http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/medtronic-gets-fda-warning-on-documentation-responses-quality-control-in-heart-implant-unit-70363452.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T08:00:08Z Medtronic gets FDA warning on documentation, responses, quality control in heart implant unit Medtronic said Wednesday it is responding to a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration about procedures at the Minnesota headquarters of its heart implants division. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/energy-dept-says-crude-oil-inventories-gas-stockpiles-fell-last-week-70369592.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T08:00:07Z Energy Dept. says crude oil inventories, gas stockpiles fell last week Crude inventories and gasoline inventories fell last week, missing analysts' expectations, the government said Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/solarfun-power-turns-3rd-quarter-profit-on-cheaper-costs-record-quarterly-shipments-70369572.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T08:00:06Z Solarfun Power turns 3rd-quarter profit on cheaper costs, record quarterly shipments Chinese solar cell maker Solarfun Power Holdings Co. Ltd. on Wednesday said it turned a third-quarter profit, driven by significantly cheaper cost of goods sold and record quarterly shipments. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/police-nj-driver-texting-details-of-drug-deal-hits-cyclist-gets-charged-with-drug-possession-70369557.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T08:00:05Z Police: NJ driver texting details of drug deal hits cyclist, gets charged with drug possession Police say a man who drove his car into a New Jersey cyclist had been sending a text message about a drug deal. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/authorities-piecing-together-slain-nc-girls-kidnapping-and-death-to-add-charges-70362337.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T08:00:03Z Police: No new charges in death of 5-year-old NC girl until issues of jurisdiction are settled Investigators probing the kidnapping and death of a 5-year-old North Carolina girl say they can't file more charges until they decide where the crimes occurred. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/royal-gold-boosts-annual-dividend-13-percent-to-36-cents-shares-climb-to-new-year-high-70369247.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:55:09Z Royal Gold boosts annual dividend 13 percent to 36 cents; shares climb to new year high Precious metals royalty company Royal Gold Inc. said Wednesday it raised its annual dividend by 13 percent to 36 cents per common share. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/patterson-uti-drilling-ordered-to-turn-over-employment-records-after-discrimination-complaint-70369242.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:55:07Z Patterson-UTI Drilling ordered to turn over employment records after discrimination complaint A Houston-based oil and gas drilling company facing complaints of racial discrimination has been ordered to turn over its personnel records as part of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigation. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/bjs-wholesale-club-3rd-quarter-profit-drops-on-legal-settlement-reserve-sales-rise-70357782.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:55:05Z BJ's Wholesale Club 3rd-quarter profit drops on charge, sales rise A legal settlement over worker pay pushed BJ's Wholesale Club Inc.'s third-quarter profit down 37 percent although sales grew for the retailer. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/belgian-tennis-players-wickmayer-malisse-ask-cas-to-overturn-bans-for-missing-drug-tests-70366782.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:55:04Z Belgian tennis players Wickmayer, Malisse ask CAS to overturn bans for missing drug tests Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse have asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport to overturn their one-year bans for missing drug tests. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/china-to-participate-in-development-of-giant-hawaii-telescope-the-worlds-largest-70368947.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:50:08Z China to participate in development of giant Hawaii telescope, the world's largest Chinese astronomers have signed on to participate in the development of the world's largest telescope that will be built atop a Hawaii volcano, a group said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/arizona-legislature-begins-special-session-called-by-governor-on-states-big-budget-shortfall-70368932.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:50:07Z Arizona Legislature begins special session called by governor on state's big budget shortfall Arizona legislators began a special session Tuesday mostly aimed at reducing the state's $2 billion budget shortfall but also to resolve issues related to foreclosures and research funding. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/ian-somerhalder-is-undead-in-vampire-diaries-and-returns-from-the-dead-in-lost-70368917.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:50:06Z Ian Somerhalder is undead in 'Vampire Diaries' and returns from the dead in 'Lost' Ian Somerhalder is in two of TV's hottest show — but can't say much about either. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/composer-andrew-lloyd-webber-hospitalized-with-infection-after-prostate-cancer-surgery-70368137.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:50:04Z Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber hospitalized with infection after prostate cancer surgery Andrew Lloyd Webber has been readmitted to hospital after developing an infection following surgery for prostate cancer. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/iraqs-sunni-arab-vice-president-rejects-part-of-key-election-law-throwing-vote-into-question-70354557.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:50:03Z Iraqi VP vetoes part of election law, January vote delay now likely Iraq's Sunni Arab vice president vetoed part of a key election law Wednesday, a move that could delay national polls slated for January even as the top U.S. commander in Iraq said the timetable for American troop drawdown is on track. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/hawaii-leaders-expect-2011-apec-summit-in-islands-will-bring-tourists-and-prestige-70368152.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:45:26Z Hawaii leaders expect 2011 APEC summit in islands will bring tourists and prestige Hawaii intends to showcase its tourism opportunities and cultural diversity when more than 10,000 people arrive in the islands for the 2011 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/retail-opportunity-appoints-richard-schoebel-chief-operating-officer-70368627.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:45:25Z Retail Opportunity appoints Richard Schoebel chief operating officer Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. said Wednesday it appointed Richard K. Schoebel as chief operating officer, effective Nov. 30. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/utilities-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70368622.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:45:23Z Utilities companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top utilities companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/telecom-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70368617.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:45:21Z Telecom companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top telecom companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/staffing-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70368607.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:45:20Z Staffing companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top staffing companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/specialty-retail-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368597.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:45:18Z Specialty Retail companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top specialty retail companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/silver-companies-shares-up-at-10-am-70368587.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:45:17Z Silver companies shares up at 10 a.m. Shares of some top silver companies are up at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/railroads-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368577.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:45:16Z Railroads companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top railroads companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/pharmaceuticals-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368567.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:45:14Z Pharmaceuticals companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/pbm-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70368552.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:45:10Z PBM companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top pbm companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/oil-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368537.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:45:08Z Oil companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top oil companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/pennsylvania-woman-who-was-lying-in-bed-when-she-was-struck-by-bullet-through-wall-dies-70364892.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:45:07Z Pennsylvania woman who was lying in bed when she was struck by bullet through wall dies Police say a suburban Philadelphia woman lying in bed was struck by a bullet that came through a wall, killing her. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/afghan-capital-tightens-security-ahead-of-inauguration-aimed-at-pushing-past-tainted-election-70351872.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:45:03Z Afghan capital tightens security ahead of inauguration aimed at pushing past tainted election Security forces increased patrols on some streets in the Afghan capital and blocked others entirely Wednesday, bracing for possible militant attacks during the inauguration ceremony that will cement President Hamid Karzai's tumultuous re-election victory. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/medical-devices-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368297.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:41Z Medical Devices companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top medical devices companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/media-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70368292.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:40Z Media companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top media companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/managed-care-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368287.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:39Z Managed Care companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top managed care companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/machinery-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368282.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:38Z Machinery companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top machinery companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/internet-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70368272.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:37Z Internet companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top internet companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/insurers-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368267.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:34Z Insurers companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top insurers companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/homebuilders-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368262.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:33Z Homebuilders companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top homebuilders companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/health-care-equipment-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368257.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:32Z Health Care Equipment companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top health care equipment companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/gold-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368252.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:31Z Gold companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top gold companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/food-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368247.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:30Z Food companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top food companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/finance-companies-shares-up-at-10-am-70368242.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:29Z Finance companies shares up at 10 a.m. Shares of some top finance companies are up at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/electrical-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368237.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:28Z Electrical companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top electrical companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/education-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70368232.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:27Z Education companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top education companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/durable-goods-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70368222.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:26Z Durable Goods companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top durable goods companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/drugstore-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70368207.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:24Z Drugstore companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top drugstore companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/construction-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368202.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:24Z Construction companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top construction companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/computer-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70368197.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:22Z Computer companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top computer companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/coal-companies-shares-up-at-10-am-70368192.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:21Z Coal companies shares up at 10 a.m. Shares of some top coal companies are up at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/broadline-retail-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368187.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:20Z Broadline Retail companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top broadline retail companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/biotechnology-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70368177.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:19Z Biotechnology companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top biotechnology companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/beverages-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70368172.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:18Z Beverages companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top beverages companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/autos-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368167.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:17Z Autos companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top autos companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/airlines-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368162.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:16Z Airlines companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/aerospace-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70368157.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:15Z Aerospace companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ex-detroit-mayor-resumes-testimony-on-bank-accounts-other-finances-during-restitution-hearing-70368147.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:13Z Ex-Detroit mayor resumes testimony on bank accounts, other finances during restitution hearing An attorney for Compuware Corp. testified Tuesday that ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick did not sign a promissory note on a $240,000 loan until IRS and federal agents asked to see the documents. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/us-rights-group-says-cubans-lives-unimproved-under-2nd-castro-and-worse-in-some-ways-70368142.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:12Z US rights group says Cubans' lives unimproved under 2nd Castro and worse in some ways Human Rights Watch says conditions in Cuba have not improved under Raul Castro and in some ways are worse than they had been when his brother Fidel was president. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/monmouth-county-man-pleads-guilty-in-scam-that-defrauded-investors-of-more-than-9-million-70368132.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:07Z Monmouth County man pleads guilty in scam that defrauded investors of more than $9 million A New Jersey-based financial adviser has admitted operating a scheme that defrauded investors of more than $9 million. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/hamas-loyal-gaza-group-offers-14-million-bounty-for-capture-of-an-israeli-soldier-70366592.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:40:04Z Hamas-loyal Gaza group offers $1.4 million bounty for capture of an Israeli soldier A Gaza charity headed by the interior minister of the militant Hamas group on Wednesday offered $1.4 million to any Arab citizen of Israel who abducts a soldier. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/fla-investment-panel-raps-its-executive-director-over-sec-probe-but-then-rehires-him-70367792.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:35:05Z Fla. investment panel raps its executive director over SEC probe but then rehires him Gov. Charlie Crist and two Cabinet members who sit on a panel that invests state money chastised their top staffer for failing to keep them updated on a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/asian-stocks-mixed-amid-caution-markets-are-overstretched-gold-cracks-1140-70349102.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:35:04Z World markets weighed down by unexpected slide in US housing starts in October European stocks pared most of their earlier gains Wednesday after a sharp fall in U.S. housing starts in October fueled concerns that the U.S. economic recovery will not be as strong as many have been expecting. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/wen-says-china-doesnt-seek-trade-surplus-with-us-wants-limits-on-high-tech-exports-lifted-70366257.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:35:03Z Wen says China doesn't seek trade surplus with US, wants limits on high-tech exports lifted China's premier has told President Barack Obama that Beijing doesn't seek a trade surplus with the U.S. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/bill-includes-4761m-for-va-military-construction-70367777.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:35:02Z Bill includes $476.1M for Va military construction A $134 billion spending bill approved by the U.S. Senate includes $476.1 million for military construction projects in Virginia. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-sets-aside-time-to-meet-with-half-brother-during-his-trip-to-china-70355792.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:30:13Z Obama sets aside time to meet with half brother during his trip to China, gives no details President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he met briefly with a half brother who lives in China and who recently wrote a semi-autobiographical novel about the abusive Kenyan father they share. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/senate-panel-says-web-sites-tricking-consumers-into-buying-subscription-memberships-70367407.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:30:11Z Senate panel says Web sites tricking consumers into buying subscription memberships With Cyber Monday, the unofficial start of the Internet holiday shopping season nearing, a Senate committee Tuesday condemned three online companies, saying they are tricking consumers into signing up for subscription services they don't want. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-warns-economy-could-fall-back-into-recession-if-us-keeps-adding-to-its-budget-deficits-70367387.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:30:07Z Obama warns economy could fall back into recession if US keeps adding to its budget deficits President Barack Obama says he's worried that spending too much money to help revive the economy could undermine a fragile U.S. recovery and throw the economy into a double-dip recession. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/researchers-will-test-pfizer-pipeline-to-find-treatments-for-some-tropical-illnesses-70367147.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:25:10Z Researchers will test Pfizer pipeline to find treatments for some tropical illnesses Scientists from a not-for-profit foundation will test 150,000 Pfizer Inc. drug candidates as part of a search for treatments for three tropical diseases that are spread by insects. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/hunter-charged-in-fatal-shooting-of-ferrum-student-70359812.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:25:09Z Hunter charged in fatal shooting of Ferrum student A deer hunter faces manslaughter and other charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a Ferrum College student and the wounding of another. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/middletown-cat-owner-appeals-cruelty-conviction-70367142.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:25:08Z Middletown cat owner appeals cruelty conviction A Middletown man has been convicted of misdemeanor animal cruelty for leaving three cats outside for more than a month last winter. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/clinton-arrives-in-kabul-for-karzai-inauguration-will-meet-us-gen-mcchrystal-70360462.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:25:07Z Clinton urges Afghan president to seize opportunity on inauguration day to implement reform Hillary Rodham Clinton, on her first trip to Afghanistan as U.S. secretary of state, said Wednesday that President Hamid Karzai's inauguration provides an opportunity for him to improve government accountability and make a difference in the lives of Afghans. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/chinese-court-tells-microsoft-to-stop-some-windows-sales-in-china-in-licensing-dispute-70354622.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:20:08Z Chinese court tells Microsoft to stop some Windows sales in China in licensing dispute A Beijing court has ordered Microsoft Corp. to stop selling some versions of its Windows operating system in China in a licensing dispute with a local supplier. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/eu-reports-rise-in-number-of-broadband-internet-lines-over-the-last-year-70366777.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:20:05Z EU reports rise in number of broadband Internet lines over the last year The European Union says 6 million more people in the bloc signed up to broadband Internet access over the last year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/2-injured-in-baltimore-co-apartment-fire-70366757.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:20:03Z 2 injured in Baltimore Co. apartment fire Two people suffered minor injuries in a small fire at a high-rise apartment building in eastern Baltimore County. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/iraqi-president-jalal-talabani-seeks-investment-from-french-companies-70354707.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:15:08Z President Talabani says Iraq will 'always give preference' to French companies France has "a special place" in Iraq, and French businesses will get preference if they invest and do business in the country, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani told The Associated Press on Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/iran-fm-proposes-simultaneous-exchange-of-enriched-uranium-for-nuclear-fuel-on-iranian-soil-70365752.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:15:04Z Iran FM rejects UN deal for exporting uranium, suggesting exchange inside country instead Iran's foreign minister has ruled out sending enriched uranium out of the country, rejecting the U.N.'s plan to resolve the crisis. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/german-banks-call-back-thousands-of-credit-cards-over-security-concerns-70366252.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:10:10Z German banks call back thousands of credit cards over security concerns German banks are calling back tens of thousands of credit cards over security concerns after allegations of data theft in Spain. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/montgomery-co-protests-proposed-connector-tolls-70366242.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:10:08Z Montgomery Co. protests proposed connector tolls Montgomery County leaders are asking state officials to lower the proposed toll rates for the Intercounty Connector. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/islamic-authorities-charge-malaysia-muslim-scholar-in-feud-between-conservatives-progressives-70366237.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:10:07Z Islamic authorities charge Malaysia Muslim scholar in feud between conservatives, progressives Islamic authorities in Malaysia charged a popular Muslim scholar Wednesday with delivering an illegal lecture in what critics considered an attempt by conservative clerics to silence a leading moderate preacher. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/head-of-us-international-aids-program-says-recession-not-dampening-his-efforts-70366232.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:10:06Z Head of US international AIDS program says recession not dampening his efforts The head of the U.S. government's international AIDS campaign says the global recession is not dampening his efforts. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/mysterious-death-of-iran-doctor-who-treated-torture-victims-amid-crackdown-raises-suspicion-70353457.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:10:04Z Mysterious death of Iran doctor who treated torture victims amid crackdown raises suspicion An Iranian doctor who went public with reports of tortured protesters he treated at Tehran's most feared detention facility dies, amid conflicting reports of a heart attack, a car accident or suicide — raising opposition accusations that the 26-year-old was killed. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/va-federal-jury-convicts-physician-in-fraud-scheme-70365802.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:05:11Z Va federal jury convicts physician in fraud scheme A federal jury has convicted a Virginia Beach physician on nearly 30 counts in a fraudulent-billing scheme that bilked government health programs out of $1.2 million. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/salesforcecom-shares-fall-despite-higher-3q-profit-as-company-ramps-up-hiring-70365797.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:05:10Z Salesforce.com shares fall despite higher 3Q profit as company ramps up hiring Shares of Salesforce.com Inc. slid Wednesday morning as the company signaled it intends to keep hiring, which will likely push up costs. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/navy-report-lax-behavior-aboard-submarine-contributed-to-march-collision-in-persian-gulf-70365792.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:05:09Z Navy report: Lax behavior aboard submarine contributed to March collision in Persian Gulf U.S. military investigators who examined a collision earlier this year between two Navy vessels in the Persian Gulf say the accident was preventable and that some submarine crew members habitually fell asleep and spent too much time away from their stations. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/british-police-make-2-arrests-connected-to-the-spread-of-zbot-trojan-computer-virus-70365117.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:00:04Z British police make 2 arrests connected to the spread of 'Zbot' Trojan computer virus British police say they have made the first two European arrests connected to the spread of a data-thieving electronic virus thought to have infected tens of thousands of computers worldwide. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/10-year-old-girl-taken-to-ark-youth-shelter-after-police-officer-uses-taser-on-her-70365107.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T07:00:02Z 10-year-old girl taken to Ark. youth shelter after police officer uses Taser on her Ozark Police Chief Jim Noggle says one of his officers used a Taser on a 10-year-old girl who was combative when the officer tried to get the girl into a patrol car to be taken to a youth shelter. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/e-trade-october-trading-volume-falls-22-percent-from-prior-year-5-percent-from-previous-month-70364927.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:55:11Z E-Trade October trading volume falls 22 percent from prior year, 5 percent from previous month E-Trade Financial Corp. said Wednesday that daily trading volume fell 22 percent in October compared with the same month a year ago. Volume was down 5 percent from September. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/urs-names-former-us-senator-william-frist-to-board-70364922.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:55:09Z URS names former US Senator William Frist to board URS Corp., an engineering and construction company, said Monday that former U.S. Senator William H. Frist has joined its board, effective immediately. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/video-game-bragging-rights-reach-facebook-as-xbox-360-playstation-3-integrate-social-network-70364917.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:55:08Z Video game bragging rights reach Facebook as Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 integrate social network Users of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 video game consoles can now brag about their achievements on Facebook. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/johnny-depp-wins-his-2nd-sexiest-man-alive-title-from-people-magazine-matt-bomer-also-wins-70361572.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:55:03Z Johnny Depp wins his 2nd 'Sexiest Man Alive' title from People magazine; Matt Bomer also wins Get lost, Hugh Jackman. This year's "Sexiest Man Alive" is once again Johnny Depp. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/country-musics-taylor-swift-has-deal-to-take-writing-talent-to-greeting-card-aisle-70364602.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:50:08Z Country music's Taylor Swift has deal to take writing talent to greeting card aisle Fresh off her triumph at the Country Music Association Awards, Taylor Swift has won a deal to create a line of greeting cards for American Greetings Corp. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/va-tech-to-study-mine-ventilation-systems-70364592.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:50:07Z Va Tech to study mine ventilation systems Researchers at Virginia Tech will study how explosions and other serious accidents affect ventilation systems at underground mines. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/panera-bread-board-approves-three-year-share-repurchase-program-of-up-to-600-million-70364587.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:50:06Z Panera Bread board approves three-year share repurchase program of up to $600 million Panera Bread Co. said Wednesday that its board approved a three-year share buyback program of up to $600 million. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/connecticut-jury-awards-auto-repair-shops-15-million-in-appraisal-dispute-with-the-hartford-70364582.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:50:05Z Connecticut jury awards auto repair shops $15 million in appraisal dispute with The Hartford A Connecticut jury has awarded $15 million to automobile repair shop owners in their lawsuit accusing an affiliate of The Hartford Financial Services Group of unfair trade practices. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/colorado-company-starts-work-on-cellulosic-ethanol-facility-70364567.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:50:04Z Colorado company starts work on cellulosic ethanol facility A Colorado company that has developed a process to convert wood to fuel is starting construction of what will eventually be a commercial-scale production plant. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/arkansas-lottery-commissioners-vote-to-sell-mega-millions-tickets-along-with-powerball-70363942.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:45:10Z Arkansas lottery commissioners vote to sell Mega Millions tickets along with Powerball The Arkansas Lottery Commission agreed Tuesday to sell Mega Millions tickets next year, making multistate jackpots available to lottery participants four nights a week instead of two. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/irelands-top-bank-allied-irish-bows-to-government-pressure-cuts-ceos-pay-to-euro500000-70359947.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:45:09Z Ireland's top bank Allied Irish bows to government pressure, cuts new CEO's pay to euro500,000 Ireland's debt-saddled top bank, Allied Irish Banks PLC, bowed Wednesday to public pressure and pruned the salary of its new chief executive to a government-ordered ceiling of euro500,000 ($748,000). http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/crews-free-barge-stranded-off-virginia-beach-70364277.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:45:06Z Crews free barge stranded off Virginia Beach A 570-foot barge that went aground in the surf off Virginia Beach is free. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/nebraska-officials-say-2-omaha-firms-promised-1000-pct-returns-on-questionable-investments-70364262.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:45:06Z Nebraska officials say 2 Omaha firms promised 1,000 pct returns on questionable investments Nebraska officials say two related Omaha companies have been improperly selling unregistered investments promising as much as a 1,000 percent annual return. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/appeal-court-rejects-another-challenge-to-tax-breaks-for-florida-primary-homeowners-70364247.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:45:03Z Appeal court rejects another challenge to tax breaks for Florida primary homeowners A three-judge panel Tuesday rejected another challenge to state constitutional amendments that give property tax breaks to Florida's primary homeowners, but not to owners of second homes. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/panera-bread-ceo-shaich-to-step-down-from-post-in-may-be-succeeded-by-co-coo-moreton-70363957.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:40:13Z Panera Bread CEO Shaich to step down from post in May, be succeeded by co-COO Moreton Panera Bread Co. said Wednesday that Bill Moreton, its co-chief operating officer, will become CEO and president on May 13 when co-founder and current CEO Ron Shaich becomes executive chairman. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/saic-receives-army-software-support-contract-worth-up-to-848-million-70363932.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:40:11Z SAIC receives Army software support contract worth up to $848 million Defense contractor Science Applications International Corp. said Wednesday it has received a U.S. Army contract potentially worth up to $848 million for weapons software support. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/owner-of-nebraska-company-says-its-recovered-all-90-pounds-of-ground-beef-in-e-coli-recall-70363922.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:40:10Z Owner of Nebraska company says it's recovered all 90 pounds of ground beef in E. coli recall A Nebraska company says it has recovered the 90 pounds of ground beef listed in a federal recall report because of possible E. coli contamination. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/louisiana-casinos-record-69-percent-dip-in-winnings-70363912.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:40:08Z Louisiana casinos record 6.9 percent dip in winnings Louisiana's state-licensed casinos, continuing to wade through the economic downturn like their counterparts in other states, recorded a 6.9 percent drop in gambling revenue last month from the previous October, state police reported Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/black-lawmakers-face-unexpected-challenges-now-that-they-have-seized-unprecedented-power-70351832.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:40:07Z Black lawmakers face unexpected challenges now that they have seized unprecedented power Ten months after Democrats took over the Capitol and the first African-American president moved into the White House, black lawmakers are in control of some of the most powerful positions in Congress — and face new challenges to using their long-sought influence. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/top-ranked-federer-drawn-into-same-group-as-us-open-champ-del-potro-for-atp-world-tour-finals-70358002.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:40:05Z Top-ranked Federer drawn into same group as US Open champ Del Potro for ATP World Tour Finals Top-ranked Roger Federer will play U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Murray in the round-robin phase of the ATP World Tour Finals. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/historic-british-toll-bridge-free-of-income-tax-for-centuries-seeks-new-owner-at-auction-70355857.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:35:05Z Historic toll bridge spanning River Thames goes up for auction in London A toll bridge built in 1769 across the River Thames will be auctioned next month, offering buyers a tax-free investment with a bit of historic charm. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/critics-un-summit-ends-with-crumbs-in-bid-to-reduce-hunger-in-world-with-food-for-all-70363697.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:35:04Z Critics: UN summit ends with 'crumbs' in bid to reduce hunger in world with food for all The head of a U.N. food agency expressed regret Wednesday that an anti-hunger summit failed to result in precise promises of funding, and critics said the meeting had only thrown crumbs to the world's 1 billion people without enough to eat. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/former-british-premier-tony-blair-encourages-investment-in-sierra-leone-now-war-is-over-70363462.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:30:11Z Former British premier Tony Blair encourages investment in Sierra Leone, now war is over Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Wednesday that Sierra Leone has recovered from its brutal civil war and now offers opportunities in agriculture and tourism, with millions of hectares of arable land and kilometers of untouched beaches. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/cruise-ship-carrying-101-tourists-breaks-through-sea-ice-in-antarctica-nears-open-water-70363447.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:30:08Z Cruise ship carrying 101 tourists breaks through sea ice in Antarctica, nears open water. A Russian icebreaker carrying over 100 tourists and scientists to see emperor penguins in Antarctica has been crunching through pack ice and should reach clear water soon, a shipping official said Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/somali-pirates-attack-us-flagged-maersk-alabama-for-second-time-but-guards-repel-attack-70355692.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:30:05Z Somali pirates attack US-flagged Maersk Alabama for second time, but guards repel attack Somali pirates attacked the Maersk Alabama on Wednesday for the second time in seven months, though private guards on board the U.S.-flagged ship repelled the attack with gunfire and a high-decibel noise device. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/hershey-ferrero-considering-options-on-possible-cadbury-bid-to-rival-kraft-offer-70358017.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:30:04Z Hershey, Ferrero "considering options" on possible Cadbury bid to rival Kraft offer Chocolate makers The Hershey Co. and Ferrero International SA said Wednesday they are considering a possible offer for Cadbury PLC, already the target of a hostile bid by Kraft Foods Inc. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ecbs-trichet-says-insurers-pension-funds-need-sufficient-capital-buffers-70363027.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:20:07Z ECB's Trichet says insurers, pension funds, need sufficient capital buffers European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet on Wednesday urged European insurers and pension funds to have sufficient capital on hand, stressing they are "systemically important" to the financial system. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/judge-tsa-violated-rights-of-boston-rastafarian-baggage-screener-with-long-dreadlocks-70362812.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:20:06Z Judge: TSA violated rights of Boston Rastafarian baggage screener with long dreadlocks The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says the rights of a Rastafarian baggage screener at Boston's Logan International Airport were violated when he was threatened with firing unless he cut his hair. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/f1-champion-button-joins-mclaren-to-form-all-british-lineup-with-hamilton-70363022.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:20:05Z F1 champion Button joins McLaren to form all-British lineup with Hamilton Formula One champion Jenson Button has signed a multiyear deal with McLaren to form an all-British lineup with Lewis Hamilton. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/housing-construction-plunges-106-percent-in-october-building-permits-fall-4-percent-70360997.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:15:10Z Housing construction plunges 10.6 percent in October, building permits fall 4 percent Construction of new homes unexpectedly plunged last month, as builders waited to see whether lawmakers would extend a tax credit for homebuyers. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/pall-1s-qtr-sales-suffer-due-to-shaky-economy-results-miss-wall-street-estimates-70362807.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:15:09Z Pall 1s-qtr sales suffer due to shaky economy, results miss Wall Street estimates Water filtration company Pall Corp. said Wednesday its revenue slipped in the fiscal first quarter, with industrial sales falling due to the effects of the shaky economy. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/blackberry-maker-rim-downgraded-to-market-perform-by-bmo-on-competition-pricing-worries-70360992.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:15:07Z BlackBerry maker RIM downgraded to 'Market Perform' by BMO on competition, pricing worries BMO Capital Markets on Wednesday downgraded Research in Motion Ltd., saying the BlackBerry maker faces rising competition and a consumer shift toward cheaper phones. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/oil-extends-rise-above-79-in-asia-after-big-us-crude-inventory-drop-70352612.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:15:06Z Oil rises to near $80 in European trade on weaker dollar, report of US crude inventory drop Oil prices extended gains to near $80 a barrel Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar and as a report showed an unexpected drop in U.S. crude supplies, suggesting demand could be improving. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/ap-interview-brazil-miniskirt-student-enjoying-new-fame-still-wants-to-get-tourism-degree-70362782.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:15:05Z AP Interview: Brazil miniskirt student enjoying new fame, still wants to get tourism degree Fresh from an appearance on one of Brazil's most popular TV shows, the young woman whose short, pink dress got her kicked out of college is enjoying her newfound fame, yet has her eye on getting back to class. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/american-express-to-purchase-revolution-money-created-by-aol-co-founder-case-for-300m-70361607.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:10:05Z American Express to buy Revolution Money, created by AOL co-founder Case's company, for $300M American Express Co. said Wednesday that it will buy Revolution Money for about $300 million in an effort to stay current with ever-changing technology in the marketplace. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/dc-man-charged-in-killing-at-charles-county-bar-70362352.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:05:07Z DC man charged in killing at Charles County bar A D.C. man has been charged in the shooting death of a man who was trying to rob him of drugs and money outside a Charles County bar. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/prominent-entertainment-law-firm-sues-rod-stewart-for-33-million-in-los-angeles-70362347.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:05:06Z Prominent entertainment law firm sues Rod Stewart for $3.3 million in Los Angeles A prominent entertainment law firm is suing Rod Stewart for $3.3 million in legal fees it claims he owes. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/family-dollar-board-approves-repurchase-of-400-million-in-stock-70361747.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T06:00:03Z Family Dollar board approves repurchase of $400 million in stock Discount retailer Family Dollar Stores Inc. on Wednesday said its board authorized the repurchase of $400 million in stock. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/lloyds-wins-eus-approval-for-uk-state-bailout-in-return-for-cutbacks-70355032.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:55:14Z Lloyds bank wins EU clearance for UK state bailout in return for cutbacks Britain's Lloyds Banking Group PLC won EU approval Wednesday for its 17 billion pound ($28.6 billion) government capital injection in return for shrinking its operations. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/china-sunergy-posts-3rd-qtr-profit-on-foreign-currency-derivatives-gain-shares-rise-premarket-70361617.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:55:13Z China Sunergy posts 3rd-qtr profit on foreign currency derivatives gain; shares rise premarket Solar cell maker China Sunergy Co. on Wednesday reported sharply higher third-quarter earnings, driven by a hefty one-time gain from foreign currency derivatives. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/eu-releases-millions-of-euros-in-previously-frozen-funds-to-bulgaria-70361612.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:55:09Z EU releases millions of euros in previously frozen funds to Bulgaria The European Commission says it will release millions of euros (dollars) in previously frozen aid to Bulgaria in the wake of the country's administrative reforms. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/autodesk-shares-fall-as-guidance-for-current-quarter-falls-short-outlook-signals-higher-costs-70361602.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:55:07Z Autodesk shares fall as guidance for current quarter falls short; outlook signals higher costs Autodesk shares slid Wednesday after the design and engineering software maker's guidance implied higher costs, analysts said, and lower profit than Wall Street had expected. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/wyoming-hopes-new-pipeline-funneling-natural-gas-across-8-states-will-help-drive-more-revenue-70361597.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:55:06Z Wyoming hopes new pipeline funneling natural gas across 8 states will help drive more revenue A 1,679-mile pipeline crossing eight states is now fully completed and funneling natural gas from Wyoming and Colorado to the eastern edge of Ohio. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/alaska-book-stores-report-high-interest-and-sales-for-sarah-palin-book-release-70361587.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:55:05Z Alaska book stores report high interest and sales for Sarah Palin book release Fans in Sarah Palin's home state turned out as early as possible Tuesday to snap up copies of her highly anticipated memoir. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/judge-hears-arguments-on-law-allowing-stickers-to-be-posted-on-noisy-houses-in-ri-beach-town-70361412.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:55:04Z Judge hears arguments on law allowing stickers to be posted on noisy houses in RI beach town A lawyer for University of Rhode Island students has asked a judge to strike down a law allowing police in a beach town to place stickers on homes that host loud parties. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/after-world-conquering-history-boys-alan-bennett-explores-the-habit-of-art-70360272.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:55:02Z After world-conquering 'History Boys," Alan Bennett explores 'The Habit of Art' Alan Bennett is that peculiarly British thing, a writer who is both barbed and beloved, contrary and cuddly. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/perry-ellis-3rd-quarter-profit-and-sales-decline-gross-margins-improve-co-lifts-guidance-70361392.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:50:07Z Perry Ellis 3rd-quarter profit and sales decline, gross margins improve; co. lifts guidance Perry Ellis International Inc. said Wednesday that its profit and revenue dropped in the third quarter, but cost-control efforts and tighter inventory management led to improved gross margins. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/consumer-prices-edge-up-03-percent-in-october-as-energy-and-new-car-prices-both-advance-70361182.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:50:05Z Consumer prices edge up 0.3 percent in October as energy and new car prices both advance Consumer prices edged up faster than expected in October, driven higher by another increase in energy prices and the biggest jump in new car prices in 28 years. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/lawmakers-want-to-restrict-use-of-peer-to-peer-after-disclosure-of-ethics-committee-report-70361372.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:50:04Z Lawmakers want to restrict use of 'peer-to-peer' after disclosure of ethics committee report Stung by an embarrassing electronic leak last month revealing ethics investigations into dozens of lawmakers, Congress moved Tuesday to prohibit federal employees from using the same type of Internet file-sharing software blamed for the disclosure. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/eu-clears-government-help-for-ing-and-kbc-after-banks-shed-operations-70355347.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:45:04Z EU clears government bailouts for ING and KBC after banks agree to shed operations European Union regulators on Wednesday approved Dutch and Belgian state bailouts for ING and KBC banks after both agreed to reduce operations to compensate for the advantages they receive from government aid. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/unr-frosh-safety-williams-suspended-for-1-game-70360987.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:40:06Z UNR frosh safety Williams suspended for 1 game Nevada safety Duke Williams has been suspended for Saturday's football game at New Mexico State after he was arrested over the weekend for minor in possession of alcohol. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/mans-body-found-in-road-in-wheaton-at-night-70358162.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:40:05Z Man's body found in road in Wheaton at night Montgomery County police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in the road early Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/gao-report-says-los-alamos-lab-classified-computer-network-has-security-weaknesses-70360977.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:40:04Z GAO report says Los Alamos lab classified computer network has security weaknesses Security weaknesses uncovered in Los Alamos National Laboratory's classified computer network could increase the risk of a breach of classified information, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said in a new report. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/holder-tells-congress-critics-no-need-to-fear-new-york-trial-of-coward-911-plotter-70355847.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:35:05Z Holder tells Congress, critics: No need to fear New York trial of 'coward' 9/11 plotter Attorney General Eric Holder is defending his decision to put the professed Sept. 11 mastermind on trial in New York — and urging critics of the plan not to cower in the face of terrorists. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/citigroup-raises-salaries-of-2-top-executives-ceo-pandit-to-continue-to-receive-1-70357767.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:35:04Z Citigroup raises salaries of 2 top executives; CEO Pandit to continue to receive $1 Citigroup Inc. said its chief financial officer and co-head of global markets are getting raises, while CEO Vikram Pandit will continue to collect a salary of $1 per year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/feds-indict-5-in-scam-that-allegedly-fooled-state-agencies-into-paying-33m-to-fake-companies-70360747.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:35:02Z Feds indict 5 in scam that allegedly fooled state agencies into paying $3.3M to fake companies A federal grand jury in West Virginia has linked five more people to an international scam that allegedly tricked government agencies in several states into paying at least $3.3 million to bogus companies with names that sounded like legitimate firms. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/chicos-fas-3rd-quarter-earnings-climb-to-beat-estimates-as-sales-grow-at-existing-stores-70360497.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:30:09Z Chico's FAS 3rd-quarter earnings climb to beat estimates as sales grow at existing stores Women's specialty retailer Chico's FAS Inc. said Wednesday its profit grew in the third quarter, helped by strong sales at both its White House Black Market and Chico's/Soma stores. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/slowing-population-growth-could-help-in-the-battle-against-global-warming-un-agency-says-70357777.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:30:08Z Slowing population growth could help in the battle against global warming, UN agency says The battle against global warming could be helped if the world slowed population growth by making free condoms and family planning advice more widely available, the U.N. Population Fund said Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/colo-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-will-have-to-start-paying-sales-tax-following-ags-ruling-70360487.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:30:06Z Colo. medical marijuana dispensaries will have to start paying sales tax following AG's ruling Colorado is gearing up to officially tax and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries, a move lawmakers say amounts to legal recognition of a growing industry. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/texas-am-marks-10th-anniversary-of-bonfire-collapse-that-killed-12-hurt-27-70348802.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:30:05Z Candlelight vigil concludes Texas A&M's marking of 10th anniversary of deadly bonfire collapse A somber candlelight vigil marked by both silence and song commemorated the 10th anniversary early Wednesday of a bonfire collapse that killed 12 people at Texas A&M University. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ldk-solar-sells-stake-in-chinese-polysilicon-plant-for-219-million-70360297.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:25:08Z LDK Solar sells stake in Chinese polysilicon plant for $219 million LDK Solar Co., a Chinese maker of parts for solar cells, said it has agreed to sell a 15 percent ownership stake in a polysilicon plant in China for about $219 million. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/senate-hears-need-to-stop-banks-from-charging-abusive-overdraft-fees-70360282.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:25:06Z Senate hears need to stop banks from charging abusive overdraft fees Consumer advocates on Tuesday urged Congress to move forward on legislation to curb bank practices under which a cup of coffee bought with an overextended debit card can turn into a $40 expense. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/billy-crystal-dons-cowboys-jersey-to-help-serve-early-holiday-dinner-for-dallas-salvation-army-70359807.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:25:02Z Billy Crystal dons Cowboys jersey to help serve early holiday dinner for Dallas Salvation Army Billy Crystal traded a stage for a Salvation Army center to help serve an early Thanksgiving lunch to the needy in Dallas. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/eu-russia-summit-in-stockholm-to-see-haggling-over-energy-supplies-trade-climate-change-70346417.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:20:06Z EU-Russia summit in Stockholm to see haggling over energy supplies, trade, climate change Leaders of the European Union and Russia were holding a summit Wednesday on energy security, climate change, trade and human rights — with both sides hoping the talks would help patch up battered relations. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/health-care-issues-whats-the-best-treatment-70360147.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:20:04Z Health care issues: Proposed drug industry savings A look at key issues in the health care debate: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/ford-subaru-vw-collect-top-safety-pick-awards-from-insurance-industry-group-70351937.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:20:03Z Ford, Subaru, VW collect 'top safety pick' awards from insurance industry group Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/greenhill-says-directors-and-advisers-will-sell-25-million-shares-to-goldman-sachs-70359957.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:15:11Z Greenhill says directors and advisers will sell 2.5 million shares to Goldman Sachs Some of the managing directors and senior advisers of Greenhill & Co. will sell 2.5 million shares of Greenhill stock to Goldman Sachs & Co., Greenhill said Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/german-utility-rwe-to-divest-most-of-its-stake-in-american-water-70359952.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:15:10Z German utility RWE to divest most of its stake in American Water German power company and utility RWE AG said Wednesday it will sell a further 37.4 million shares in American Water, reducing its stake to 2.1 percent from 23.5 percent. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/va-expects-food-exports-to-cuba-to-rise-70359942.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:15:07Z Va expects food exports to Cuba to rise State officials say Virginia's agricultural exports to Cuba are expected to rise by more than 10 percent this year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/va-toddler-drowns-in-pond-near-home-70359937.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:15:06Z Va toddler drowns in pond near home Police say the drowning of a Halifax County toddler in a pond near his home appears to be an accident. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/nicolas-cage-uncuffs-his-inner-bad-cop-for-frenzied-funny-role-in-herzogs-bad-lieutenant-70358382.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:10:04Z Nicolas Cage uncuffs his inner bad cop for frenzied, funny role in Herzog's `Bad Lieutenant' Nicolas Cage figures he owes no apologies when critics gripe about all the Hollywood action flicks he's done. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/report-driver-kimi-raikkonen-out-of-f1-next-season-after-failing-to-clinch-deal-with-mclaren-70350967.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:10:02Z Report: Driver Kimi Raikkonen out of F1 next season after failing to clinch deal with McLaren Kimi Raikkonen will sit out of Formula One next season after failing to secure a move back to McLaren, Finnish media reported Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/fortinet-shares-priced-higher-than-expected-at-1250-each-ahead-of-ipo-70359567.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:05:02Z Fortinet shares priced higher than expected at $12.50 each ahead of IPO Shares of Fortinet Inc. priced higher than expected at $12.50 each ahead of the computer security company's planned initial public offering Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/sc-commission-to-decide-whether-investigation-into-gov-sanfords-travel-merits-prosecution-70359062.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T05:00:04Z SC commission to decide whether investigation into Gov. Sanford's travel merits prosecution South Carolina's State Ethics Commission is set to decide whether a three-month investigation provides enough evidence that Gov. Mark Sanford broke state laws. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/ex-congressman-hopes-to-stay-free-on-bond-70355852.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:55:02Z Ex-congressman hopes to stay free on bond A former Louisiana congressman sentenced to 13 years in prison on bribery charges is hoping he can remain free on bond while he appeals his conviction. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/delta-alliance-partners-offer-1-billion-to-lure-japan-airlines-from-american-airlines-group-70346797.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:50:07Z Delta, alliance partners offer $1 billion to lure Japan Airlines from American Airlines group Delta Air Lines and its alliance partners said Wednesday they are making a billion dollar offer to lure loss-making Japan Airlines from its affiliation with American Airlines. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/wva-sen-robert-byrd-at-56-years-320-days-becomes-longest-serving-member-of-congress-ever-70351932.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:50:05Z W.Va. Sen. Robert Byrd at 56 years, 320 days becomes longest-serving member of Congress ever West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd has become the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history, a milestone to be marked Wednesday with a Senate resolution. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/african-carrier-senegal-airlines-lays-out-plans-to-buy-a320-and-two-a330-planes-from-airbus-70354702.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:50:04Z Airbus logs $5.3B in Dubai Airshow deals as Senegal Airlines commits to A320s and A330s Airbus said Wednesday it agreed to sell six jetliners to newly created Senegal Airlines, giving the European plane maker bragging rights to more than $5 billion worth of orders at a subdued Dubai Airshow. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/marks--spencer-picks-morrisons-supermaket-executive-marc-bolland-as-new-ceo-70358392.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:45:08Z Marks & Spencer picks Morrisons supermaket executive Marc Bolland as new CEO British retailer Marks & Spencer Group PLC said Wednesday it has picked Morrisons supermarket CEO Marc Bolland take over as its new chief executive next year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/at-the-movies-capsule-reviews-of-bad-lieutenant-blind-side-and-other-films-this-week-70357657.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:45:03Z At the Movies: Capsule reviews of `Bad Lieutenant,' `Blind Side' and other films this week Capsule reviews of films opening this week: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/genzyme-says-new-kidney-drug-met-goals-but-did-not-work-better-than-renvela-in-clinical-trial-70358167.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:40:11Z Genzyme says new kidney drug met goals but did not work better than Renvela in clinical trial Genzyme Corp. said Wednesday it is canceling development of a successor to its kidney treatment Renvela, as the new drug did not work much better than Renvela. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/analysts-expect-energy-department-to-post-increase-in-oil-gasoline-stockpiles-70357887.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:30:05Z Analysts expect Energy Department to post increase in oil, gasoline stockpiles The Energy Department will likely report a 1.2 million-barrel build in crude oil reserves on Wednesday for the week ended Nov. 13, according to a survey by Platts, the energy information arm of McGraw-Hill Cos. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/suburban-philly-swim-club-accused-of-discriminating-against-minority-kids-files-for-bankruptcy-70357882.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:30:03Z Suburban Philly swim club accused of discriminating against minority kids files for bankruptcy A suburban Philadelphia swim club accused of discrimination last summer after revoking the memberships of mostly black and Hispanic children has filed for bankruptcy. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/eu-commission-to-host-talks-over-opel-future-next-week-with-gm-european-govts-70356407.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:25:06Z EU Commission to host talks over Opel future next week with GM, European gov'ts The European Union will host a high-level meeting between GM and EU governments next week to discuss restructuring plans and aid for the troubled Opel unit, officials said Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/john-noble-celebrates-weird-science-in-his-role-as-dr-bishop-on-the-fox-thriller-fringe-70357567.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:20:03Z John Noble celebrates weird science in his role as Dr. Bishop on the Fox thriller 'Fringe' Dr. Walter Bishop follows in a long line of mad scientists. An unbalanced genius like Bishop going at it in his lab is a pop-culture staple. Or even, some would say, a cliche. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/consumer-prices-likely-rose-modestly-in-october-as-inflation-remains-in-check-70357462.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:15:09Z Consumer prices likely rose modestly in October as inflation remains in check Consumer prices likely rose modestly in October as inflation remains subdued during the early stages of a broad economic recovery. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/rio-tintos-us-subsidiary-to-become-separate-company-with-initial-stock-offering-70357572.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:15:06Z Rio Tinto's US subsidiary to become separate company with initial stock offering Cloud Peak Energy Inc., a Rio Tinto PLC subsidiary overseeing mines in a coal-rich region of the West, is planning to become a public company amid a tough business environment. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/3-celebs-advance-to-finals-after-a-model-dancer-leaves-dancing-with-the-stars-70346667.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:15:04Z 3 celebs advance to finals after a model dancer leaves 'Dancing With the Stars' Model Joanna Krupa is leaving "Dancing With the Stars." http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/new-home-construction-building-permits-projected-to-climb-in-oct-as-housing-market-improves-70357432.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:10:02Z New home construction, building permits projected to climb in Oct. as housing market improves New home construction likely inched higher in October as builders seized on the promise of more orders due largely to a federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/echostar-ceo-charles-ergen-steps-down-from-position-succeeded-by-board-member-michael-dugan-70357337.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:05:05Z EchoStar CEO Charles Ergen steps down from position, succeeded by board member Michael Dugan EchoStar Corp. said Wednesday that President and CEO Charles Ergen has stepped down from those posts and is being succeeded by board member Michael T. Dugan. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-israels-latest-move-on-settlements-embitters-palestinians-makes-goal-of-peace-harder-70355817.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:05:02Z Obama: Israel's latest move on settlements embitters Palestinians, makes goal of peace harder President Barack Obama says Israel's latest move to build hundreds of new apartments in a neighborhood claimed by the Palestinians complicates administration efforts to relaunch peace talks and embitters the Palestinians. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/stock-futures-point-to-modestly-rise-at-open-as-dollar-weakens-investors-await-housing-data-70356922.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T04:00:05Z Stocks fall as disappointing report on housing starts stirs worries about pace of recovery Stocks slid early Wednesday as an unexpected drop in home construction raised concerns about the pace of the economy's recovery. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/kidnappers-apology-guilty-pleas-could-reap-forgiveness-from-elizabeth-smart-and-family-70352162.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:55:04Z Kidnapper's apology, guilty pleas could reap forgiveness from Elizabeth Smart and family An apology and a guilty plea to federal charges will likely bring the woman who kidnapped Elizabeth Smart the very thing she says she wants — forgiveness from Smart and her family. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/american-sam-querrey-back-to-tennis-practice-after-freak-accident-overseas-70356777.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:50:03Z American Sam Querrey back to tennis practice after freak accident overseas American Sam Querrey is back practicing for his return to the ATP Tour after he cut two muscles in his right forearm when he sat on a glass table that broke in Thailand. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/md-schools-police-officer-convicted-of-child-porn-70356647.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:45:02Z Md. schools police officer convicted of child porn A Baltimore schools police officer faces up to six years in prison for possession of child pornography. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/vivus-says-all-doses-of-avanafil-improved-erectile-function-reaching-late-stage-trial-goal-70356507.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:40:07Z Vivus says all doses of avanafil improved erectile function, reaching late-stage trial goal Vivus Inc. said Wednesday its erectile dysfunction drug candidate avanafil met its main goal in a late-stage clinical study, as men who took avanafil experienced a greater improvement in their symptoms than patients who took a placebo. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/prince-georges-county-store-owner-kills-robber-70356502.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:40:06Z Prince George's County store owner kills robber Police are calling a Fort Washington store owner a hero after he took away a robber's gun and killed him with it. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/afghanistan-is-on-hold-awaiting-decisions-in-kabul-and-white-house-70351817.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:40:04Z Afghanistan is on hold awaiting decisions in Kabul and White House Its protracted presidential election has finally been decided, but Afghanistan is on hold. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-bluntly-confident-in-conviction-of-sept-11-suspect-and-enforcement-of-death-penalty-70356297.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:30:03Z Obama bluntly confident in conviction of Sept. 11 suspect and enforcement of death penalty President Barack Obama said Wednesday that those offended by the legal privileges being given to the professed mastermind of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks ultimately won't find it "offensive at all when he's convicted and when the death penalty is applied to him." http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/consumer-prices-likely-rose-modestly-in-october-as-inflation-remains-in-check-70356162.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:25:04Z Consumer prices likely rose modestly in October as inflation remains in check Consumer prices likely rose modestly in October as inflation remains subdued during the early stages of a broad economic recovery. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/new-home-construction-building-permits-projected-to-climb-in-oct-as-housing-market-improves-70356167.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:25:04Z New home construction, building permits projected to climb in Oct. as housing market improves New home construction likely inched higher in October as builders seized on the promise of more orders due largely to a federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/ap-poll-do-americans-want-the-government-to-sell-health-insurance-depends-how-you-ask-70355957.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:25:03Z AP Poll: Do Americans want the government to sell health insurance? Depends how you ask Tell Americans that letting the government sell insurance in competition with private industry would be cheaper for them, and a majority is in favor. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/with-january-closure-unlikely-obama-wont-set-new-deadline-for-shutting-down-gitmo-70356152.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:25:02Z With January closure unlikely, Obama won't set new deadline for shutting down Gitmo President Barack Obama says he won't set a new deadline for closing the Guantanamo Bay military prison, but does expect the facility to shut down sometime next year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/venezuelan-outfielder-alex-ramirez-and-pitcher-yu-darvish-named-mvps-of-japanese-baseball-70356107.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:20:30Z Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez and pitcher Yu Darvish named MVPs of Japanese baseball Venezuelan outfielder Alex Ramirez was named MVP of Japan's Central League for the second straight year on Wednesday while pitcher Yu Darvish took the Pacific League honors. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/star-powered-la-galaxy-still-wary-of-scrappy-real-salt-lake-in-mls-cup-final-70356102.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:20:27Z Star-powered L.A. Galaxy still wary of scrappy Real Salt Lake in MLS Cup final The only obstacle between David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy and a Major League Soccer championship is an MLS Cup opponent that barely made the playoffs after finishing the regular season with a losing record. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-says-job-creation-not-goal-of-dec-3-white-house-forum-on-jobs-and-economic-growth-70355967.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:15:07Z Obama says job creation not goal of Dec. 3 White House forum on jobs and economic growth President Barack Obama says creating jobs isn't the goal of a coming White House forum on jobs and economic growth. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-says-his-hair-may-be-going-gray-but-hes-not-losing-weight-under-job-pressure-70355952.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:15:05Z Obama says his hair may be going gray, but he's not losing weight under job pressure President Barack Obama says he feels the pressure of being commander-in-chief but it's not causing him to lose weight. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/maryland-board-considers-budget-cuts-70352682.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:10:10Z Maryland board considers budget cuts Gov. Martin O'Malley is expected to recommend almost $300 million in spending reductions to help meet Maryland's budget shortfall. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-upcoming-afghanistan-strategy-will-put-us-on-path-toward-ending-the-war-70355842.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:10:09Z Obama: Upcoming Afghanistan strategy will put US on path toward `ending the war' President Barack Obama said Wednesday his upcoming strategy in Afghanistan will "put us on a path towards ending the war" and that his goal is not to pass the conflict on to the next president. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/fort-carson-to-honor-15-soldiers-who-were-killed-in-afghanistan-last-month-70355832.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:10:08Z Fort Carson to honor 15 soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan last month Fifteen soldiers from Fort Carson who were killed in Afghanistan last month will be remembered in two memorial services at the post. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-probably-wont-read-palin-book-dismisses-her-criticism-of-his-presidency-70355807.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:10:06Z Obama 'probably won't' read Palin book, dismisses her criticism of his presidency Sarah Palin's new book may already be a best-seller, but President Barack Obama says he probably won't read it. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/military-to-probe-missed-warning-signs-before-fort-hood-massacre-hoping-to-prevent-more-70355717.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:05:06Z Military to probe missed warning signs before Fort Hood massacre, hoping to prevent more Worried that the Army may have missed red flags about the alleged shooter in the Fort Hood massacre, the Pentagon probably will open an inquiry into how all the military services keep watch on other volatile soldiers hidden in their ranks, officials said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/cloud-fog-cover-disappoint-skygazers-looking-for-dazzling-meteor-showers-in-india-nepal-70347967.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:05:04Z Clouds, fog disappoint stargazers looking for dazzling meteor showers in much of Asia Thousands of stargazers across Asia stayed awake overnight to catch a glimpse of what was advertised as an intense Leonid meteor shower, but the show fizzled rather than sizzled for many because of cloudy conditions. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/a-great-wall-a-reflective-obama-takes-a-tourist-break-amid-asian-diplomacy-70354222.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T03:00:06Z A Great Wall: A reflective Obama takes a tourist break amid Asian diplomacy President Barack Obama absorbed history's expanse Wednesday from atop the Great Wall of China, a manmade wonder of such enormity that Obama found himself putting daily life in perspective. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/liechtenstein-signs-european-anti-corruption-treaty-plans-to-tighten-bribery-laws-70355037.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T02:55:05Z Liechtenstein signs European anti-corruption treaty, plans to tighten bribery laws Liechtenstein has signed a European anti-corruption treaty as part of a broader effort to clean up its financial system, the government said Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/euro-up-to-14905-in-european-morning-trade-despite-central-bank-calls-for-stronger-dollar-70352092.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T02:55:04Z Euro up to $1.4925 in European morning trade despite central bank calls for stronger dollar The euro was higher against the dollar Wednesday as traders looked past calls from central bankers for a stronger U.S. currency. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/70355027.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T02:55:03Z Obituaries in the news Ed Czekaj http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/us-software-maker-bentley-systems-opening-dublin-office-hiring-150-in-recession-hit-ireland-70354972.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T02:50:05Z US software maker Bentley Systems opening Dublin office, hiring 150 in recession-hit Ireland A U.S. maker of specialist software, Bentley Systems Inc., announced Wednesday it is opening an office in recession-hit Ireland — and said the high caliber of recently laid-off workers from other companies was a big reason why. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/mitsubishi-ufj-reports-53-pct-rise-in-h1-profit-plans-for-new-issues-to-raise-112-billion-70353337.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T02:50:04Z Mitsubishi UFJ reports 53 pct rise in H1 profit, plans for new issues to raise $11.2 billion Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group reported a 53 percent jump in fiscal first half profit and disclosed plans to raise up to $11.2 billion as Japan's biggest bank seeks to shore up its balance sheet. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/the-nations-weather-70354967.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T02:50:03Z The nation's weather Wet weather was forecast for the Eastern U.S. on Wednesday as a low pressure system hovered over the region. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/bank-of-england-rate-setters-were-split-3-ways-over-expanding-uk-economic-stimulus-program-70354627.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T02:25:04Z Bank of England rate-setters were split 3 ways over expanding UK economic stimulus program Bank of England policymakers were split three ways at their Nov. 5 meeting over how to manage the money supply program to boost the British economy, according to minutes released Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/somali-woman-stoned-to-death-for-adultery-boyfriend-given-100-lashes-70354612.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T02:25:03Z Somali woman stoned to death for adultery, boyfriend given 100 lashes A judge for an Islamic militant group in Somalia says a woman has been stoned to death and her boyfriend given 100 lashes for having an affair. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/china-shares-up-for-4th-day-on-hope-for-yuan-to-rise-against-dollar-led-by-banks-70354387.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T02:10:04Z China shares up for 4th day on hope for yuan to rise against dollar, led by banks Chinese shares extended gains Wednesday for a fourth session, led by banks, on hopes the government will let the yuan resume appreciating against the dollar. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/japan-stocks-finish-lower-despite-early-gains-concerns-linger-over-new-share-offerings-70353832.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T02:00:03Z Japan stocks finish lower despite early gains, concerns linger over new share offerings Japanese shares ended lower Wednesday despite a strong start, as concerns lingered that large stock offerings by companies looking for capital may dilute prices. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/south-korean-telecommunications-regulator-clears-way-for-launch-of-iphone-70353667.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:45:04Z South Korean telecommunications regulator clears way for launch of iPhone South Korea's telecommunications regulator cleared the way Wednesday for the launch of Apple's iPhone amid reports the hit device could reach consumers late next week. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/memo-to-lebron-mj-is-doing-fine-without-your-help-70353662.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:45:03Z Memo to LeBron: MJ is doing fine without your help Memo to LeBron: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/california-targets-tvs-to-lower-electricity-demand-70352757.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:45:02Z Calif. targets TVs to lower electricity demand, considers nation's toughest energy standards The most power-hungry television sets could soon be banned from store shelves in California as state energy regulators on Wednesday consider a first-in-the nation mandate intended to lower electricity demand. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/together-again-uconns-auriemma-shrugs-off-spat-with-tennesees-summitt-in-san-antonio-70348597.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:35:02Z Together again: UConn's Auriemma shrugs off spat with Tennesee's Summitt in San Antonio It's safe to say that Geno Auriemma and Pat Summitt didn't spend much time catching up in Texas. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/rivers-sends-bolts-into-1st-place-tie-in-afc-west-70352752.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:20:04Z Rivers sends Bolts into 1st-place tie in AFC West The calendar hadn't even gotten to Halloween and the San Diego Chargers already had been knocked 3 1/2 games behind the Denver Broncos in the AFC West. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/small-businesses-paring-back-health-insurance-plans-to-counter-escalating-premium-costs-70352657.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:20:03Z Small businesses paring back health insurance plans to counter escalating premium costs Faced with high health insurance costs, a North Carolina brokerage passed the buck on to its employees, a Texas public relations firm switched from group insurance to stipends, and a Missouri travel agency let its workers walk away instead paying for insurance. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/british-broadcaster-itv-names-ex-lawmaker-archie-norman-as-new-chairman-70352687.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:10:09Z British broadcaster ITV names ex-lawmaker Archie Norman as new chairman Britain's biggest commercial broadcaster ITV PLC said on Wednesday it has named Archie Norman, a former Conservative lawmaker, as its new chairman after a protracted search. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/ovechkin-tops-gaborik-and-rangers-in-return-70352672.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:10:07Z Ovechkin tops Gaborik and Rangers in return Alex Ovechkin gave the Washington Capitals a jolt simply by returning to the lineup. Matt Bradley delivered the jump they needed with a bloody fight and a big third-period goal. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/house-committee-holding-hearing-on-dc-autonomy-70352677.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:10:07Z House committee holding hearing on DC autonomy Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are holding a hearing on whether Washington should be able to handle its budget and write laws without oversight by Congress. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/michelle-obama-to-visit-va-school-70352667.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:10:06Z Michelle Obama to visit Va. school Pupils at Hollin Meadows Elementary School will get to show off the school's extensive outdoor garden to First Lady Michelle Obama. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/employee-charged-with-arson-in-va-pet-store-fire-70352662.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:10:05Z Employee charged with arson in Va. pet store fire An employee has been charged with arson in a weekend fire at a Roanoke pet store that caused about $2 million in damage. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/government-reports-more-than-98b-wasted-on-improper-payments-for-medicare-other-programs-70352652.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:10:02Z Gov't reports more than $98 billion wasted on improper payments for Medicare, other programs More than $98 billion in taxpayer dollars spent by government agencies was wasted, much of it on questionable claims for tax credits and Medicare benefits, representing an increase of $26 billion from the previous year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/shy-zack-greinke-wins-al-cy-young-award-but-uncomfortable-with-attention-70351657.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:00:07Z Soft-spoken Royals ace Zack Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award with 16-8 record, MLB-low 2.16 ERA Zack Greinke fidgeted a bit and spoke softly. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/former-cabinet-minister-4-others-on-trial-in-mozambiques-biggest-graft-case-70352427.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:00:07Z Former Cabinet minister, 4 others on trial in Mozambique's biggest graft case A former Cabinet minister and four other defendants are standing trial in the biggest corruption case to go to court in Mozambique since independence in 1975. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/assistant-zhang-considering-war-drama-romance-as-next-project-70346672.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T01:00:04Z Assistant: Zhang considering war drama, romance as next project Looking for a new project after finishing a comedy, Zhang Yimou is considering adaptations of novels set against China's Cultural Revolution and the Japanese invasion in World War II, his assistant said Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/east-coast-states-totaling-damage-from-noreaster-70351827.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T00:55:02Z East Coast states totaling damage from nor'easter, already estimated at tens of millions It was a desperate, ultimately futile battle — machine against nature — and Ocean City kept it up long after the outcome had been decided. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/experian-credit-agency-reports-45-pct-fall-in-1h-profit-hit-by-recession-currency-shifts-70351877.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T00:30:05Z Experian credit agency reports 4.5 pct fall in 1H profit, hit by recession, currency shifts Credit agency Experian PLC said Wednesday that its first-half net profit declined by 4.5 percent, buffeted by the global recession and exchange rate shifts. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/ap-poll-people-embrace-protecting-the-environment-but-dont-always-walk-the-walk-70351847.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T00:30:03Z AP Poll: People embrace protecting the environment, but don't always walk the walk A solid majority of Americans recognize the need to help the environment, although there are some things — like buying a hybrid car or taking mass transit — that people often talk about, but don't necessarily act on. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/city-councils-in-beverly-hills-and-los-angeles-vote-to-ban-declawing-of-cats-70351822.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T00:25:05Z City councils in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles vote to ban declawing of cats Two Southern California cities have voted to ban the declawing of cats, joining San Francisco and Santa Monica which recently outlawed the practice. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/kobe-gets-40-in-lakers-106-93-win-over-pistons-70346682.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T00:20:09Z Kobe gets 40 in Lakers' 106-93 win over Pistons When Lamar Odom pondered why the Los Angeles Lakers have been able to avoid losing three straight games for nearly two years, he instinctively glanced across the room to Kobe Bryant's locker. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/spin-meter-federal-fleet-gets-greener-public-gets-government-rejects-at-automobile-auction-70351677.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T00:20:08Z SPIN METER: Federal fleet gets greener, public gets government rejects at automobile auction If you missed out on Washington's cash incentive program to trade in your old clunker, Uncle Sam still has a deal for you: The government will sell you rejects from its own fleet, even as it makes dealers scrap all those old cars that were collected from the public. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/promises-promises-government-dallies-on-security-rules-for-us-foreign-aircraft-repair-shops-70351672.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T00:20:07Z PROMISES, PROMISES: Government dallies on security rules for US, foreign aircraft repair shops Eight years after the 9/11 attacks brought a new focus on security at airplane maintenance facilities — and six years after Congress first required action — the government still hasn't tightened its vigilance. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/democrats-promise-jobs-bill-but-speedy-enactment-unlikely-70351662.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T00:20:05Z Democrats promise jobs bill but speedy enactment unlikely House Democrats are looking at swelling deficits further, at least temporarily, on a jobs-producing bill in response to double-digit unemployment and a sense within their ranks that the party needs to do more to put people back to work. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/chiefs-wr-dwayne-bowe-suspended-for-4-games-for-violating-nfl-drug-policy-70351647.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T00:20:03Z Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe suspended for 4 games for violating NFL drug policy Dwayne Bowe, in and out of his coach's doghouse all year, is in much deeper trouble now. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/palestinians-britain-us-criticize-israeli-plan-to-expand-jerusalem-jewish-neighborhood-70351457.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T00:15:03Z Palestinians, Britain, US criticize Israeli plan to expand Jerusalem Jewish neighborhood Israel moved Tuesday to approve a plan to build 900 more housing units in a Jewish neighborhood in the part of Jerusalem claimed by Palestinians, drawing harsh criticism from the United States. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/tajikistan-writes-off-550-million-in-debts-owed-by-cash-strapped-cotton-farmers-70351382.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T00:10:04Z Tajikistan writes off $550 million in debts owed by cash-strapped cotton farmers Tajikistan's government will write off $550 million in debts owed by the impoverished ex-Soviet nation's cotton farmers, officials said Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/stink-bug-thats-new-to-us-munches-nuisance-kudzu-but-also-threatens-bean-crops-in-south-70351377.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-18T00:10:03Z Stink bug that's new to US munches nuisance kudzu, but also threatens bean crops in South Researchers recently found an insect in north Georgia that has never before been reported in the Western Hemisphere — and its arrival could be both a blessing and a curse. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/supermarket-operator-ahold-reports-22-percent-rise-in-profit-due-to-tax-windfall-70349177.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T23:30:06Z Supermarket operator Ahold reports 22 percent rise in profit due to tax windfall Royal Ahold NV, the operator of the Stop & Shop and Giant chains in the U.S., reported a 22 increase in profit for the third quarter, mostly due to a tax windfall. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/runoff-to-replace-lawmaker-ousted-by-sex-scandal-70347972.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T23:30:04Z Runoff to replace lawmaker ousted by sex scandal The contest Tuesday to fill a vacant Southern California Assembly seat will go to a runoff, after no candidate cleared 50 percent of the vote needed to win outright. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/usc-defeats-uc-riverside-77-67-in-oneills-debut-70346412.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T23:30:03Z Southern California defeats UC Riverside 77-67, making O'Neill a winner in college again Dwight Lewis led four players in double figures with 22 points and Southern California made Kevin O'Neill a winner in his return to the college coaching ranks with a 77-67 victory over UC Riverside on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/timo-glock-agrees-to-2-year-deal-to-drive-for-new-formula-1-team-manor-gp-starting-in-2010-70348812.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T23:15:06Z Timo Glock agrees to 2-year deal to drive for new Formula 1 team Manor GP starting in 2010 Timo Glock will drive for the new Manor GP team next season in Formula One. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/honduran-congress-says-it-will-decide-after-elections-whether-to-restore-ousted-president-70348637.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T23:10:08Z Honduran Congress says it will decide after elections whether to restore ousted president Honduran lawmakers will not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after upcoming presidential elections, the congressional leader said Tuesday, a decision that could undermine international support for the vote. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/urban-league-and-partner-to-offer-small-biz-loans-70347822.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T23:10:05Z Urban League and partner to offer small biz loans The National Urban League is teaming with a small-business financial specialist to offer loans to companies unable to get approved by banks. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/afghan-president-karzais-brother-is-lightning-rod-for-critics-abroad-70348592.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T23:10:03Z Afghan president Karzai's brother is lightning rod for critics abroad He calls himself a wheeler dealer — an old-style power broker who maneuvers through a murky, dangerous world of intelligence, tribal intrigue and, some critics allege, guns and drugs. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/us-china-climate-statement-raises-hopes-questions-as-global-conference-in-copenhagen-looms-70346662.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T22:55:06Z US-China climate statement raises hopes, questions as global conference in Copenhagen looms A joint statement by the U.S. and Chinese presidents on climate change is encouraging as pressure builds in the last few weeks before a 192-nation conference in Copenhagen, but the language leaves a lot unsaid, observers in both countries said Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/salmons-leads-bulls-past-kings-70347817.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T22:50:05Z Salmons leads Bulls past Kings John Salmons got a warm welcome in his first trip to Sacramento since he was traded to the Chicago Bulls. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/intrawest-selling-colorados-copper-mountain-ski-resort-to-powdr-corp-70347812.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T22:50:04Z Intrawest selling Colorado's Copper Mountain ski resort to Powdr Corp. Intrawest ULC has agreed to sell its Copper Mountain ski resort in Colorado to Powdr Corp. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/clippers-rush-has-a-torn-acl-70346792.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T22:50:02Z Clippers' Rush has a torn ACL Los Angeles Clippers reserve guard Kareem Rush has a serious ligament tear in his right knee. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/off-to-1-9-start-knicks-have-to-decide-if-allen-iverson-could-be-their-answer-70347707.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T22:45:02Z Off to 1-9 start, Knicks have to decide if Allen Iverson could be their Answer The New York Knicks passed on a chance to sign Allen Iverson last summer. A few months and only one victory later, they have to decide if he's worth reconsidering. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/chinese-cities-facing-energy-shortfalls-as-cold-spell-boosts-demand-damages-power-plants-70347477.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T22:40:05Z Chinese cities facing energy shortfalls as cold spell boosts demand, damages power plants Unusually cold weather has caused shortfalls of power and natural gas in Shanghai and parts of central China, local government reports said Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/ap-sources-senate-health-care-bill-likely-to-include-new-insurance-program-for-long-term-care-70346567.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T22:40:04Z AP sources: Senate health care bill likely to include new insurance program for long-term care Senate health care legislation expected this week is likely to include a new long-term care insurance program to help the elderly and the disabled avoid going into nursing homes, Democratic officials say. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/amnesty-international-boss-urges-australia-to-end-aboriginal-poverty-without-racist-policies-70347462.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T22:40:02Z Amnesty International boss urges Australia to end Aboriginal poverty without racist policies Australia must abolish policies that discriminate against Aborigines in its quest to lift its indigenous population out of Third World poverty, the head of an international human rights group said Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-chinas-hu-pledge-joint-action-for-broad-climate-deal-at-copenhagen-conference-70346542.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T22:20:03Z Obama, China's Hu pledge joint action for broad climate deal at Copenhagen conference President Barack Obama, with China's leader at his side, lifted his sights Tuesday for a broad interim accord at next month's climate conference that he said will lead to immediate action and "rally the world" toward a solution on global warming. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/summers-and-lucas-lift-no-2-michigan-state-to-a-comeback-75-71-victory-against-gonzaga-70346407.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T22:10:02Z Summers and Lucas lift No. 2 Michigan State to a comeback 75-71 victory against Gonzaga Durrell Summers hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:02 left, made two at the line with 5.7 seconds to go and finished with 21 points to help No. 2 Michigan State rally for a 75-71 win over Gonzaga on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/uc-santa-barbara-takes-66-57-win-over-weber-state-70345567.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T22:05:02Z UC Santa Barbara takes 66-57 win over Weber State Orlando Johnson hauled in a double-double, scoring 19 points and pulling down 10 rebounds to lead UC Santa Barbara to a 66-57 win over Weber State on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/hornets-defeat-clippers-110-102-70345552.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T22:00:02Z Hornets defeat Clippers 110-102 Jeff Bower calmly walked off the court and quickly into the tunnel, doing little to attract attention to himself after his first win as an NBA coach. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/no-17-cal-holds-on-to-beat-saint-marys-70343397.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:55:02Z No. 17 Cal holds on to beat Saint Mary's Freshman Layshia Clarendon hit a go-ahead jumper with 48 seconds left and a free throw with 7 seconds remaining and No. 17 California overcame a cold shooting night to beat Saint Mary's 68-65 on Tuesday for its fifth straight win in the series. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/former-browns-wr-braylon-edwards-pleads-not-guilty-to-misdemeanor-assault-charge-70345292.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:50:04Z Former Browns WR Braylon Edwards pleads not guilty to misdemeanor assault charge Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge after he was accused of punching a man outside a downtown nightclub last month. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/salmons-leads-bulls-past-kings-70345012.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:50:04Z Salmons leads Bulls past Kings John Salmons scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Sacramento Kings 101-87 on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/thailand-arrests-2-men-on-charges-of-illegally-trading-african-ivory-70276772.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:50:03Z Thailand arrests 2 men on charges of illegally trading African ivory Thai police arrested two men on charges of smuggling African ivory into the country to supply shops in Thailand that sell jewelry and trinkets, including to customers in the United States, authorities said. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/cal-state-bakersfield-downs-utah-valley-58-51-70345127.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:45:02Z Cal State Bakersfield downs Utah Valley 58-51 Trent Blakley and Santwon Latunde each scored 18 points as Cal State Bakersfield defeated Utah Valley 58-51 Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/long-beach-state-defeats-pepperdine-67-58-70345022.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:40:05Z Long Beach State defeats Pepperdine 67-58 Larry Anderson scored 15 of his team-high 20 points in the second half to lead visiting Long Beach State to a 67-58 victory over Pepperdine on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/ford-subaru-vw-collect-top-safety-pick-awards-from-insurance-industry-group-70344677.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:40:02Z Ford, Subaru, VW collect 'top safety pick' awards from insurance industry group Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/honduran-congress-says-it-will-decide-after-elections-whether-to-restore-ousted-president-70298247.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:35:04Z Honduran Congress says it will decide after elections whether to restore ousted president Honduran lawmakers will not decide whether to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya until after upcoming presidential elections, the congressional leader said Tuesday, a decision that could undermine international support for the vote. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/cal-state-northridge-overcomes-texas-state-85-82-70344077.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:35:03Z Cal State Northridge overcomes Texas State 85-82 Kenny Daniels scored a career-high 27 points to help Cal State Northridge overcome a 10-point second-half deficit for an 85-82 victory over Texas State on Tuesday night in a consolation game of the NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/oil-hovers-below-79-as-investors-look-to-asian-growth-to-offset-us-weakness-70262687.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:20:06Z Oil extends rise above $79 in Asia after big US crude inventory drop Oil prices extended gains above $79 a barrel Wednesday in Asia after an unexpected drop in U.S. crude supplies suggested demand could be improving. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/south-korean-telecommunications-regulator-clears-way-for-launch-of-iphone-70343402.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:20:04Z South Korean telecommunications regulator clears way for launch of iPhone South Korea's telecommunications regulator cleared the way Wednesday for the launch of Apple's iPhone, amid reports the hit device could reach consumers by the end of this month. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/scientists-model-cats-brain-with-huge-supercomputer-a-step-toward-a-better-reasoning-machine-70344102.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:15:08Z Scientists model cat's brain with huge supercomputer, a step toward a better-reasoning machine Scientists say they've made a breakthrough in their pursuit of computers that "think" like a living thing's brain — an effort that tests the limits of technology. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/predators-2-pp-goals-help-beat-sharks-4-3-70340077.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:15:07Z Predators' 2 PP goals help beat Sharks 4-3 The Nashville Predators thought they gave away two points to the Sharks a week ago in San Jose. They refused to make the same mistake on their own ice. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/trump-bondholders-reach-deal-over-3-trump-casinos-in-atlantic-city-trump-keeps-10-pct-stake-70303667.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:15:06Z Trump, bondholders reach deal over 3 Trump casinos in Atlantic City; Trump keeps 10 pct stake Donald Trump ended his war with bondholders of the casino company that bears his name, settling Tuesday for 10 percent of Trump Entertainment Resorts once it emerges from bankruptcy. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/no-25-maryland-breezes-past-fairfield-71-42-70338457.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:15:02Z No. 25 Maryland breezes past Fairfield 71-42 Back in the Top 25 after a two-year absence, Maryland marked the occasion with a dominating performance against Fairfield. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/golden-era-could-bring-vaccines-against-aids-alzheimers-and-addictions-within-5-years-70292357.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:10:04Z 'Golden era' could bring vaccines against AIDS, Alzheimer's and addictions within 5 years Malaria. Tuberculosis. Alzheimer's disease. AIDS. Pandemic flu. Genital herpes. Urinary tract infections. Grass allergies. Traveler's diarrhea. You name it, the pharmaceutical industry is working on a vaccine to prevent it. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/police-car-checking-nyc-traffic-ahead-of-biden-motorcade-collides-with-taxi-vice-president-ok-70337897.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T21:00:02Z New York police in crash ahead of Biden motorcade‎ A police car working ahead of Vice President Joe Biden's motorcade was involved in a minor traffic accident Tuesday evening, but it wasn't part of the procession and the vice president was unhurt. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/after-discovery-of-backyard-horrors-clevelands-focus-shifts-to-healing-helping-the-living-70302762.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:55:04Z After discovery of backyard horrors, Cleveland's focus shifts to healing, helping the living Now that most of the bodies found at the home of a suspected serial killer have been identified, Cleveland is turning its attention to the living — to any women who might be reluctant to come forward after encounters with a man now charged with murder and rape. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/white-house-notebook-obama-tours-forbidden-city-says-former-imperial-palace-is-magnificent-70263662.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:55:03Z Obama, Chinese premier talking of a deepening U.S.-China relationship as their talks begin President Barack Obama says the U.S. relationship with China is deepening beyond trade and economics to cover climate, security and other matters of international concern. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/fresno-state-beats-northern-arizona-65-59-70340677.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:50:04Z Fresno State beats Northern Arizona 65-59 Sylvester Seay had had 22 points and Paul George added 15 points and 10 rebounds as Fresno State beat Northern Arizona 65-59 in the West Coast Classic on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/govt-reports-more-than-98-billion-wasted-on-improper-payments-for-medicare-other-programs-70342202.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:50:02Z Government reports more than $98B wasted on improper payments for Medicare, other programs More than $98 billion in taxpayer dollars spent by government agencies was wasted, much of it on questionable claims for tax credits and Medicare benefits, representing an increase of $26 billion from the previous year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/iona-holds-off-hampton-68-63-70342622.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:45:05Z Iona holds off Hampton 68-63 Alejo Rodriguez scored 17 points and Jonathan Huffman added 14, leading Iona to a 68-63 win over Hampton on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/woman-believed-to-have-been-oldest-person-born-in-us-dies-in-ny-nursing-home-at-114-70342612.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:45:03Z Woman believed to have been oldest person born in US dies in NY nursing home at 114 A 114-year-old woman believed to be the oldest native-born American and the third-oldest person in the world has died at a New York nursing home. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/venezuela-enters-recession-as-economy-contracts-45-pct-in-3rd-qtr-down-22-pct-year-to-date-70333172.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:40:07Z Venezuela enters recession as economy contracts 4.5 pct in 3rd qtr, down 2.2 pct year to date Venezuela's economy shrank 4.5 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier amid continued depressed world oil prices, dragging the South American country into recession for the first time since 2003. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/james-hickson-give-cavs-114-108-victory-70336732.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:40:06Z James, Hickson give Cavs 114-108 victory LeBron James stood in front of his locker while a trainer wrapped his knees and back in ice. When the cool bag hit the small of his back, James shivered and flinched. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/honolulu-mayor-hannemann-inks-labor-pact-for-rail-transit-project-70340877.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:40:03Z Honolulu Mayor Hannemann inks labor pact for rail transit project Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann and 12 local labor unions have inked an agreement that will pay union workers prevailing wages to build Honolulu's rail transit project while guaranteeing that they cannot delay construction by striking. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/militants-flee-bases-in-face-of-resolute-pakistan-army-but-is-it-a-strategic-withdrawal-70341882.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:35:05Z Militants flee bases in face of resolute Pakistan army, but is it a strategic withdrawal? A school the army says churned out suicide bombers now lies in ruins. Soldiers patrol towns once ruled by militants who gave refuge to al-Qaida. Left behind are bundles of terror manuals, extremist propaganda and boxes of ammunition and explosives. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/hayward-leads-marquette-to-victory-86-60-70339297.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:25:03Z Hayward leads Marquette to victory, 86-60 Neither Lazar Hayward nor his coach knew he was having his best game on offense. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/wildfire-grows-to-254-acres-in-southern-california-70253267.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:20:05Z SoCal wildfire 95 percent contained Cold weather and calm winds are helping firefighters in their battle against a wildfire in southern Orange County. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/virginia-tech-beats-unc-greensboro-59-46-70336277.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:20:04Z Virginia Tech beats UNC-Greensboro 59-46 Jeff Allen recorded a double-double and Virginia Tech broke open a tie game with an 11-0 run midway through the second half en route to a 59-46 victory over UNC-Greensboro on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/judge-tsa-violated-rights-of-boston-rastafarian-baggage-screener-with-long-dreadlocks-70340867.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:15:06Z Judge: TSA violated rights of Boston Rastafarian baggage screener with long dreadlocks The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says the rights of a Rastafarian baggage screener at Boston's Logan International Airport were violated when he was threatened with firing unless he cut his hair. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/goldman-sachs-launches-500-million-small-business-initiative-to-tap-jobs-growth-potential-70305347.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:10:03Z Goldman Sachs teams with Warren Buffett on $500 million effort to help small businesses Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is teaming with billionaire investor Warren Buffett to invest $500 million to provide thousands of small business owners across America with college scholarships and boost their access to capital. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/taiwans-chinatrust-buys-30-percent-stake-in-aigs-taiwan-unit-for-660-million-70340407.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:05:15Z Taiwan's Chinatrust buys 30 percent stake in AIG's Taiwan unit for $660 million Taiwan's biggest credit card issuer Chinatrust Financial Holding Co. says it will buy a 30 percent stake in AIG's Taiwan life insurance unit from Hong Kong-based China Strategic Holdings for $660 million. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/hornets-defeat-clippers-110-102-70340092.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:05:14Z Hornets defeat Clippers 110-102 David West had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Jeff Bower picked up his first coaching win in the New Orleans Hornets' 110-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/hedge-fund-run-by-george-soros-takes-stake-in-ford-motor-as-it-increases-us-stock-holdings-70333427.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:05:13Z Hedge fund run by George Soros takes stake in Ford Motor as it increases US stock holdings Soros Fund Management LLC, the hedge fund run by billionaire investor George Soros, increased its holdings in U.S. stocks to $6.2 billion from $4.2 billion and bought a stake in Ford Motor Co. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/ceremony-to-mark-10th-anniversary-of-bonfire-collapse-that-killed-12-hurt-27-at-texas-am-70264142.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:05:12Z Texas A&M marks 10th anniversary of bonfire collapse that killed 12, hurt 27 Members of the Texas A&M University community say the bonfire collapse that killed 12 people and injured 27 others a decade ago has brought them closer as a family. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/3-celebs-advance-to-finals-after-a-model-dancer-leaves-dancing-with-the-stars-70338867.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:05:09Z A model dancer gone: 3 stars advance to finals Model Joanna Krupa is leaving "Dancing With the Stars." http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/george-washington-defeats-boston-u-69-59-70340377.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T20:05:04Z George Washington defeats Boston U. 69-59 Lasan Kromah scored 17 points and George Washington defeated Boston University 69-59 on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/70253047.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:55:06Z Obituaries in the news Ed Czekaj http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/old-dominion-beats-longwood-98-59-70340072.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:55:02Z Old Dominion beats Longwood 98-59 Gerald Lee scored 17 points to lead six Old Dominion players in double figures and the Monarchs defeated Longwood 98-59 on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/summers-and-lucas-lift-no-2-michigan-state-to-a-comeback-75-71-victory-against-gonzaga-70339872.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:50:03Z Summers and Lucas lift No. 2 Michigan State to a comeback 75-71 victory against Gonzaga Durrell Summers hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:02 left, made two at the line with 5.7 seconds to go and finished with 21 points to help No. 2 Michigan State rally for a 75-71 win over Gonzaga on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/warrens-24-points-led-no-17-sooners-past-louisiana-monroe-72-61-70339062.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:45:04Z Warren's 24 points led No. 17 Sooners past Louisiana-Monroe 72-61 Willie Warren scored 24 points, Tony Crocker added 13 and No. 17 Oklahoma notched the 1,500th win in the program's history by beating Louisiana-Monroe 72-61 on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/bills-coach-dick-jauron-fired-after-3-6-start-even-with-acquisition-of-terrell-owens-70299807.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:45:02Z Perry Fewell picked to replace fired Dick Jauron as interim Bills coach Perry Fewell shared a simple but blunt philosophy in taking over as the Buffalo Bills interim head coach after Dick Jauron was abruptly fired on Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/abraham-lincoln-letter-to-boy-mentioning-their-meeting-goes-on-sale-in-philly-for-60000-70322547.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:40:03Z Abraham Lincoln letter to boy mentioning their meeting goes on sale in Philly for $60,000 A letter President Abraham Lincoln wrote to a boy whose friends didn't believe he had met the commander in chief is being sold in Philadelphia. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/a-man-with-his-finger-on-the-pulse-of-nyc-politics-now-grasps-for-a-continued-career-70322932.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:30:04Z A man with his finger on the pulse of NYC politics now grasps at the straws of his career Big political names abound in New York: Mario Cuomo. Hillary Rodham Clinton. Rudy Giuliani. And for political climbers seeking a stage in the media, a platform to join or displace the powerhouses, the man to go through for years was Dominic Carter — until last month. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/prominent-entertainment-law-firm-sues-rod-stewart-for-33-million-in-los-angeles-70335502.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:25:02Z Prominent entertainment law firm sues Rod Stewart for $3.3 million in Los Angeles A prominent entertainment law firm is suing Rod Stewart for $3.3 million in legal fees it claims he owes. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/gibbs-hot-shooting-leads-pitt-past-decimated-binghamton-71-46-70338642.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:20:05Z Gibbs' hot shooting leads Pitt past decimated Binghamton 71-46 Ashton Gibbs hit five 3-pointers in the first half as Pittsburgh quickly opened a 22-point lead and the Panthers emptied their bench Tuesday throughout a 71-46 victory over Binghamton, which lost its coach and much of its team during a troublesome offseason. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/virginia-set-to-execute-2001-killer-of-couple-he-chooses-electric-chair-over-lethal-injection-70298192.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:15:04Z Va. inmate who killed 2 executed by electric chair A former Army counterintelligence worker was executed by electric chair Tuesday for killing a Virginia couple, becoming the first U.S. inmate to die by electrocution in over a year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/ap-interview-brazil-short-skirt-woman-shocked-at-her-fame-wants-to-finish-her-tourism-degree-70298667.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:15:03Z AP Interview: Brazil short skirt woman shocked at her fame, wants to finish her tourism degree Brushing back freshly dyed blond hair as she posed for pictures, the Brazilian woman whose short pink dress got her kicked out of college said Tuesday she's enjoying her newfound fame, but wants to go back to school — with a security guard. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/ovechkin-tops-gaborik-and-rangers-in-return-70338297.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:10:06Z Ovechkin tops Gaborik and Rangers in return Matt Bradley bounced back from having his face bloodied in a first-period fight to net the winning goal with 4:51 left, and Alex Ovechkin also scored in his return from injury to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/ap-sources-senate-health-care-bill-likely-to-include-new-long-term-care-insurance-program-70304942.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:00:15Z AP sources: Senate health care bill likely to include new insurance program for long-term care Senate health care legislation expected this week is likely to include a new long-term care insurance program to help the elderly and the disabled avoid going into nursing homes, Democratic officials say. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/clemson-closes-in-on-acc-title-game-spot-70293467.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T19:00:09Z Clemson closes in on ACC title game spot Clemson's Dabo Swinney got where he is by dreaming big. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/searchers-find-missing-nc-5-year-olds-body-off-roadside-police-say-mom-offered-her-for-sex-70257397.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:55:04Z Slain NC girl's aunt says she worried about child staying with mother because of neglect The aunt of a 5-year-old girl whose body was found off a rural North Carolina road said Tuesday that she had a hard time letting the girl live temporarily at her mother's house because she believed the woman neglected her children. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/west-virginias-byrd-breaks-record-as-longest-serving-congress-member-in-history-70322567.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:45:05Z West Virginia's Byrd breaks record as longest-serving Congress member in history The Senate is a resolutely superlative place, so it was resolved that the august body on Wednesday will open its session by saluting Sen. Robert C. Byrd, Congress' longest-serving member. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/homecoming-indians-add-sandy-alomar-jr-to-coaching-staff-was-all-star-catcher-with-club-70337007.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:45:04Z Homecoming: Indians add Sandy Alomar Jr. to coaching staff; was All-Star catcher with club Sandy Alomar Jr.'s baseball career has brought him back home. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/kansas-governor-says-threat-of-new-lawsuit-over-school-funding-not-influencing-budget-plans-70336737.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:45:03Z Kansas governor says threat of new lawsuit over school funding not influencing budget plans Kansas' governor said Tuesday that the threat of a lawsuit over education funding won't influence the spending cuts he'll make to keep the current state budget in balance. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/american-sam-querrey-on-mend-from-accident-70328267.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:40:07Z American Sam Querrey on mend from accident American Sam Querrey is back practicing for his return to the ATP Tour after he cut two muscles in his right forearm when he sat on a glass table that broke in Thailand. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/judge-drops-case-against-family-of-sleepy-eye-teen-after-cancer-free-diagnosis-70336252.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:30:03Z Judge drops case against family of Sleepy Eye teen after cancer-free diagnosis A Minnesota judge has closed the case of a teenager forced by the court to undergo chemotherapy against his family's wishes. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/central-florida-defeats-howard-68-59-70335977.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:25:07Z Central Florida defeats Howard 68-59 Taylor Young scored 15 points to lead four Central Florida players in double figures as the Knights defeated Howard 68-59 on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/radford-rolls-past-lynchburg-94-70-70335972.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:25:05Z Radford rolls past Lynchburg 94-70 Art Parakhouski and Joey Lynch-Flohr each had double-doubles for the fourth consecutive game to lead Radford to a 94-70 victory over Lynchburg College on Tuesday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/chiefs-wr-dwayne-bowe-suspended-for-4-games-for-violating-nfl-drug-policy-70296287.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:25:04Z Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe suspended for 4 games for violating NFL drug policy Dwayne Bowe, in and out of his coach's doghouse all year, is in much deeper trouble now. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/san-antonio-victim-rape-kits-to-undergo-dna-testing-in-department-effort-to-solve-old-cases-70335677.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:20:04Z San Antonio victim rape kits to undergo DNA testing in department effort to solve old cases San Antonio police say nearly 150 victim rape kits will face DNA testing as the department pushes to solve years-old cases. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/clippers-rush-hurts-right-knee-70334867.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:15:13Z Clippers' Rush hurts right knee Clippers guard Kareem Rush has been helped to the locker room after injuring his right knee late in the first quarter of Los Angeles' game against the Hornets. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/spokeswoman-for-jaycee-dugard-calls-directors-movie-plans-breathtakingly-cruel-70335307.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:15:11Z Spokeswoman for Jaycee Dugard calls director's movie plans 'breathtakingly cruel' A spokeswoman for Jaycee Dugard says only Dugard and her family should decide when and if a film is made based on the 18 years she spent with the man charged with kidnapping her. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/new-charges-against-mo-father-sons-in-child-sex-abuse-case-woman-says-she-was-6-when-raped-70275357.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:15:10Z Relatives of Missouri family accused of sex abuse say police have offered little evidence If the tales they told police are true, a group of children in rural Missouri grew up in a house of horror, where some were raped by relatives, then told to write down their memories in little glass jars and bury them in the ground. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/injured-andy-roddick-withdraws-from-season-ending-atp-world-tour-finals-robin-soderling-in-70335322.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:10:05Z Injured Andy Roddick withdraws from season-ending ATP World Tour Finals; Robin Soderling in Andy Roddick is withdrawing from the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals because of a left knee injury. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/monroes-layup-gives-no-19-georgetown-46-45-win-70325497.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:10:04Z Monroe's layup gives No. 19 Georgetown 46-45 win Whether the games were ugly or pretty, Georgetown found all sorts of ways to lose the close ones last season — enough to sink the Hoyas down to the NIT. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/the-match-in-which-fair-play-died-egypt-algeria-game-should-have-been-postponed-70335102.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:00:10Z The match in which fair play died: Egypt-Algeria game should have been postponed The first rock was thrown with such force that it traveled through the bus, smashing windows on its way in and out, Michel Gaillaud, a French doctor, recalls. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/at-least-841-us-military-deaths-in-afghanistan-region-since-2001-defense-department-says-70335097.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:00:07Z At least 841 US military deaths in Afghanistan region since 2001, Defense Department says As of Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at least 841 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Tuesday at 10 a.m. EST. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/warriors-dress-8-players-against-cavaliers-70330892.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:00:06Z Warriors dress 8 players against Cavaliers Playing against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers is a tough assignment anytime. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/starry-galaxy-wary-of-scrappy-salt-lake-in-mls-cup-70330882.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T18:00:05Z Starry Galaxy wary of scrappy Salt Lake in MLS Cup The only obstacle between David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy and a Major League Soccer championship is an MLS Cup opponent that barely made the playoffs after finishing the regular season with a losing record. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/cavs-lebron-james-believes-he-could-have-been-a-star-in-the-nfl-too-70334882.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:55:04Z Cavs' LeBron James believes he could have been a star in the NFL, too LeBron James watched the Cleveland Browns get shut out by Baltimore on Monday night and came to one simple conclusion: He could help. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/us-military-deaths-in-iraq-war-at-4363-tuesday-according-to-associated-press-count-70334657.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:50:04Z US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,363 Tuesday, according to Associated Press count As of Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at least 4,363 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/wyoming-hopes-new-pipeline-funneling-natural-gas-across-8-states-will-help-drive-more-revenue-70334102.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:50:02Z Wyoming hopes new pipeline funneling natural gas across 8 states will help drive more revenue A 1,679-mile pipeline crossing eight states is now fully completed and funneling natural gas from Wyoming and Colorado to the eastern edge of Ohio. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/city-trying-to-make-sense-of-brutal-gang-rape-70289777.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:40:06Z City trying to make sense of brutal gang rape Not far from the pulsating music and dancing of the high school homecoming, young men were drinking in a dimly-lit courtyard out of sight of chaperones. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/ill-congressman-manzullo-says-savage-religion-comment-about-terrorists-misunderstood-70334107.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:40:05Z Ill congressman Manzullo says 'savage religion' comment about terrorists misunderstood An Illinois congressman says his comment that suspected terrorists detained at Guantanamo Bay follow a "savage religion" has been misinterpreted. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/minn-businessman-accused-of-running-massive-ponzi-scheme-testifies-he-didnt-know-of-fraud-70323337.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:35:04Z Petters takes stand in own defense at trial, says he didn't knowingly defraud anyone A Minnesota businessman accused of orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme testified Tuesday that he did not knowingly participate in the fraud and may have "trusted some people far too much." http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/the-associated-press-lays-off-undisclosed-number-of-workers-as-part-of-10-percent-payroll-cut-70326912.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:30:08Z The Associated Press lays off undisclosed number of workers as part of 10 percent payroll cut The Associated Press laid off an undisclosed number of news employees Tuesday as part of the cooperative's yearlong plan to cut worldwide payroll expenses by 10 percent. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/foreclosure-proceedings-involving-the-promenade-shops-at-centerra-begin-70333632.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:30:07Z Foreclosure proceedings involving The Promenade Shops at Centerra begin Foreclosure proceedings involving The Promenade Shops at Centerra in northern Colorado have begun. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/under-19-world-title-lands-dixon-usa-basketball-coach-of-year-award-70333607.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:30:04Z Under 19-world title lands Dixon USA Basketball coach of year award Jamie Dixon of Pitt has been chosen as USA Basketball's national coach of the year for guiding the United States' first FIBA under-19 world championship team since 1991. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/man-pleads-guilty-in-washington-state-rampage-after-prosecutor-agrees-to-no-death-penalty-70299002.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:30:03Z Man pleads guilty in Washington shooting rampage after prosecutor agrees to no death penalty A man who killed six people, including a sheriff's deputy, in a northwest Washington shooting rampage last year pleaded guilty Tuesday and will spend the rest of his life in a mental hospital or prison. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ap-sources-myspace-in-talks-to-buy-struggling-imeem-free-song-streaming-site-70318557.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:25:07Z AP Sources: MySpace in talks to buy struggling imeem free song streaming site Online social hub MySpace is in talks to acquire struggling free music streaming site imeem, two people familiar with the matter said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/citing-dire-times-okla-education-board-calls-for-immediate-use-of-money-in-rainy-day-fund-70333442.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:25:06Z Citing 'dire' times, Okla. education board calls for immediate use of money in Rainy Day Fund Cuts in state funding for education mean teachers at one northeastern Oklahoma school now must clean their own classrooms while their superintendent scrubs the toilets. A superintendent in a neighboring county is considering laying off five teachers. Yet another is asking veteran teachers to consider early retirement. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/costco-stops-carrying-coke-products-nationwide-over-pricing-dispute-with-beverage-maker-70267747.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:25:05Z Costco nixes Coke products over price dispute, but analysts say negotiating tactic will fizzle Costco customers may have to look elsewhere for Coca-Cola products now that the retailer has stopped carrying them because the pair are fighting over prices. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/alaska-book-stores-report-high-anticipation-for-sarah-palin-book-release-70264957.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:25:04Z Alaska book stores report high interest and sales for Sarah Palin book release Fans in Sarah Palin's home state turned out as early as possible Tuesday to snap up copies of her highly anticipated memoir. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/analysis-obama-courts-china-stressing-goodwill-in-visit-but-showing-a-shifting-power-balance-70297397.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:20:12Z Analysis: Obama courts China, stressing goodwill in visit but showing a shifting power balance President Barack Obama's first visit to China underscored a shifting balance of power: two giants moving closer to being equals. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/nicolas-cages-former-money-manager-sues-claiming-actors-lavish-spending-to-blame-for-woes-70327467.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:20:09Z Nicolas Cage's former money manager sues, claiming actor's lavish spending to blame for woes Nicolas Cage is being sued by his former business manager, who claims lavish spending, not his advice, is to blame for the actor's financial problems. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/justice-scalia-speaks-about-constitution-in-ohio-70332557.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:20:03Z Justice Scalia speaks about Constitution in Ohio The Constitution is best treated as an original document within the context of its historical creation, not as a text subject to modern reinterpretation, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/ovechkin-ready-to-ready-to-caps-vs-rangers-70289762.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:10:05Z Ovechkin back in lineup for Capitals vs. Rangers Alex Ovechkin was back in the Washington Capitals lineup on Tuesday night after the star forward missed two weeks because of an injury. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/democrats-promise-jobs-bill-but-speedy-enactment-unlikely-70332552.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:10:03Z Democrats promise jobs bill but speedy enactment unlikely House Democrats are looking at swelling deficits further, at least temporarily, on a jobs-producing bill in response to double-digit unemployment and a sense within their ranks that the party needs to do more to put people back to work. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/concur-technologies-4th-quarter-profit-sales-head-higher-70332022.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:05:06Z Concur Technologies 4th-quarter profit, sales head higher Concur Technologies Inc., which makes corporate expense-management software, said Tuesday its fiscal fourth-quarter profit rose as revenue got a boost from a 13 percent increase in subscription revenue. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/browns-josh-cribbs-carted-off-the-field-following-games-final-play-70261517.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:05:04Z Do-Over: Browns' Mangini says he wishes he handled end of Monday night loss differently Like his mentor, Eric Mangini is being second-guessed for a late-game decision. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/police-investigate-chicago-schools-presidents-death-even-after-medical-examiner-rules-suicide-70263547.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:05:03Z Chicago police decline to call school board president's death a suicide, ME stands by findings Divers returned to the Chicago River and investigators scoured cell phone records Tuesday as police declined to call the death of the city's school board president a suicide a day after an autopsy concluded he shot himself in the head. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/poll-people-embrace-protecting-the-environment-but-dont-always-walk-the-walk-70296617.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:05:02Z Poll: People embrace protecting the environment, but don't always walk the walk Sometimes it's easier to think green than be green. A survey released Tuesday suggests people have largely embraced recycling bottles and cans, and are inclined to turn down thermostats to save energy. But it also indicated that some paths toward a greener Earth aren't as easily taken — or turned into action. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/army-suicides-to-top-2008-but-trend-moving-downward-in-recent-months-general-says-70283617.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:00:21Z Army suicides to top 2008, but trend moving downward in recent months, general says Soldier suicides this year are almost sure to top last year's grim totals, but a recent decline in the pace of such incidents could mean the Army is starting to make progress in stemming them, officials said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/group-eyes-recall-of-nv-senate-minority-leader-70328972.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T17:00:09Z Group eyes recall of Nev. Senate minority leader Some conservative Republicans upset over tax increases passed by the 2009 Legislature are taking aim at Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio and discussing a recall effort against the veteran lawmaker. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/ex-met-wally-backman-starting-over-with-brooklyn-farm-team-still-hopes-to-manage-in-majors-70328052.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:55:07Z Ex-Met Wally Backman starting over with Brooklyn farm team, still hopes to manage in majors Wally Backman wants another chance to manage in the majors. The former Mets second baseman, fired after four days with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004, was introduced Tuesday as manager of the Brooklyn Cyclones, New York's Class-A farm team in the New York-Penn League. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/danish-pm-industrial-countries-must-bring-specific-pledges-to-copenhagen-climate-conference-70269822.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:55:06Z Obama, China's Hu pledge joint action for broad climate deal at Copenhagen conference President Barack Obama, with China's leader at his side, lifted his sights Tuesday for a broad interim accord at next month's climate conference that he said will lead to immediate action and "rally the world" toward a solution on global warming. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/judge-says-nd-construction-materials-company-ignored-years-of-irs-warnings-before-indictments-70331142.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:55:03Z Judge says ND construction materials company ignored years of IRS warnings before indictments A Dickinson construction materials company ignored years of Internal Revenue Service warnings before the corporation and its executives were indicted for tax fraud, a federal judge said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/judge-hears-arguments-on-law-allowing-stickers-to-be-posted-on-noisy-houses-in-ri-beach-town-70328957.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:50:02Z Judge hears arguments on law allowing stickers to be posted on noisy houses in RI beach town A lawyer for University of Rhode Island students has asked a judge to strike down a law allowing police in a beach town to place stickers on homes that host loud parties. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/azubuike-to-undergo-knee-surgery-70330412.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:45:07Z Azubuike to undergo knee surgery Golden State Warriors swingman Kelenna Azubuike will undergo surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon in his left knee. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/fresno-st-rb-mathews-sidelined-by-concussion-70330407.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:45:06Z Fresno St. RB Mathews sidelined by concussion Fresno State will be without the nation's leading rusher, Ryan Mathews, for Saturday's game against Louisiana Tech. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/fewer-49ers-penalties-on-singletary-wish-list-70324927.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:45:05Z Fewer 49ers penalties on Singletary wish list Mike Singletary talked to tight end Vernon Davis about his two false start penalties in last Thursday's win against Chicago. Singletary also met with cornerback Tarell Brown about an unnecessary roughness flag. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/gao-report-says-los-alamos-lab-classified-computer-network-has-security-weaknesses-70315327.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:45:03Z GAO report says Los Alamos lab classified computer network has security weaknesses Security weaknesses uncovered in Los Alamos National Laboratory's classified computer network could increase the risk of a breach of classified information, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said in a new report. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/senate-panel-says-web-sites-tricking-consumers-into-buying-subscription-memberships-70329697.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:40:07Z Senate panel says Web sites tricking consumers into buying subscription memberships With Cyber Monday, the unofficial start of the Internet holiday shopping season nearing, a Senate committee Tuesday condemned three online companies, saying they are tricking consumers into signing up for subscription services they don't want. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/va-could-see-nearly-3b-shortfall-in-next-2-years-70294107.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:35:09Z Va could see nearly $3B shortfall in next 2 years Virginia needs to cut at least $250 million more from a ravaged budget already in place, then face a projected shortfall of nearly $3 billion for the next two years, legislative budget writers learned Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/la-funeral-held-for-dc-sniper-mohammed-70304072.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:35:03Z Funeral held in Louisiana for DC sniper Mohammed Friends and relatives of executed Washington, D.C., sniper John Allen Muhammad gathered in his hometown Tuesday for his funeral. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/kaine-speaks-to-va-board-of-education-70282247.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:25:10Z Va to look at gifted programs, minority numbers Gov. Tim Kaine is directing the education department to study the low number of minority students in gifted education programs. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/former-browns-wr-braylon-edwards-pleads-not-guilty-to-misdemeanor-assault-charge-70328047.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:20:04Z Former Browns WR Braylon Edwards pleads not guilty to misdemeanor assault charge Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge after he was accused of punching a man outside a downtown nightclub last month. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/top-cuban-activist-ends-hunger-strike-resumes-normal-diet-amid-reports-she-was-gravely-ill-70327812.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:15:25Z Top Cuban activist ends hunger strike, resumes normal diet amid reports she was gravely ill A hunger strike by a Cuban dissident has been a hot story for Miami-based Spanish-language media, and concern about her health even reached the halls of the U.S. Congress, where an anti-Castro lawmaker warned that she was "close to death." http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/nickles-police-discontinue-checkpoint-program-70327807.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:15:22Z Nickles: Police discontinue checkpoint program The District of Columbia has decided not to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court over a federal appeals court decision that its police checkpoints were unconstitutional. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/reports-army-to-probe-whether-it-missed-warning-signs-before-fort-hood-massacre-70266742.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:15:20Z Reports: Army to probe whether it missed warning signs before Fort Hood massacre The Army will conduct an internal investigation to examine whether it missed warning signs about Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the man accused of killing 13 people in the Nov. 5 shooting spree at Fort Hood, Texas, two newspapers reported Monday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/in-washington-a-muslim-american-immigrant-becomes-blue-collar-towns-unlikely-mayor-70289877.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:15:06Z In Washington, a Muslim-American immigrant becomes blue collar town's unlikely mayor Granite Falls residents are suspicious of any newcomers, let alone a Muslim native of Pakistan who moved to this rugged, blue-collar mining town to open his own bar. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/founder-of-syms-discount-clothing-store-sy-syms-dies-of-heart-failure-at-the-age-of-83-70318392.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:10:06Z Founder of SYMS discount clothing store, Sy Syms, dies of heart failure at the age of 83 Sy Syms, founder and chairman of the SYMS Corp. discount clothing chain, died of heart failure Tuesday in New York, according to a statement issued by the company. He was 83. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/in-rare-unanimous-vote-the-senate-adopts-hefty-budget-for-veterans-70305922.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:00:30Z In rare unanimous vote, the Senate adopts hefty budget for veterans The Senate on Tuesday adopted the latest in a continuing series of major budget increases to provide medical care for veterans. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/feds-indict-5-in-scam-that-allegedly-fooled-state-agencies-into-paying-33m-to-fake-companies-70308197.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:00:29Z Feds indict 5 in scam that allegedly fooled state agencies into paying $3.3M to fake companies A federal grand jury in West Virginia has linked five more people to an international scam that allegedly tricked government agencies in several states into paying at least $3.3 million to bogus companies with names that sounded like legitimate firms. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/concur-technologies-chief-financial-officer-john-adair-to-retire-next-year-70326927.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T16:00:27Z Concur Technologies Chief Financial Officer John Adair to retire next year Concur Technologies Inc. said Tuesday its chief financial officer, John Adair, plans to retire during fiscal 2010 to attend to family needs. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/judge-confirms-charter-communications-plan-company-to-emerge-from-bankruptcy-protection-soon-70324067.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:55:05Z Judge confirms Charter Communications' plan, company to emerge from bankruptcy protection soon Charter Communications Inc. said Tuesday a bankruptcy judge has confirmed its reorganization plan, clearing the way for the nation's fourth-largest cable TV operator to emerge from Chapter 11 in a few weeks. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/xerox-gets-antitrust-clearance-for-proposed-merger-of-affiliated-computer-services-70326497.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:55:04Z Xerox gets antitrust clearance for proposed merger of Affiliated Computer Services Xerox Corp. is a step closer to acquiring Dallas-based Affiliated Computer Services Inc., now that the U.S. antitrust review period for the deal has expired. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/zack-greinke-of-kansas-city-royals-wins-al-cy-young-award-with-16-8-record-216-era-70294117.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:50:08Z Shy Zack Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award but uncomfortable with attention When the phone rang, Zack Greinke let it go — he didn't recognize the number. Only after listening to the voice mail did he call back and find out he'd won the American League Cy Young Award. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/appeals-court-orders-ny-lawyer-convicted-in-terrorism-case-to-begin-serving-prison-term-70281597.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:50:04Z Appeals court says disbarred NY lawyer convicted in terrorism case should go to prison now A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the conviction of a disbarred civil rights lawyer and ordered her to begin serving her sentence while a judge reconsiders whether he was too lenient in giving her more than two years in prison for passing information between suspected terrorists. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/lawmakers-want-to-restrict-use-of-peer-to-peer-after-disclosure-of-ethics-committee-report-70325517.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:45:16Z Lawmakers want to restrict use of 'peer-to-peer' after disclosure of ethics committee report Stung by an embarrassing electronic leak last month revealing ethics investigations into dozens of lawmakers, Congress moved Tuesday to prohibit federal employees from using the same type of Internet file-sharing software blamed for the disclosure. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/cavs-shaq-varejao-inactive-for-tuesdays-game-70325502.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:45:12Z Cavs' Shaq, Varejao inactive for Tuesday's game Shaquille O'Neal and Anderson Varejao are inactive for the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against Golden State. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/survey-more-minorities-in-us-playing-tennis-70293117.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:45:11Z Survey: More minorities in US playing tennis More Americans are playing tennis, with Hispanics and blacks showing a marked increase. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/womans-body-found-behind-store-70325482.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:45:05Z Woman's body found behind store Baltimore police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found behind a convenience store in the eastern part of the city. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/bill-raising-doctor-fees-under-medicare-would-cause-premiums-to-increase-70308217.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:45:04Z Bill raising doctor fees under Medicare would cause premiums to increase Seniors would pay $49 billion in higher premiums over the next decade as a result of legislation headed for a House vote that raises fees for doctors treating Medicare patients, according to an estimate by congressional budget officials. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/fact-check-a-look-at-moving-guantanamo-detainees-to-us-prisons-possibly-in-ill-mich-70325462.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:45:03Z FACT CHECK: A look at moving Guantanamo detainees to US prisons, possibly in Ill., Mich. As the Obama administration considers a plan to move Guantanamo Bay detainees to prisons on U.S. soil, including possible sites in Illinois and Michigan, proponents and critics are spinning the facts. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/autodesks-3rd-quarter-profit-and-revenue-decline-shares-fall-after-hours-on-weak-4q-outlook-70324947.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:40:10Z Autodesk's 3rd-quarter profit and revenue decline, shares fall after-hours on weak 4Q outlook Design and engineering software maker Autodesk Inc. said Tuesday its business looks "increasingly stable" despite posting a sharp drop in third-quarter profit. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/salesforcecom-says-3rd-qtr-profit-more-than-doubles-on-higher-sales-but-shares-drop-70324897.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:40:07Z Salesforce.com says 3rd-qtr profit more than doubles on higher sales but shares drop Salesforce.com said Tuesday its profit more than doubled in the third quarter as sales rose by 20 percent. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/wis-man-charged-with-strangling-stepson-leaving-his-body-in-van-at-a-walmart-parking-lot-70324862.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:40:05Z Wis. man charged with strangling stepson, leaving his body in van at a Walmart parking lot A Wisconsin man strangled his 14-year-old stepson with a necktie in a minivan in a Walmart parking lot, telling investigators he wanted to get revenge on his wife and her relatives for interfering in his business, prosecutors said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/congressional-task-force-opens-impeachment-proceedings-against-federal-judge-from-louisiana-70291247.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:35:15Z Congressional task force opens impeachment proceedings against federal judge from Louisiana A federal judge from Louisiana was falling deeply into gambling debt as he routinely solicited money and gifts from attorneys with cases before his court, congressional investigators said Tuesday as a House panel opened impeachment hearings against the judge. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/nypd-raids-circulation-offices-of-times-post-daily-news-in-union-corruption-probe-70289897.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:35:13Z Official: Police raid delivery offices of 4 NYC newspapers in union corruption probe Investigators in the city raided offices for some of the nation's largest newspapers Tuesday as part of a corruption probe into a powerful union that has long faced accusations of ties to organized crime, a law enforcement official said. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/firm-socal-median-home-price-increases-in-october-70289052.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:35:12Z Firm: SoCal median home price increases in October The median home price in Southern California rose nearly 2 percent last month from September, as the inventory of homes for sale continued to shrink and lenders worked to avoid fresh foreclosures, a tracking firm said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/grizzlies-officially-waive-iverson-70322912.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:35:10Z Grizzlies officially waive Iverson The Memphis Grizzlies officially have ended their relationship with Allen Iverson by waiving the 10-time All-Star. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/kansas-football-coach-mark-mangino-says-school-is-investigating-incident-involving-him-70304107.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:35:09Z Kansas football coach Mark Mangino says school is investigating incident involving him A bad year for the Kansas Jayhawks just got worse. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/weis-doesnt-believe-decision-about-his-future-as-notre-dame-coach-has-been-made-70324507.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:35:08Z Weis doesn't believe decision about his future as Notre Dame coach has been made Charlie Weis is going about his job as Notre Dame coach as normal, saying he doesn't think a decision about his future has been made. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/shanahan-announces-retirement-after-21-season-nhl-career-70302522.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:30:20Z Shanahan announces retirement after 21-season NHL career Brendan Shanahan is retiring from the NHL after 21 seasons and an almost certain Hall of Fame career. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/product-recalls-dietary-supplements-70293167.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:30:13Z Product recalls: dietary supplements, catfish, snacks The following recalls have been announced: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/ap-news-in-brief-70324037.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:30:03Z AP News in Brief AP sources: Senate health care bill likely to include new insurance program for long-term care http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/defense-contractor-saic-reclassifies-shares-into-common-stock-70323727.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:25:12Z Defense contractor SAIC reclassifies shares into common stock Defense contractor Science Applications International Corp., or SAIC Inc., has completed the reclassification of its class A preferred stock into common stock. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/peru-says-it-has-proof-of-chile-spying-chile-calls-claims-offensive-sour-70302797.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:25:09Z Peru says it has proof of Chile spying; Chile calls claims offensive Peruvian officials said Tuesday that an air force officer has confessed to passing national security secrets to Chile, where President Michelle Bachelet denied the espionage allegations, calling them offensive. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/dc-ends-neighborhood-checkpoint-program-wont-appeal-court-ruling-finding-it-unconstitutional-70323707.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:25:07Z DC ends neighborhood checkpoint program, won't appeal court ruling finding it unconstitutional The District of Columbia has decided not to appeal a court ruling that found its police checkpoints in a high-crime neighborhood were unconstitutional. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/burger-king-franchise-owners-blast-management-in-letter-to-board-say-chain-in-deep-trouble-70318462.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:20:05Z Burger King franchise owners blast management in letter to board, say chain in 'deep trouble' Burger King Corp.'s franchisees are taking aim at the fast-food chain's management, complaining to the restaurant's board about a series of decisions they say are "ill-conceived" and put the burger joint's business in "deep trouble." http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/wal-mart-confirms-some-black-friday-deals-3-childrens-sleepwear-50-inch-tvs-for-598-70309992.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:20:04Z Wal-Mart confirms some Black Friday deals, adding to hype surrounding holiday shopping kickoff The official kickoff for the holiday shopping season is more than a week away. But the nation's retailers, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., are already starting to let shoppers know about their fat discounts in hopes of attracting big crowds. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/stock-futures-point-to-small-drop-at-opening-amid-latest-economic-earnings-reports-70265657.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:15:21Z Stocks end mixed as gains in commodities lifts material, energy stocks; Dow adds 30 Stocks finished an erratic session mixed Tuesday as higher commodity prices lifted energy and materials shares. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/advanced-micro-devices-names-nicholas-m-donofrio-to-board-of-directors-70322977.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:15:18Z Advanced Micro Devices names Nicholas M. Donofrio to board of directors Chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. said Tuesday it has named Nicholas M. Donofrio, 64, to the its board of directors. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/principal-financial-insurance-and-financial-services-president-to-retire-70322967.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:15:17Z Principal Financial insurance and financial services president to retire The Principal Financial Group Inc. said Tuesday its president of insurance and financial services will retire at the end of this year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/paul-pierce-returns-to-boston-celtics-practice-after-leaving-last-game-with-sore-left-knee-70322962.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:15:13Z Paul Pierce returns to Boston Celtics practice after leaving last game with sore left knee Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce has returned to practice after missing a day with a sore left knee. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/report-homosexuality-no-factor-in-abusive-priests-70300232.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:15:05Z Report: Homosexuality no factor in abusive priests A preliminary report commissioned by the nation's Roman Catholic bishops on the roots of the clergy sex abuse scandal found no evidence that gay priests are more likely than heterosexual clergy to molest children, the lead authors of the study said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ge-getting-2-million-grant-to-develop-wearable-sensors-to-detect-chemical-weapons-disease-70322587.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:10:17Z GE getting $2 million grant to develop wearable sensors to detect chemical weapons, disease GE Global Research, the technology development arm of General Electric Co., said Tuesday it will get $2 million federal grant to develop wearable sensors that alert people to chemical weapons and diseases. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/how-the-dow-jones-industrials-and-other-major-stock-indexes-fared-in-tuesdays-trading-70322577.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:10:16Z How the Dow Jones industrials and other major stock indexes fared in Tuesday's trading Stocks finished an erratic session mixed Tuesday as higher commodity prices lifted energy and materials shares. Major stock indexes had their third straight advance, reaching new 13-month highs, but there were more declining shares than advancers on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market. Stocks had zigzagged for much of the day on mixed news from retailers and industrial production. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/9-ri-high-school-girls-suspended-for-roles-in-soccer-fight-that-led-to-brawl-in-stands-70322562.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:10:14Z 9 RI high school girls suspended for roles in soccer fight that led to brawl in stands Nine members of two high school girls' soccer teams have been suspended for their roles in a fight that sparked a brawl in the bleachers. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/person-familiar-with-deal-rb-larry-johnson-agrees-to-terms-with-bengals-as-a-backup-70287592.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:10:13Z RB Larry Johnson agrees to terms with Bengals as a backup Larry Johnson might have his career up-and-running sooner than expected. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/palestinians-britain-criticize-israeli-plan-to-expand-jerusalem-jewish-neighborhood-70293107.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:10:08Z Palestinians, Britain, US criticize Israeli plan to expand Jerusalem Jewish neighborhood Israel moved Tuesday to approve a plan to build 900 more housing units in a Jewish neighborhood in the part of Jerusalem claimed by Palestinians, drawing harsh criticism from the United States. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/big-west-to-move-postseason-tourneys-in-2011-70318542.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:00:29Z Big West to move postseason tourneys in 2011 The Big West is moving its men's and women's conference basketball tournaments to Honda Center starting in 2011. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/la-prosecutors-review-evidence-in-tyson-scuffle-70318497.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:00:26Z LA prosecutors review evidence in Tyson scuffle Prosecutors have begun investigating whether to charge ex-heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and a photographer for a scuffle at Los Angeles International Airport. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/business-highlights-70318447.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:00:23Z Business Highlights Factory production dips; wholesale inflation muted http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/gm-gets-michigan-tax-incentives-to-keep-its-headquarters-in-detroit-rather-than-nearby-suburbs-70314742.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:00:22Z GM gets Michigan tax incentives to keep its headquarters in Detroit rather than nearby suburbs General Motors Co. is promising to keep its headquarters in Detroit in return for expanded state tax credits approved Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/senate-republican-says-there-is-no-support-for-democrats-financial-reform-plan-70308237.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:00:21Z Senate Republican says there is no support for Democrats' financial reform plan Senate Republicans said Tuesday there is no support within the GOP for the financial overhaul plan outlined last week by Democrats, putting on shaky ground a top priority for President Barack Obama. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/utilities-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70318302.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:00:15Z Utilities companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top utilities companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/billy-beane-baileys-success-shows-as-have-the-right-formula-with-youth-70301247.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:00:13Z A's view Bailey's rookie award as a positive sign General manager Billy Beane is committed to a youth movement for his small-market Oakland Athletics, even if the payoff takes time. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/democrats-poised-to-end-gop-court-filibuster-70302127.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T15:00:09Z Controversial court nominee survives Senate test Democrats on Tuesday crushed a Senate filibuster against a controversial appeals court nominee, demonstrating to Republicans they can't stop President Barack Obama from turning the federal judiciary to the left. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/silver-companies-shares-up-at-the-close-of-trading-70315422.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:43Z Silver companies shares up at the close of trading Shares of some top silver companies were up at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/telecom-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315412.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:42Z Telecom companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top telecom companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/railroads-companies-shares-up-at-the-close-of-trading-70315397.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:41Z Railroads companies shares up at the close of trading Shares of some top railroads companies were up at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/staffing-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315382.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:40Z Staffing companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top staffing companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/specialty-retail-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70315372.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:39Z Specialty Retail companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top specialty retail companies were down at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/board-wont-spare-ohio-mutilation-killer-who-could-be-1st-executed-with-single-drug-70289532.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:35Z Parole board won't spare Ohio mutilation killer, who could be 1st executed with one-drug dose The state parole board on Tuesday rejected a plea of mercy from a man who killed a woman and scattered her body parts, clearing the way for him to become the first person in the nation executed with the injection of a single drug. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/pbm-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315302.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:33Z PBM companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top pbm companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/oil-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315287.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:32Z Oil companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top oil companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/medical-devices-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315272.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:32Z Medical Devices companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top medical devices companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/media-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315262.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:31Z Media companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top media companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/managed-care-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315247.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:30Z Managed Care companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top managed care companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/machinery-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315232.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:29Z Machinery companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top machinery companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/investment-banks-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70315217.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:28Z Investment Banks companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top investment banks companies were down at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/internet-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315207.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:27Z Internet companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top internet companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/insurers-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315192.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:26Z Insurers companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top insurers companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/homebuilders-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70315177.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:25Z Homebuilders companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top homebuilders companies were down at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/health-care-equipment-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315162.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:24Z Health Care Equipment companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top health care equipment companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/gold-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315152.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:23Z Gold companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top gold companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/food-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315137.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:22Z Food companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top food companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/finance-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315122.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:21Z Finance companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top finance companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/education-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315092.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:20Z Education companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top education companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/electrical-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315112.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:20Z Electrical companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top electrical companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/durable-goods-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70315067.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:19Z Durable Goods companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top durable goods companies were down at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/drugstore-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315047.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:18Z Drugstore companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top drugstore companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/construction-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315027.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:17Z Construction companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top construction companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/computer-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70315007.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:16Z Computer companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top computer companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/coal-companies-shares-up-at-the-close-of-trading-70314987.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:15Z Coal companies shares up at the close of trading Shares of some top coal companies were up at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/pharmaceuticals-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70314967.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:14Z Pharmaceuticals companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/broadline-retail-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70314952.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:13Z Broadline Retail companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top broadline retail companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/biotechnology-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70314932.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:12Z Biotechnology companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top biotechnology companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/beverages-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70314907.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:11Z Beverages companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top beverages companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/autos-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70314882.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:10Z Autos companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top autos companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/airlines-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70314852.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:09Z Airlines companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top airlines companies were mixed at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/aerospace-companies-shares-up-at-the-close-of-trading-70314822.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:07Z Aerospace companies shares up at the close of trading Shares of some top aerospace companies were up at the close of trading: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/nickles-police-discontinue-checkpoint-program-70314792.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:06Z Nickles: Police discontinue checkpoint program The District of Columbia has decided not to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court over a federal appeals court decision that its police checkpoints were unconstitutional. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/intels-investments-arm-announces-7-deals-totaling-25-million-70314762.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:55:04Z Intel's investments arm announces 7 deals totaling $25 million The equity investing unit of computer chip maker Intel Corp. said Tuesday it has made seven new investments totaling $25 million to help foster new technologies. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/sc-johnson-may-be-vying-with-pg-for-sara-lee-air-freshner-business-says-wsj-report-70311782.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:46:40Z S.C. Johnson may be vying with P&G for Sara Lee air-freshner business, says WSJ report S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. may be eyeing Sara Lee Corp.'s air-freshner business, according to a published report Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/quest-diagnostics-prices-tender-offer-to-buy-back-mix-of-senior-notes-70311777.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:46:39Z Quest Diagnostics prices tender offer to buy back mix of senior notes Medical lab operator Quest Diagnostics Inc. said Tuesday it priced its tender offer to buy back a mix of senior notes. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/coldwater-creeks-chief-financial-officer-tim-martin-resigning-to-take-position-elsewhere-70311762.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:46:38Z Coldwater Creek's chief financial officer Tim Martin resigning to take position elsewhere Coldwater Creek Inc. said Tuesday that its chief financial officer, Tim Martin, resigned to take a job at another company. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/dolphins-rb-ronnie-brown-to-miss-panthers-game-because-of-foot-injury-70311757.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:46:37Z Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown to miss Panthers game because of foot injury Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will miss Thursday night's game at Carolina because of an injured right foot, and his status for the rest of the regular season is uncertain. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/finnair-pilots-accept-mediation-ending-2-day-strike-that-grounded-hundreds-of-flights-70287032.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:46:26Z Finnair pilots accept mediation ending 2-day strike that grounded hundreds of flights Finnair pilots accepted a mediation proposal Tuesday that included pay cuts, ending a two day strike that had grounded 500 international and domestic flights and affected 40,000 passengers, the Finnish national carrier said. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/rebellion-over-nagasu-keeps-focus-on-vancouver-70311737.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:46:24Z 'Rebellion' over, Nagasu keeps focus on Vancouver Mirai Nagasu was having one of those off days that every figure skater — everyone in every career, really — has had. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/sec-charges-former-executives-at-chipmaker-tvia-with-inflating-financial-results-70311732.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:46:22Z SEC charges former executives at chipmaker Tvia with inflating financial results The Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday it has charged former executives at semiconductor company Tvia Inc. with improperly inflating the company's revenue. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/in-senate-race-fiorina-must-win-over-calif-conservatives-without-alienating-centrist-voters-70311727.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:46:19Z In Senate race, Fiorina must win over Calif. conservatives without alienating centrist voters In the weeks since Carly Fiorina announced her run for a California Senate seat, the former Hewlett-Packard Co. chief executive has been working to convince conservatives that she is one of them. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/airtran-airways-putting-ads-on-bottom-of-seatback-tray-tables-giving-passengers-an-eyeful-70304502.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:46:18Z AirTran Airways putting ads on bottom of seatback tray tables, giving passengers an eyeful It soon will be harder to avoid advertising if you fly on one major carrier. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/profit-improves-at-target-tjx-and-saks-in-3rd-qtr-but-trio-remains-cautious-about-holiday-70309182.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:46:16Z Profit improves at Target, TJX and Saks in 3rd qtr, but trio remains cautious about holiday Deal-craving shoppers helped a trio of prominent U.S. retailers report Tuesday that their third quarter managed to improve this year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/la-z-boy-moves-to-profit-in-2q-as-lower-restructuring-operating-costs-offset-weaker-sales-70311717.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:46:12Z La-Z-Boy moves to profit in 2Q as lower restructuring, operating costs offset weaker sales La-Z-Boy Inc. said Tuesday it moved to a profit in the second quarter from a year-ago loss, as lower restructuring and operating costs offset weaker sales. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/nebraska-court-revives-lawsuit-against-up-by-woman-who-says-she-got-west-nile-while-on-the-job-70299487.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:46:11Z Nebraska court revives lawsuit against Union Pacific by worker who got West Nile on the job A Nebraska appeals court on Tuesday reinstated a lawsuit from a former Union Pacific Railroad worker who claims the company should have better protected her from West Nile virus. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/recovery-from-surgery-on-schedule-but-dolphins-qb-pennington-unsure-whether-hell-play-again-70309537.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:46:07Z Recovery from surgery on schedule, but Dolphins QB Pennington unsure whether he'll play again Chad Pennington's latest comeback is under way, even though he's not sure he'll play again. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/lawyer-woman-charged-in-abduction-of-elizabeth-smart-to-enter-guilty-plea-in-federal-court-70262087.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:42:58Z Woman pleads guilty, asks forgiveness of Elizabeth Smart in 2002 abduction Seven years after she was abducted at knifepoint, Elizabeth Smart finally has an apology — and a guilty plea — from one of her kidnappers. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/hershey-ferrero-reportedly-discuss-possible-competing-bid-for-cadbury-70309572.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:35:24Z Hershey, Ferrero reportedly discussing possible competing bid for Cadbury Hershey Co. has been working with Italian chocolate maker Ferrero Spa to craft a possible joint bid for Cadbury PLC, according to a published report. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/john-kander-and-fred-ebb-have-a-new-musical-the-scottsboro-boys-x2014-off-broadway-70310747.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:35:18Z John Kander and Fred Ebb have a new musical 'The Scottsboro Boys' — off-Broadway There will be a new Kander and Ebb musical — off-Broadway. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/berry-plastics-to-acquire-superfos-packaging-70310732.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:35:16Z Berry Plastics to acquire Superfos Packaging Berry Plastics of Evansville, Ind., has agreed to acquire Cumberland-based Superfos Packaging. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/investigators-in-va-slayings-looking-for-minivan-70310737.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:35:16Z Investigators in Va. slayings looking for minivan Investigators are looking for a silver or gray minivan that was spotted at a campground the night two Virginia Tech students were slain there in August. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/appeals-court-reverses-ruling-that-overturned-boeings-11-billion-tanker-maintenance-pact-70303652.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:35:15Z Appeals court reverses ruling that overturned Boeing's $1.1 billion tanker maintenance pact A federal appeals court has reversed a ruling that overturned Boeing Co.'s $1.1 billion contract for maintenance of an Air Force refueling tanker jet. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/geithner-says-world-economy-is-moving-toward-recovery-but-will-need-to-rebalance-global-growth-70297867.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:35:12Z Geithner: Efforts to fix global financial flaws, avoid new crises will fail if US drops ball Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told Congress on Tuesday that efforts to strengthen the global financial system to prevent another deep crisis will falter if the United States drops the ball on overhauling regulation of its own banking system. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/rep-files-measure-to-impeach-sc-gov-for-leaving-state-to-see-lover-house-to-debate-in-jan-70289537.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:35:03Z SC House speaker: Governor's rendezvous not serious enough to bring impeachment proceedings A top South Carolina lawmaker says the embattled governor should not face impeachment simply because he secretly left the state in June — a trip he took to see his Argentine lover. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/fda-warns-that-heartburn-drug-prilosec-can-block-benefits-of-blood-thinner-plavix-70277852.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:30:22Z FDA warns that heartburn drugs Prilosec, Nexium block benefits of blood thinner Plavix Federal health officials said Tuesday a popular variety of heartburn medications can interfere with the blood thinner Plavix, a drug taken by millions of Americans to reduce risks of heart attack and stroke. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/special-teams-are-something-to-see-in-pac-10-70304087.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:30:17Z Special teams are something to see in Pac-10 Ask any Arizona fan: the worst time to go for a hot dog is when the Wildcats force a punt. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/sp-fitch-give-investment-grade-ratings-to-boeings-new-senior-unsecured-notes-70310457.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:30:14Z S&P, Fitch give investment-grade ratings to Boeing's new senior unsecured notes Standard & Poor's Ratings Services and Fitch Ratings said Tuesday they would assign investment-grade ratings to Boeing Co.'s proposed offering of $1.2 billion in senior unsecured notes. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/authorities-say-salt-lake-city-mother-gave-up-9-month-old-girl-to-suspected-drug-dealer-70302767.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:30:10Z Authorities say Salt Lake City mother gave up 9-month-old girl to suspected drug dealer Authorities say a Salt Lake City woman told them she gave her 9-month-old daughter to a suspected drug dealer because she was homeless, addicted to methamphetamine and unable to care for the girl. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/md-motel-standoff-instigator-faces-sentencing-70262107.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:30:08Z Md. motel standoff instigator gets 25 years The instigator of a two-day police standoff at a western Maryland motel has been sentenced to 25 years in prison with another 21 years suspended. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/treasury-prices-rise-modestly-as-data-shows-inflation-remains-in-check-70294092.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:25:11Z Treasury prices rise modestly as data shows inflation remains in check Treasury prices rose modestly Tuesday as investors balanced positive news from a tame inflation report against increasing supply from corporate and sovereign issues that compete against government debt. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/medassets-names-samuel-skinner-to-board-of-directors-70310032.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:25:08Z MedAssets names Samuel Skinner to board of directors hospital software company MedAssets Inc. said Tuesday it named Samuel K. Skinner to its board of directors, effective immediately. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/earnings-roundup-cit-group-posts-107b-loss-tjx-3q-profit-jumps-as-shoppers-seek-deals-70310012.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:25:06Z Earnings roundup: CIT Group posts $1.07B loss, TJX 3Q profit jumps as shoppers seek deals Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, Nov. 17, from AP Financial News: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/baltimore-councilwoman-trial-stayed-pending-appeal-70310002.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:25:05Z Baltimore councilwoman trial stayed pending appeal A judge has stayed the campaign finance trial of a Baltimore city councilwoman pending appeal. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/tequila-sues-chargers-olb-merriman-70299467.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:15:14Z Tequila sues Chargers OLB Merriman Reality TV star Tila Tequila filed a lawsuit against San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman alleging domestic violence. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/dc-staff-to-revive-nations-oldest-gay-newspaper-70309192.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:15:12Z DC staff to revive nation's oldest gay newspaper The staff of the now-shuttered Washington Blade plans to publish a revived edition this week, investigating who killed the gay weekly newspaper. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/stronger-dollar-keeps-lid-on-commodities-gold-other-metals-little-changed-70306172.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:15:11Z Stronger dollar keeps lid on commodities; Gold, other metals little changed A stronger dollar is keeping a lid on metals prices. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/treasury-value-of-loans-held-by-22-largest-banks-fell-for-8th-straight-month-in-september-70309177.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:15:07Z Treasury: value of loans held by 22 largest banks fell for 8th straight month in September The value of loans held by the largest banks who received the largest amounts of government bailout support fell for an eighth consecutive month in September, according to the Treasury Department. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/western-investor-who-has-clashed-with-russian-authorities-says-lawyer-dies-in-moscow-jail-70308227.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:10:14Z Western investor who has clashed with Russian authorities says lawyer dies in Moscow jail A prominent Western investor who has clashed with Russian authorities said Tuesday that a lawyer who advised his fund died in a Moscow jail after being denied medical care. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/airlines-boost-surcharges-on-peak-days-us-airways-to-add-5-percent-to-all-tickets-in-may-70289882.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:10:13Z Airlines boost surcharges on peak days, US Airways to add 5 percent to all tickets in May Call them surcharges or call them fare increases, but either way it looks like you'll pay more to travel next spring or summer. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/finra-brokers-disciplinary-records-will-stay-available-online-under-new-brokercheck-service-70308212.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:10:09Z FINRA: Brokers' disciplinary records will stay available online under new BrokerCheck service Brokers' disciplinary records will be available online to the public even if they leave the securities industry, a regulatory organization said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/health-group-finds-high-lead-levels-in-toys-70307837.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:05:11Z Health group finds high lead levels in toys Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group — a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/another-son-of-gap-founders-doris-and-don-fisher-joins-retailers-board-to-take-dads-seat-70307797.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:05:07Z Another son of Gap founders Doris and Don Fisher joins retailer's board to take dad's seat Bill Fisher, son of Gap Inc. founders Doris and Don Fisher, will join the retailer's board to fill the seat left vacant when his father died in September. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/promises-promises-government-dallies-on-security-rules-for-us-foreign-aircraft-repair-shops-70304497.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:05:06Z PROMISES, PROMISES: Government dallies on security rules for US, foreign aircraft repair shops Eight years after the 9/11 attacks brought a new focus on security at airplane maintenance facilities, and six years after Congress first required action, the government still hasn't tightened its vigilance. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/coca-cola-to-change-half-of-its-juice-packaging-including-minute-maid-to-highlight-fruit-70307777.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:05:05Z Coca-Cola to change half of its juice packaging, including Minute Maid, to highlight fruit Coca-Cola Co. is unveiling new packaging for half of its worldwide juice volume that borrows from staple brand Minute Maid to create a more uniform look highlighting fruit and nature to appeal to consumers worldwide focusing more on health. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/ravens-cut-struggling-kicker-steve-hauschka-70303182.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:05:03Z Ravens cut struggling kicker Steve Hauschka The Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday cut kicker Steve Hauschka, who missed a 36-yard field goal and had a conversion blocked in Monday night's 16-0 win over Cleveland. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/interdigital-forecasts-4th-quarter-revenue-slightly-below-wall-street-expectations-70306772.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:00:12Z InterDigital forecasts 4th-quarter revenue slightly below Wall Street expectations Wireless technology developer InterDigital Inc. said Tuesday it expects fourth-quarter revenue between $75 million and $76 million, which falls slightly below Wall Street's expectations. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/carson-city-leaders-see-it-as-tech-arts-center-70306767.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:00:11Z Carson City leaders see it as tech, arts center Carson City supervisors have authorized a study of how much it would cost to turn eight acres of parking lots around the Carson Nugget casino into a downtown technology plaza. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/landrys-says-it-refinanced-642-million-in-debt-may-use-proceeds-to-fund-going-private-deal-70306752.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T14:00:08Z Landry's says it refinanced $642 million in debt, may use proceeds to fund going-private deal Landry's Restaurants Inc., which is being acquired by its CEO, said Tuesday it has refinanced $642 million in debt and may use some of the proceeds to fund its going-private deal. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/rivers-delivers-bolts-into-first-place-tie-70305927.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:55:05Z Rivers delivers Bolts into first-place tie The calendar hadn't even gotten to Halloween and the San Diego Chargers already had been knocked 3 1/2 games behind the Denver Broncos in the AFC West race. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/saks-home-depot-applied-materials-target-ubs-are-among-big-market-movers-tuesday-70306187.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:55:04Z Saks, Home Depot, Applied Materials, Target, UBS are among big market movers Tuesday The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/dell-slips-to-no-3-after-hp-acer-in-global-pc-shipments-in-3q-businesses-still-not-spending-70306182.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:55:03Z Dell slips to No. 3 after HP, Acer in global PC shipments in 3Q, businesses still not spending Computer maker Dell Inc. is scheduled to report its fiscal third-quarter results after the market closes Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion about the period. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/continental-united-airlines-to-offer-new-benefits-to-elite-fliers-starting-next-year-70305912.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:50:16Z Continental, United Airlines to offer new benefits to elite fliers starting next year Codeshare partners United Airlines and Continental Airlines said Tuesday that starting next year they will allow members of each carrier's frequent flier program who have earned elite status to receive unlimited free upgrades on flights operated by both airlines when space is available. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/dillards-swings-to-3q-profit-from-year-ago-loss-helped-by-tax-benefit-and-lower-expenses-70305902.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:50:15Z Dillard's swings to 3Q profit from year-ago loss, helped by tax benefit and lower expenses Retailer Dillard's Inc. on Tuesday reported a third-quarter profit, reversing a year-ago loss, as lower expenses and a tax benefit boosted its bottom line and offset soft sales. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/magics-jameer-nelson-to-have-surgery-on-left-knee-expected-to-miss-4-6-weeks-70305897.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:50:14Z Magic's Jameer Nelson to have surgery on left knee, expected to miss 4-6 weeks Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson needs surgery again. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/shelter-worker-accused-of-stabbing-homeless-man-70305882.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:50:10Z Shelter worker accused of stabbing homeless man A shelter employee has been charged with stabbing a homeless man in Baltimore during a fight over soap and toothpaste. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/steelers-cut-backup-lb-harrison-in-1st-move-to-shore-up-sagging-special-teams-70305867.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:50:07Z Steelers cut backup LB Harrison in 1st move to shore up sagging special teams He's watched game tapes, analyzed and criticized, and now coach Mike Tomlin is doing something about the Pittsburgh Steelers' miserable kickoff coverage. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/iraqs-kurds-threaten-to-boycott-january-elections-call-allocation-of-seats-unfair-70265337.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:50:06Z Kurdish, Sunni demands threaten to derail elections, possibly delay US troop drawdown Iraq's Kurds threatened Tuesday to boycott national elections, days after the country's Sunni vice president threatened to veto the newly passed election law needed to hold the January vote. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/friends-family-attend-louisiana-funeral-for-executed-dc-sniper-john-allen-mohammed-70305312.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:45:04Z Friends, family attend Louisiana funeral for executed DC sniper John Allen Mohammed Friends and relatives of executed D.C. sniper John Allen Muhammad have gathered in Louisiana for his funeral. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/first-us-trial-of-911-case-was-full-of-surprises-70304882.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:45:03Z Moussaoui trial, the first in US over 9/11, surprised everyone, confounded predictions Zacarias Moussaoui was a clown who could not keep his mouth shut, according to his old al-Qaida boss, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed. But Moussaoui was surprisingly tame when tried for the 9/11 attacks — never turning the courtroom into the circus of anti-U.S. tirades that some fear Mohammed will create at his trial in New York. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/feds-capture-santeria-priest-accused-of-medicare-fraud-in-ecuador-after-2-years-on-the-lam-70304517.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:40:15Z Feds capture Santeria priest accused of Medicare fraud in Ecuador after 2 years on the lam A Miami man accused of bilking Medicare out of millions of dollars has been arrested in Ecuador two years after he allegedly fled. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/dikembe-mutombo-joins-nba-in-newly-created-position-of-global-ambassador-70304937.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:40:12Z Dikembe Mutombo joins NBA in newly created position of global ambassador Dikembe Mutombo is joining the NBA as a global ambassador. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/edwin-ubiles-scores-26-siena-beats-northeastern-59-53-70304932.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:40:11Z Edwin Ubiles scores 26, Siena beats Northeastern 59-53 Edwin Ubiles scored 26 points and Siena beat Northeastern 59-53 Tuesday for its 22nd straight home victory. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/ariz-rep-says-911-trial-is-too-risky-in-nyc-what-if-terrorists-took-mayors-daughter-70298957.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:40:10Z Ariz. rep apologizes for saying terrorist could take NYC mayor's daughter if 9/11 trial there An Arizona congressman who believes it's a security risk to prosecute suspected Sept. 11 terrorists in Manhattan apologized Tuesday for suggesting New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's family could be in danger with such a high-profile case in town. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/san-diego-zoos-newest-panda-cub-named-yun-zi-x2014-son-of-cloud-70300472.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:40:09Z Out of 6,300 suggestions, San Diego Zoo's newest panda cub gets a name meaning "Son of Cloud" Out of 6,300 suggestions, San Diego Zoo managers have chosen a name for a baby panda born this summer. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/smart-balance-to-develop-bestlife-brand-financial-terms-not-disclosed-70304917.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:40:08Z Smart Balance to develop Bestlife brand, financial terms not disclosed Smart Balance Inc., which makes butter-like spreads, said Tuesday it signed an agreement with Best Life Corp. to develop a Bestlife brand that will encompass food and beverage products. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/somali-pirates-hijack-ship-with-28-north-korean-crew-guards-fire-on-pirates-in-2nd-attack-70264447.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:40:05Z Somali pirates get $3.3M ransom; Spain 'did what it had to do' to free 36 sailors As a Spanish warship looked on, a $3.3 million ransom was delivered by boat Tuesday and Somali pirates freed a Spanish trawler and its 36 crew members. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/correction-national-parks-drilling-story-70304507.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:35:07Z Correction: National parks drilling story In a Nov. 16 story about a federal case involving a college student's disruption of an oil and gas auction in Utah, The Associated Press erroneously described a ruling by U.S. District Judge Dee Benson. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/bird-strikes-pose-problem-at-nc-landing-field-site-70279767.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:35:03Z Navy sets new bird study at NC landing field site The Navy is conducting another bird study at a proposed North Carolina site for a practice landing field for jets fighters. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/army-helps-vets-with-invisible-wounds-x2014-brain-injuries-ptsd-x2014-find-jobs-employers-hesitate-70304127.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:30:45Z Army helps vets with `invisible wounds' — brain injuries, PTSD — find jobs; employers hesitate Richard Martin keeps a rearview mirror on his desk to prevent co-workers from startling him in his cubicle. The walls are papered with sticky notes to help him remember things, and he wears noise-canceling headphones to keep his easily distracted mind focused. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/wal-mart-offers-deep-price-cuts-on-popular-toys-video-games-ahead-of-black-friday-70303212.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:30:43Z Wal-Mart offers savings on popular toys, video games ahead of Black Friday Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday unveiled weekly savings starting this Saturday on popular toys and video games that it is pitching as comparable to the sales blitz the day after Thanksgiving. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ford-fusion-named-motor-trend-car-of-the-year-besting-prius-bmw-70293732.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:30:39Z Ford Fusion named Motor Trend car of the year, besting Prius, BMW The 2010 Ford Fusion was named Motor Trend magazine's car of the year Tuesday, beating out the Toyota Prius, BMW 7-Series, Chevrolet Camaro and others in the closely watched competition. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/a-thaw-in-relations-foxs-major-garrett-gets-obama-interview-70299452.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:30:15Z A thaw in relations? Fox's Major Garrett gets Obama interview President Barack Obama will give an interview to Fox News Channel's Major Garrett, perhaps signaling a thaw in relations between the network and administration. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/wisconsin-court-orders-beef-jerky-tycoon-to-pay-son-5m-in-feud-over-family-business-70303662.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:25:15Z Wisconsin court orders beef jerky tycoon to pay son $5M in feud over family business A Wisconsin appeals court on Tuesday reinstated a $5 million damage award in a family feud involving one of the world's largest beef jerky companies. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/bcs-eliminates-coordinator-position-and-creates-executive-director-job-70275362.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:25:09Z BCS eliminates football coordinator position, creates executive director job for Bill Hancock Defending the Bowl Championship Series and trying to convince critics that it is the best way to determine a college football champion has to qualify as one of the toughest jobs in America. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/broadway-revival-of-oleanna-with-bill-pullman-and-julia-stiles-set-to-close-jan-3-70303607.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:25:03Z Broadway revival of 'Oleanna' with Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles set to close Jan. 3 The Broadway revival of David Mamet's "Oleanna" is folding after a 97-performance run. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/health-care-issues-whats-the-best-treatment-70303252.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:20:09Z Health care issues: What's the best treatment? A look at key issues in the health care debate: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/off-to-1-9-start-knicks-have-to-decide-if-iverson-could-be-their-answer-70301762.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:20:08Z Off to 1-9 start, Knicks have to decide if Allen Iverson could be their Answer The New York Knicks passed on a chance to sign Allen Iverson last summer. A few months and only one victory later, they have to decide if he's worth reconsidering. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/israeli-president-predicts-chavez-ahmadinejad-will-disappear-before-long-70303232.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:20:06Z Israeli president predicts Chavez, Ahmadinejad will 'disappear' before long Israel President Shimon Peres predicts the people of Venezuela and Iran will make their leaders disappear before too long. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/va-man-gets-life-term-in-sailors-slaying-70303222.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:20:05Z Va. man gets life term in sailor's slaying A Newport News man has been sentenced to three life terms in prison for the murder-for-hire of a sailor. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/ex-stanford-players-to-watch-72-rose-bowl-win-70302132.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:15:08Z Ex-Stanford players to watch '72 Rose Bowl win Former coach John Ralston and members of Stanford's 1972 Rose Bowl champion team will reunite Wednesday night to watch their special performance and gear up for the Cardinal's annual showdown with archrival California in the Big Game. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/usda-says-nebraska-corn-harvest-nearly-half-done-and-3-weeks-behind-soybeans-almost-all-in-70302507.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:10:09Z USDA says Nebraska corn harvest nearly half done and 3 weeks behind; soybeans almost all in Another relatively warm and dry week in Nebraska let farmers make up some harvest time. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/chile-prosecutes-leaders-of-mapuche-indian-uprising-with-pinochet-era-terrorism-law-70302162.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:05:08Z Chile prosecutes leaders of Mapuche Indian uprising with Pinochet-era terrorism law Small groups of Mapuche Indians have so rattled Chile by seizing forests, burning buses and attacking police to demand land and autonomy that the leftist government has turned to dictatorship-era measures to quell the violence. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/catholic-bishops-say-gay-marriage-hurts-society-70301742.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:00:11Z Catholic bishops say gay marriage hurts society The nation's Roman Catholic bishops have affirmed that the church defines marriage between one man and one woman, and sex is meant for procreation. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/penn-national-offers-50m-for-fontainebleau-las-vegas-bid-to-be-benchmark-in-auction-70301732.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:00:08Z Penn National offers $50M for Fontainebleau Las Vegas, bid to be benchmark in auction Penn National Gaming Inc. has offered $50 million for the unfinished Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino-resort on the Las Vegas Strip. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/kansas-launches-34-million-program-funded-by-stimulus-to-encourage-energy-upgrades-on-homes-70301722.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:00:07Z Kansas launches' $34 million program funded by stimulus to encourage energy upgrades on homes Kansas launched a new energy efficiency program Tuesday to make low-interest loans available to several thousand home owners and small businesses for upgrading insulation, installing new furnaces and sealing air-leaking doors and windows. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/steelers-polamalu-has-pcl-injury-not-ruled-out-of-chiefs-game-70291222.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T13:00:06Z Steelers' Polamalu has ligament injury, not ruled out of Chiefs game The Pittsburgh Steelers apparently won't be without injured safety Troy Polamalu for more than one game. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/wva-consumer-advocate-psc-staff-oppose-frontiers-plan-to-acquire-verizons-phone-lines-70300877.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:55:11Z W.Va. consumer advocate, PSC staff oppose Frontier's plan to acquire Verizon's phone lines Some key state regulatory officials are opposing Frontier Communications Corp.'s plan to buy Verizon's wire line business in West Virginia and 13 other states. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/microsoft-to-start-charging-for-access-to-cloud-computing-system-windows-azure-in-february-70299477.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:55:07Z Microsoft to start charging for access to cloud computing system Windows Azure in February Microsoft Corp. leads its industry in part because a vast army of outside computer programmers design software that only runs on its Windows operating system. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/granholm-plans-to-merge-michigan-state-departments-handling-technology-management-70301227.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:55:05Z Granholm plans to merge Michigan state departments handling technology, management Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm wants to consolidate more state government departments. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/tracking-firm-southern-california-median-home-price-increases-2-percent-from-sept-to-oct-70301217.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:55:04Z Tracking firm: Southern California median home price increases 2 percent from Sept. to Oct. The median home price in Southern California rose nearly 2 percent last month from September, as the inventory of homes for sale continued to shrink and lenders worked to avoid fresh foreclosures, a tracking firm said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/dollar-gains-as-trichet-seconds-bernanke-on-strong-dollar-policy-treasurys-in-high-demand-70281602.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:55:03Z Dollar gains as Trichet seconds Bernanke on strong-dollar policy; Treasurys in high demand The dollar surged higher Tuesday after European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet seconded Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's support for a strong buck. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/iran-state-television-says-5-people-have-been-sentenced-to-death-over-postelection-turmoil-70290317.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:55:02Z Iran state television says 5 people have been sentenced to death over postelection turmoil Iran has sentenced five defendants to death in a mass trial of opposition figures accused of fomenting the unrest that followed the disputed June presidential election, state television reported Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/australian-with-2-iraq-tours-keeping-golf-in-perspective-70300917.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:50:08Z Australian with 2 Iraq tours keeping golf in perspective Tiger Woods first made his move in the Australian Masters in the middle of the opening round, getting his name on the leaderboard next to a player named "Jordan" that even some of the local fans did not recognize. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/new-york-yankees-decline-125-million-option-on-pitcher-sergio-mitre-70300887.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:50:05Z New York Yankees decline $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre The New York Yankees have declined a $1.25 million option on pitcher Sergio Mitre. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/md-man-set-to-die-for-killing-va-couple-70265032.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:50:02Z Virginia set to electrocute 2001 killer of couple A former Army counterintelligence worker from Maryland who killed a northern Virginia couple in 2001 was scheduled Tuesday to become the first U.S. inmate to die by electrocution since last year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/massey-energy-completes-acquisition-of-15m-tons-of-wva-coal-reserves-70300487.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:45:14Z Massey Energy completes acquisition of 15M tons of W.Va. coal reserves Massey Energy Co. said Tuesday it has completed an acquisition of 15 million tons of coal reserves in West Virginia from Appalachian Fuels LLC, which went bankrupt. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/same-sex-couples-say-no-legitimate-reason-for-excluding-them-from-feds-marriage-definition-70300482.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:45:13Z Same-sex couples say 'no legitimate' reason for excluding them from feds marriage definition Gay married couples suing the government over a federal law that doesn't recognize same-sex unions say there is "no legitimate or plausible" reason for having a federal definition of marriage that excludes gay couples. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/better-watch-out-better-not-cough-santas-lobby-for-swine-flu-vaccine-70299812.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:45:11Z Better watch out, better not cough: Santas lobby for swine flu vaccine Forget cookies and milk. Santa wants the swine flu vaccine. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/police-pa-murder-suspect-tried-to-get-burial-plot-next-to-the-wife-hes-accused-of-killing-70271472.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:45:09Z DA: Pa. murder suspect scammed to get burial plot next to the wife he's accused of killing A man accused of murdering his wife has been charged with forging documents to steal a cemetery plot so he could be buried beside her. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/massey-energy-completes-purchase-of-wva-reserves-70300242.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:40:13Z Massey Energy completes purchase of W.Va. reserves Massey Energy says it has completed its purchase of 15 million tons of northern West Virginia coal reserves. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ipcs-shareholder-greywolf-capital-opposes-purchase-by-sprint-says-24-per-share-too-low-70300172.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:40:08Z IPCS shareholder Greywolf Capital opposes purchase by Sprint, says $24 per share too low Sprint Nextel Corp.'s proposed purchase of wireless affiliate iPCS Inc. is gaining opposition from one of iPCS' largest shareholders. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/ap-impact-tobacco-companies-quickly-find-tax-loophole-in-child-health-bill-saving-millions-70261627.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:40:07Z AP IMPACT: Tobacco companies quickly find tax loophole in child health bill, saving millions When President Barack Obama signed a law expanding children's health insurance this spring, he slapped tobacco companies with huge tax increases to pay for it. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/swiss-court-to-rule-in-2-3-weeks-on-polanski-bail-70285847.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:35:11Z Swiss ruling on Polanski bail likely in 2-3 wks Switzerland's highest criminal court is expected to decide in two or three weeks whether to release film director Roman Polanski on bail pending a decision on his extradition to the United States, a court official said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/defense-to-begin-case-in-baltimore-mayors-trial-70283592.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:35:09Z 2 defense witnesses testify in mayor's trial The defense in Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon's theft trial has called its first two witnesses. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/ex-police-chief-indicted-on-firearm-charges-in-md-70299457.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:35:08Z Ex-police chief indicted on firearm charges in Md. State prosecutors say a former police chief from the town of Morningside has been indicted on five counts for illegally selling a police department gun. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/computer-security-company-fortinet-to-go-public-wednesday-in-ipo-valued-up-to-1375-million-70299027.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:30:16Z Computer security company Fortinet to go public Wednesday in IPO valued up to $137.5 million Fortinet Inc. plans to go public Wednesday in an initial public offering, giving investors a chance to tap a network security provider with sales expected to grow. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/more-racing-under-the-lights-at-churchill-downs-in-2010-track-announces-6-dates-70299482.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:30:14Z Churchill Downs doubles its night racing Churchill Downs is doubling down on night racing next year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/movie-review-broken-embraces-weaves-pedro-almodovars-spell-but-falls-short-70298622.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:30:05Z Movie review: `Broken Embraces' weaves Pedro Almodovar's spell but falls short In the most indelible scene of "Broken Embraces" ("Los abrazos rotos"), Pedro Almodovar's latest vivid melodrama, Penelope Cruz plays dress-up. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/wash-jobless-rate-up-slightly-to-93-percent-in-oct-still-better-than-national-102-percent-70299022.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:25:14Z Wash. jobless rate up slightly to 9.3 percent in Oct., still better than national 10.2 percent Washington's unemployment rate increased slightly to 9.3 percent in October from the revised September rate of 9.1 percent, state officials said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/chipotle-mexican-grill-to-open-first-european-restaurant-in-london-next-april-70299017.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:25:13Z Chipotle Mexican Grill to open first European restaurant in London next April Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. plans to open a restaurant in London, its first location in Europe. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/first-player-suspended-under-pga-doping-policy-loses-bid-for-restraining-order-to-let-him-play-70299012.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:25:12Z First player suspended under PGA doping policy loses bid for restraining order to let him play A U.S. magistrate has denied a temporary restraining order sought by a golfer trying to block a one-year doping ban by the PGA Tour long enough to let him play at a qualifying tournament in Houston. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/nj-teen-sues-school-says-administrators-quashed-her-participation-in-silent-abortion-protest-70290682.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:25:08Z NJ teen sues school, claiming administrators quashed a silent protest of abortion she planned A New Jersey high school student claims in a federal lawsuit that school administrators violated her First Amendment free-speech and religious-freedom rights when they said she couldn't participate in a day of silent protest against abortion. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/erickson-szakacsy-will-practice-with-first-string-70298947.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:25:04Z Erickson: Szakacsy will practice with first string Arizona State coach Dennis Erickson says quarterback Samson Szakacsy will take most of the snaps with the first team this week. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/correction-image-makeovers-story-70298237.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:20:21Z Correction: Image makeovers story In a Nov. 6 story citing examples of companies that changed their names to repair their images, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Accenture changed its name from Arthur Andersen as a result of an association with the Enron scandal. Accenture, previously known as Andersen Consulting, operated independently from Arthur Andersen, the accounting firm. Andersen Consulting changed its name before the Enron scandal became public and was in no way tied to the scandal. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/warriors-grant-jackson-his-golden-ticket-out-70261607.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:20:20Z Warriors grant Stephen Jackson his 'Golden' ticket out of town in deal with Bobcats Stephen Jackson wanted out of Golden State so badly for so long. When the team finally called to tell him he'd been traded, he already knew. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/mikulski-proposes-removing-retardation-from-laws-70298647.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:20:13Z Mikulski proposes removing retardation from laws Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski has introduced a bill to remove the words "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" from federal laws. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/crop-disaster-declared-in-10-md-counties-70298642.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:20:12Z Crop disaster declared in 10 Md. counties State agriculture officials say 10 counties have received disaster designation for crop losses because of vomitoxin contamination. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/schumer-feds-to-crack-down-on-phony-swine-flu-gimmicks-that-could-discourage-vaccination-70298637.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:20:10Z Schumer: Feds to crack down on phony swine flu gimmicks that could discourage vaccination Sen. Charles Schumer says the federal government is notifying 10 companies in a crackdown on phony remedies to the swine flu now on the market. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/dc-board-says-no-to-putting-gay-marriage-measure-on-ballot-citing-human-rights-law-70298212.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:15:06Z DC board won't allow gay marriage ban on ballot A measure to let voters decide whether to ban same-sex marriages in D.C. cannot go on the ballot because it would violate a city human rights law, the Board of Elections and Ethics ruled Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/union-says-verizon-laying-off-1000-company-says-its-part-of-announced-plan-70297882.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:10:08Z Union says Verizon laying off 1,000; company says it's part of announced plan The largest union for Verizon Communications Inc. workers said the phone company is laying off more than 1,000 employees in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/foxwoods-defaulting-on-debt-by-failing-to-make-full-interest-payment-70284877.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:10:07Z Foxwoods casino defaults on debt by failing to make full interest payment; credit rating drops Foxwoods Resort Casino, one of the world's largest, has failed to make a full payment on its debt, leading to a default and another credit-rating downgrade as casinos around the country struggle amid the severe recession. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/nc-special-deputy-attorney-general-brill-nominated-by-obama-to-federal-trade-commission-70297862.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:10:04Z NC special deputy attorney general Brill nominated by Obama to Federal Trade Commission North Carolina's consumer protection chief for Attorney General Roy Cooper has been picked to join the Federal Trade Commission. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/israeli-military-punishes-troops-for-protesting-west-bank-settlement-evacuation-70265807.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:10:03Z Israeli military punishes troops for protesting West Bank settler outpost evacuation The Israeli army punished six soldiers, sending two to prison, for protesting the army's demolition of structures at an unauthorized settler outpost in the West Bank, the military said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/venezuelas-exports-to-us-plummet-by-more-than-60-percent-this-year-amid-lower-oil-prices-70297412.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:05:08Z Venezuela's exports to US plummet by more than 60 percent this year amid lower oil prices Venezuela's exports to the United States have dropped 60.4 percent so far this year, due largely to lower oil prices. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/how-the-poll-on-the-environment-was-conducted-70297362.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:05:03Z How the poll on the environment was conducted The Associated Press-NBC Universal poll on consumers and the environment was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from Nov. 5-9, 2009. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,006 adults. Interviews were conducted with 806 respondents on landline telephones and 200 on cellular phones. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/commercial-casinos-across-us-see-794b-in-revenue-during-third-quarter-down-55-percent-70290737.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:00:08Z US casino revenue slips 5.5 percent in 3rd qtr U.S. commercial casinos took in $7.94 billion in revenue during the third quarter, 5.5 percent less than a year earlier, the head of the American Gaming Association said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/dc-board-rejects-gay-marriage-ballot-effort-70296937.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:00:06Z DC board rejects gay marriage ballot effort D.C.'s Board of Ethics and Elections has ruled that a measure giving voters the option to ban same-sex unions cannot go on the city's ballot. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/md-firms-silent-security-radio-wins-tsa-contract-70296927.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T12:00:05Z Md. firm's silent security radio wins TSA contract A county business won an $11 million contract to help airport-checkpoint officers to better handle the situation when they detect a suspicious passenger. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/md-city-erects-dred-scott-decision-plaque-to-quell-rancor-over-supreme-court-justices-statue-70296612.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:55:10Z Md. city aims for balance with Dred Scott plaque More than 150 years after the U.S. Supreme Court issued the notorious Dred Scott decision affirming slavery, a Maryland city unveiled a plaque Tuesday to educate visitors about the opinion and the local man who wrote it — and to quell a local controversy. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/socal-sales-median-prices-in-oct-vs-year-ago-70296317.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:50:07Z SoCal sales, median prices in Oct. vs. year ago Home sales, median prices in October compared to a year ago in selected Southern California counties: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/cit-group-loses-107b-in-3rd-quarter-as-operations-worsened-ahead-of-bankruptcy-filing-70268792.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:50:06Z CIT Group loses $1.07B in 3rd-qtr as operations worsened ahead of bankruptcy filing Commercial lender CIT Group Inc. provided a further glimpse into its troubled finances, saying it lost $1.07 billion during the third quarter as customers jumped ship and it tried unsuccessfully to avoid filing for bankruptcy protection. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/cross-border-effort-wins-proper-burial-for-mexican-indian-remains-after-100-years-in-ny-museum-70295947.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:45:08Z Cross-border effort wins proper burial for Mexican Indian remains after 100 years in NY museum Northern Mexico's Yaqui Indians buried their lost warriors after a two-year effort to rescue the remains from New York's American Museum of Natural History, where the victims of one of North America's last Indian massacres lay in storage for more than a century. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/xcel-energy-unit-closes-300-million-30-year-first-mortgage-bond-offering-70295927.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:45:07Z Xcel Energy unit closes $300 million 30-year first mortgage bond offering Power company Xcel Energy Inc. on Tuesday said its subsidiary Northern States Power Co.-Minnesota closed its offering of $300 million 30-year first mortgage bonds with an annual interest rate of 5.35 percent. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/towing-of-virginia-beach-barge-begins-70295902.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:45:05Z Towing of Virginia Beach barge begins A 570-foot barge that went aground in the surf off of Virginia Beach is making its way back to open waters. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/rocket-attack-in-east-afghanistan-shows-taliban-as-formidable-nato-opponent-70262727.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:45:03Z Rocket attack in east even as French troops move in underscores Taliban's strength A rocket attack apparently targeting French forces that killed ordinary Afghans raised concerns Tuesday in eastern Afghanistan about international troops' ability to secure a volatile valley despite a major offensive. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/2-of-7-counts-dismissed-in-baltimore-mayors-theft-trial-judge-denies-arguement-for-mistrial-70293137.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:40:10Z 2 of 7 counts dismissed in Baltimore mayor's theft trial; judge denies argument for mistrial Two of the seven charges against Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon are being dropped. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/wholesale-inflation-rises-less-than-expected-in-october-on-higher-food-and-energy-prices-70270247.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:40:09Z October dip in factory production signals bumpy road for recovery; wholesale inflation muted A decline in factory production in October signals that consumers and businesses remain cautious in their spending, with the economic recovery likely to be sluggish. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/us-homebuilder-sentiment-index-unchanged-in-november-but-six-month-sales-outlook-improves-70289367.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:40:04Z Homebuilder sentiment index unchanged in November A key gauge of homebuilders' confidence held steady in November, reflecting a cautious outlook from residential developers as they waited to learn whether Congress would extend a homebuyer tax credit. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/shares-of-jacobs-engineering-slide-as-backlog-shrinks-2010-outlook-short-of-wall-street-view-70295237.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:35:03Z Shares of Jacobs Engineering slide as backlog shrinks, 2010 outlook short of Wall Street view Jacobs Engineering Inc. shares were one of the biggest percentage decliners on the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday after the company said its backlog was shrinking and issued profit guidance for fiscal 2010 that was short of analysts' expectations. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ameristar-casinos-extends-maturity-date-for-600m-in-revolving-loans-to-august-2012-70294862.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:30:09Z Ameristar Casinos extends maturity date for $600M in revolving loans to August 2012 Ameristar Casinos Inc. said Tuesday it has extended the maturity date of $600 million in revolving loans to Aug. 10, 2012, from Nov. 10, 2010. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/fossil-fueled-by-china-global-carbon-dioxide-emissions-soar-in-2008-even-as-economy-plummets-70289087.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:30:04Z Fossil fueled by China, global carbon dioxide emissions soar in 2008 even as economy plummets Pollution typically declines during a recession. Not this time. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/united-states-cellular-board-approves-plan-to-buy-back-up-to-13-million-shares-a-year-70294507.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:25:03Z United States Cellular board approves plan to buy back up to 1.3 million shares a year Wireless carrier United States Cellular Corp. said Tuesday its board has approved a new program to buy back up to 1.3 million shares per calendar year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/nc-museum-of-art-tunnels-through-to-new-building-uses-unusual-elements-to-move-works-70294112.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:20:10Z NC Museum of Art 'tunnels' through to new building, uses unusual elements to move works The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh is on the move. And it's taking about 750 works of art with it. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/tjx-says-3rd-qtr-profit-rises-32-pct-as-shoppers-seek-bargains-during-recession-70271772.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:20:07Z TJX says 3rd-qtr profit rises 32 pct as shoppers seek bargains; boosts profit outlook TJX Cos. Inc. says its fiscal third-quarter profit rose 32 percent as shoppers looked for bargains at the discount retailer's chains. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/healthsouth-offering-290-million-in-senior-notes-70293762.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:15:17Z HealthSouth offering $290 million in senior notes Hospital and rehabilitation center operator HealthSouth Corp. said Tuesday it is offering $290 million in senior notes and will use the proceeds to buy back other senior notes. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/md-teen-charged-as-adult-in-alleged-rape-robbery-70293747.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:15:13Z Md. teen charged as adult in alleged rape, robbery Montgomery County police have arrested and charged a Wheaton teenager with robbery and rape. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/some-boston-red-sox-tickets-to-rise-up-to-5-next-season-at-fenway-park-70286987.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:10:13Z Some Boston Red Sox tickets to rise up to $5 next season at Fenway Park The Red Sox will raise some ticket prices as much as $5 next season after freezing all sections for 2009. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/wright-medical-group-names-lance-berry-chief-financial-officer-as-john-bakewell-departs-70293457.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:10:10Z Wright Medical Group names Lance Berry chief financial officer as John Bakewell departs Orthopedic device maker Wright Medical Group Inc. said Monday it named Lance A. Berry senior vice president and chief financial officer, replacing outgoing financial chief John K. Bakewell. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/poniard-recovers-part-of-monday-losses-on-data-for-picoplatin-in-colon-cancer-and-safety-info-70293452.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:10:08Z Poniard recovers part of Monday losses on data for picoplatin in colon cancer, and safety info A day after Poniard Pharmaceuticals Inc. said its drug candidate picoplatin failed to improve survival for patients with lung cancer, the company reported positive data on the drug as a treatment for colorectal cancer. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/dover-corp-says-its-hill-phoenix-business-will-acquire-barker-for-an-undisclosed-amount-70292767.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:00:15Z Dover Corp. says its Hill Phoenix business will acquire Barker for an undisclosed amount Industrial products maker Dover Corp. said Tuesday it acquired Barker Co., which makes cooled and heated display cases, for an undisclosed amount. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/teekay-lng-prices-follow-on-offering-of-35-million-units-at-2440-apiece-70292752.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:00:12Z Teekay LNG prices follow-on offering of $3.5 million units at $24.40 apiece Teekay LNG Partners LP, a liquefied gas shipping venture, said on Tuesday that it has priced a public offering of 3.5 million units at $24.40 apiece, about 1 percent above the stock's opening price for the day of $24.15. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/wisconsin-court-orders-beef-jerky-tycoon-to-pay-son-5-million-in-feud-over-family-business-70292337.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:00:11Z Wisconsin court orders beef jerky tycoon to pay son $5 million in feud over family business A Wisconsin appeals court has reinstated a $5 million damage award in a family feud involving one of the world's largest beef jerky companies. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/swiss-bank-credit-suisse-signs-10-year-sponsorship-deal-with-roger-federer-70292737.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:00:10Z Swiss bank Credit Suisse signs 10-year sponsorship deal with Roger Federer The Swiss bank Credit Suisse has signed a 10-year sponsorship with Roger Federer. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/flames-no-match-for-no-22-clemson-79-39-70285462.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:00:08Z Flames no match for No. 22 Clemson, 79-39 David Potter felt good from the start, early wakeup call included, and his career-best performance helped No. 22 Clemson roll over Liberty 79-39 Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/john-says-hes-back-on-his-feet-after-illness-honors-former-president-clinton-at-aids-gala-70283947.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T11:00:04Z John says he's back on his feet after illness; honors former President Clinton at AIDS gala Elton John says he's back on his feet after being sidelined for the flu and an E. coli bacterial infection. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/searcher-says-missing-nc-girls-body-was-found-near-deer-carcasses-calls-scene-terrible-70292362.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:55:11Z Searcher says missing NC girl's body was found near deer carcasses, calls scene 'terrible' A dog trainer who helped look for a missing North Carolina 5-year-old says searchers overlooked it at first because all they saw were deer carcasses in trash bags. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/eaton-vance-invesco-launch-funds-with-exposure-to-governments-build-america-bonds-program-70292317.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:55:04Z Eaton Vance, Invesco launch funds with exposure to government's Build America Bonds program Eaton Vance Management and Invesco PowerShares on Tuesday announced new investment products offering exposure to the government's Build America Bonds stimulus program, which seeks to spur construction and repair projects by state and local governments. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/oxigenes-developing-cancer-treatment-meets-safety-goals-in-midstage-study-70292307.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:55:03Z Oxigene's developing cancer treatment meets safety goals in midstage study Development-stage biotechnology company Oxigene Inc. said Tuesday its lung cancer treatment candidate Zybrestat met safety goals in a midstage study. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/hope-to-remake-carson-city-as-tech-arts-center-70291932.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:50:12Z Hope to remake Carson City as tech, arts center Carson City supervisors have authorized a study of how much it will cost to turn eight acres of parking lots around the Carson Nugget casino into a downtown technology plaza. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/state-sues-bnsf-to-cover-some-central-montana-rail-costs-70291922.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:50:08Z State sues BNSF to cover some central Montana rail costs Attorneys for Montana have filed a lawsuit against BNSF Railway Company, accusing it of failing to live up to a 1984 agreement that the state says requires the company to pay some grain shipping costs in central Montana. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/boots--coots-files-250m-shelf-registration-with-sec-but-no-current-plans-to-sell-shares-70291917.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:50:07Z Boots & Coots files $250M shelf registration with SEC but no current plans to sell shares Boots & Coots Inc., an oil and gas exploration company, said Tuesday it has filed a universal shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to sell $250 million in securities but has no immediate plans to do so. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/la-city-council-confirms-swears-in-charlie-beck-as-new-police-chief-70291897.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:50:05Z LA City Council confirms, swears in Charlie Beck as new police chief The Los Angeles Police Department has a new chief. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/tabloid-fodder-lingers-but-mayer-makes-sure-his-music-is-what-has-the-most-impact-on-new-cd-70267487.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:50:03Z Tabloid fodder lingers, but Mayer makes sure his music is what has the most impact on new CD If you're engrossed in the tabloid Internet-gossip that has come to define the celebrity world, then John Mayer's latest CD, "Battle Studies," could provide enough fodder to fill at least a dozen Perez Hilton blog posts or at least one story in Us Weekly. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/enter-the-hospital-would-be-ninja-impaled-while-trying-to-leap-metal-fence-in-seattle-70291202.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:40:02Z Enter the hospital: Would-be ninja impaled while trying to leap metal fence in Seattle Seattle police say a man who thought he was ninja was impaled on a metal fence when he tried to leap over it. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/swiss-bank-ubs-tells-investors-it-aims-for-annual-15bn-pretax-profit-in-3-5-years-70261242.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:35:18Z Swiss bank UBS tells investors it aims for annual $15BN pretax profit in 3-5 years Swiss bank UBS AG, which has been plagued by losses and customer withdrawals, said Tuesday it aims to make an annual pretax profit of 15 billion Swiss francs ($14.9 billion) in three to five years. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/frederick-aims-for-balance-with-dred-scott-plaque-70262912.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:35:14Z Frederick aims for balance with Dred Scott plaque More than 150 years after a landmark Supreme Court decision affirming slavery, the city of Frederick has taken a step toward settling a local controversy about the case. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/70290722.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:35:12Z A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/home-depot-earnings-fall-89-percent-raises-outlook-amid-signs-of-real-estate-stabilization-70265367.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:35:09Z Home Depot earnings fall 8.9 percent; raises outlook amid signs of real estate stabilization Consumers are buying washers to fix leaky faucets rather than replacing the faucets themselves, and professional contractors are spending less overall on projects, Home Depot Inc. reported Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/report-irans-chief-of-staff-warns-saudi-arabia-over-yemeni-offensive-70290652.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:35:03Z Report: Iran's chief of staff warns Saudi Arabia over Yemeni offensive Iran's chief of staff has warned Saudi Arabia over its military offensive against Shiite Yemeni rebels, saying it signals the start of "state terrorism" and endangers the entire region. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/mattress-maker-simmons-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-70289887.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:30:14Z Mattress maker Simmons files for bankruptcy protection Simmons Co., maker of Beautyrest mattresses, has filed for bankruptcy protection. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/uk-information-watchdog-millions-of-cell-phone-customer-records-sold-to-other-phone-companies-70278842.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:25:07Z UK: T-Mobile says customers' personal records sold to other phone companies Communications company T-Mobile acknowledged Tuesday that its clients' personal information had been leaked to others — and millions of customer records could be involved, according to Britain's information watchdog. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/dutch-government-awards-euro1-billion-subsidy-for-wind-turbine-park-with-430-megawatt-capacity-70289902.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:47Z Dutch government awards euro1 billion subsidy for wind turbine park with 430 megawatt capacity The Dutch government has awarded a euro1 billion ($1.5 billion) subsidy for a new wind turbine park capable of generating 430 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 400,000 households. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/us-investigators-cite-faulty-equipment-in-last-months-explosion-at-puerto-rico-fuel-depot-70289892.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:45Z US investigators cite faulty equipment in last month's explosion at Puerto Rico fuel depot A broken fuel gauge at a Puerto Rican gasoline depot contributed to an explosion that forced the evacuation of hundreds of people, a U.S. federal agency said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/obama-administration-launches-new-financial-fraud-task-force-will-partner-with-state-ags-70289397.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:40Z Obama administration launches new financial fraud task force, will partner with state AG's The Obama administration has formed a new task force to target financial fraud — replacing an earlier corporate fraud task force. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/melco-crowns-third-quarter-loss-widens-even-as-revenue-rises-70-percent-70289867.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:38Z Melco Crown's third-quarter loss widens even as revenue rises 70 percent Casino operator Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. on Tuesday reported a bigger third-quarter loss than it did a year ago even as revenue rose 70 percent. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/utilities-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289862.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:37Z Utilities companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top utilities companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/telecom-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289857.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:36Z Telecom companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top telecom companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/staffing-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289847.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:35Z Staffing companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top staffing companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/specialty-retail-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70289842.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:33Z Specialty Retail companies shares down at noon Shares of some top specialty retail companies are down at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/silver-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289837.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:31Z Silver companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top silver companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/railroads-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70289827.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:30Z Railroads companies shares down at noon Shares of some top railroads companies are down at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/pharmaceuticals-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289822.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:28Z Pharmaceuticals companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/pbm-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289817.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:26Z PBM companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top pbm companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/oil-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289812.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:25Z Oil companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top oil companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/medical-devices-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289807.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:24Z Medical Devices companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top medical devices companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/media-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289802.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:22Z Media companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top media companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/managed-care-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70289792.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:21Z Managed Care companies shares down at noon Shares of some top managed care companies are down at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/machinery-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70289787.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:13Z Machinery companies shares down at noon Shares of some top machinery companies are down at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/internet-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70289782.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:12Z Internet companies shares down at noon Shares of some top internet companies are down at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/saks-posts-surprise-3q-profit-on-lower-costs-scales-back-on-promotions-and-clearance-sales-70269502.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:09Z Saks posts surprise 3Q profit as it cuts costs, scales down promotions and clearance sales Luxury retailer Saks Inc. eked out a quarterly profit for the first time in six quarters by trimming expenses and scaling back on promotions and clearance discounts even as sales fell, the company reported Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/music-review-mayer-flounders-on-battle-studies-with-self-penned-soft-rock-70289347.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:20:03Z Music Review: Mayer flounders on "Battle Studies" with self-penned soft rock John Mayer, "Battle Studies" (Columbia) http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/insurers-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289567.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:57Z Insurers companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top insurers companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/homebuilders-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70289557.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:56Z Homebuilders companies shares down at noon Shares of some top homebuilders companies are down at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/health-care-equipment-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289552.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:55Z Health Care Equipment companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top health care equipment companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/gold-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70289547.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:53Z Gold companies shares down at noon Shares of some top gold companies are down at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/nhl-commissioner-bettman-glendale-officials-discuss-coyotes-future-keeping-team-in-city-70289542.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:52Z NHL commissioner Bettman, Glendale officials discuss Coyotes' future, keeping team in city NHL commissioner Gary Bettman met with city officials on Monday to discuss the process of keeping the Phoenix Coyotes in Glendale. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/food-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289527.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:49Z Food companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top food companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/finance-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70289522.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:48Z Finance companies shares down at noon Shares of some top finance companies are down at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/electrical-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70289512.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:47Z Electrical companies shares down at noon Shares of some top electrical companies are down at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/education-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289507.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:46Z Education companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top education companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/durable-goods-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70289487.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:45Z Durable Goods companies shares down at noon Shares of some top durable goods companies are down at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/drugstore-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289477.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:43Z Drugstore companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top drugstore companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/construction-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70289472.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:41Z Construction companies shares down at noon Shares of some top construction companies are down at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/computer-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289462.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:40Z Computer companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top computer companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/coal-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289452.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:38Z Coal companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top coal companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/broadline-retail-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289447.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:37Z Broadline Retail companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top broadline retail companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/biotechnology-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70289442.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:36Z Biotechnology companies shares down at noon Shares of some top biotechnology companies are down at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/beverages-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289432.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:34Z Beverages companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top beverages companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/autos-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289427.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:32Z Autos companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top autos companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/airlines-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289412.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:31Z Airlines companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/aerospace-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70289402.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:11Z Aerospace companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at noon: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/g-theodore-leaves-capitals-for-personal-reasons-70289387.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:09Z G Theodore leaves Capitals for personal reasons Goalie Jose Theodore has left the Capitals to travel back to Washington for personal reasons. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/maryland-town-setting-of-blair-witch-project-hopes-new-welcome-signs-will-deter-thieves-70288697.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:15:02Z Maryland town, setting of 'Blair Witch Project,' hopes new welcome signs will deter thieves The small Maryland town where "The Blair Witch Project" was set has some new welcome signs. Please don't steal them. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/suez-canal-can-now-take-tankers-with-66-foot-draft-says-waterways-chief-70289092.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:10:47Z Suez Canal can now take tankers with 66 foot draft, says waterway's chief The head of Egypt's Suez Canal says the international water way has been deepened to allow through ships with a draft of up to 66 feet (20 meters). http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/fbi-investigating-closed-mortgage-company-that-closed-abruptly-last-week-6-people-have-sued-70287042.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:10:06Z FBI investigating closed mortgage company that closed abruptly last week; 6 people have sued A mortgage company in Meredith that closed suddenly last week is undergoing a criminal investigation by the FBI. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/stock-market-gain-means-trust-fund-money-available-for-south-dakota-state-budget-70289037.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:10:05Z Stock market gain means trust fund money available for South Dakota state budget Stock market gains mean two trust funds likely will be able to contribute money to help support education and health care in next year's state budget, state Investment Officer Matt Clark said. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/nc-research-firm-specializing-in-carbon-fiber-processing-to-bring-new-facility-120-jobs-to-sc-70289017.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:10:04Z NC research firm specializing in carbon fiber processing to bring new facility, 120 jobs to SC A research firm that develops advanced textiles for the automotive, aeronautics and defense industries says it will open a new facility in South Carolina, creating 120 new jobs. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/eu-leaders-to-ask-russia-at-summit-about-its-intentions-regarding-wto-membership-70266392.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:05:17Z EU leaders to ask Russia at summit about its intentions regarding WTO membership The EU says it will ask Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to clarify his country's efforts to join the World Trade Organization at an EU-Russia summit in Stockholm on Wednesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/federal-reserve-reduces-length-of-emergency-loans-banks-can-draw-since-worst-of-crisis-is-over-70281932.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:05:15Z Federal Reserve reduces length of emergency loans banks as financial conditions improve The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that it will reduce the length of loans banks can draw from its emergency lending program "in light of the continued improvement in financial conditions." http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/immigrants-likelier-to-support-smoking-bans-race-played-role-in-employment-at-1-retailer-70288737.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:05:13Z Immigrants likelier to support smoking bans; race played role in employment at 1 retailer SMOKE-FREE ALLIES: The strongest American advocates for smoking bans in public venues are the newest Americans, one study said. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/person-at-nflpa-says-union-wants-to-speak-to-browns-players-about-coach-mangini-70287837.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:05:12Z Person at NFLPA says union wants to speak to Browns players about coach Mangini The NFL Players Association is trying to set up a meeting with Cleveland Browns players this week to talk about coach Eric Mangini's practices, a person at the union told The Associated Press on Monday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/70272802.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:05:07Z The top 10 selling singles and albums sold on iTunes iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Nov. 16, 2009: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/photographer-ohio-police-chief-offered-to-sell-address-of-parker-broderick-surrogate-for-1k-70284892.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:05:05Z Paparazzo: Ohio police chief said he had ultrasound photos from Parker-Broderick surrogate A paparazzo testified Tuesday that an Ohio police chief told him he had access to ultrasound photographs belonging to the woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/correction-internet-conference-story-70288677.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:05:03Z Correction: Internet conference story In a Nov. 15 story about Egypt's plan to apply for the first Internet domain name written in Arabic, The Associated Press incorrectly quoted Yahoo Inc. co-founder Jerry Yang. Yang said new Internet users in emerging markets "will need Web content, and want more content in their native language, and still others won't just be bound by language and barriers, but have other challenges such as reading, literacy." Yang did not use the word "liberty" in the passage. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/energy-dept-leads-by-example-erects-colo-building-that-uses-as-much-energy-as-it-creates-70286672.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T10:00:03Z Energy Dept. leads by example, erects Colo. building that uses as much energy as it creates Homes and office buildings consume three-quarters of U.S. electricity, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory wants to lower that figure by erecting what it believes will be the largest "net-zero" energy building in the world — one that produces as much power onsite as it uses. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/putin-reaches-out-to-russias-hip-hop-artists-burnishing-his-bad-boy-image-70286647.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:55:03Z Putin reaches out to Russia's hip hop artists, burnishing his bad boy image Putin in da house? Da! He's tracked Siberian tigers wearing military camouflage, sat in the cockpit of a fighter jet, and shown off black-belt judo moves. Now Vladimir Putin is adding another groove to his tough guy persona: hip hop idol. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/neurogesx-shares-rise-as-food-and-drug-administration-approves-qutenza-pain-patch-70287627.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:50:54Z NeurogesX shares rise as Food and Drug Administration approves Qutenza pain patch Shares of biotechnology company NeurogesX Inc. jumped Tuesday after the company received Food and Drug Administration approval for its Qutenza pain patch. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/fifa-warns-iraq-officials-to-stop-meddling-in-soccer-or-face-national-ban-70264962.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:50:09Z FIFA warns Iraq officials to stop meddling in soccer or face national ban Iraq faces suspension from world soccer if it does not restore the disbanded national federation by Thursday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/famous-chincoteague-ponies-weather-storm-70287602.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:50:05Z Famous Chincoteague ponies weather storm The sturdy Chincoteaque (SHINN'-koh-teeg) ponies of the Chesapeake Bay's Eastern Shore weathered last week's tropical storm, but their habitat took a beating. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/house-ag-committee-members-blast-administrations-financial-rules-for-expanding-fed-power-70281937.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:50:03Z House Ag committee, regulators blast proposed financial rules that would diminish their power Faced with the prospect of losing key oversight powers, members of the House Agriculture Committee and regulators on Tuesday blasted an Obama administration proposal to overhaul financial rules. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/mexico-approves-244-billion-budget-that-includes-tax-increases-federal-department-cuts-70287307.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:45:03Z Mexico approves $244 billion budget that includes tax increases, federal department cuts Mexico's leaders have approved a $244 billion budget for 2010, a slight increase from 2009 despite an economic crisis. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/south-carolina-statehouse-gets-smaller-christmas-tree-because-of-recession-70286992.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:40:58Z South Carolina Statehouse gets smaller Christmas tree because of recession You can call it the recession tree. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/comcast-nbc-deal-would-bring-tv-giants-together-on-us-olympic-committee-oly-network-70286977.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:40:09Z Comcast-NBC deal would bring TV giants together on US Olympic Committee Oly network NBC might have a partner in the cable company that wanted to be its Olympic rival. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/police-to-announce-arrest-in-shooting-of-boy-70275387.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:40:07Z DC police announce arrest man in shooting of boy Police have made an arrest in the case of a 9-year-old boy who was fatally shot when a bullet pierced the door of his northwest Washington home. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/pittsburgh-baltimore-to-remain-night-game-nov-29-70286972.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:40:07Z Pittsburgh-Baltimore to remain Sunday night game Nov. 29 despite flex scheduling options The Pittsburgh-Baltimore matchup Nov. 29 will remain the Sunday night game even though NBC had the option of picking another contest. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/as-bailey-and-marlins-coghlan-win-rookie-awards-70261617.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:35:18Z A's closer Andrew Bailey wins AL Rookie of Year; Marlins OF Chris Coghlan takes NL award Andrew Bailey was driving along, talking to his agent on a handsfree cell phone, when another call came in. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/hologic-down-as-panel-advises-against-breast-scans-for-some-women-analyst-says-sales-may-drop-70281612.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:35:13Z Hologic down as panel advises against breast scans for some women; analyst says sales may drop Shares of digital mammogram system maker Hologic Inc. fell Tuesday after a government task force recommended that women wait longer before having mammograms, and have the breast examinations less often. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/katy-perry-strips-down-her-songs-for-mtv-unplugged-talks-about-upcoming-album-idol-70286642.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:35:04Z Katy Perry strips down (her songs) for 'MTV Unplugged'; talks about upcoming album, 'Idol' "American Idol" contestants should be thankful that they have caring, sharing Ellen DeGeneres on the panel now and not Katy Perry. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/analysts-see-air-france-klm-reporting-a-q2-loss-as-crisis-continues-to-ravage-air-travel-70286337.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:30:10Z Analysts see Air France-KLM reporting a Q2 loss as crisis continues to ravage air travel Europe's biggest airline Air France-KLM reports earnings for its fiscal second quarter on Wednesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/va-fire-chiefs-son-pleads-guilty-to-embezzlement-70286307.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:30:08Z Va. fire chief's son pleads guilty to embezzlement The son of a former Bedford County volunteer fire chief has pleaded guilty to embezzling money from the department. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/ryan-seacrest-granted-restraining-order-70286292.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:30:07Z Ryan Seacrest granted restraining order A judge has granted a civil restraining order against a man accused of stalking Ryan Seacrest. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/colo-medical-pot-suppliers-will-have-to-pay-taxes-70274662.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:25:03Z Colo. medical marijuana dispensaries will have to start paying sales tax following AG's ruling Colorado is gearing up to officially tax and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries, a move lawmakers say amounts to legal recognition of a growing industry. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/dc-council-to-subpoena-2-70285832.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:25:02Z DC council to subpoena 2 A D.C. Council member says he will subpoena two employees who didn't testify during hearings on a park projects contract. Council members have questioned the contract as improper. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/northern-indiana-rv-industry-sees-another-boost-as-heartland-announces-hiring-of-400-workers-70285502.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:20:11Z Northern Indiana RV industry sees another boost as Heartland announces hiring of 400 workers A recreational vehicle company based in northern Indiana plans to hire more than 400 workers as it increases production. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/us-seeks-maximum-prison-terms-for-fla-men-convicted-in-plot-to-destroy-chicagos-sears-tower-70285497.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:20:10Z US seeks maximum prison terms for Fla. men convicted in plot to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower Federal prosecutors in Miami want the maximum prison sentences for five men convicted of plotting to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/man-who-tried-to-blackmail-cindy-crawford-turns-self-in-to-german-police-70265117.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:20:06Z Crawford's attempted blackmailer surrenders German prosecutors say the 26-year-old man charged with trying to extort $100,000 (⁈) from former supermodel Cindy Crawford has surrendered. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/judge-rejects-plea-deal-in-va-child-sex-case-70285477.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:20:05Z Judge rejects plea deal in Va child sex case A Virginia Beach judge says a plea deal for the wife of a former Regent University official in a child sex case is a travesty of justice. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/woman-sues-rr-after-train-injures-leg-while-she-was-taking-pictures-on-tracks-in-north-miss-70284902.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:15:14Z Woman sues RR after train injures leg while she was taking pictures on tracks in north Miss. Helen Gable was taking pictures on the railroad tracks in Tupelo in 2006 when a train nearly cut off her leg as she tried to get out of the way. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/russian-icebreaker-carrying-over-100-tourists-stuck-in-the-ice-around-antarctica-70267727.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:15:08Z Russian icebreaker carrying over 100 tourists stuck in the ice around Antarctica A Russian icebreaker carrying over 100 tourists, scientists and journalists on a cruise around Antarctica was struggling to free itself from sea ice but was not in any danger, a shipping company said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/usda-progress-made-in-harvest-of-cotton-other-crops-in-louisiana-mississippi-70285152.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:15:03Z USDA: Progress made in harvest of cotton, other crops in Louisiana, Mississippi Farmers took advantage of the drier weather to make headway on their rain-delayed fall harvest. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/conocophillips-delays-german-refinery-upgrade-project-as-part-of-2010-capital-reduction-effort-70284897.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:10:11Z ConocoPhillips delays German refinery upgrade project as part of 2010 capital reduction effort ConocoPhillips on Tuesday delayed the planned upgrade of a German refinery, as the company strives to cut its 2010 capital budget to improve financial flexibility and better balance spending and resources. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/feds-give-record-148-million-in-loans-to-kansas-farmers-70284887.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:10:09Z Feds give record $148 million in loans to Kansas farmers The federal government has delivered a record-setting $148 million in loans to Kansas farmers during the 2009 fiscal year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/us-ag-secretary-vilsack-appoints-2-louisianans-to-national-peanut-board-70284882.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:10:08Z US ag secretary Vilsack appoints 2 Louisianans to National Peanut Board Two Louisianans have been appointed to the National Peanut Board. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/in-dubai-perdue-sends-home-good-economic-news-for-georgia-70284867.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:10:05Z In Dubai, Perdue sends home good economic news for Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue sent some good economic news home to Georgia from the Dubai Airshow. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/intermune-shares-fall-as-it-stops-high-dose-of-experimental-drug-in-hepatitis-c-study-70284567.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:05:08Z InterMune shares fall as it stops high dose of experimental drug in hepatitis C study Shares of InterMune Inc. fell Tuesday after the biotechnology company said it would discontinue a high-dose of its experimental Hepatitis C treatment in a study because of potential liver damage. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/at-dubai-airshow-air-austral-orders-2-high-density-airbus-a380s-with-840-seats-each-70259842.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:00:14Z Boeing sells 737s in Dubai as Airbus ups tally with stuffed A380s; UAE inks defense deals Boeing scored its first orders at the Dubai Airshow on Tuesday with requests for 11 737-800 jetliners, while the United Arab Emirates military inked two defense deals with European manufacturers. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/town-remakes-signs-to-deter-blair-witch-thieves-70283972.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:00:12Z Town remakes signs to deter Blair Witch thieves Officials in Burkittsville are taking a fresh approach to combat the town's stubborn image as the home of the Blair Witch. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/senate-hears-need-to-stop-banks-from-charging-abusive-overdraft-fees-70283957.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:00:10Z Senate hears need to stop banks from charging abusive overdraft fees Bank overdraft fees that can turn a cup of coffee into a $40 expense disproportionately hit the young and the poor, consumer groups are complaining to Congress. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/commissioner-fines-titans-owner-bud-adams-250000-for-obscene-gesture-to-bills-fans-after-win-70272542.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:00:09Z Commissioner fines Titans owner Bud Adams $250,000 for obscene gesture to Bills fans after win The NFL flags and fines players for excessive celebration on the field. Commissioner Roger Goodell just sent a very clear message that the league's owners aren't above those same rules. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/music-review-pretty-ricky-is-pretty-darn-good-young-ears-beware-however-70278827.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:00:05Z Music Review: Pretty Ricky is pretty darn good; young ears beware, however Pretty Ricky, "Pretty Ricky" (Bluestar Entertainment) http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/rwandan-genocide-court-acquits-priest-of-genocide-charges-and-orders-his-release-from-jail-70278527.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T09:00:04Z Rwandan genocide court acquits priest of genocide charges and orders his release from jail A United Nations court on Tuesday acquitted a Catholic priest charged with genocide, murder and extermination in Rwanda's 1994 genocide after the judge said the prosecution had failed to prove its case. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/spectrum-net-buys-orbitel-for-euro5-million-forming-bulgarias-2nd-largest-telecom-firm-70283602.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:55:08Z Spectrum Net buys Orbitel for euro5 million, forming Bulgaria's 2nd largest telecom firm Bulgarian telecoms company Spectrum Net said Tuesday it has struck a deal to buy its smaller local competitor Orbitel for euro5 million ($7.4 million), creating the country's second-largest telecommunications operator. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/burberry-group-plc-1st-half-profit-slump-by-24-percent-as-sales-dip-70261672.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:50:05Z Burberry Group 1st-half profit slump by 24 percent as sales dip amid recession Luxury fashion company Burberry Group PLC reported Tuesday that first-half profit slumped by 24 percent, hurt by a restructuring charge, but said sales growth in Europe and Asia was offsetting a slump in the U.S. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/md-works-to-restore-american-chestnut-tree-70283322.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:50:02Z Md. works to restore American chestnut tree Maryland highway officials are helping restore the American chestnut tree, a native of the state's forests. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/wheat-corn-soybeans-futures-drop-on-the-chicago-board-of-trade-beef-prices-rise-pork-dips-70282962.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:45:13Z Wheat, corn, soybeans futures drop on the Chicago Board of Trade; beef prices rise, pork dips Agriculture futures were mostly lower Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/ex-va-prep-coach-pleads-to-charges-involving-teens-70282957.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:45:10Z Ex-Va prep coach pleads to charges involving teens A former Henrico County high school football coach has pleaded guilty to charges of taking indecent liberties with students. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/frances-sarkozy-offers-to-mediate-between-syria-israel-warns-deadlock-could-fuel-extremism-70274232.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:45:03Z France's Sarkozy offers to mediate between Syria, Israel, warns deadlock could fuel extremism French President Nicolas Sarkozy was quoted Tuesday as saying his country was ready to facilitate a resumption of talks between Syria and Israel and he warned that extremists could benefit from a continued deadlock in the Middle East peace process. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/microsoft-co-founder-paul-allen-diagnosed-with-non-hodgkins-lymphoma-undergoing-chemotherapy-70263172.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:42:11Z Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, undergoing chemotherapy Microsoft Corp. co-founder and billionaire investor Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/barclays-capital-analyst-upgrades-exxon-mobil-to-overweight-on-growth-expectations-70282562.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:40:04Z Barclays Capital analyst upgrades Exxon Mobil to 'Overweight' on growth expectations Exxon Mobil Corp. will likely generate more than 3 percent organic growth in the coming year, said an analyst on Tuesday as he upgraded the company's stock. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/youtube-tries-to-help-media-find-more-free-video-70282262.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:40:03Z YouTube tries to help media find more free video YouTube is trying to help shrinking newsrooms expand their video coverage without increasing their payrolls. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/ex-bofa-exec-says-had-no-role-in-merrill-bonuses-70261447.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:37:29Z House Dems: government didn't force Bank of America to take over Merrill, GOP claims cover-up A senior House Democrat says the government didn't force Bank of America to take over Merrill Lynch, but a bank board member said much pressure was applied and Republicans charged that a committee inquiry was covering up the role of an Obama administration official. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/government-cendant-corp-could-collect-billions-under-ex-chairman-forbes-new-divorce-decree-70279802.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:35:07Z Government, Cendant Corp. could collect billions under ex-chairman Forbes' new divorce decree The federal government might get to collect billions of dollars in court-ordered restitution under a new divorce decree between imprisoned former Cendant Corp. chairman Walter Forbes and his wife of 27 years. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/france-to-keep-gdp-economic-measurement-says-figuring-out-happiness-too-complicated-for-now-70278542.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:35:06Z France to keep GDP economic measurement, says figuring out happiness too complicated for now Gross domestic product — that traditional way of measuring economic growth — has won out over a new happiness index in France. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/md-school-for-deaf-takes-national-football-title-70282232.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:35:04Z Md. School for Deaf takes national football title The Maryland School for the Deaf has claimed the national deaf football championship for the seventh straight year. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/swiss-unveil-criteria-used-to-determine-which-american-ubs-clients-face-us-tax-disclosure-70271762.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:30:11Z Swiss: Americans who hid 1 mln francs at UBS bank face US tax disclosure American clients who each hid more than 1 million Swiss francs in undeclared bank accounts with UBS AG between 2001 and 2008 could have their details turned over to the U.S. government, Swiss officials said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/israeli-prime-minister-warns-about-a-nuclear-iran-on-tour-of-submarine-battleship-70267712.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:30:07Z Israeli prime minister warns about Iran on tour of Israeli submarine, missile ship Underscoring Israel's military might, Israel's prime minister warned about the dangers of a nuclear Iran Tuesday after visiting a submarine believed capable of carrying nuclear-tipped missiles and a ship used to seize weapons Israel says were being sent to Lebanese foes by Iran. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/police-arrest-teenager-in-fatal-dc-bus-shooting-70281587.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:25:07Z Police arrest teenager in fatal DC bus shooting A teenager has been charged with premeditated first-degree murder for shooting a man last week as he boarded a Metrobus in northeast Washington. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/former-bassett-furniture-ceo-spilman-dies-at-82-70281582.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:25:06Z Former Bassett Furniture CEO Spilman dies at 82 Former Bassett Furniture Chairman and Chief Executive Robert Spilman has died at 82. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/correction-french-fry-dispute-story-70281577.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:25:05Z Correction: French Fry Dispute story In a Nov. 16 story about a youth accused of beating his mother with a bat because she wouldn't share her fries with him, The Associated Press erroneously reported his age. Dennis Hickman III is 16, not 6. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/corn-mold-fears-easing-in-the-dakotas-though-much-of-the-crop-remains-to-be-harvested-70281567.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:25:03Z Corn mold fears easing in the Dakotas, though much of the crop remains to be harvested A fungus problem with the potential to create widespread damage to corn crops in the Dakotas for perhaps the first time in memory might not be as ominous as first feared. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/hsbc-chairman-warns-that-excessive-banking-reform-will-impede-economic-recovery-70264977.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:20:10Z Bank bosses warn that excessive reforms will impede economic recovery, hurt Britain British banking executives warned Tuesday that excessive reform of the sector by governments and regulators — including a crackdown on bankers' bonuses — would be damaging to economic recovery. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/elected-officials-union-leaders-agree-on-plan-to-stop-cuts-in-hawaii-school-year-70281197.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:20:07Z Elected officials, union leaders agree on plan to stop cuts in Hawaii school year Hawaii's leaders are finally agreeing on a way to end the state's cut in school days to the lowest in the nation, but it probably won't happen before students lose several more instructional days. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/blogger-strikes-back-against-pebble-mine-defender-who-wants-boycott-of-seattle-restaurants-70281192.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:20:06Z Blogger strikes back against Pebble mine defender who wants boycott of Seattle restaurants The fight is on between backers of an Alaska mine being developed near the world's most productive wild salmon streams and 13 Seattle restaurants. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/canada-supreme-court-hears-appeal-of-news-blackout-in-terror-case-70281162.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:20:03Z Canada Supreme Court hears appeal of news blackout in terror case News blackouts unjustifiably prevented the public from learning why charges were dropped or suspended for some terror suspects, media lawyers told Canada's Supreme Court on Monday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/applied-materials-offers-to-buy-semitool-for-364m-70280752.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:15:07Z Applied Materials offers to buy Semitool for $364M Applied Materials Inc. said Tuesday it offered to buy Montana-based Semitool Inc. for $364 million in cash, a move the company says will broaden its portfolio of chip manufacturing equipment. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/anne-arundel-county-poised-to-pass-energy-plan-70275382.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:15:06Z Anne Arundel County passes energy plan The Anne Arundel County Council has passed an energy conservation plan that includes converting methane gas from a landfill into electricity. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/colo-grocery-workers-set-to-vote-on-final-offer-after-7-months-of-contract-negotiations-70280737.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:15:05Z Colo. grocery workers set to vote on final offer after 7 months of contract negotiations Safeway and King Soopers say they've given union workers their last, best, final contract offer. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/tenn-supercomputer-running-fastest-in-world-for-climate-change-renewable-energy-70280427.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:10:09Z Tenn. supercomputer running fastest in world for climate change, renewable energy At least for the moment, the world's fastest supercomputer is devoted to solving scientific questions that may save the planet — climate change, renewable energy, new medicines — rather than advances in nuclear weapons that might blow it up. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/texas-oil-and-gas-company-told-to-stop-selling-unregistered-securities-in-colorado-70280402.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:10:06Z Texas oil and gas company told to stop selling unregistered securities in Colorado A Colorado regulator has entered a cease-and-desist order against a Texas oil and gas company accused of offering unregistered securities in Colorado. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/marvel-entertainment-extends-shareholder-eligibility-deadline-for-disney-takeover-vote-70280382.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:10:04Z Marvel Entertainment extends shareholder eligibility deadline for Disney takeover vote Marvel Entertainment Inc. said Tuesday that shareholders of record as of Nov. 23 will be allowed to vote on The Walt Disney Co.'s offer to acquire the company. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/plane-flies-anti-abortion-message-over-va-city-70280377.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:10:03Z Plane flies anti-abortion message over Va. city An airplane towing an anti-abortion banner is spending two days flying over Lynchburg. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/former-cabinet-minister-4-others-on-trial-in-mozambiques-biggest-graft-case-70280367.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:10:02Z Former Cabinet minister, 4 others on trial in Mozambique's biggest graft case A former Cabinet minister and four other defendants are standing trial in the biggest corruption case to go to court in Mozambique since independence in 1975. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/assured-guaranty-3rd-quarter-loss-narrows-on-operating-improvements-shares-soar-70279832.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:05:15Z Assured Guaranty 3rd-quarter loss narrows on operating improvements, shares soar Shares of Assured Guaranty Ltd. soared Tuesday, a day after the bond insurer posted a narrower third-quarter loss. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/fatal-ammonia-release-at-cf-industries-pine-bend-terminal-kills-driver-injures-another-70279822.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:05:12Z Fatal ammonia release at CF Industries' Pine Bend terminal kills driver, injures another CF Industries Holdings Inc. said a fatal release of anhydrous ammonia at its Pine Bend, Minn., terminal killed one truck driver and injured another. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/judge-new-portions-of-obama-columbia-salmon-plan-may-be-off-limits-for-his-ruling-70279817.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:05:11Z Judge: new portions of Obama Columbia salmon plan may be off-limits for his ruling The federal judge overseeing the balancing act between salmon and Columbia Basin dams said he doesn't think he can consider new steps the Obama administration wants to take. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/cutting-states-budget-a-tough-course-for-arizona-leaders-facing-big-shortfall-70279812.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:05:10Z Cutting state's budget a tough course for Arizona leaders facing big shortfall Arizona has a projected midyear budget shortfall of up to $2 billion, but the to-do list for a special Legislative session planned for this week would close about a quarter of that. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/texas-expects-population-to-nearly-double-in-next-50-years-needs-to-find-more-water-70279807.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:05:09Z Texas expects population to nearly double in next 50 years, needs to find more water With the Texas population expected to nearly double over the next 50 years, lawmakers and water experts gathered Monday to convey an important message: We're running out of water. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/health-care-sharing-ministries-paying-fair-share-70279792.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:05:06Z Health care-sharing ministries: Paying fair share Chuck Angier, an agribusiness entrepreneur in Pittsylvania County, decided in 2000 that traditional health insurance wasn't for him. Instead he joined a health care-sharing ministry. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/storm-drives-tires-on-to-island-beach-70279762.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:05:04Z Storm drives tires on to island beach Thousands of tires from a man-made underwater tire reef have washed up on the shore of Assateague Island as a result of last week's storm. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/md-official-seeks-financial-literacy-requirement-70275752.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:05:03Z Md. official seeks financial literacy requirement Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot (FRAN'-cho) says he is pushing to make a semester-long financial literacy course a graduation requirement statewide. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/raytheon-gets-contract-from-saudi-arabia-for-nationwide-air-traffic-management-system-70279152.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:00:09Z Raytheon gets contract from Saudi Arabia for nationwide air traffic management system Defense contractor Raytheon Co. said Tuesday it has been hired to assist the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in expanding its nationwide air traffic management system. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/us-envoy-says-territorial-dispute-over-energy-rich-caspian-sea-wont-stop-turkmen-gas-deal-70279147.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:00:08Z US envoy says territorial dispute over energy-rich Caspian Sea won't stop Turkmen gas deal A senior U.S. envoy said Tuesday that territorial disagreements over the Caspian Sea will not stand in the way of an agreement to bring natural gas supplies across the sea from energy-rich Turkmenistan toward Europe. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ark-man-arrested-in-thailand-faces-charges-over-alleged-bid-rigging-in-north-little-rock-70279132.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:00:06Z Ark. man arrested in Thailand faces charges over alleged bid rigging in North Little Rock An Arkansas man running an illegal gambling operation conspired with a North Little Rock alderman and a contractor to rig city bids to collect on debts, a federal grand jury indictment unsealed Monday alleges. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/lazard-names-longtime-company-insider-kenneth-jacobs-to-succeed-wasserstein-as-ceo-chairman-70273972.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T08:00:05Z Lazard names longtime company insider Kenneth Jacobs to succeed Wasserstein as CEO, chairman Lazard Ltd. on Tuesday appointed Kenneth M. Jacobs as CEO and chairman, choosing a longtime executive at the investment advisory firm to fill vacancies from last month's sudden death of Chairman and CEO Bruce Wasserstein. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/ap-poll-americans-divided-over-health-care-bills-fine-print-on-costs-worries-many-people-70278852.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:55:17Z AP Poll: Americans divided over health care bills; fine print on costs worries many people It's the cost, Mr. President. Americans are worried about hidden costs in the fine print of health care overhaul legislation, an Associated Press poll says. That's creating new challenges for President Barack Obama as he tries to close the deal with a handful of Democratic doubters in the Senate. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/icelandic-researcher-decode-genetics-files-for-bankruptcy-arranges-asset-sale-70278847.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:55:13Z Icelandic researcher deCODE genetics files for bankruptcy, arranges asset sale Icelandic research company deCODE genetics Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States on Tuesday to facilitate the sale of its assets, the company announced. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/new-device-boosts-heart-failure-survival-in-study-could-be-permanent-pump-for-frail-elderly-70278212.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:55:11Z Study: New device improves heart failure survival Doctors say that a new type of heart pump greatly improves survival of people with severe heart failure. It could become the first one of these devices to be widely used as a permanent treatment. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/remote-control-host-ken-ober-dies-at-52-70278832.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:55:10Z 'Remote Control' host Ken Ober dies at 52 Ken Ober, who hosted the 1980s MTV game show "Remote Control" and helped produce the shows "Mind of Mencia" and "The New Adventures of Old Christine," has died. He was 52. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/time-magazine-deputy-editor-tyrangiel-hired-by-bloomberg-lp-to-become-editor-of-businessweek-70273752.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:55:09Z Time magazine deputy editor Tyrangiel hired by Bloomberg LP to become editor of BusinessWeek Josh Tyrangiel, the deputy managing editor of Time magazine, will become editor of BusinessWeek when Bloomberg LP takes over the magazine next month. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/ken-ober-who-hosted-1980s-mtv-game-show-remote-control-dies-at-52-at-home-in-calif-70278817.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:55:06Z Ken Ober, who hosted 1980s MTV game show 'Remote Control,' dies at 52 at home in US Ken Ober, who hosted the 1980s MTV game show "Remote Control" and helped produce the shows "Mind of Mencia" and "The New Adventures of Old Christine," has died. He was 52. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/italian-library-unveils-recently-restored-drawings-by-raphael-others-70278812.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:55:05Z Italian library unveils recently restored drawings by Raphael, others The historic Biblioteca Ambrosiana on Tuesday unveiled 280 drawings by such masters as Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci collected by a 17th-century friar that have just returned from a Florence studio where they were restored for years. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/hanesbrands-will-refinance-a-portion-of-its-existing-debt-to-increase-flexibility-70278552.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:50:06Z Hanesbrands will refinance a portion of its existing debt to increase flexibility Hanesbrands Inc. said Tuesday it will refinance a portion of its existing debt to increase its financial and operating flexibility. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/suu-kyi-seeks-cooperation-with-myanmar-junta-after-years-of-political-deadlock-70267742.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:45:03Z Suu Kyi seeks cooperation with Myanmar junta after years of political deadlock Detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is ready to cooperate with Myanmar's ruling junta in lifting foreign sanctions but it remains uncertain if the reconciliation efforts will yield results. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/eastman-chemical-predicts-2009-eps-above-street-view-estimates-20-pct-growth-through-recovery-70277842.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:40:14Z Eastman Chemical predicts 2009 EPS above Street view; estimates 20 pct growth through recovery Eastman Chemical Co. on Tuesday estimated its full-year earnings will top the current average prediction of analysts and laid out its strategy for delivering earnings per share growth. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/archipelago-learnings-ipo-will-pit-strong-product-growth-against-shrinking-school-budgets-70277077.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:40:10Z Archipelago Learning's IPO will pit strong product growth against shrinking school budgets When Archipelago Learning Inc. goes public this week, investors will weigh the strong growth in the educational programs provider's products against shrinking budgets at public K-12 schools. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/mugabe-defends-land-reforms-blames-neocolonialist-enemies-for-economic-collapse-70277837.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:40:09Z Mugabe defends land reforms, blames 'neocolonialist enemies' for economic collapse Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe used the U.N. summit on world hunger Tuesday to lash out at the West and defend land reforms blamed for plunging his people into starvation. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/study-va-county-would-reap-92m-from-wind-farm-70277822.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:40:03Z Study: Va county would reap $9.2M from wind farm An economic impact study says a proposed wind farm on East River Mountain would give Tazewell County $9.2 million in tax revenues over 20 years. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/utilities-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277607.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:38Z Utilities companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top utilities companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/silver-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277602.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:37Z Silver companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top silver companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/pbm-companies-shares-up-at-10-am-70277597.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:36Z PBM companies shares up at 10 a.m. Shares of some top pbm companies are up at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/oil-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277592.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:35Z Oil companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top oil companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/medical-devices-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277587.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:34Z Medical Devices companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top medical devices companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/media-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277577.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:33Z Media companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top media companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/managed-care-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70277572.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:32Z Managed Care companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top managed care companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/machinery-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70277567.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:31Z Machinery companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top machinery companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/internet-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277562.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:30Z Internet companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top internet companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/insurers-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277557.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:29Z Insurers companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top insurers companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/homebuilders-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277552.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:28Z Homebuilders companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top homebuilders companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/health-care-equipment-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277542.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:27Z Health Care Equipment companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top health care equipment companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/gold-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70277537.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:26Z Gold companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top gold companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/food-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277532.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:26Z Food companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top food companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/finance-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277527.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:25Z Finance companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top finance companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/electrical-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277522.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:24Z Electrical companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top electrical companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/education-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277517.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:23Z Education companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top education companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/durable-goods-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70277512.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:22Z Durable Goods companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top durable goods companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/drugstore-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277507.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:21Z Drugstore companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top drugstore companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/construction-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70277502.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:20Z Construction companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top construction companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/computer-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277497.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:20Z Computer companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top computer companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/coal-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277492.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:18Z Coal companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top coal companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/telecom-companies-shares-up-at-10-am-70277487.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:17Z Telecom companies shares up at 10 a.m. Shares of some top telecom companies are up at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/railroads-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277482.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:16Z Railroads companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top railroads companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/staffing-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70277477.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:15Z Staffing companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top staffing companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/specialty-retail-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70277472.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:14Z Specialty Retail companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top specialty retail companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/pharmaceuticals-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277467.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:13Z Pharmaceuticals companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/broadline-retail-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277462.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:12Z Broadline Retail companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top broadline retail companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/biotechnology-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70277452.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:11Z Biotechnology companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top biotechnology companies are down at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/beverages-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277447.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:10Z Beverages companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top beverages companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/autos-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277437.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:09Z Autos companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top autos companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/airlines-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277427.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:08Z Airlines companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/aerospace-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70277422.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:07Z Aerospace companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/irs-reaches-settlements-with-14700-taxpayers-over-secret-accounts-in-70-foreign-countries-70273427.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:35:04Z IRS reaches settlements with 14,700 taxpayers over secret accounts in 70 foreign countries More than 14,700 U.S. taxpayers came forward to disclose billions in offshore bank accounts in 70 countries under a voluntary Internal Revenue Service program allowing most to avoid criminal prosecution as long as they pay what they owe, IRS officials said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/fedex-launches-sensor-device-for-packages-that-tracks-light-temperature-location-in-transit-70277072.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:30:10Z FedEx launches sensor device for packages that tracks light, temperature, location in transit FedEx is introducing a new device that can track the temperature, light exposure and location of a package at any point in its journey. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/industrial-production-rises-smaller-than-expected-01-percent-in-oct-sign-of-bumpy-recovery-70272552.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:25:11Z Industrial production rises smaller-than-expected 0.1 percent in Oct., sign of bumpy recovery Industrial production edged up 0.1 percent in October, a smaller-than-expected increase that signals a bumpy recovery ahead. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/united-airlines-parent-ual-prices-810-million-in-passthrough-securities-70276792.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:25:10Z United Airlines parent UAL prices $810 million in passthrough securities United Airlines parent UAL Corp. said Tuesday it priced $810 million in notes that it will use partly to pay off old debt. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/irish-seize-6-million-cigarettes-truck-driver-trying-to-smuggle-cargo-into-northern-ireland-70264062.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:25:07Z Irish seize 12 million cigarettes in 2 operations against gangs smuggling from Spain, Vietnam Irish police and customs officials said Tuesday they have uncovered two cigarette-smuggling plots and seized more than 12 million cigarettes shipped from Spain and Vietnam. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/court-ruling-raises-questions-about-future-of-electronic-bingo-casinos-in-alabama-70276367.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:25:05Z Court ruling raises questions about future of electronic bingo casinos in Alabama Electronic bingo operators in Alabama aren't calling off opening celebrations at multimillion-dollar casino venues despite a state Supreme Court decision that raised questions about the future of the popular games. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/emcor-unit-receives-contract-to-install-electrical-systems-at-new-coast-guard-hq-in-washington-70276372.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:20:15Z Emcor unit receives contract to install electrical systems at new Coast Guard HQ in Washington Emcor Group Inc. said Tuesday its Dynalectric Co. unit received a contract to install electrical systems at the new U.S. Coast Guard headquarters in Washington D.C. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/alabama-ag-department-converts-11-vehicles-to-propane-as-part-of-3-year-study-70276362.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:20:12Z Alabama ag department converts 11 vehicles to propane as part of 3-year study The state Agriculture Department has converted 11 vehicles to propane and will conduct a three-year study to compare them to other department vehicles that use gasoline. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/navajo-ag-to-recommend-special-prosecutor-in-probe-of-tribal-president-others-70276357.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:20:07Z Navajo AG to recommend special prosecutor in probe of tribal president, others An investigation into whether the leader of the country's largest American Indian reservation and others broke any laws in connection with two companies that operated on the Navajo Nation is moving forward. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/atlanta-officials-prevail-in-contract-dispute-over-airport-advertising-70276352.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:20:05Z Atlanta officials prevail in contract dispute over airport advertising A federal appeals panel has ruled in favor of the city of Atlanta in a dispute over an airport advertising contract. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/acting-commissioner-appointed-for-maines-economic-development-department-70275762.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:15:09Z Acting commissioner appointed for Maine's economic development department Maine's economic development department has a new acting commissioner to take the place of John Richardson, who's resigned to seek the Democratic nomination for governor. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/unfriend-is-new-oxford-american-dictionarys-2009-word-of-the-year-70272262.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:15:08Z Unfriend is New Oxford American Dictionary's 2009 word of the year What word sums up 2009? How about unfriend? http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/a-growing-cover-up-obnoxious-pop-up-promos-get-in-the-way-of-your-favorite-tv-shows-70266732.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:15:07Z A growing cover-up: Obnoxious pop-up promos get in the way of your favorite TV shows Somewhere in the universe of TV viewers, there's got to be a person who actually likes those pop-up, on-screen promotions. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/national-recruiting-trends-report-says-college-labor-makert-has-hit-bottom-little-2010-growth-70276047.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:15:04Z National recruiting trends report says college labor makert has hit bottom; little 2010 growth Businesses hired far fewer college graduates in the past year than they thought they would, and next year's graduates will have to be "patient and persistent" to land a job. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/oregon-jobless-rate-unchanged-at-113-percent-in-october-suggesting-recession-may-be-easing-70276057.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:15:04Z Oregon jobless rate unchanged at 11.3 percent in October, suggesting recession may be easing The unemployment rate in Oregon did not change last month, suggesting the recession may be easing, although economists also warned it is too early to tell. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/federal-government-says-it-will-spend-117m-on-land-in-national-monuments-in-western-us-70275742.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:10:03Z Federal government says it will spend $11.7M on land in national monuments in Western US Federal officials plan to spend $11.7 million for about 5,000 acres of private land in national monuments, forests and recreation areas in three Western states. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/umaine-system-trustees-ok-chancellors-plan-including-tuition-hike-to-close-43m-revenue-gap-70275732.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:10:02Z UMaine System trustees OK chancellor's plan, including tuition hike, to close $43M revenue gap Future students in the University of Maine System will have more courses to choose from, a curriculum that relies more heavily on computers and higher tuition costs as a result of a plan to save nearly $43 million that received the trustees' go-ahead Monday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/t-mobile-usa-resumes-sales-of-sidekick-phones-again-after-microsoft-data-disaster-70274677.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:05:11Z T-Mobile sells Sidekicks again, a month after Microsoft server woes erased info from phones T-Mobile USA resumed selling Sidekick phones Tuesday, more than a month after a server meltdown at Microsoft Corp. caused contact numbers, pictures and other personal information to disappear from many of the phones. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/christies-budget-group-says-nj-finances-worse-than-believed-making-requests-of-corzine-70275372.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:05:09Z Christie's budget group says NJ finances worse than believed; making requests of Corzine New Jersey's governor-elect said Monday he'll be taking office of a state with an even worse financial crisis than previously believed, and he wants the current governor to tighten the state's purse strings in the meantime. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/maine-heating-oil-price-remains-steady-at-average-of-256-a-gallon-70275367.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:05:08Z Maine heating oil price remains steady at average of $2.56 a gallon Maine energy officials say the average price for home heating oil is unchanged for the third week in a row at $2.56 a gallon. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/maryland-woman-sentenced-in-mortgage-fraud-ordered-to-pay-16-million-in-restitution-70274672.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:05:06Z Maryland woman sentenced in mortgage fraud; ordered to pay $16 million in restitution Federal prosecutors say a woman has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for her role in a mortgage fraud scheme. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/twitter-to-overhaul-suggested-users-list-which-drew-criticism-in-calif-political-races-70274667.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:00:11Z Twitter to overhaul 'suggested users' list, which drew criticism in Calif. political races Social-networking site Twitter plans to end a service that links prominent message posters with new users, a service that was criticized in California because of perceived unfairness toward GOP gubernatorial candidates. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/virginia-regulators-say-10-percent-decline-in-power-consumption-realistic-70274652.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:00:06Z Virginia regulators say 10 percent decline in power consumption realistic The State Corporation Commission says Virginia's goal reducing electricity consumption by 10 percent by lowering demand and improving efficiency is realistic. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/target-nears-436-million-in-third-quarter-up-18-percent-revenue-ticks-up-14-percent-70270282.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T07:00:05Z Target nears $436 million in third quarter, up 18 percent; Expects lots of holiday discounts Target Corp.'s third-quarter profit climbed 18 percent, the cheap chic retailer said Tuesday, as it cut costs and did better in its credit-card business. Still, it offered a conservative outlook for the holidays. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/un-agency-irans-once-secret-nuclear-facility-to-start-enriching-uranium-in-2011-70255007.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:55:04Z Iran says UN watchdog has cleared its nuclear program of any military intentions Iran's nuclear envoy denied Tuesday that the U.N. inspectors' tour of its recently revealed uranium enrichment site has turned up any evidence that the Islamic republic is seeking nuclear weapons. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/former-university-of-california-football-player-sentenced-to-nearly-5-years-for-wire-fraud-70271767.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:55:04Z Former University of California football player sentenced to nearly 5 years for wire fraud A former University of California lineman who spent time in the Tennessee Titans' camp in 2001 has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for his role in a $5 million Ponzi scheme. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/usa-today-tests-new-online-edition-targeted-at-students-at-penn-state-indiana-and-missouri-70273977.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:50:04Z USA Today tests new online edition targeted at students at Penn State, Indiana and Missouri Penn State, Indiana and Missouri are the first schools to participate in a USA Today initiative meant to test how students respond to electronic versions of printed newspapers. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/testimony-brunos-senate-secretary-handled-paperwork-for-his-sideline-business-took-money-70273727.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:45:06Z Testimony: Bruno's Senate secretary handled paperwork for his sideline business, took money Former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno's longtime statehouse secretary testified Monday that she handled paperwork and accounting for his sideline consulting firm without being paid by the business but helped herself to some Bruno money. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/federal-appeals-court-to-consider-suit-challenging-michigans-affirmative-action-ban-70273717.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:45:05Z Federal appeals court to consider suit challenging Michigan's affirmative action ban A federal appeals court is about to consider a lawsuit challenging Michigan's ban against racial preferences in public university admissions and government hiring. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/romanian-subway-workers-demanding-higher-pay-stage-strike-affecting-300000-passengers-70262682.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:40:13Z Romanian subway workers demanding higher pay stage strike affecting 300,000 passengers Subway workers in Romania's capital staged a nine-hour strike on Tuesday to demand a 20 percent pay rise, causing traffic havoc in parts of the capital. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ruidoso-downs-asking-regulator-to-consider-proposed-relocation-to-las-cruces-70273442.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:40:11Z Ruidoso Downs asking regulator to consider proposed relocation to Las Cruces Ruidoso Downs is asking a state regulator to allow the horse racing track to move to Las Cruces, the state's second-largest city. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/red-cross-closes-warehouse-auctions-off-doll-civil-war-era-flag-to-shrink-its-deficit-70273437.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:40:08Z Red Cross closes warehouse, auctions off doll, Civil War-era flag to shrink its deficit Rose Percy has a long history with the American Red Cross. Complete with an extensive wardrobe and her own Tiffany jewelry, this 23-inch wax doll was first sold for $1,200 back in 1864 to benefit the U.S. Sanitary Commission — the precursor to one of best-known U.S. charities. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ex-healthsouth-ceo-richard-scrushys-estimated-4m-estate-in-ala-to-be-auctioned-70273432.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:40:07Z Ex-HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy's estimated $4M estate in Ala. to be auctioned A $4 million estate in central Alabama that belonged to former HealthSouth chief executive Richard Scrushy is going to be auctioned next month. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/2-va-natives-on-space-mission-70273417.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:40:04Z 2 Va natives on space mission Space shuttle Atlantis is circling Earth with two Virginia natives on board. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/us-airways-flight-to-boston-diverted-after-pilot-deems-passengers-behavior-dangerous-70253357.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:35:15Z Passenger on Philly-London US Airways flight diverted to Boston denies being unruly A Scottish man who was branded unruly and disruptive by the flight crew on a Philadelphia-to-London jet that was diverted to Boston has been ordered held on $300 bail. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/general-electric-launches-chinese-ventures-in-avionics-coal-gasification-and-railroads-70271747.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:35:13Z General Electric launches Chinese ventures in avionics, coal gasification and railroads General Electric Co. said Tuesday it is forming joint ventures with major Chinese groups that operate aerospace, energy and rail businesses. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/sunpower-shares-tumble-as-company-investigates-possible-accounting-errors-70272827.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:30:15Z SunPower shares tumble as company investigates possible accounting errors Shares of SunPower Corp. tumbled in premarket trading Tuesday, following news that it is investigating whether its manufacturing operations in the Philippines made unsubstantiated accounting entries during the first three quarters of 2009. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/sarah-palin-says-a-2012-run-is-not-on-my-radar-but-keeps-door-open-for-a-potential-role-70269492.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:30:08Z Sarah Palin says a 2012 run is 'not on my radar,' but keeps door open for a potential role Sarah Palin said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that a 2012 presidential bid is "not on my radar," but wouldn't rule out playing some role in the next presidential election. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/south-africa-orders-euro116-million-multipurpose-icebreaker-from-stx-finland-70272557.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:25:11Z South Africa orders euro116 million multipurpose icebreaker from STX Finland South Africa has ordered a euro116 million ($174 million) multipurpose icebreaker from STX Finland, the Finnish shipbuilder said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/obama-will-visit-pennsylvania-other-states-after-dec-3-forum-on-jobs-and-economy-70272547.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:25:07Z Obama will visit Pennsylvania, other states, after Dec. 3 forum on jobs and economy President Barack Obama will travel to Pennsylvania and other states next month after hosting a White House forum on creating jobs. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/wealthy-former-ups-pilot-from-washington-state-sentenced-to-25-years-for-molesting-boys-70272027.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:20:05Z Wealthy former UPS pilot from Washington state sentenced to 25 years for molesting boys A wealthy Bonney Lake, Wash., pilot who used money, alcohol and manipulation to molest more than a dozen boys has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/advocacy-group-founder-of-tibetan-web-site-sentenced-to-15-years-by-chinese-court-70272272.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:20:04Z Advocacy group: Founder of Tibetan Web site sentenced to 15 years by Chinese court The founder of a Tibetan literary Web site was sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of disclosing state secrets, an overseas monitoring group said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/foreign-demand-for-long-term-us-financial-assets-rises-in-september-china-boosts-its-holdings-70271757.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:15:05Z Foreign demand for long-term US financial assets rises in September, China boosts its holdings Foreign demand for long-term U.S. financial assets rose in September as China and other countries boosted their holdings of Treasury securities. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/court-officers-keep-journalists-in-las-vegas-courtroom-after-michael-jackson-doctor-hearing-70272007.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:15:04Z Court officers keep journalists in Las Vegas courtroom after Michael Jackson doctor hearing A court officer briefly detained a group of journalists inside a Las Vegas courtroom Monday following a hearing involving Michael Jackson's former personal physician. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/shares-of-pacific-sunwear-70271987.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:15:03Z Shares of Pacific Sunwear Slumping sales expectations dragged down shares of surf- and skatewear retailer Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. in premarket trading on Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/euro-area-posts-unexpected-trade-surplus-in-september-after-big-rebound-in-exports-70265042.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:10:21Z Euro area posts unexpected trade surplus in September after big rebound in exports The 16 countries that use the euro brushed aside the impact of a rising currency and posted an unexpected trade surplus in September due to a sharp rebound in exports, official figures showed Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/2-mass-residents-file-lawsuit-against-kentucky-supply-company-in-2006-danvers-explosion-70271752.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:10:18Z 2 Mass. residents file lawsuit against Kentucky supply company in 2006 Danvers explosion Two Massachusetts residents are suing a company that supplied chemicals they say were involved in huge explosion that damaged more than 270 homes and businesses in 2006. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/canadian-solar-posts-better-than-expected-3rd-qtr-profit-predicts-surge-in-2010-shipments-70271737.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:10:16Z Canadian Solar posts better-than-expected 3rd-qtr profit, predicts surge in 2010 shipments Canadian Solar Inc. on Tuesday said its third-quarter profit more than doubled on a hefty foreign currency exchange gain, boosting shares in premarket trading. The solar products maker also forecast a surge in 2010 shipments, as it expects demand to rebound. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/serbian-president-faces-fine-for-allegedly-drinking-champagne-at-soccer-stadium-70271722.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:10:05Z Serbian president faces fine for allegedly drinking champagne at soccer stadium Serbian President Boris Tadic faces a fine for allegedly drinking champagne at a stadium with his sports minister and the head of the soccer federation. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/fifth-ranked-villanova-routs-big-five-rival-penn-103-65-70271707.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:10:04Z Fifth-ranked Villanova routs Big Five rival Penn 103-65 Maalik Wayns scored 16 points, Corey Stokes, Scottie Reynolds and Taylor King each added 14 and No. 5 Villanova had no trouble in a 103-65 rout against city rival Pennsylvania on Monday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/clinton-ties-further-us-aid-to-afghan-corruption-crackdown-says-us-goals-are-limited-70271517.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:05:09Z Clinton ties further US aid to Afghan corruption crackdown, says US goals are limited The United States is limiting its goals in Afghanistan and demanding better accountability from that country's underperforming leader, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday, and she tied additional U.S. civilian help to results from Kabul. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/va-soldiers-coming-home-in-time-for-thanksgiving-70271507.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:05:06Z Va. soldiers coming home in time for Thanksgiving A group of Tazewell County soldiers is returning home from Afghanistan just in time for Thanksgiving. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/pa-uses-12-pounds-of-explosives-to-implode-one-of-its-most-structurally-damaged-bridges-70271492.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T06:05:05Z Pa. uses 12 pounds of explosives to implode one of its most structurally damaged bridges Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation has used 12 pounds of explosives to bring one of the state's most structurally problematic bridges crashing into a river. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/russias-gazprom-says-its-exports-to-europe-to-rise-13-pct-in-2010-defends-long-term-deals-70262112.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:55:06Z Russia's Gazprom defends rigid contract terms with Europe, forecasts bright outlook in 2011 Gazprom on Tuesday defended its inflexible supply contracts with Europe, which critics say are driving customers away and under which the Russian producer claims it is owed $2.5 billion. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/va-regional-jail-expanding-to-double-capacity-70270627.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:55:02Z Va regional jail expanding to double capacity The New River Valley Regional Jail is expanding to allow for hundreds more inmates and provide more than 100 new jobs. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/goodrich-buying-navigation-systems-maker-ais-global-holdings-for-about-375-million-70270482.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:50:08Z Goodrich buying navigation systems maker AIS Global Holdings for about $375 million Aerospace supplier Goodrich Corp. said Tuesday it is buying AIS Global Holdings LLC, which makes navigation systems, from a private equity group for about $375 million. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/applied-materials-makes-364-million-offer-for-semitool-in-effort-to-grow-chip-making-products-70270307.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:50:05Z Applied Materials makes $364 million offer for Semitool in effort to grow chip-making products Applied Materials Inc. said Tuesday it offered to buy Semitool Inc. for $364 million in cash, a move the company says will broaden its portfolio of chip manufacturing equipment. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/immigrant-girls-and-women-seeking-green-cards-will-no-longer-be-required-to-get-hpv-vaccine-70270292.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:45:06Z Immigrant girls and women seeking green cards will no longer be required to get HPV vaccine Immigrant girls and women will no longer have to be vaccinated against a sexually transmitted virus to get their green cards. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/judge-wont-allow-greater-good-defense-by-utah-man-charged-with-disrupting-oil-gas-auction-70270072.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:40:10Z Judge won't allow `greater good' defense by Utah man charged with disrupting oil, gas auction A federal judge said Monday he won't allow global warming to be put on trial in the case of a college student charged with disrupting an auction of oil and gas drilling leases. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/fbi-alert-says-hackers-increasingly-targeting-lawyers-offices-public-relations-firms-70270057.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:40:09Z FBI alert says hackers increasingly targeting lawyers offices, public relations firms Hackers are increasingly targeting law firms and public relations companies with a sophisticated e-mail scheme that breaks into their computer networks to steal sensitive data, often linked to large corporate clients doing business overseas. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/navy-awards-635m-contract-to-northop-grumman-70270042.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:40:07Z Navy awards $635M contract to Northop Grumman The Northrop Grumman shipyard in Newport News is working to modernize the Navy's submarine fleet. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/nu-skin-lifts-profit-and-revenue-outlooks-ahead-of-ageloc-launch-gives-forecasts-for-2010-70270032.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:40:05Z Nu Skin lifts profit and revenue outlooks ahead of ageLOC launch; gives forecasts for 2010 Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. raised its fourth-quarter estimates Tuesday, citing in part better sales of its anti-aging skin care products. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/power-broker-dropped-as-defendant-from-blago-trial-former-governors-brother-may-be-next-70270027.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:40:04Z Power broker dropped as defendant from Blago trial, former governor's brother may be next A millionaire power broker who was to go to trial on corruption charges alongside ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was dropped Monday from the list of defendants. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/environmental-groups-sue-to-prevent-uranium-mine-near-grand-canyon-from-opening-70269852.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:35:10Z Environmental groups sue to prevent uranium mine near Grand Canyon from opening Environmental groups are suing the federal Bureau of Land Management over its decision to allow a uranium mine to reopen north of the Grand Canyon. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/imf-chief-urges-china-to-let-yuan-rise-says-weak-currency-distorting-chinese-economy-70262062.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:35:09Z IMF chief urges China to let yuan rise; says weak currency distorting Chinese economy The chief of the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that Beijing should let its currency rise as a stronger yuan would help China's development and ease global imbalances. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/judge-grants-nicole-richie-kids-restraining-order-from-pair-of-celebrity-photographers-70269842.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:35:08Z Judge grants Nicole Richie, kids, restraining order from pair of celebrity photographers A judge has granted Nicole Richie's request for a restraining order barring two celebrity photographers from coming close to her or her children. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/survey-govts-consider-climate-change-the-biggest-humanitarian-challenge-facing-the-world-70269802.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:35:02Z Survey: Gov'ts consider climate change the biggest humanitarian challenge facing the world A global network of aid agencies says world powers consider climate change the most significant challenge to humanitarian work. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/information-about-virginias-electric-chair-70269017.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:30:12Z Information about Virginia's electric chair Virginia inmate Larry Bill Elliott is scheduled to become the first Virginia inmate to die by electrocution since 2006. Here is some basic information about electrocutions in Virginia and nationwide. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/caltech-grad-resentenced-to-federal-prison-for-california-suv-firebombings-70269497.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:30:10Z Caltech grad resentenced to federal prison for California SUV firebombings A California Institute of Technology graduate student has been resentenced to federal prison for conspiracy in the firebombing of dozens of SUVs in an environmental protest. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/playwright-wife-mother-takes-on-blooming-technology-science-and-marriage-in-broadway-debut-70268507.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:30:07Z Playwright, wife, mother takes on blooming technology, science and marriage in Broadway debut "How extraordinary," Catherine Givings observes. "It looks like a farming tool. Where do you put it?" http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/white-house-notebook-obama-tours-forbidden-city-says-former-imperial-palace-is-magnificent-70264137.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:30:06Z WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Obama tours Forbidden City, says former imperial palace is magnificent Playing tourist on his first visit ever to China, President Barack Obama drew a chilly comparison between the Chinese capital and his Illinois hometown. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/human-rights-group-accuses-eu-of-ignoring-turkmen-rights-abuses-in-exchange-for-gas-supplies-70269207.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:25:12Z Human rights group accuses EU of ignoring Turkmen rights abuses in exchange for gas supplies An international human rights watchdog on Tuesday accused the European Union of ignoring rights abuses in energy-rich Turkmenistan in the hopes of securing future natural gas supplies. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/viacoms-cable-networks-win-rights-to-air-michael-jackson-film-beginning-in-2011-70269197.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:25:11Z Viacom's cable networks win rights to air Michael Jackson film beginning in 2011 Viacom Inc. says it has won exclusive rights in the U.S. to air "Michael Jackson's This Is It" on its MTV and BET cable networks starting in 2011. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/faa-splits-low-hudson-river-airspace-into-2-zones-in-response-to-mid-air-crash-70269177.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:25:11Z FAA splits low Hudson River airspace into 2 zones in response to mid-air crash The crowded airspace over the Hudson River, where nine people died in the collision of a small plane and a sightseeing helicopter, will be split into a low-altitude zone for local traffic and a higher one for longer-distance flights, the Federal Aviation Administration said Monday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/american-softball-players-find-friendly-reception-as-sports-diplomats-in-cuba-70269167.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:25:10Z American softball players find friendly reception as sports diplomats in Cuba Softball has been a passion for Michael Eizenberg since he was a child, but the 63-year-old has never been as excited about a game as the one played Monday on a children's ball field at a faded sports complex under Havana's warm Caribbean sun. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/feds-kuwaiti-company-conspired-to-defraud-us-tried-to-overcharge-for-food-used-for-troops-70269162.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:25:07Z Feds: Kuwaiti company conspired to defraud US, tried to overcharge for food used for troops The chief food supplier for the U.S. military in Kuwait and Iraq inflated prices and defrauded the U.S. government for multibillion-dollar contracts to feed American troops, federal prosecutors said Monday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/palm-shares-rise-premarket-after-kaufman-upgrade-analyst-calls-investors-overly-negative-70269007.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:20:05Z Palm shares rise premarket after Kaufman upgrade; analyst calls investors 'overly negative' Shares of Palm Inc. rose ahead of regular trading Tuesday after Kaufman Bros. said worries about competition for the company's "smart" phones are overdone. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/cable-and-wireless-aims-to-split-into-2-companies-by-march-31-70261297.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:15:06Z Cable and Wireless aims to split into 2 companies by March 31 Telecommunication company Cable and Wireless PLC detailed Tuesday its long-awaited plan to split itself into two companies by March 31. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/madoff-yacht-boats-and-convertible-for-sale-at-invitation-only-auction-in-south-florida-70268787.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:15:04Z Madoff yacht, boats and Mercedes-Benz convertible sold at Fla. auction for big prices Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff's yacht "Bull", two smaller boats and a Mercedes-Benz convertible were sold at auction Tuesday for more than $1 million combined. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/shaw-group-gets-5-year-navy-contract-70267362.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:15:03Z Shaw Group gets 5-year Navy contract The Shaw Group Inc. has been awarded a five-year contract for construction services at U.S. Navy installations in California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/4-dead-in-car-train-collision-near-sc-ga-state-line-70266382.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:15:03Z 4 dead in car-passenger train collision near SC-GA line; official says car tried to beat train An Amtrak passenger train hit a car trying to cross the tracks near the South Carolina-Georgia state line and four people have been killed. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/jacobs-engineerings-fiscal-4q-profit-falls-nearly-a-third-on-weak-demand-order-cancellations-70268517.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:10:05Z Jacobs Engineering's fiscal 4Q profit falls nearly a third on weak demand, order cancellations Jacobs Engineering Inc. said Tuesday its fiscal fourth-quarter profit fell 31 percent as weak demand and contract cancellations cut revenue. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/french-photographer-rancinan-serves-up-playful-edgy-revisions-of-old-masters-70267737.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T05:05:05Z French photographer Rancinan serves up playful, edgy revisions of Old Masters At first glance, it's pure Gericault: The heap of writhing figures mimics the perfect, triangular composition of the French artist's iconic 1819 painting "The Raft of the Medusa." http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/body-found-in-trash-compactor-in-laurel-70267502.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:55:07Z Body found in trash compactor in Laurel Prince George's County police are investigating a body found Tuesday morning in a trash compactor. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/ap-poll-americans-support-taxing-upper-income-people-to-pay-for-health-care-overhaul-70264972.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:55:05Z AP POLL: How can we pay for the health care overhaul? Americans say tax upper-income people Americans don't want to shoulder the cost of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul themselves. They think the rich should pay for it. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/dc-man-charged-with-murder-in-wifes-fatal-beating-70267357.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:50:05Z DC man charged with murder in wife's fatal beating The husband of a 55-year-old woman found beaten to death inside her northeast Washington home has been charged with murder. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/group-criticizes-vas-handling-of-youth-offenders-70266882.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:50:04Z Group criticizes Va's handling of youth offenders A new report says judicial reforms in Virginia that made it easier to transfer juvenile offenders to the adult system went too far. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/biocryst-pharma-developing-iv-flu-drug-peramivir-plans-to-sell-as-many-as-575m-shares-70267352.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:50:03Z BioCryst Pharma, developing IV flu drug peramivir, plans to sell as many as 5.75M shares Flu drug developer BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Tuesday it plans to sell as many as 5.75 million new shares of stock. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/baltimore-county-rejects-tanning-restriction-70267347.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:50:02Z Baltimore County rejects tanning restriction A proposal to restrict the use of tanning facilities by minors has been rejected in Baltimore County. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/gmac-ceo-de-molina-steps-down-amid-talks-for-more-govt-aid-michael-carpenter-is-new-ceo-70266597.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:45:03Z GMAC CEO de Molina steps down amid talks for more gov't aid, Michael Carpenter is new CEO GMAC Financial Services says Alvaro de Molina has stepped down as CEO, a surprise departure that comes as the troubled auto lender remains in negotiations with the government over its third round of taxpayer aid. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/euro-lower-at-14962-in-early-european-trade-fed-assures-to-keep-interest-rates-low-70261452.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:40:07Z Euro drops below $1.49 as Trichet weighs into dollar debate after Bernanke comments The euro dropped back below $1.49 after European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet joined Ben Bernanke, his counterpart at the U.S. Federal Reserve, in trying to talk up the dollar. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/more-bodies-recovered-from-myanmar-ferry-sinking-at-least-31-dead-70267012.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:40:06Z More bodies recovered from Myanmar ferry sinking, at least 31 dead Searchers have recovered more bodies from a ferry accident in Myanmar, bringing the confirmed death toll to 31, with about a dozen people still unaccounted for. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/bureaucracy-grinds-to-a-halt-blasts-at-iraqi-government-buildings-cripple-services-70261232.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:40:05Z Bureaucracy grinds to a halt: Blasts at Iraqi government buildings cripple services Sadiya Khadem Rashid just needed a stamp. One stamp from Baghdad's city hall so she could receive $850 in compensation given to displaced Iraqis who return home. But before she could get there, the building was blown up. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/croatian-court-new-income-tax-is-legal-but-should-be-reconsidered-once-the-crisis-is-over-70266892.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:35:09Z Croatian court: New income tax is legal, but should be reconsidered once the crisis is over Croatia's highest court has ruled that a new income tax aimed at helping the country overcome the recession is legal. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/covidien-raises-fiscal-2010-revenue-growth-outlook-on-medical-device-sales-aspect-medical-buy-70266897.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:35:09Z Covidien raises fiscal 2010 revenue growth outlook on medical device sales, Aspect Medical buy Drug and medical device maker Covidien PLC raised its fiscal 2010 revenue forecast Tuesday, expecting stronger sales of medical devices and pharmaceuticals. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/timo-glock-to-drive-for-new-formula-1-team-manor-in-2010-season-70263677.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:35:05Z Timo Glock to drive for new Formula One team Manor GP in 2010 season Timo Glock will drive for the new Manor GP team in the next Formula One season. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/zambian-editor-freed-cleared-of-pornography-charges-for-e-mailing-childbirth-photos-70265192.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:35:02Z Zambian editor cleared of pornography charges for e-mailing childbirth photos A Zambian newspaper editor has been acquitted of pornography charges after she e-mailed officials photos of a woman giving birth unassisted to a baby who did not survive. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/covidiens-4th-quarter-profit-plunges-due-to-sales-and-marketing-costs-and-several-charges-70266737.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:30:07Z Covidien's 4th-quarter profit plunges due to sales and marketing costs and several charges Drug and medical device maker Covidien PLC said Tuesday its profit dropped 86 percent in its fiscal fourth quarter due to increased sales and marketing costs, as well as one-time charges. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/thousands-of-fans-cheer-stars-of-twilight-sequel-new-moon-at-los-angeles-premiere-70262897.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:30:05Z Thousands of fans cheer stars of 'Twilight' sequel 'New Moon' at Los Angeles premiere LOS ANGELES — Exactly 12 months ago, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were surprised to be greeted by throngs of eager fans of the novel "Twilight" at the premiere of the big-screen adaptation. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/stolen-flowers-led-to-fairfax-police-shooting-70265362.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:20:07Z Stolen flowers led to Fairfax police shooting The ex-wife of a man who was fatally shot by Fairfax County police says he suffered from bipolar disorder. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/socal-voters-pick-new-lawmaker-after-sex-scandal-70266162.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:10:05Z SoCal voters pick new lawmaker after sex scandal Voters in California's Orange County are picking a new legislator Tuesday to fill a seat left vacant after a lawmaker's sex comments led to his resignation. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/drug-maker-novartis-says-lower-dose-of-swine-flu-vaccine-sufficient-to-guarantee-immunity-70265422.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:05:06Z Drug maker Novartis says lower dose of swine flu vaccine sufficient to guarantee immunity Pharmaceutical maker Novartis AG said Tuesday a U.S. clinical study suggests that half a dose of its swine flu vaccine may be sufficient to protect people from the virus and could allow many more to be immunized with current supplies. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/house-panel-examining-bank-of-america-bailout-merrill-takeover-company-officials-testifying-70266052.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:05:02Z House panel examining Bank of America bailout, Merrill takeover; company officials testifying A House oversight panel is examining the $45 billion federal bailout of Bank of America Corp. and its shotgun acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co. last year at the height of the financial crisis. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/business-foes-of-health-care-overhaul-boost-tv-ads-other-efforts-as-focus-shifts-to-senate-70261382.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T04:00:08Z Business foes of health care overhaul boost TV ads, other efforts as focus shifts to Senate Business foes of health care overhaul legislation are outspending supporters at a rate of 2-to-1 for TV ads as they grow increasingly nervous over a final bill. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/crowd-rallies-at-cleveland-house-where-11-bodies-found-to-thank-coroner-for-speedy-id-work-70265712.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T03:55:03Z Crowd rallies at Cleveland house where 11 bodies found to thank coroner for speedy ID work Residents have come together in Cleveland to thank the coroner's office for quickly identifying women whose remains were found at the home of a suspected serial killer. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/montgomery-county-poised-to-pass-new-menu-rules-70265542.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T03:45:12Z Montgomery County passes new menu rules The Montgomery County Council has approved a bill that would force chain restaurants to post calorie counts on their menus. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/industrial-production-likely-to-log-4th-straight-monthly-gain-sign-economy-is-in-recovery-70265527.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T03:45:11Z Industrial production likely to log 4th straight monthly gain, sign economy is in recovery Industrial production probably rose in October for the fourth straight month amid the early stages of a broad economic recovery. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/wall-street-economists-expect-wholesale-prices-rose-modestly-last-month-as-oil-prices-jumped-70265197.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T03:30:04Z Wall Street economists expect wholesale prices rose modestly last month as oil prices jumped Wholesale prices likely rose last month as oil prices jumped, but the increase probably won't raise fears of inflation as other costs remain stable. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/methodology-for-ap-poll-on-health-care-and-taxes-70265037.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T03:25:07Z Methodology for AP poll on health care and taxes The Associated Press poll on health care, by Stanford University with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from Oct. 29 to Nov. 8. It is based on landline and cell phone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,502 adults. Interviews were conducted with 1,052 respondents on landline telephones and 450 on cell phones. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/frances-areva-signs-15-year-uranium-enrichment-contract-with-czech-power-producer-cez-70264452.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T03:00:08Z France's Areva signs 15-year uranium enrichment contract with Czech power producer CEZ French nuclear engineering company Areva SA said Tuesday it has signed a 15-year contract to supply enriched uranium and related services to the Czech Temelin nuclear power plant owned by CEZ, the national utility. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/mozambique-opposition-says-ruling-party-rigged-election-to-win-by-landslide-70264117.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T02:55:02Z Mozambique opposition says ruling party rigged election to win by landslide Mozambique's main opposition party says the ruling party stuffed ballot boxes and expelled opposition monitors from polling stations to help it win the country's Oct. 28 presidential election. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/vietnam-facebook-fans-fear-government-blackout-as-problems-plague-the-site-70263687.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T02:45:03Z Vietnam Facebook fans fear government blackout as problems plague the site Vietnam's growing legions of Facebook users fear that the country's communist government might be blocking the popular social networking Web site, which has become difficult to access over the past few weeks. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/va-commonwealth-fires-mens-soccer-coach-tim-osullivan-after-15-years-70264057.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T02:45:02Z Va Commonwealth fires men's soccer coach Tim O'Sullivan after 15 years Virginia Commonwealth University has fired men's soccer coach Tim O'Sullivan. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/uk-october-consumer-inflation-rate-rises-to-15-pct-from-11-pct-in-september-70263552.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T02:40:02Z UK October consumer inflation rate rises to 1.5 pct as fuel prices drop more slowly British consumer price inflation rose to 1.5 percent in October, due largely to a more moderate fall in fuel prices compared to last year, official statisticians reported Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/cash-starved-irish-restaurants-offer-rescue-plan-warn-of-mass-closures-amid-deep-recession-70263922.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T02:35:03Z Cash-starved Irish restaurants offer `rescue plan,' warn of mass closures amid deep recession Ireland's restaurants warn they're in danger of going belly-up amid the worst recession since the Great Depression. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/corruption-watchdog-rules-somalia-still-worst-singapore-denmark-new-zealand-most-upstanding-70263827.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T02:20:02Z Afghanistan slips in corruption index despite billions in foreign aid to bolster government Afghanistan has slipped three places to become the world's second most-corrupt country despite billions in aid meant to bolster the government against a rising insurgency, according to an annual survey of perceived levels of corruption. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/south-korea-sets-greenhouse-gas-reduction-target-at-4-percent-below-2005-levels-70263747.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T02:15:02Z South Korea sets greenhouse gas reduction target at 4 percent below 2005 levels South Korea announced its first greenhouse gas reduction target Tuesday, pledging to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases by 4 percent below 2005 levels by 2020. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/the-nations-weather-70263697.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T02:10:07Z The nation's weather Wintry weather was expected to persist over the Central U.S. on Tuesday because of a strong low pressure system over the Midwest. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ppr-african-unit-stake-valued-at-up-to-euro1b-15b-in-planned-paris-stock-market-listing-70263692.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T02:10:06Z PPR African unit stake valued at up to euro1B ($1.5B) in planned Paris stock market listing PPR SA, the French retail and luxury goods group, said Tuesday it will sell off a stake valued at up to euro1 billion ($1.5 billion) in an initial public offering of its African trading unit CFAO. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/russias-industrial-production-drops-112-pct-in-year-to-october-showing-signs-of-volatility-70263557.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T02:05:07Z Russia's industrial production drops 11.2 pct in year to October, showing signs of volatility Russia's industrial production fell 11.2 percent in the year to October and rose only 0.8 percent on the month, official data showed Tuesday, suggesting the country's economic recovery will be volatile. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-pushes-chinese-on-human-rights-during-meetings-with-president-hu-jintao-in-beijing-70263542.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T02:05:04Z Obama pushes Chinese on human rights during meetings with President Hu Jintao in Beijing President Barack Obama is pushing China on human rights, telling President Hu Jintao the U.S. believes all men and woman have "certain fundamental rights." http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/2-localities-recognized-for-abuse-programs-70262922.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T01:40:04Z 2 localities recognized for abuse programs The Virginia Attorney General's Office has recognized two localities for their efforts to address domestic violence. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/chinese-writer-su-tongs-boat-to-redemption-wins-man-asian-literary-prize-70262887.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T01:35:02Z Chinese writer Su Tong's 'Boat to Redemption' wins Man Asian Literary Prize The story of a Chinese Communist Party official who moves to a community of boat people after his revolutionary lineage is refuted has won the Man Asian Literary Prize, organizers said. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/st-marys-rolls-past-san-diego-state-80-58-70262132.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T01:25:04Z St. Mary's rolls past San Diego State 80-58 Mickey McConnell scored a career-high 24 points, Omar Samhan added 17 points and 16 rebounds and St. Mary's beat San Diego State 80-58 on Monday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/cleveland-rocked-ravens-blank-hapless-browns-16-0-70262102.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T01:10:04Z Cleveland Rocked: Ravens blank hapless Browns 16-0 The Baltimore Ravens hobbled out of Browns Stadium with an unattractive, but much-needed win. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/bomb-targeting-police-chief-kills-1-injures-6-in-southwestern-pakistan-70262047.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T01:05:02Z Bomb targeting police chief kills 1, injures 6 in southwestern Pakistan Police say a bomb targeting a police chief's vehicle in southwestern Pakistan has killed one person and injured six others. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/new-greenpeace-chief-brings-experience-fighting-poverty-racism-to-environmental-campaign-70261937.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T01:00:06Z New Greenpeace chief brings experience fighting poverty, racism to environmental campaign An African has taken over as director of Greenpeace, bringing experience honed as a teenage opponent of white rule in South Africa and a network of powerful contacts to the battle against global warming. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/asian-markets-mostly-lower-on-profit-taking-as-commodities-retreat-europe-falls-70261832.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T00:55:02Z Asian stocks mixed as recent gains add to caution that markets are overstretched Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday amid investor caution following the recent advance in the region's markets. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/china-shares-rise-for-3rd-day-to-14-week-high-on-economic-recovery-outlook-led-by-banks-70261682.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T00:40:05Z China shares rise for 3rd day to 14-week high on economic recovery outlook, led by banks Chinese shares rose for a third day Tuesday, hitting a 14-week high on optimism about the country's economic recovery, led by banks. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/budget-airline-easyjet-fy-reports-profit-down-14-percent-as-fuel-other-costs-rise-70259802.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T00:40:04Z Budget airline easyJet FY reports profit down 14 percent as fuel, other costs rise Budget airline easyJet PLC reported Tuesday that full-year net profit fell 14 percent as higher costs for fuel and other expenses ate into growing revenues. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/mercedes-benz-taking-over-f1-championship-team-brawn-gp-drops-partnership-with-mclaren-70261667.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T00:40:02Z Mercedes-Benz taking over F1 championship team Brawn GP, drops partnership with McLaren Mercedes-Benz is taking over Formula One champion Brawn GP and plans to end its shareholding in McLaren. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/japan-stocks-retreat-as-yen-climbs-share-dilution-concerns-also-weigh-on-markets-70261632.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T00:35:06Z Japan stocks retreat as yen climbs; share dilution concerns also weigh on markets Japanese stocks retreated Tuesday as early gains evaporated amid a climbing yen and equity fundraising worries. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/ucla-upset-68-65-in-double-ot-by-fullerton-70259737.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T00:35:04Z UCLA upset 68-65 in double OT by Fullerton Aaron Thompson scored a career-high 22 points and Cal State Fullerton upset UCLA 68-65 in double overtime Monday night, snapping a nine-game losing streak against the Bruins. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/ravens-blank-browns-16-0-70253167.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T00:30:03Z Ravens blank Browns 16-0 Even after Baltimore had punished Brady Quinn, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis got in one more vicious hit on Cleveland's quarterback. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/new-mammogram-advice-raises-questions-concerns-70261472.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T00:25:03Z Now what do I do? Suddenly women in their 40s must ponder whose mammography advice to follow For many women, getting a mammogram is already one of life's more stressful experiences. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/job-prospects-interest-in-environment-drawing-more-college-students-to-agriculture-schools-70261287.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T00:15:02Z Job prospects, interest in environment drawing more college students to agriculture schools Tristesse Jones will probably never drive a tractor or guide a combine through rows of soybeans at harvest time. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/energy-starved-tajikistan-bans-production-of-standard-light-bulbs-in-drive-to-conserve-power-70261307.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-17T00:10:10Z Energy-starved Tajikistan bans production of standard light bulbs in drive to conserve power Energy-starved Tajikistan has banned the production of incandescent light bulbs in the country's latest effort to conserve power. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/singapore-exports-fall-13-percent-in-october-from-previous-month-reversing-growth-trend-70259807.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T23:55:05Z Singapore exports fall 13 percent in October from previous month, reversing growth trend Singapore's exports stumbled in October as global demand for the city-state's electronics and petrochemicals languished. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-hu-stress-cooperation-but-divisions-remains-on-key-issues-70253372.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T23:45:04Z Obama, Hu stress cooperation after 2 hours of talks, but divisions remain on key issues President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao promised a determined, joint effort to tackle climate change, nuclear disarmament and other global troubles yet emerged from their first full-blown summit Tuesday with scant progress beyond goodwill. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/venezuela-military-chief-says-colombia-was-wrong-to-detain-soldiers-70257362.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T23:20:02Z Venezuela military chief says Colombia was wrong to detain soldiers A Venezuelan commander contends Colombia wrongly detained four of his soldiers last week along the border separating the South American nations. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-iran-north-korea-have-choices-to-make-on-nuclear-program-warns-tehran-of-consequences-70257267.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T23:10:03Z Obama: Iran, North Korea have choices to make on nuclear program, warns Tehran of consequences President Barack Obama says there will be consequences if Tehran does not demonstrate Iran's nuclear program is "peaceful and transparent." http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/pacific-hangs-on-to-defeat-san-diego-56-55-70253367.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T22:25:03Z Pacific hangs on to defeat San Diego, 56-55 Sam Willard had 17 points and eight rebounds to lead Pacific to a 56-55 victory over San Diego on Monday night at Spanos Center. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/mortgage-delinquencies-peak-again-in-3rd-qtr-but-pace-of-growth-slows-for-3rd-straight-period-70253032.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T22:20:05Z Mortgage delinquencies peak again in 3rd qtr, but pace of growth slows for 3rd straight period The pace at which people fell behind on their mortgages slowed during the summer for the third consecutive quarter, but the overall delinquency rate hit another record, a new report shows. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/dell-replaces-cushions-of-paper-plastic-with-molded-bamboo-to-ship-netbook-line-70253272.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T22:20:04Z Dell replaces cushions of paper, plastic with molded bamboo to ship netbook line Bamboo has sprouted all over. It's being used everywhere from floorboards to tableware to inline skates and T-shirts, as consumers increasingly seek out products considered gentler on the Earth. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/japans-takahashi-eyes-major-leagues-70253362.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T22:15:03Z Japan's Takahashi eyes major leagues Yomiuri Giants pitcher Hisanori Takahashi is hoping to continue his career in the major leagues. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/tcu-defeats-cal-state-northridge-83-65-70253042.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T22:10:05Z TCU defeats Cal State Northridge 83-65 Edvinas Ruzgas scored 24 points and made five of TCU's 12 3-pointers as the Horned Frogs beat Cal State Northridge 83-65 Monday Night in a first-round game in the West bracket of the preseason NIT. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/santa-clara-easily-defeats-naia-menlo-79-55-70253037.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T22:00:04Z Santa Clara easily defeats NAIA Menlo 79-55 Marc Trasolini scored 23 points as Santa Clara defeated Menlo 79-55 on Monday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/asian-markets-gain-more-ground-after-upbeat-us-retail-reports-gold-hits-record-above-1130-70168462.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:55:04Z Asian markets mostly lower on profit taking as commodities retreat; Nikkei down 0.8 percent Asian stock markets were mostly lower Tuesday as investors locked in recent gains and commodity prices retreated. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/santa-clara-easily-defeats-naia-menlo-79-55-70252842.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:50:11Z Santa Clara easily defeats NAIA Menlo 79-55 Marc Trasolini scored 23 points as Santa Clara defeated Menlo 79-55 on Monday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/capital-culture-unlike-other-justices-sotomayor-becomes-a-celebrity-outside-the-courtroom-70252297.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:50:10Z Unlike other justices, Sotomayor becomes a celebrity outside the courtroom Apparently, no one told Sonia Sotomayor that Supreme Court justices are supposed to be circumspect, emerging from their marble palace mainly to dispense legal wisdom to law schools, judges' conferences and lawyers' meetings. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/thousands-of-fans-wait-days-for-glimpse-of-new-moon-heartthrobs-at-la-premiere-70218277.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:50:06Z Thousands of fans wait days for glimpse of 'New Moon' heartthrobs at LA premiere "Twilight" fans have taken over the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-says-us-china-want-climate-change-deal-that-will-rally-the-world-70252712.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:45:02Z Obama says US, China want climate change deal that will 'rally the world' President Barack Obama says the United States and China are looking for a comprehensive deal during next month's climate change summit that will "rally the world." http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/san-francisco-holds-off-dominican-calif-92-66-70252502.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:40:04Z San Francisco holds off Dominican, Calif. 92-66 Kwame Vaughn scored a career-high 24 points and San Francisco recovered from a slow start to beat Division II Dominican, Calif., 92-66 Monday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/mortgage-delinquencies-peak-again-in-3rd-qtr-but-pace-of-growth-slows-for-3rd-straight-period-70252592.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:40:04Z Mortgage delinquencies peak again in 3rd qtr, but pace of growth slows for 3rd straight period The good news is that the pace at which people fell behind on their mortgages slowed during the summer for the third quarter in a row. The bad news is the overall delinquency rate hit another record. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/aid-group-24000-daily-infant-deaths-are-preventable-calls-on-govts-to-act-70252582.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:40:03Z Aid group: 24,000 daily infant deaths are preventable, calls on gov'ts to act More than 24,000 infants die daily from preventable diseases in developing countries because governments have failed to spend more on health care, an international aid group said Monday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/browns-cribbs-injured-on-games-final-play-70252372.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:30:04Z Browns' Cribbs injured on game's final play Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs was taken to a hospital for further tests after being injured on a hard hit on the final play of Baltimore's 16-0 win over Cleveland on Monday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/after-years-of-waiting-dozens-of-guantanamo-detainees-are-getting-their-day-in-court-70170922.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:30:03Z Dozens of Guantanamo detainees are getting their day in court after years of waiting In courtrooms barred to the public, dozens of terror suspects are pleading for their freedom from the Guantanamo Bay prison, sometimes even testifying on their own behalf by video from the U.S. naval base in Cuba. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/graham-leads-san-jose-state-to-89-63-victory-70251977.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:25:09Z Graham leads San Jose State to 89-63 victory Justin Graham scored 18 points to lead four San Jose State players in double figures and the Spartans defeated William Jessup 89-63 in their season opener Monday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/browns-cribbs-injured-on-games-final-play-70252287.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:25:07Z Browns' Cribbs injured on game's final play Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs was injured on the final play and laid motionless on the field following the Baltimore Ravens' 16-0 win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/atlanta-dealing-with-plenty-of-problems-heading-into-crucial-month-of-games-first-up-g-men-70252262.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:25:04Z Atlanta dealing with plenty of problems heading into crucial month of games; first up, G-men Matt Ryan is struggling. Michael Turner is hurting. Jason Elam can't seem to make a field goal. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-says-partnership-with-china-has-helped-us-pull-out-of-worst-recession-in-generation-70252257.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:25:03Z Obama says partnership with China has helped US pull out of worst recession in generation President Barack Obama says that China's partnership has helped the United States pull out of the worst recession in a generation. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/ap/fort-shafter-contract-goes-to-virginia-company-70250777.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:20:02Z Fort Shafter contract goes to Virginia company The military says it has awarded AECOM Design of Roanoke, Va., a $21.5 million contract to design and engineer the Army's new Pacific headquarters at Fort Shafter in Hawaii. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/johnson-rallies-kings-past-panthers-in-so-70248202.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:15:02Z Johnson rallies Kings past Panthers in SO Jack Johnson couldn't quite finish his end-to-end rush in overtime. The Los Angeles Kings defenseman didn't miss his chance in the shootout. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/youtube-offers-new-tool-to-connect-news-media-citizen-journalists-with-dramatic-footage-70251727.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:10:08Z YouTube offers new tool to connect news media, citizen journalists with dramatic footage YouTube is trying to help shrinking newsrooms expand their video coverage without increasing their payrolls. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/late-shot-steal-lift-albany-past-american-51-50-70251722.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:10:07Z Late shot, steal lift Albany past American 51-50 Tim Ambrose followed up Scotty McRae's missed jump shot with a layup with 1:58 left to play to give Albany (N.Y.) a 51-50 win over American University on Monday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ex-general-counsel-of-bank-of-america-says-he-had-no-role-in-controversial-merrill-bonuses-70246482.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:10:06Z Ex-general counsel of Bank of America says he had no role in controversial Merrill bonuses The former top attorney of Bank of America Corp. will testify to Congress Tuesday that he wasn't involved in crafting the bank's agreement to let Merrill Lynch pay billions of dollars in bonuses to its employees, before being abruptly fired last December on the CEO's orders. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/army-awards-215-million-pacific-headquarters-contract-to-virginia-company-70251717.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:10:05Z Army awards $21.5 million Pacific headquarters contract to Virginia company The military says it has awarded AECOM Design of Roanoke, Va., a $21.5 million contract to design and engineer the Army's new Pacific headquarters at Fort Shafter in Hawaii. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/ravens-blank-browns-16-0-70251212.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:05:04Z Ravens blank Browns 16-0 For 30 minutes, the Baltimore Ravens were inefficient, unproductive and disorganized. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/dancing-with-the-stars-semifinals-are-on-4-celebrities-to-perform-3-dances-each-70247212.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T21:05:03Z `Dancing with the Stars' semifinals are on! 4 celebrities perform 3 dances each Mya is tops among semifinalists on "Dancing with the Stars." http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/higgins-leads-colorado-past-coppin-state-82-58-70250957.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T20:55:03Z Higgins leads Colorado past Coppin State 82-58 Cory Higgins scored 21 points to lead four Colorado players in double figures, and the Buffaloes emphatically handed Coppin State its first loss of the season Monday night, 82-58. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/advocacy-group-founder-of-tibetan-web-site-sentenced-to-15-years-by-chinese-court-70251207.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T20:55:02Z Advocacy group: Founder of Tibetan Web site sentenced to 15 years by Chinese court The founder of a Tibetan literary Web site was sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of disclosing state secrets, an overseas monitoring group said Tuesday. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/officials-mismanaged-aig-bailouts-and-overpaid-to-stabilize-company-bailout-watchdog-says-70232787.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T20:50:04Z Officials mismanaged AIG bailouts, may have overpaid to stabilize company, watchdog says Officials handling the multibillion dollar bailout of insurance giant American International Group Inc. mismanaged an initial rescue attempt and may have overpaid other banks to wind down AIG's business relationships, a government watchdog says. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/south-korea-sets-greenhouse-gas-reduction-target-at-4-percent-below-2005-levels-70250932.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T20:50:02Z South Korea sets greenhouse gas reduction target at 4 percent below 2005 levels South Korea announced its first greenhouse gas reduction target Tuesday, pledging to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases by 4 percent below 2005 levels by 2020. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/oil-rises-above-77-in-asia-amid-weakening-dollar-improving-crude-demand-outlook-70166152.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T20:45:04Z Oil hovers below $79 as investors look to Asian growth to offset US weakness Oil prices hovered below $79 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as investors look to crude demand growth in Asia next year to offset a sluggish U.S. economy. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/jones-22-paces-usf-past-virginia-66-49-70246947.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T20:45:03Z Jones' 22 paces USF past Virginia 66-49 Slowly but surely, South Florida's basketball program is building credibility under coach Stan Heath. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/safeway-gives-unionized-colo-grocery-workers-final-contract-offer-workers-to-vote-this-week-70243462.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T20:45:02Z Safeway, King Soopers make final contract offer, grocery workers to vote on offer this week After months of talks, Safeway and King Soopers have given a union representing Colorado grocery workers their last, best, final contract offer. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/guerins-goal-fight-help-pens-past-ducks-5-2-70247537.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T20:40:04Z Guerin's goal, fight help Pens past Ducks 5-2 Bill Guerin still has some goals left in him at age 39. What's surprising is he has a few left jabs and right hooks, too. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/tcu-defeats-cal-state-northridge-83-65-70248807.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T20:35:05Z TCU defeats Cal State Northridge 83-65 Edvinas Ruzgas scored 24 points and made five of TCU's 12 3-pointers as the Horned Frogs beat Cal State Northridge 83-65 Monday Night in a first-round game in the West bracket of the preseason NIT. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/fan-protest-fizzles-at-browns-game-70245682.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T20:35:03Z Planned fan protest fizzles as Browns host Ravens on Monday night A planned fan protest seemed to fail as Cleveland Browns Stadium was three-quarters filled before Monday night's kickoff against Baltimore. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/perus-president-rebukes-chile-for-allegedly-buying-off-peruvian-military-officer-to-spy-70250172.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T20:30:04Z Peru's president rebukes Chile for allegedly buying off Peruvian military officer to spy Peruvian President Alan Garcia accused Chile of assaulting Peru's sovereignty, throwing his weight behind allegations that Chile paid a Peruvian military officer to spy. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/talk-of-wind-tax-in-wyoming-legislature-whips-up-debate-70186842.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T20:05:04Z Talk of wind tax in Wyoming Legislature whips up debate Wyoming lawmakers will soon take up the thorny issue of whether to impose new taxes on wind energy development, a proposal that developers say could stunt the fledgling industry's growth in Wyoming. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/former-cal-player-sentenced-in-fraud-case-70248392.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T19:50:04Z Former Cal player sentenced in fraud case A former University of California lineman who spent time in the Tennessee Titans' camp in 2001 has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for his role in a $5 million Ponzi scheme. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/microsoft-co-founder-paul-allen-diagnosed-with-non-hodgkins-lymphoma-undergoing-chemotherapy-70242422.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T19:40:10Z Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, undergoing chemotherapy Microsoft Corp. co-founder and billionaire investor Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/nj-man-indicted-in-web-name-theft-sale-on-ebay-70247987.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T19:40:05Z NJ man accused of stealing Web domain name, selling it to former NBA player for $111,000 A northern New Jersey man has been indicted on charges he stole a valuable Internet address and sold it on the eBay auction site to a former NBA player for $111,000. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/nhl-commissioner-bettman-glendale-officials-discuss-coyotes-future-keeping-team-in-city-70247982.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T19:40:04Z NHL commissioner Bettman, Glendale officials discuss Coyotes' future, keeping team in city NHL commissioner Gary Bettman met with city officials on Monday to discuss the process of keeping the Phoenix Coyotes in Glendale. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/lakers-walton-diagnosed-with-pinched-nerve-70247802.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T19:35:04Z Lakers' Walton diagnosed with pinched nerve Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton has been diagnosed with a pinched nerve. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/sec-accuses-4-people-2-companies-in-alleged-30-million-ponzi-scheme-involving-mantria-corp-70247392.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T19:30:05Z SEC accuses 4 people, 2 companies in alleged $30 million Ponzi scheme involving Mantria Corp. Federal regulators have accused four people and two companies of fraud in an alleged $30 million Ponzi scheme that lured 300 investors nationwide in purported eco-friendly investments. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/family-body-of-chicago-school-board-president-found-in-chicago-river-autopsy-under-way-70210072.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T19:20:04Z Authorities say Chicago school board president apparently shot self in head near Chicago River Chicago's school board president apparently shot himself in the head near the Chicago River before dawn Monday, officials said as his death was met with disbelief by civic leaders and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/mass-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-accusing-view-co-host-hasselbeck-of-plagiarism-70244327.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T19:20:02Z Mass. judge dismisses lawsuit accusing 'View' co-host Hasselbeck of plagiarism A federal judge in Massachusetts has dismissed a lawsuit accusing television personality Elisabeth Hasselbeck of plagiarism. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/unlv-football-coach-out-after-5-losing-seasons-70199187.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T19:15:05Z UNLV football coach out after 5 losing seasons UNLV has fired football coach Mike Sanford after five losing seasons, a 15-43 record and no bowl appearances. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/norfolk-state-rallies-to-edge-maine-72-71-70246952.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T19:15:04Z Norfolk State rallies to edge Maine 72-71 Kyle O'Quinn banked in a layup with 5 seconds left to cap a Norfolk State rally in a 72-71 victory over Maine on Monday night. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/world/obama-says-no-need-to-change-policy-toward-chinese-rule-of-taiwan-70168702.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T19:10:07Z Obama says no need to change policy toward China and Taiwan President Barack Obama says he sees no need to change Washington's "one-China" policy, which acknowledges China's position that Taiwan is part of its territory. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/ap/ravens-nakamura-carted-off-on-opening-kickoff-70243237.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T19:05:02Z Ravens' Nakamura breaks ankle on opening kickoff Ravens safety Haruki Nakamura broke his right ankle on the opening kickoff of Monday night's game at Cleveland. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/waikiki-beach-gets-first-new-luxury-property-in-20-years-as-trump-hotel-opens-70213232.html Washington Examiner en 2009-11-16T18:55:06Z Waikiki Beach gets first new luxury property in 20 years as Trump Hotel opens The Trump International Hotel & Tower Waikiki Beach Walk, the first new Waikiki luxury property to open in more than 20 years, welcomed its first guests Monday.