GM Daewoo launches new mini-carSEOUL - GM Daewoo hopes to make inroads into the mini-car market with its first such vehicle now on sale in South Korea and due to come to Europe at the start of 2010. It will be assembled at GM plants in India, Vietnam, Columbia and Uzbekistan. Prosecutors block release of Yale student’s autopsy; police interview 150 peopleNEW HAVEN, Conn. — State prosecutors blocked the release Tuesday of autopsy results on a Yale graduate student whose body was found hidden in a wall in her lab building, reasoning that they could hinder their investigation, the Connecticut medical examiner said. 2 former NE Pa. judges charged with racketeering, money laundering in kids-for-cash schemeALLENTOWN, Pa. — Federal prosecutors have ratcheted up their pursuit of two former Pennsylvania judges accused of taking $2.8 million in kickbacks to place youth offenders in private detention centers. Report says 19 percent of eligible borrowers offered help through Obama loan aid planWASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s $50 billion mortgage relief program is finally picking up speed after a sluggish and disappointing start: Nearly early one in five eligible homeowners have been offered help so far. 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. AP source: CIA hired Blackwater contractors in program to kill top al-Qaida operativesWASHINGTON — The CIA hired private contractors at Blackwater USA in 2004 as part of a secret program to kill top-level members of al-Qaida, a person familiar with the program said Wednesday. Inspector general finds federal DOE sites fail to turn down thermostats in off-hoursKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The U.S. Department of Energy is wasting enough electricity to power more than 9,800 homes a year by failing to turn down the heat or air conditioning when its workers leave for the day, auditors said Thursday. Aircraft evacuated in US as smoke fills cabinLOS ANGELES - Passengers were evacuated from an aircraft at the Phoenix International Sky Harbour Airport in Arizona Friday night when smoke engulfed its cabin, a media report said. Finance 101: Few ordinary people pay estate taxes because of high dollar thresholdNEW YORK — As attention turns from Michael Jackson’s death to the complex estate the pop icon left behind, experts are sorting through his holdings and putting price tags on their value — with an eye on the tax bill they will generate. Son auctions off mother’s saucy snaps on Trade MeWELLINGTON - A teenager who wanted to annoy his mother is said to have posted photos of her in lacy underwear and suspenders on the auction site Trade Me. Tehran residents shout ‘God is Great’ from rooftops in defiance of Iran’s supreme leaderTEHRAN, Iran — Tehran residents are climbing to their roofs and crying “God is Great!” in open defiance of Iran’s supreme leader. Palestinians: Netanyahu must resume talks from point they ended with previous governmentABU DIS, West Bank — The chief Palestinian negotiator said Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must resume peace talks from the point where they ended under Israel’s previous, more moderate government. The speed of Iran’s presidential vote count and lack of detailed data fuel fraud suspicionsCAIRO — How do you count almost 40 million handwritten paper ballots in a matter of hours and declare a winner? That’s a key question in Iran’s disputed presidential election. Talks between World Trade Center developer, site owner extend past deadline through weekendNEW YORK — The owner of ground zero and a developer are talking past a deadline set by New York City’s mayor to work out their differences. Brazil military spots seat cushion, other debris in search for missing planeFERNANDO DE NORONHA, Brazil — Brazilian military pilots spotted an airplane seat, an orange buoy, and other debris and signs of fuel in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday as they hunted for a missing Air France jet that carried 228 people. Navy officer, Md. enlisted man identified as 2 of those killed in Iraq military stress clinicANNAPOLIS, Md. — Two men described as dedicated to helping their patients deal with psychological problems and a soldier from Maryland were among five people shot to death at military counseling clinic in Baghdad, officials and family said Tuesday. After success in London, NFL considering playing 2 regular-season games overseasCHARLOTTE, N.C. — After seeing fans jam London’s Wembley Stadium to watch the NFL the past two years, the league is considering adding a second regular-season game overseas in time for the 2010 season. Sweeney’s homer, bullpen help lift Athletics past Blue Jays 5-3OAKLAND, Calif. — Ryan Sweeney hit a two-run homer and four Oakland relievers combined two wrap up the Athletics’ 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Raiders top picks Heyward-Bey, Mitchell get introduction to NFL in first minicampALAMEDA, Calif. — Darrius Heyward-Bey ran an inside route against Nnamdi Asomugha only to see the pass from JaMarcus Russell broken up by the Raiders’ All-Pro cornerback. Gasoline prices on an extended run as energy markets close out strongest week of the yearNEW YORK — Oil prices appeared headed for the strongest week so far this year on better-than-expected unemployment numbers and what some experts believe may be overly optimistic expectations about the country’s appetite for energy. Miami’s Pat Riley hoping to get Dwyane Wade signed to extension this summerMIAMI — Pat Riley’s plan to make the Miami Heat better in 2010 might start with signing Dwyane Wade in 2009. Rachel Alexandra pointed to Acorn Stakes after record win in Kentucky OaksLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rachel Alexandra is heading to the Belmont. Triple Olympic gold medallist Rice well placed in swimsuit warsMELBOURNE - Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice is the best known swimmer in the world without a personal swimwear sponsor, and would be in a winning position during the world championships in July. Michael Douglas calls for marijuana legalizationWASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Michael Douglas has urged American government to legalize the use of marijuana. On to Game 7: Dwyane Wade scores 41 points, Heat beat Hawks 98-72 to even seriesMIAMI — A season-saving win in the books, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat walked off the court Friday night with a stoic look. No celebrating, nary even a smile. “Strictly about business,” Wade said. “Now we move on.” To Sunday. To Game 7. Michael Jackson delays Britain trip amid swine fluLONDON - Pop star Michael Jackson has reportedly scrapped a house-hunting trip to Britain in the wake of the swine flu outbreak. Thome, Getz spark comeback, White Sox top Rangers 4-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Jim Thome hit a tying three-run double, and Chris Getz added the go-ahead triple to lead the Chicago White Sox past the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Friday night. A year after Big Brown, Iavarone and IEAH Stables back in spotlight with I Want RevengeLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Michael Iavarone leans against a black limousine outside Barn 24 at Churchill Downs, hands tucked in the pockets of his sweatpants, sun reflecting off his designer glasses. Jacko ‘keeps out of UK amid flu scare’LONDON - Michael Jackson has reportedly shed plans to travel to the UK fearing the swine flu epidemic. NYSE Euronext 1st-qtr profit drops 55 pct on pricing pressure, slowing European volumeNEW YORK — NYSE Euronext said Thursday its first-quarter profit fell 55 percent amid pricing pressure in cash markets and volume declines in Europe. However, the exchange operator’s results beat analysts’ expectations. |
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