CAPITAL CULTURE: Summer fun for Obama girls: Harry Potter in London, gelato in Italy and moreWASHINGTON — If Malia and Sasha Obama write “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essays as they head back to school this week, oh, the stories they can tell. Obama appears at union picnic, asks workers to help resuscitate slumping economy, save jobsCINCINNATI — President Barack Obama declared Monday that modern benefits like paid leave, minimum wage and Social Security “all bear the union label,” as he appealed to organized labor to help him win the health care fight in Congress. ‘Final Destination’ keeps audiences coming with $15.4M; ‘Basterds’ finishes second with $15MLOS ANGELES — Movie audiences are continuing to visit “The Final Destination” as the fright flick took in $15.4 million over the four-day Labor Day weekend to remain the No. 1 box-office draw, according to studio estimates Monday. Obama says country still faces ‘vast and complex’ economic crisisWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Monday the country still faces a “vast and complex” economic crisis and is pledging to work with business and labor to make things better. VP Joe Biden pledges to back workers in the first of 2 Labor Day stops in PennsylvaniaPITTSBURGH — Vice President Joe Biden told a rally at Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade that organized labor was the backbone of the country and that he and Sen. Arlen Specter would continue fighting for workers. Labor Sec’y Solis recognizes joblessness too high, says she sees ’stabilization occurring’WASHINGTON — Labor Secretary Hilda Solis says the Obama administration recognizes that too many people are out of work, saying government officials are working hard to ease unemployment. Obama to address AFL-CIO annual picnic on Labor Day, introduce manufacturing adviserWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is working on Labor Day, speaking to union members in Ohio. Obama to announce manufacturing adviser in Labor Day speech at union picnicWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Monday the country still faces a “vast and complex” economic crisis and is pledging to work with business and labor to make things better. At AFL-CIO Labor Day picnic, Obama to name White House adviser for manufacturing policyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is addressing one of his key constituencies — organized labor — on Monday as union members gather to celebrate the holiday named for their movement. Southern Decadence is New Orleans end-of-summer fling; ‘Gay Mardi Gras’ eyes fair weatherNEW ORLEANS — Jonathan Bray, one of the organizers of Southern Decadence, a celebration that has become known as the gay Mardi Gras, spent his time this week getting ready for the big party and watching weather reports. Oil prices don’t budge as lethargic travel season in the US nears its endOil prices didn’t budge Wednesday despite an Energy Department report showing a drop in crude and gasoline supplies. Oil falls below $68 a barrel despite DOE report showing tightening crude suppliesOil prices fell for a third straight day Wednesday, dipping below $68 a barrel despite an Energy Department report showing a drop in crude and gasoline supplies that suggests demand may be recovering. Oil climbs further above $68 a barrel on Energy Department crude inventory reportOil avoided a third day of losses and pushed above $68 a barrel Wednesday after the Energy Department reported a drop in crude and gasoline supplies that suggests demand may be recovering. Oil slips below $68 ahead of Energy Department’s crude inventories reportOil prices slipped for the third straight day to below $68 a barrel Wednesday, ahead of the Energy Department’s weekly crude supplies report which could offer some insight on whether energy demand is recovering. Obama family heading for Camp David for long Labor Day weekendWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and his family are trying again for a little rest and relaxation. Obama hosts dinner, praises American Muslims’ contributions in celebration of RamadanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has praised the contributions of American Muslims at a dinner to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Obama to host dinner for Ramadan, plans to highlight contributions from American MuslimsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is hosting a dinner celebrating the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. In tough times, many travelers still feel the lure of the open roadAfter years of business travel, Don Bednarek said he gave up flying for good when the airlines cut back on customer service. Light presidential schedule includes flu briefing, Ramadan dinnerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is starting September with a briefing on the latest efforts to prepare for the H1N1 flu virus. AAA forecasts less Labor Day travel this year, but 2009 will be stronger than 2004-2007NEW YORK — Fewer people will take a vacation this Labor Day weekend than last year, though cheaper gasoline and an abundance of special holiday deals still promises to make it a busy weekend at airports and on the highway, auto club AAA said Wednesday. Fraser fir from West Virginia will be picked as this year’s White House Christmas treeCHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Fraser fir from West Virginia will be the Christmas tree displayed inside the White House this year. Even cheap stuff put on layaway for back to school, casting cloud over holiday shoppingNEW YORK — To gauge consumers’ strain, look no further than the rows and rows of plastic bags awaiting layaway payments at Kmart. They are filled with back-to-school basics — not just T-shirts and jeans but notebooks, magic markers and pencils. Annual Kansas City Irish Fest Labor Day weekendKANSAS CITY — Kansas City’s annual Irish Fest takes place Sept. 4-6 with music, dance, readings, workshops and a children’s area. In video message, Obama speaks to Muslims as holy month of Ramadan begins SaturdayWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Friday cast U.S. military efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan as part of his drive to forge a new relationship between America and the Muslim world. Ex-convict charged with killing SC trick-or-treater pleads guilty to federal weapons chargeCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A convicted drug dealer who police say shot and killed a 12-year-old South Carolina trick-or-treater has pleaded guilty to a federal weapons charge. Spider-Man is crawling back to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade after absence of several yearsNEW YORK — Spider-Man is returning to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Sears, Kmart aims to help customers to save for Christmas buying by offering club cardNEW YORK — Sears Holdings Corp. aims to get an edge over its competition this holiday season by getting shoppers to start saving for Christmas presents now through a new card that mimics an old-fashioned Christmas club account. In India swine flu panic is more infectious than virus itself; schools close, streets desertedNEW DELHI, India — The streets of the western city of Pune were half-empty, schools in Mumbai were ordered closed, and people suffering aches flooded hospitals across the country as India confronted dueling outbreaks of swine flu and swine flu panic. Indonesian police say slain militant was hotel florist who plotted Jakarta bombingsJAKARTA, Indonesia — When bomb blasts tore through two luxury hotels in Indonesia’s capital where Andi Suhandi worked as a florist, he tried to phone a colleague to make sure he was safe. Promotional Disney train brings early Christmas to cities across the countryNEW ORLEANS — In dozens of cities across the country, Christmas is coming early this year — and it’s arriving by train. |
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