Ohio police: Woman took stranger’s toddler over knee, spanked him 3 times in Salvation ArmyCINCINNATI — A woman took a stranger’s toddler son over her knee and spanked him three times inside a Salvation Army store after he said something that annoyed her, police said Wednesday. Ohio woman arrested for spanking stranger’s 2-year-old in store; police say boy annoyed herCINCINNATI — Police say a woman has been arrested for allegedly spanking another person’s 2-year-old son in a Cincinnati store. Prison log attributes problem in unprecedented execution delay on Ohio inmate’s past drug useLUCASVILLE, Ohio — A prison log blames a condemned Ohio inmate’s past drug use for problems finding a usable vein during an execution attempt that was stopped Tuesday after an unprecedented two hours. Guards keeping close watch on condemned Ohio inmate after unprecedented execution delayLUCASVILLE, Ohio — A condemned inmate whose execution was stopped because of problems finding a usable vein will remain at the maximum security prison where death row inmates usually are held for a day before being put to death. Ohio governor delays execution after executioners have trouble finding inmate’s veinsLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Problems finding a usable vein during an attempt to execute an Ohio inmate have halted his lethal injection for a week, but one death penalty scholar says possible legal challenges could further delay his return to the death chamber. Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland delays inmate’s execution for week after problems finding veinsLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Gov. Ted Strickland ordered a weeklong reprieve for a condemned inmate on Tuesday after the Ohio execution team had problems finding usable veins for the lethal injection even after the inmate joined in the effort and tried to help. Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland delays inmate’s execution for 1 week after problems finding veinsLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Gov. Ted Strickland ordered a weeklong reprieve for a condemned inmate on Tuesday after the Ohio execution team had problems finding the inmate’s veins during the lethal injection process. Meridian Bioscience sets 2010 profit guidance within Wall Street expectationsCINCINNATI — Meridian Bioscience Inc. on Tuesday set its fiscal 2010 profit guidance within Wall Street expectations and reaffirmed its fiscal 2009 outlook. Power company Duke Energy hires Convergys to provide billing for ’smart grid’ systemCINCINNATI — Power company Duke Energy Corp. has chosen Convergys Corp. to provide billing and other services for the new advanced meters Duke wants to start rolling out to its four million customers, the companies said Tuesday. Lawyer: Death temporarily delayed for condemned Ohio man when executioners can’t access veinsLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Executioners struggled to find suitable veins to put a condemned inmate to death Tuesday in a prison scene reminiscent of the problems that delayed executions in 2006 and 2007 and led to changes in Ohio’s lethal injection process. On the Call: Kroger CEO David Dillon says today’s price-cutting a long-term investmentCINCINNATI — The Kroger Co., the nation’s biggest traditional grocery store operator, has been cutting prices and increasing promotions to draw strapped shoppers in the recession. Obama: Economic recovery depends on bettering life of America’s middle classPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama says the success of organized labor and the American middle class are essential to the future prosperity of the country. Ohio execution prep resumes after appeals court refuses to grant stay for man who killed teenLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Execution preparations resumed after a three-hour delay Tuesday when a federal appeals court refused to grant a stay for a man who raped and killed a 14-year-old girl. US appeals court refuses to halt Ohio execution of man who raped, killed 14-year-old girlLUCASVILLE, Ohio — A federal appeals court has refused to halt the execution of an Ohio man who raped a 14-year-old girl and stabbed her to death. Obama tells GM employees his policies have kept them on the job, bringing economy backPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama told the AFL-CIO Tuesday his administration has “stopped our economic free fall” and is determined to seal a recovery while revitalizing America’s middle class. Rallying workers at GM plant in Ohio, Obama says US autoworkers ‘getting back into the game’WARREN, Ohio — President Barack Obama says U.S. automakers are “getting back into the game.” Rallying workers at a General Motors assembly plant near Youngstown, Ohio, Obama defended his administration’s decision to provide a lifeline to the storied automaker. He also praised the just-ended Cash for Clunkers program. Preparations for Ohio execution halted pending appeal before full federal appeals courtLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Ohio prison officials have halted execution preparations for a man who raped and stabbed to death a 14-year-old girl pending the results of an appeal before a full federal appeals court. Grocery giant Kroger says 2nd-quarter profit falls 8 percent as sales slide; cuts outlookCINCINNATI — The nation’s largest grocery store operator says worried shoppers are still cautiously stretching their dollars by coming in more often while buying only what they need right away and at the lowest prices. Ohio death row inmate denied stay by federal court, motion pending at US Supreme CourtLUCASVILLE, Ohio — A man who raped and stabbed to death a 14-year-old girl did not expect any visitors in the hours before his execution Tuesday, and no family or friends planned to watch him die. Obama to talk with autoworkers in Ohio, AFL-CIO convention attendees in Pa.WASHINGTON — Going before groups of autoworkers and union members, President Barack Obama is trying Tuesday to assure blue-collar audiences that the economy is coming back — and that his administration deserves credit for saving some of their jobs. Glimcher Realty Trust to sell $80 million worth of common shares in public offeringCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Glimcher Realty Trust said Monday it has commenced an offer to sell $80 million worth of its common shares in a public sale. Fla. authorities: No credible threats to Ohio runaway who converted to Christianity from IslamORLANDO, Fla. — An investigation by Florida authorities has found that there were no credible threats to a teenager who ran away from her Ohio home because she says she feared for her life after converting to Christianity from Islam. Ohio man indicted on murder, abuse of corpse charges in death of wife he reported missingCINCINNATI — A southwest Ohio man faces murder charges in the death of the wife he had reported missing. Senator seeks Justice Department review of Diebold’s sale of voting-machine businessNORTH CANTON, Ohio — Sen. Charles Schumer on Monday asked the Justice Department to review Diebold Inc.’s sale of its U.S. voting-machine business to a bigger competitor, saying he is concerned it could have an adverse impact on American voting. Clarification: Speedy Cheetah storyCINCINNATI — In a story Sept. 10, The Associated Press reported that a cheetah at the Cincinnati Zoo had run at more than 36 mph in covering 100 meters in about 6 seconds, becoming the fastest land mammal on record. The story should have specified that was the average speed. The zoo did not measure the cheetah’s top speed but estimated it was around 70 mph, zoo spokesman Chad Yelton said. Grocery giant Kroger reports 2Q earnings Tuesday amid price pressureCINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. reports second-quarter earnings Tuesday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. AES shares briefly rise to 1-year high on report Chinese investment arm weighs buying stakeCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Shares of AES Corp. briefly rose to a 52-week high on Monday on a published report that China’s investment arm is interested in buying a stake in the U.S. utility company and power plant developer. Across the nation, many car dealers fight slow sales after Cash for Clunkers program endsYPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. — As Gene Butman Ford opened its doors Saturday, salesmen outnumbered the shoppers looking at a depleted stock of cars and trucks, and it didn’t appear that many customers were ready to buy. China that’s not from China: Fiesta dinnerware keeps W.Va. factory in business and in the USNEWELL, W.Va. — Born of the Great Depression, it was a glossy, color-saturated line of cups, bowls and plates meant to affordably brighten lives and dinner tables. Seven decades later, Fiesta dinnerware is still designed to send a subtle message of optimism, but it’s no longer quite so cheap. History, poor economy, declining Obama support could mean big losses for House Dems in 2010NEW YORK — Despite sweeping Democratic successes in the past two national elections, continuing job losses and President Barack Obama’s slipping support could lead to double-digit losses for the party in next year’s congressional races and may even threaten their House control. |