Geithner says encouraging signs of global rebound are beginning to emergePITTSBURGH — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says he is seeing encouraging signs of a global economic rebound but the world still has a way to go to emerge from the severe recession. World leaders focus on limiting bankers’ pay, looking for ways to avoid new economic meltdownPITTSBURGH — Turning from outright fear to cautious optimism, world leaders descended on the comeback city of Pittsburgh Thursday to debate how to nurture a recovering but still-wobbly global economy. The leaders appeared to be nearing agreement on one of the more contentious issues, restricting bankers’ compensation. Lost documents, long wait times for mortgage servicers could derail help on mortgagesPHILADELPHIA — It all comes down to details: The success of the federal government’s attempts to keep homeowners from defaulting on their mortgages appears to hinge on small things such as a servicer not losing a customer’s documentation. G-20 march turns chaotic as police, protesters battle on streets of PittsburghPITTSBURGH — Police fired canisters of pepper spray and smoke and rubber bullets at marchers protesting the Group of 20 summit Thursday after anarchists responded to calls to disperse by rolling trash bins, throwing rocks and breaking windows. SUMMIT NOTEBOOK: At G-20, it’s little sleep, hard floors, long security linesPITTSBURGH — If it’s Thursday, it must be Pittsburgh. After diplomatic meetings in New York, Obama arrives in Pittsburgh to host summitPITTSBURGH — President Barack Obama has arrived in Pittsburgh for a summit with leaders of the world’s major economies. Unpermitted march at G-20 in Pittsburgh turns chaotic as police fire gas on protestersPITTSBURGH — Protesters and police are clashing on the streets of Pittsburgh after police tried to break up a march opposing the Group of 20 summit. G-20, bad teams result in small Cincinnati Reds-Pittsburgh Pirates crowdPITTSBURGH — The Reds and Pirates played before one of the smallest crowds in PNC Park history Thursday, when downtown Pittsburgh was virtually empty because of the G-20 summit. Bronson Arroyo pitches Cincinnati Reds past Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 before sparse crowdPITTSBURGH — Bronson Arroyo limited Pittsburgh to one run over seven innings and the Cincinnati Reds completed their second sweep of the plummeting Pirates in less than a month, winning 4-1 on Thursday to push the Pirates closer to a 100-loss season. Police disperse hundreds marching toward G-20 summit site in PittsburghPITTSBURGH — Police are throwing canisters spewing smoke after ordering several hundred protesters to stop their march in opposition of the Group of 20 summit in Pittsburgh. Lost documents, long wait times for mortgage servicers could derail TARP help on mortgagesPHILADELPHIA — It all comes down to details: The success of the federal government’s attempts to keep homeowners from defaulting on their mortgages appears to hinge on small things such as a lender not losing a customer’s documentation. Hundreds of protesters march toward G-20 summit site in Pittsburgh; police out in forcePITTSBURGH — Police are ordering several hundred protesters to stop their march in opposition of the Group of 20 summit in Pittsburgh. Pa. police officer found guilty of alerting ex-NBA player ‘Pooh’ Richardson to drug raidPHILADELPHIA — A former Philadelphia police officer has been found guilty of obstruction and lying to authorities for alerting former NBA player Jerome “Pooh” Richardson to an imminent drug raid. When the modern global event blows through town, does a city benefit in the long run?PITTSBURGH — The images seem contradictory, somehow: A town with a vibrant, textured story to tell welcomes the world — and the once-in-a-generation opportunity to raise its profile — by turning itself into a phantom-zone fortress of boarded-up storefronts, roadblocks and big men with big guns. Protesters greet G-20 dignitaries in Pittsburgh; afternoon march planned toward downtownPITTSBURGH — Several protest groups staged demonstrations around the city Thursday and a protesters’ coalition planned an unpermitted march called a “People’s Uprising” as world leaders arrived in the city for the Group of 20 Summit on Thursday. World leaders gather for economic checkup; Britain’s Brown calls for greater role for G-20PITTSBURGH — Turning from outright fear to cautious optimism, world leaders descended on the comeback city of Pittsburgh Thursday to debate how to nurture a recovering but still-wobbly global economy. G-20 protest groups list possible Pittsburgh targets, some wonder what they did to deserve itPITTSBURGH — John Byrnes boarded the windows and hired a security guard, but can’t figure out why activists and anarchists planning to disrupt a meeting of the world’s 20 most powerful leaders would want to bother with his 24-hour gym. At calmer G-20 summit this week, Obama to seek more economic balance from other leadersPITTSBURGH — With the world’s major economies having stepped back from the brink of a devastating meltdown, President Barack Obama comes to a global summit here pushing a slimmed-down agenda designed to prevent a repeat of the conditions that caused such panic a few months ago. Michelle Obama to treat G-20 spouses to dinner at Heinz Kerry farm, lunch at Warhol museumPITTSBURGH — First lady Michelle Obama is taking on a new role as international hostess when she welcomes the spouses of world leaders headed to this river city for a two-day economic summit. Greenpeace activists arrested in Pittsburgh G-20 protest; hang banner, dangle off bridgePITTSBURGH — Activists engaged in a precarious-looking stunt beneath a heavily traveled bridge and others gathered for a union-backed, pro-green jobs rally on the eve of the Group of 20 summit Wednesday. Greenpeace hangs banner from Pittsburgh bridge, protesters dangling over river arrestedPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police say 14 people from Greenpeace were arrested Wednesday on two of the city’s bridges. On eve of G20 economic summit, nations spar over key issues, US warns about complacencyPITTSBURGH — On the eve of a summit of the world’s 20 top economies, the Obama administration pressed leaders on Wednesday to overcome differences and work together more closely in confronting thorny financial and environmental problems. Central Pittsburgh switches into lower gear amid heavy G-20 security, fear of violent protestsPITTSBURGH — Downtown carried on as a city at half-speed Wednesday, with many buildings closed, stores boarded up and blanket police coverage on the eve of a global economic summit that was bringing dignitaries, traffic headaches and the world’s attention to Pittsburgh. Allegheny Energy unit to issue $600 million aggregate principal of senior unsecured notesGREENSBURG, Pa. — Allegheny Energy, a utility, said Wednesday that a subsidiary will issue $600 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes. US warning against complacency in effort to overhaul global financial systemPITTSBURGH — The Obama administration on Wednesday cautioned against complacency on the eve of a global economic summit, arguing that signs of an economic revival are not grounds for abandoning a significant overhaul of the world’s financial system. Countries taking part in the Group of 20 economic summit hosted by Obama in PittsburghPITTSBURGH — Countries taking part in the Group of 20 economic summit Thursday and Friday in Pittsburgh: ACORN scandal offers a fat target for some state politicians, but actual contracts are fewST. PAUL, Minn. — As support for the community activist group ACORN withered in Congress in the wake of a hidden-camera scandal, Republican governors and other state officials moved swiftly to sever ties. It turns out the group often commanded little — if any — state business. Pittsburgh officials spend sleepless nights, weekends planning G-20, spreading city’s messagePITTSBURGH — While the Group of 20 summit focuses on global economics, a group of Pittsburgh officials is working tirelessly to promote the Steel City. G20 leaders face long to-do list to bolster shaken global economy, promote sustained rebound
Probable cause of racial discrimination found at swim club that asked children not to returnPHILADELPHIA — A state panel has found probable cause of racial discrimination at a suburban Philadelphia swim club that asked a day camp group of mostly black and Hispanic children not to return, a ruling the club’s lawyer blamed late Tuesday on the “media firestorm” that followed the incident. |
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