design flaw.
Your Password Isn’t Safe: 90% Are Vulnerable to Hacking, Says Report @ Yahoo! Finance - Tue, Jan 15, 2013
Think you’ve got a clever, un-hackable password? You might want to tack on a few numbers to it. Global consulting firm Deloitte released a report Tuesday with an alarming … More »Your Password Isn’t Safe: 90% Are Vulnerable to Hacking, Says Report
Think you’ve got a clever, un-hackable password? You might want to tack on a few numbers to it. Global consulting firm Deloitte released a report Tuesday with an alarming prediction.
Bank of America, other banks move closer to ending mortgage mess @ Reuters - Mon, Jan 7, 2013
CHARLOTTE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp announced more than $14 billion of legal settlements over bad mortgages it sold to investors and flaws in its foreclosure … More »Bank of America, other banks move closer to ending mortgage mess
CHARLOTTE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp announced more than $14 billion of legal settlements over bad mortgages it sold to investors and flaws in its foreclosure process, taking the bank a step closer to ending the home loan problems that have dogged it for years. About $3 billion of Bank of America's Monday's …
Mediocre job growth points to slow grind for U.S. economy @ Reuters - Fri, Jan 4, 2013
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers kept their pace of hiring steady in December, falling short of the levels needed to bring down a still lofty unemployment rate and … More »Mediocre job growth points to slow grind for U.S. economy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers kept their pace of hiring steady in December, falling short of the levels needed to bring down a still lofty unemployment rate and pointing to lackluster economic growth in 2013. Other data on Friday gave stronger signals on the health of the economy, with the U.S. service sector activity …