Retailers’ sluggish July reports raise concerns about back-to-school, holiday periodsNEW YORK — Shoppers remained tight-fisted in July, raising concern about the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons as well as for the broader economic recovery. AP Enterprise: National Mall neglected after Congress spends extra money on projects back homeWASHINGTON — Crumbling sidewalks near the Jefferson Memorial are sinking into the Tidal Basin. Reflecting pools are filled with green, smelly water. And millions of visitors have trampled the soil into virtual concrete where grass can’t grow. National Mall neglected after Congress spends extra money on projects back homeWASHINGTON — Crumbling sidewalks near the Jefferson Memorial are sinking into the Tidal Basin. Reflecting pools are filled with green, smelly water. And millions of visitors have trampled the soil into virtual concrete where grass can’t grow. New hotels in Jersey City, Hoboken, hope to lure NYC leisure, business travelers and localsJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jersey City and Hoboken offer great views of Manhattan from across the Hudson River. But New Yorkers and tourists don’t generally consider the two New Jersey cities destinations worth leaving the Big Apple for — unless they’re touring locations connected to “The Sopranos.” Little helpers’ wedding opens annual Santa Congress in DenmarkCOPENHAGEN — While much of the annual Santa Claus World Congress is a joke, two of Santa’s little helpers were completely serious when they exchanged vows in a civil ceremony Monday. CIT collapse could send ripple effects through retail industry, from zipper makers to storesNEW YORK — The possible collapse of a key lender is sending panic through the retail industry, threatening to hang up deliveries of back-to-school clothing and other merchandise and throw holiday ordering into disarray. Fed plaintiffs say Alaska governor broke state law by ignoring holiday on freeing of slavesANCHORAGE, Alaska — Plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit against Gov. Sarah Palin asked a judge Friday to declare that she broke state law two years ago when she failed to issue a proclamation for a celebration commemorating the freeing of U.S. slaves. Oil stays above $61 a barrel as jobless claims dips, natural gas supplies growNEW YORK — Oil prices wavered Thursday as investors wrestled with a mix of economic news including a dip in jobless claims and storage reports showing America’s appetite for petroleum hovers around 10-year lows. City under fire over bumbling with donations for Michael Jackson eventLOS ANGELES — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was not in the country on the day of Michael Jackson’s memorial service, but his grinning face popped up on his Twitter site with a message urging fans to help the financially desperate city pay the tab for police and services. Canadian newspaper receives second letter connected to pipeline bombings in British ColumbiaDAWSON CREEK, British Columbia — A newspaper in British Columbia received a second letter Wednesday that appears to be from someone connected to a series of bombings targeting EnCana’s natural gas operations. Crude reserves drop less than expected, gasoline stockpiles surge despite July Fourth travelNEW YORK — Crude oil reserves fell more than expected last week while gasoline stockpiles expanded, the government said Wednesday. Crude oil prices stays under $60 a barrel with investors concerned about demandNEW YORK — Oil prices stayed below $60 a barrel Monday with concerns the global economy isn’t improving quickly and demand will remain soft. Oil below $60 a barrel as demand worries linger, earnings season at handNEW YORK — Oil prices stayed around $60 a barrel in Monday afternoon trading, continuing last week’s trend as investors await a busy second-quarter earnings week. Oil drops near $60 a barrel as demand worries linger, earnings season at handNEW YORK — Oil prices drifted down to near $60 a barrel on Monday, continuing last week’s trend as the second-quarter earnings season got under way. Oil up to near $60 on weaker dollar, attacks in Nigeria; doubts on demand still weighOil prices rose above $60 a barrel on Monday, halting last week’s falling trend, as investors turned to commodities for protection against a weaker dollar and after attacks on oil facilities in Nigeria. Oil slides toward $59 in Asia, extending 19 percent, 2-week sell-off on economy doubtsSINGAPORE — Oil prices slid to near $59 a barrel Monday in Asia, extending a two-week sell-off fueled by growing investor pessimism about global economic growth and crude demand. Allies’ experiences draw scrutiny as US debates letting gays serve openly in militaryNEW YORK — When it comes to dealing with gay personnel in the ranks, the contrasts are stark among some of the world’s proudest, toughest militaries — and these differing approaches are invoked by both sides as Americans renew debate over the Pentagon’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Rain and cool weather wash away millions of tourism dollars in NortheastOLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — Relentless rain and cool weather since early June have sent visitors scrambling home and washed away millions of tourism dollars across the Northeast. But the first 80-degree readings this month gave a glimmer of hope Friday that summer can be salvaged. SC gov determined to finish 2nd term, repair broken trust caused by his disappearance, affairCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has had a lot of indirect help holding on to office in the two weeks since his mysterious disappearance and revelations of a sultry yearlong affair with an Argentine woman. Official says 7 South Korean Web sites hacked in 3rd wave of cyber attacksSEOUL, South Korea — The third wave of cyber attacks to hit South Korea caused little disruption Thursday, with six of seven Web sites affected quickly back up and running. Oil rises but stays below $61 as rising US inventories suggest demand weakVIENNA — Oil prices steadied but stayed below $61 on Thursday as traders looked for direction after sending the value of crude down 17 percent since last week. Oil prices rise above $61 in midday Europe trade, recoups some losses
Oil rises above $61 in Asia after weak crude demand, economy spark big weeklong sell-offSINGAPORE — Oil prices rose above $61 in Asia on Thursday, recouping some losses after tumbling 17 percent since last week as rising U.S. gasoline inventories suggested crude demand remains weak. Oil pauses above $60 in Asia as weak crude demand, economy spark big weeklong sell-offSINGAPORE — Oil prices paused above $60 in Asia on Thursday after dropping 17 percent since last week as rising U.S. gasoline inventories suggested crude demand remains weak. Computer security company says additional wave of cyber attacks expected in SKoreaSEOUL, South Korea — A computer security company says an additional wave of cyber attacks is expected to hit major South Korean Web sites later Thursday. North Korea emerges as suspect in cyber attacks in US, South KoreaSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea, which has been firing missiles and spewing threats against the United States, has been identified by South Korea’s main spy agency as a suspect in the cyber attacks targeting government and other Web sites in the U.S. and South Korea. Palin returns to work, defends decision to resign, says Alaska better off with 2nd-in-commandKOTZEBUE, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin returned to the spotlight Tuesday with an appearance in a remote Arctic village where she stood by her perplexing decision to resign just as she tries to elevate her national profile ahead of a possible 2012 presidential run. Crude oil prices fall below $63 per barrel as recovery doubts lingerNEW YORK — Oil prices fell for the fifth straight day Tuesday, with a barrel costing $10 less than it did just one week ago when crude hit a new high for the year. Oil prices fall below $63 per barrel as recovery doubts lingerNEW YORK — Oil prices fell for the fifth straight day Tuesday, with a barrel costing $10 less than it did just one week ago when crude hit a new high for the year. Va. closing 18 of its 42 interstate rest areas July 21, adding truck parking at othersROANOKE, Va. — Travelers who count on Virginia’s no-frills rest areas as places to stop are about to find their passage through the state less comfortable. |
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