Obama: It’s ‘OK’ that Senate missing deadline for health care bill, says ‘keep on working’SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — President Barack Obama stepped up his us-against-them pitch for overhauling health care Thursday, saying the American people need it and must overcome resistance from opponents in Washington, whom he described vaguely as naysayers and skeptics. In Ohio, on TV, everywhere, Obama steers health care focus to dubious AmericansCLEVELAND — President Barack Obama stepped up his us-against-them pitch for overhauling health care Thursday, saying the American people need it and must overcome resistance from opponents in Washington, whom he described vaguely as naysayers and skeptics. White House: Obama wasn’t calling police officer stupid in arrest of black scholar GatesCLEVELAND — President Barack Obama said Thursday he was surprised by all the hubbub over his comments that a white police officer in Cambridge, Mass., had acted “stupidly” in arresting a prominent black scholar for disorderly conduct. The president didn’t take back his words, but he allowed that he understood the sergeant who made the arrest is an “outstanding police officer.” Regional bank KeyCorp reports smaller 2Q loss, but continues to build loan loss provisionsCLEVELAND — Banking company KeyCorp posted a narrower second-quarter loss on Wednesday but still missed Wall Street expectations as it continues to build up cash reserves to cover bad loans. Eaton 2Q earnings decline 92 percent as sales drop 32 percent, cuts full-year forecastCLEVELAND — Eaton Corp., which makes parts, hydraulics and electrical equipment used in a range of industries, reported a 92 percent drop Monday in second-quarter earnings as the global recession drove down its sales especially in its key automotive markets. Recalls: dual sensor smoke alarms, tea kettles, hooded jackets, sweat shirts, sport ballsThe following recalls have been announced: Can chem prof succeed in mission to guide war-weary veterans back to college?CLEVELAND — John Schupp pulled his car onto a country road lined with half-grown corn. Dark clouds obscured the sun, and he couldn’t tell which way pointed east or west. Thunder rumbled in the distance. Near site of Ohio’s infamous Cuyahoga River fire, gulls killed and maimed by cooking oil spillCLEVELAND — Hundreds of gulls were killed or maimed in Cleveland after what investigators believe was cooking oil spewed from a sewer pipe into the Cuyahoga (keye-uh-HOH’-guh) River. Al-Jazeera TV: Al-Qaida claims responsibility for slaying of US aid worker in MauritaniaNOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania — Al-Qaida’s North African branch has claimed responsibility for the killing of an American aid worker shot dead this week in Mauritania’s capital, Al-Jazeera TV reported Thursday. Democratic leader in Cleveland speaks up on FBI corruption probe, denies any wrongdoingCLEVELAND — The leader of Cleveland’s powerful Democratic Party is making a spirited defense of his public conduct, saying he’s innocent of any wrongdoing amid an FBI corruption investigation and won’t step aside. On 40th anniversary of river catching fire, Cleveland celebrates its cleaner watersCLEVELAND — Cleveland is celebrating the rebirth of a river that infamously caught fire 40 years ago. Newspaper workers in Cleveland agree to 12 percent wage cut to avoid more layoffs this yearCLEVELAND — About 500 union workers at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland will take a 12 percent wage cut to help Ohio’s largest newspaper deal with slumping advertising revenue. Continental Airlines apologizes for sending 10-year-old girl to Newark instead of ClevelandBOSTON — Continental Airlines is apologizing for sending a 10-year-old Massachusetts girl flying alone to New Jersey instead of Ohio. Jonathan Kamens said he brought his daughter, Miriam, to Logan International Airport in Boston on Sunday. She was to fly to Cleveland to visit her grandparents. Judge finds US agencies violated Endangered Species Act in Southern California forest plansLOS ANGELES — Federal agencies violated the Endangered Species Act by developing plans for four national forests in California without adequately addressing the impact on endangered animals, a judge ruled. Rape ‘postcode lottery’ still prevails in UKLONDON - The concept of “postcode lottery” for rape convictions still exists in the UK, as the gap in rape conviction rates between different British police forces is growing, according to new research by an equality campaign group. Report: Low demand for steel drags down iron ore shipments on Great LakesCLEVELAND — Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes are down substantially because of the low demand for steel, a report from a trade association of cargo ships said Tuesday. 2 Ohio brothers plead guilty in fatal beating of neighbor; prosecutors say motive was $50 debtCLEVELAND — Two Cleveland brothers have pleaded guilty in the fatal beating of a neighbor. They claimed the victim had broken into their house, but prosecutors believe the real motive was a $50 debt owed by the victim. Ohioan becomes 1st black female rabbi in US, to lead predominantly white congregationCINCINNATI — Describing herself as the “new face of Judaism,” Alysa Stanton became the first black female rabbi in the country during an ordination in Cincinnati. Classic Cozy Coupe children’s car gets honor at Cleveland auto museumCLEVELAND — A classic toy car is being inducted into an auto museum in Cleveland. Part-timers form a hidden unemployment rate in an economy where full-time hours hard to findTOWNSHEND, Vt. — When the monthly unemployment figures come out Friday, Greg Noel will go from collecting government statistics to becoming one. Again. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Ohio executes man who burned woman alive in trunk of her car after night of drinkingLUCASVILLE, Ohio — A man who burned a woman alive in the trunk of her car was executed on Wednesday in Ohio’s first death by lethal injection since the state revised its protocol on the procedure. Meltdown 101: How do you market cars amid bankruptcy? Experts sound off on GM’s plansAfter filing for bankruptcy protection, General Motors is pushing a new ad campaign promising it will emerge from its financial troubles leaner and stronger. Ex-Cleveland investigative reporter red-faced after trying to use parking spot reserved for mediaCLEVELAND — A former TV investigative reporter in Cleveland has found himself on the other end of embarrassing questions after he tried to grab free parking he wasn’t entitled to. Tom Merriman is now an attorney with a Cleveland law firm, but acknowledges he put an old press pass on his dashboard recently to use a parking spot reserved for the media across from the courts building downtown. KeyCorp completes $1 billion “at the market” capital raise to help meet government requirementCLEVELAND — Regional bank KeyCorp said Tuesday it raised $1 billion through an “at the market” stock offer as part of its plan to bridge a capital reserve gap the government said it would face if the economy worsens. 3 passengers slightly hurt by flying glass after Greyhound bus is hit by bullet in ClevelandCLEVELAND — Police in Cleveland say a gunshot shattered a window on a Greyhound bus, slightly injuring three passengers who were hit by flying glass. 2 passengers slightly hurt by flying glass after Greyhound bus is hit by bullet in ClevelandCLEVELAND — Police in Cleveland say a gunshot shattered a window on a Greyhound bus, slightly injuring two passengers who were hit by flying glass. After the crash, has the sun set on America’s ‘Sun Belt’?ORLANDO, Fla. — We first heard the term decades ago: The “Sun Belt” was just starting a run of phenomenal growth — and no wonder. It conjured a sunny state of mind as well as a balmy place on the map. Excessive cola consumption causes muscular weakness, fatigueLONDON - Excessive cola consumption causes muscular weakness, fatigue and loss of appetite, a latest research has revealed. Biden didn’t leak information about secret bunkerWASHINGTON - Vice President Joe Biden’s spokesperson has clarified that he was merely describing a guest room in the Naval Observatory to the dinner guests, and not the location of the secret bunker. |
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