Friday, December 21, 2007
Suicide Blast Kills 50 In Pakistan
Suicide Blast Kills 50 In Pakistan
A suicide attacker detonated a bomb at a mosque outside the home of
Pakistan's former interior minister as he received visitors on an
Islamic holiday, killing at least 50 people and wounding dozens more,
authorities said.
Federal Reserve to lend $20 billion to banks at 4.67% as part of its continuing effort to fire up the credit markets.
Federal Reserve to lend $20 billion to banks at 4.67% as part of its
continuing effort to fire up the credit markets.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Does Hillary Have The Man Power To Win?
December 20, 2007
Does Hillary Have The Man Power To Win?
As the world of politics fixates on the women's vote in this cycle,
there looms a question: What about the guys? The question for Hillary
Clinton is whether she can garner enough male support to win, the
Washington Post reports.
Bulletin: Thu., December 20, 2007
This month millions of American seniors are making a choice they face
every year when it comes to health insurance -- Medicare or the dozens
of private plans competing with the government, some of these private
insurance plans pose dangers, as many seniors who enroll don't know what
they're getting, or not getting, when it comes to coverage.
December 20, 2007
Does Hillary Have The Man Power To Win?
As the world of politics fixates on the women's vote in this cycle,
there looms a question: What about the guys? The question for Hillary
Clinton is whether she can garner enough male support to win, the
Washington Post reports.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Fire burning on White House grounds
Fire burning on White House grounds
A fire is burning at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the
White House grounds.
Morgan Stanley takes $5.7 billion in mortgage-related writedowns in fourth quarter on top of $3.7B already announced.
Morgan Stanley takes $5.7 billion in mortgage-related writedowns in
fourth quarter on top of $3.7B already announced.
The Fed lends $20 billion at 4.65 percent in first of 4 planned auctions to ease credit crunch; $61.6B offered.
The Fed lends $20 billion at 4.65 percent in first of 4 planned auctions
to ease credit crunch; $61.6B offered.
MTA approves fare hike
MTA approves fare hike
The MTA board voted to raise fares on subways, buses and railroads this
morning following a debate that saw several members take strong stands
against the hike.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Congress OKs Auto Fuel Economy Increase
December 18, 2007
Congress OKs Auto Fuel Economy Increase
Congress by a wide margin approved the first increase in automobile fuel
economy in 32 years, and President Bush plans to quickly sign the
legislation, accepting the mandates on the auto industry.
Breaking: FCC Votes Down Media Cross-Ownership Ban
Media Cross-Ownership Ban Falls
The Federal Communications Commission in a party-line, 3-2 vote, agreed
Tuesday to overturn a 32-year-old ban and allow broadcasters in the
nation's 20 largest media markets to also own a newspaper.
Turkish Troops Enter Northern Iraq
December 18, 2007
Turkish Troops Enter Northern Iraq
The Turkish army sent soldiers about 1.5 miles into northern Iraq in an
overnight operation, Kurdish officials said. Also, Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice made an unannounced visit to the oil-rich region of
Kirkuk.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Stocks slump with the Dow falling about 175 points as investors remain downbeat on the economy and mull inflation.
Stocks slump with the Dow falling about 175 points as investors remain
downbeat on the economy and mull inflation.
Homebuilder confidence for December remained at its lowest point ever, for the third month in a row.
Homebuilder confidence for December remained at its lowest point ever,
for the third month in a row.
U.S. stocks drop on Greenspan comments, subprime
U.S. stocks drop on Greenspan comments, subprime
NEW YORK
U.S. stocks on Monday extended losses into a second day as Moody's
Investors Services warned it could lower bond insurer credit ratings
because of subprime losses and Alan Greenspan warned of a possible U.S.
recession.
Trane deal to expand Ingersoll-Rand's climate-control footprint
NEW YORK
Ingersoll-Rand Co. said Monday it would acquire Trane Inc., a provider
of air-conditioning systems and services, in a $10.1 billion deal that
will further diversify the company's global-wide climate-control
businesses.
Economic Report: Current account deficit falls to 5.1% of GDP
WASHINGTON
The U.S. current account deficit narrowed in the third quarter to $178.5
billion, or 5.1% of gross domestic product, the Commerce Department said
Monday.
Plains Exploration selling assets to Oxy Pete, XTO Energy
NEW YORK
Plains Exploration & Production Co. on Monday announced the sale of
$1.75 billion in energy assets, a $1 billion stock-buyback program and
an increase in capital spending to nearly $1.2 billion for 2008.
FDA wants more info on Glaxo's cervical-cancer vaccine
LONDON
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants more information on
GlaxoSmithKline's Cervarix cervical-cancer vaccine before clearing it
for sale, giving Merck & Co. more time before a rival comes to market.
News Alert! Death Penalty Abolished In N.J.
10:18:43 -0500
New Jersey Gov. John S. Corzine has signed a bill abolishing the death
penalty in the state.
Report: Saudi King Pardons Rape Victim
December 17, 2007
Report: Saudi King Pardons Rape Victim
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has pardoned a female rape victim who had
been sentenced to 200 lashes for being alone with a man at the time of
the attack who was not related to her, a Saudi newspaper reported.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
News Alert! Des Moine Register Endorses Clinton, McCain
21:02:39 -0500
Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. John McCain have been endorsed by the Des
Moines Register, support expected to be key in next month's caucus in
Iowa.
