Stocks fall as weak 10-year note auction raises worries about interest rates, inflationNEW YORK — The stock market has a new priority: interest rates. Stocks fall as weak 10-year note auction raises worries about inflation, interest ratesNEW YORK — Worries about rising inflation and interest rates are putting pressure on stocks and bonds. Stocks fall as weak 10-year note auction raises worries about government’s debt loadNEW YORK — Worries about rising inflation and interest rates are putting pressure on stocks and bonds. Stocks fall modestly as oil hits high for the year, Home Depot gives upbeat earnings forecastNEW YORK — Investors are biding their time, encouraged by rising commodity prices but hesitant ahead of regional economic data. Stocks fluctuate as oil hits high for the year, Home Depot gives more upbeat earnings forecastNEW YORK — Investors bided their time Wednesday, encouraged by rising commodity prices but hesitant about making big moves ahead of regional economic data. Girlfriend gets home confinement for helping NY hedge swindler Israel disappearWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Exactly a year after swindler Samuel Israel III disappeared, the girlfriend who helped him has been sentenced to four months of home confinement. Scientists need to consider ways to reduce their own carbon footprintsWASHINGTON - A researcher has said that scientists studying the impact of climate change on the Arctic need to consider ways to reduce their own carbon footprints. Federal prosecutor threatens to sue publisher, alleging errors in book about terrorism casesCHICAGO — The top federal prosecutor in Chicago is threatening to sue publisher HarperCollins, calling a book about the war on terrorism that focuses in part on cases he handled “a deliberate lie masquerading as the truth.” Colbert Nation-building in Iraq starts with a buzz cut ordered by the commander-in-chiefCAMP VICTORY, Iraq — Wearing a camouflage suit and tie, Stephen Colbert took his show to Baghdad to entertain U.S. soldiers in Iraq. For openers, President Barack Obama appeared by video to thank the troops. Stephen Colbert declares victory during taping of show for US troops in IraqBAGHDAD — It’s official. Stephen Colbert has declared victory in the war in Iraq. But the top U.S. commander in the country says not so fast. EU Parliament vote shows conservatives racing to victory in some of Europe’s largest economiesBRUSSELS — Conservatives raced toward victory in some of Europe’s largest economies Sunday as initial results and exit polls showed voters punishing left-leaning parties in European parliament elections in France, Germany and elsewhere. Exit polls show Europeans punish left-leaning parties in EU voting despite the economic crisisBRUSSELS — Conservatives raced toward victory in some of Europe’s largest economies Sunday as exit polls showed voters punishing left-leaning parties in European Parliament elections in France, Germany and elsewhere. Europe leans right as voters choose new EU Parliament; conservative parties look to gainBRUSSELS — Europe leaned to the right Sunday as tens of millions of people voted in European Parliament elections, with conservative parties leading or favored in many countries amid a global economic crisis. Europe leans right as voters choose new EU Parliament; conservative parties look to gainBRUSSELS — Europe was leaning to the right as European Parliament elections took place Sunday, with voters in many countries favoring conservative parties against a backdrop of economic crisis. Europe leans right in crisis; many favor conservative parties ahead of EU Parliament electionsBRUSSELS — Europe was leaning to the right ahead of European Parliament elections Sunday, with voters in many countries favoring conservative parties against a backdrop of economic crisis. WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Michelle Obama’s spokeswoman gets marriage proposal from West Wing beauPARIS — First lady Michelle Obama’s spokeswoman got an urgent call Saturday morning, summoning her to the U.S. Embassy ahead of time. An aide told Katie McCormick Lelyveld that Obama’s daughters were ready to leave and she had better hurry. American, German veterans pay respects to fallen comrades 65 years after D-Day landingsLA CAMBE, France — Americans and Germans who were bitter enemies during the D-Day invasion of France shared stories and moments of silence at a Normandy ceremony Friday, joining together to honor those who perished in the epochal World War II beach landings. Child’s body found near Michigan river; relative tells newspaper it’s remains of missing girlRAISINVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Sherry Buchanan was clinging to hope that her missing 5-year-old granddaughter was still alive, despite the chilling discovery of a child’s body near a river in southeast Michigan. Newspaper reports that relative of missing Michigan girl says her body has been foundRAISINVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The body of a missing 5-year-old Michigan girl has been found near a river in the southeast part of the state, one of the girl’s relatives told a newspaper Thursday night. Ill. public defender’s office: No money to represent people facing the death penaltyCHICAGO — The nation’s second-largest public defender’s office has run out of money to represent dozens of people facing the death penalty and is asking judges to rule out the punishment or appoint private attorneys, officials said Wednesday. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Stocks fall, breaking 4-day rise, on worse-than-expected data on factory orders, servicesNEW YORK — The problem with rising expectations is they get tougher to beat. Bernanke: Groundwork must be laid now to curb record-high US budget deficitsWASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday urged Congress and the administration to cut record-high budget deficits, warning that they could erode investor confidence and endanger the economy’s long-term health. Arizona ends use of outdoor prison cells after female inmate died in triple-digit heatPHOENIX — Arizona is ending its use of outdoor prison cells after an inmate died in triple-digit heat last month, the corrections department said Tuesday. Arizona permanently ends use of outdoor prison cells after inmate’s heat deathPHOENIX — Arizona is ending its use of outdoor prison cells permanently after an inmate died in triple-digit heat last month, the corrections department said Tuesday. 2 convicted murderers captured in western New York after Arkansas prison escapeLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A pair of convicted murderers were captured in New York state Tuesday after a 20-mile chase in the same car they used to flee from an Arkansas prison last week while wearing guard uniforms. Prison says 2 Arkansas murders who escaped captured after traffic stop in New YorkLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A pair of convicted murderers who escaped from an Arkansas prison wearing guard uniforms were captured in New York state Tuesday after police chased their speeding car, authorities said. 3 arrested, suspected of helping 2 Ark. killers escape prison wearing guard uniformsLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Police have arrested three people suspected of leaving a car for two convicted killers who escaped from prison by putting on guard uniforms that are made at the facility, officials said Tuesday. Credit markets are tight, but governments still look at leasing public assets for cashCHICAGO — When the nation’s economy slumped, so did a high-profile plan for Chicago to make money by privatizing one of its airports. The $2.5 billion deal never got off the ground. Ariz. prisons halt use of unshaded outdoor holding cells after 48-year-old inmate diesPHOENIX — The director of Arizona state prisons has suspended the use of unshaded outdoor holding cells in the wake of an inmate’s death. |