http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=960&32=6059&7=505092&40=washingtonexaminer.com%2Fap AP Content Feed. en-us Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:33 GMT 2010-09-02T22:00:33Z en-us http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102103089&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ffinisar-2nd-quarter-profit-falls-after-company-sold-off-a-business-a-year-ago-shares-jump-102103089.html Finisar Corp., which develops fiber optic network equipment, said Thursday that its first-quarter profit fell 26 percent after it sold its network tools business. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:33 GMT 9d6c7e630c204cd908e71f0be82fd51f 2010-09-02T22:00:33Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102103079&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fbusiness-highlights-102103079.html ___ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:31 GMT 0937cc03ec2e668b2ea0e03d6ca1207a 2010-09-02T22:00:31Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102070203&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fpier-1-imports-2nd-qtr-sales-rise-8-percent-on-better-margins-and-travel-overall-102070203.html Pier 1 Imports Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter sales rose 8 percent year-over-year as more customers shopped in its stores and the retailer enticed more browsers to buy its furniture and home accessories. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:30 GMT 5d9d286342f6b0923482b40cd1331558 2010-09-02T22:00:30Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102070718&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2F3g-capital-to-acquire-burger-king-for-24-per-share-or-326-billion-102070718.html Burger King's new ruler could help its empire expand. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:28 GMT 4f4601a9a8509d748b842b194882f4bd 2010-09-02T22:00:28Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102102554&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Flawyer-ford-family-settle-mississippi-lawsuit-over-players-death-in-explorer-rollover-crash-102102554.html An attorney says Ford Motor Co. has settled a Mississippi lawsuit over damages sought from a 2001 rollover crash that killed a New York Mets prospect in the Florida Panhandle. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:24 GMT 493764a54643694a30017deff324a562 2010-09-02T22:00:24Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102096918&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fformer-gm-ceo-fritz-henderson-to-head-sunoco-energy-spin-off-suncoke-102096918.html Sunoco Inc. has tapped former General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson to lead the energy spin-off it is forming early next year. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:22 GMT 654fbcfcf085169798f18b33972e9758 2010-09-02T22:00:22Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102103024&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fcooper-cos-2nd-quarter-profit-rises-on-better-contact-lens-sales-and-decreased-costs-102103024.html Cooper Cos. said Thursday its profit climbed 81 percent in the fiscal third quarter as sales of eye care products improved and costs decreased. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:19 GMT dd6d2b64d116465d6d8b0e609d52fb30 2010-09-02T22:00:19Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102100133&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ffunk-band-war-tells-pepsico-we-cant-be-friends-and-heres-why-sues-over-songs-use-in-ad-102100133.html Members of the original funk band War say they can't be friends with PepsiCo. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:16 GMT e46ef426a0f082b74ab8fa3a47e61468 2010-09-02T22:00:16Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102102979&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fohio-governor-outlines-plan-for-519m-in-new-medicaid-money-approved-by-congress-102102979.html Gov. Ted Strickland has outlined how he will spend some of the $519 million that Ohio is getting in new federal Medicaid money, giving $150 million to hospitals to help offset state fees and designating $33 million to preserve jobs in the mental health system. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:12 GMT 11f891ab6eaf7e31f95ea1331ae00e36 2010-09-02T22:00:12Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102070708&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fremoval-of-temporary-cap-on-gulf-well-not-risk-free-us-says-potential-for-oil-leakage-is-low-102070708.html Engineers removed a temporary cap Thursday that stopped oil from gushing into the Gulf of Mexico from BP's blown-out well in mid-July. No more oil was expected to leak into the sea, but crews were standing by with collection vessels just in case. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:10 GMT 19fd0454729f1bbbbe2101e62e8d2319 2010-09-02T22:00:10Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102102589&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Ftalented-safety-karlos-williams-is-headed-to-fsu-102102589.html Karlos Williams was having a good time, chatting up teammates and opposing players between snaps of a 7-on-7 event at nearby Disney World. He was waiting for an opportunity to make a difference. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:07 GMT 5586b4fa0920a1d499235b2d9d6b1900 2010-09-02T22:00:07Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=102100073&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fdelaware-gop-says-tea-party-backed-candidate-could-not-be-elected-dog-catcher-102100073.html Delaware Republicans call Senate hopeful Christine O'Donnell a liar who "could not be elected dog catcher" in a fierce attack that underscores GOP fears of the tea party-backed candidate knocking off top recruit Rep. Mike Castle and winning the nomination. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:55:21 GMT 9fbbde67f9fd6dedfec27785a0132b54 2010-09-02T21:55:21Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=602042&44=102102579&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flifestyle%2Fusa-today-best-sellers-102102579.html Key: F-Fiction; NF-Nonfiction; H-Hardcover; P-Paperback Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:55:19 GMT 68510cf45a9e7e2ac004afd87388ee0f 2010-09-02T21:55:19Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=602042&44=102102574&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flifestyle%2Fwall-street-journal-best-sellers-102102574.html Best-Selling Books Week Ended August 22 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:55:17 GMT 7875fbc99b9ad5c26146efb947ed33be 2010-09-02T21:55:17Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=602042&44=102101478&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flifestyle%2Fjudge-paris-hilton-may-owe-investors-160k-in-lawsuit-over-promotion-of-pledge-this-movie-102101478.html Paris Hilton may owe investors in her 2006 movie "Pledge This!" about $160,000 for failing to do enough promotion. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:55:15 GMT 9a31971080a3ec260c62685246c45483 2010-09-02T21:55:15Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102091868&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ffresh-off-divorce-tiger-woods-takes-out-54-million-mortgage-on-fla-estate-102091868.html Fresh off his divorce, Tiger Woods has taken out a $54.5 million mortgage on his Florida waterfront estate. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:55:09 GMT f3eba5060236650c1dae887e094b6159 2010-09-02T21:55:09Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102102304&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fport-director-savannah-ga-harbor-deepening-may-fall-behind-panama-canal-expansion-102102304.html The Port of Savannah is falling behind in the race to deepen its busy shipping channel by the end of 2014, when cargo ships too large to navigate the Savannah River are expected to begin passing through the Panama Canal, the Georgia Ports Authority's top official said Thursday. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:51:02 GMT e012d9c9d3326230e67993b070a698b1 2010-09-02T21:51:02Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102102299&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fnavy-in-va-preparing-for-winds-rain-102102299.html The Navy secured dozens of ships on Thursday in preparation of Hurricane Earl's arrival in Virginia, but said conditions were not threatening enough to move vessels offshore. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:59 GMT 629b81f752dc0ed3f383d16be4d631ea 2010-09-02T21:50:59Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102102294&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fbig-lt-lael-collins-outshines-all-in-louisiana-102102294.html La'el Collins says LSU coaches have persuaded him to remain home for college by promising him a chance to start on the offensive line as a true freshman. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:56 GMT 0009048ef6a69371225b9afab62e2c00 2010-09-02T21:50:56Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=102091213&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Foklahoma-man-showing-progress-week-after-receiving-2-transplanted-hands-at-kentucky-hospital-102091213.html The recipient of a rare double hand transplant says he feels "fantastic" and can wiggle fingers on both his new hands. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:52 GMT 49c6e342a2feacd135faa5dec2d1f20e 2010-09-02T21:50:52Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102102284&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Foutstanding-prep-lb-wants-to-play-rb-in-college-102102284.html James Wilder Jr. looks and plays the part of No. 1 college football recruit in talent-rich Florida. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:49 GMT c49be31866b132087f534c07d76a085d 2010-09-02T21:50:49Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102101523&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fwa-court-closes-book-on-betchacom-saying-optional-payment-by-losers-not-enough-to-skirt-law-102101523.html All bets are off at Betcha.com, a Seattle-based online bookmaker that couldn't skirt the state's gambling laws by making it optional for losing bettors to pay off wagers. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:47 GMT 2fe869b5455ad2f690b01026e9ba84ee 2010-09-02T21:50:47Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=102098968&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Ffederal-judge-orders-revision-to-bush-spotted-owl-plan-that-cut-habitat-protections-102098968.html A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ruled the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must revise a Bush administration recovery plan for the northern spotted owl. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:45 GMT 1c950485ff487889e839a9e9d13699a2 2010-09-02T21:50:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102102269&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsummary-box-new-aol-search-deal-with-google-includes-mobile-102102269.html THE DEAL: Under a new five-year agreement, Google Inc. will continue to provide the search results on AOL Inc.'s websites. The companies signed the deal this week. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:36 GMT 41c8729d0dbfcf8116a22b1a8c327ac4 2010-09-02T21:50:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102102264&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Ftoddler-trampled-by-moose-in-northern-colorado-102102264.html Wildlife officers say a toddler was injured after being trampled by a moose in northern Colorado. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:33 GMT 551ea088681efd9098006e4f44d5624c 2010-09-02T21:50:33Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102102259&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Ffederal-aid-for-drought-blighted-calif-ore-border-102102259.html An ongoing drought has led the federal government to declare a disaster area in the California-Oregon border region in an effort to bring relief to stricken farmers and ranchers. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:30 GMT a2bfe0fb38917d6f6aea639eb1fec626 2010-09-02T21:50:30Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102095758&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2F1-dead-in-plane-crash-off-san-francisco-bay-102095758.html A 40-year-old woman was found dead next to the wreckage of a small plane that crashed Thursday in a lagoon off San Francisco Bay, officials said. Divers were searching for two more people who may have been on board. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:27 GMT 566ee3968142376e04a133d02874dcb3 2010-09-02T21:50:27Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102079268&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fhumanitarian-work-of-mother-teresa-recognized-in-issuance-of-new-postage-stamp-102079268.html Mother Teresa is being recognized for her humanitarian work with the issuance of a new U.S. postage stamp. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:25 GMT 8dd9fcd57ec58c4dfc8f07e1b84a07bb 2010-09-02T21:50:25Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=102102249&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fvideo-of-vehicle-chase-shows-man-jumping-from-van-getting-shot-by-sheriffs-deputies-in-ohio-102102249.html Video shows sheriff's deputies in Ohio shooting a man who led them on a three-county chase but doesn't make clear whether he ignored warnings to show his hands or whether he indicated he had a gun. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:23 GMT 8e481389971ba76c8e1a5a33cbf5c277 2010-09-02T21:50:23Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102102229&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fhawks-add-c-etan-thomas-to-frontcourt-102102229.html The Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent center Etan Thomas to add bulk in the frontcourt. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:20 GMT b2c7757d69bb07bba5e281024af1a7f8 2010-09-02T21:50:20Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102102219&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fus-military-deaths-in-afghanistan-at-1172-102102219.html As of Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at least 1,172 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:17 GMT c47a925a42ae543f86cbe12fedefc0a1 2010-09-02T21:50:17Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102102209&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fcoast-guard-bracing-for-storms-arrival-102102209.html The Coast Guard says its air and sea assets in Virginia are relocating to safe havens to wait out Hurricane Earl. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:14 GMT 7735798079922fc244b24150b4727352 2010-09-02T21:50:14Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102102199&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fva-gov-state-appears-to-have-dodged-earls-wrath-102102199.html Gov. Bob McDonnell says Hurricane Earl is too close to an East Coast landfall and serious damage in Virginia for comfort. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:11 GMT 5d393194644357a7343a263bd3c7ed54 2010-09-02T21:50:11Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102102179&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fcandidates-release-fundraising-reports-102102179.html Republican state Sen. Andrew Harris has raised more money than Democratic Rep. Frank Kratovil in the latest fundraising reporting period, but Kratovil still has more cash on hand in Maryland's 1st District congressional race. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:50:08 GMT f3373407f1bc411b14552d9a76a86cd2 2010-09-02T21:50:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102101528&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fus-airways-says-august-traffic-up-barely-but-revenue-per-mile-jumps-on-higher-fares-fees-102101528.html The parent of US Airways said Thursday that August traffic rose slightly from a year ago but revenue per passenger grew faster, a reflection of higher fares and fees. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:41:04 GMT 7b07a42d81f8f6433b6034b37187250d 2010-09-02T21:41:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102101518&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Famerican-teen-capra-upsets-18th-seeded-rezai-102101518.html A year ago at the U.S. Open, American teenager Melanie Oudin told the world to "BELIEVE," with her sneakers and her play. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:41:00 GMT 5dcc7076cdb11508f4f25c0e6531139b 2010-09-02T21:41:00Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102070498&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Faol-signs-new-search-agreement-with-google-deal-expands-partnership-into-mobile-and-youtube-102070498.html Google Inc. will continue to provide the search results on AOL Inc.'s websites under a new, five-year deal the companies signed this week. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:57 GMT dcc8f32077a829e732c3f070fc425f2b 2010-09-02T21:40:57Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102101513&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fboeing-using-2-production-787s-for-testing-in-addition-to-6-in-its-flight-test-fleet-102101513.html Boeing Co. will do some limited testing on two more 787 airliners besides the six planes in its flight test fleet. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:55 GMT 2e9cda0529f7466744ba5b713a45a1bf 2010-09-02T21:40:55Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=102070303&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fcautious-us-relaunches-direct-israeli-palestinian-peace-talks-after-2-years-102070303.html In an early sign of promise, Israeli and Palestinian leaders pledged Thursday in a cordial first round of talks to keep meeting at regular intervals, aiming to nail down a framework for overcoming deep disputes and achieving lasting peace within one year. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:53 GMT 39d9ec80c1b41c44e492572d20193388 2010-09-02T21:40:53Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102101503&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fboston-2b-pedroia-to-have-ct-scan-friday-concedes-season-ending-surgery-is-possible-102101503.html Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is bracing for the possibility of having season-ending surgery on his broken left foot. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:48 GMT d2dfdbcc90c97c8bd219f16a0747b632 2010-09-02T21:40:48Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=102101493&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fsecurity-council-to-hold-summit-on-improving-its-mission-to-maintain-global-peace-and-security-102101493.html Turkey is inviting leaders of the 14 other Security Council nations to a summit meeting to strengthen the council's primary mission — maintaining international peace and security in a world of new and complex threats. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:46 GMT 8438949cc047b0b3a09f3564bbab63f2 2010-09-02T21:40:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=102089533&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fapnewsbreak-lawyer-familiar-with-ruling-says-execution-off-for-ohio-inmate-claiming-innocence-102089533.html A condemned inmate had his life spared Thursday when Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland cited "legitimate questions" about evidence used to convict the inmate, even though the governor believes the prisoner committed the crimes. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:45 GMT 524a33e6c4129a083489a6f1c6db9c3e 2010-09-02T21:40:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102069828&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Farmy-birther-seeks-obama-school-records-102069828.html A military judge in Maryland has ruled that President Barack Obama's birth certificate is irrelevant in the case of an Army doctor charged with disobeying deployment orders because he doubts Obama's eligibility to be commander in chief. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:42 GMT d4a2dc54ba03ef000c80bb6aaf53ccdb 2010-09-02T21:40:42Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102071743&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fstocks-inch-up-after-pending-home-sales-factory-orders-rise-and-unemployment-claims-dip-102071743.html Stocks rose Thursday, extending their gains from the day before, after reports on housing, manufacturing and jobs all indicated that the economy continues to grow. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:38 GMT efad7dd8950053a53826bf0625a2b4a5 2010-09-02T21:40:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102084223&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ffirst-state-worker-furlough-day-in-kentucky-set-for-friday-will-go-on-as-scheduled-102084223.html One day before state workers in Kentucky must take the first of six furlough days this fiscal year, a judge blocked an attempt to halt the mandatory time off. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:35 GMT e94c46eaeacf4d8e736a1c89b8ad014b 2010-09-02T21:40:35Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102101463&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Famerica-first-tax-exempt-investors-gets-958-million-in-financing-from-freddie-mac-102101463.html America First Tax Exempt Investors LP said Thursday it has received $95.8 million in financing through Freddie Mac and used it to pay off a secured term loan with Bank of America. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:32 GMT 3fad6272a1173564ef816a1311155c67 2010-09-02T21:40:32Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=602042&44=102071728&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flifestyle%2Frapper-ti-wife-arrested-on-drug-charges-102071728.html After finishing a sentence for weapons charges earlier this year, T.I. was poised to have the comeback of the fall. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:29 GMT 314d968c125e2b3bc665b9d6520ce097 2010-09-02T21:40:29Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102080943&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fchief-of-new-mexicos-educational-pension-board-steps-down-after-disclosure-of-350k-loan-102080943.html The chairman of New Mexico's educational pension fund resigned after it was disclosed he borrowed $350,000 from a man whose son shared in millions of dollars in finder's fees from investments by the fund and another state agency. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:27 GMT e0c264d9e2bc371440e77d6ae4accaf5 2010-09-02T21:40:27Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=102071758&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fhurricane-warning-issued-for-southern-coast-of-massachusetts-ahead-of-powerful-earl-102071758.html The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 115 mph winds Thursday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and potentially most destructive stop on the storm's projected journey up the Eastern Seaboard. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:24 GMT 1ae415bc46d580503099ef8f93112a3c 2010-09-02T21:40:24Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102101443&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsummary-box-more-upticks-in-economic-indicators-sap-demand-for-bonds-102101443.html ANOTHER SLIDE: Treasury prices slid again Thursday, though not as badly as they did the day before, following more positive news on the economy. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:20 GMT 8a0e311eefce5f04d2592f45472d9119 2010-09-02T21:40:20Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102101438&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fafter-5-years-on-ktrs-st-louis-cardinals-returning-in-2011-to-longtime-radio-home-kmox-am-102101438.html The St. Louis Cardinals plan to reunite next year with their longtime radio partner, the powerful AM station KMOX, after five years on KTRS. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:16 GMT 03aa5bd37b150e44250cc8138c135f93 2010-09-02T21:40:16Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=102097938&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fnypd-investigating-report-of-suspicious-vehicle-parked-in-midtown-manhattan-102097938.html New York City police say nothing suspicious was found in a Mercedes parked for hours in midtown Manhattan that was being inspected as a precaution. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:12 GMT 347c302642f461ee724e1bb446a5418c 2010-09-02T21:40:12Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102101393&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fboise-state-virginia-tech-preview-capsule-102101393.html Line: Boise State by 2. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:08 GMT ce01db25e698b8d875d634db795c9eee 2010-09-02T21:40:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102068533&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fwis-14-year-old-gives-up-junior-pga-tournament-medal-after-finding-1-too-many-clubs-in-bag-102068533.html Zach Nash was shocked when he discovered he had one too many golf clubs in his bag a couple hours after winning a junior Wisconsin PGA tournament. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:35:04 GMT d8a92a02770437f947ac2ff94024b926 2010-09-02T21:35:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102100648&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fex-north-providence-councilman-already-under-indictment-faces-new-charges-in-extortion-case-102100648.html A former North Providence council member already charged with accepting bribes has been indicted on a new federal extortion charge. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:50 GMT 98243306ff8f2d03a959e0e9081e078c 2010-09-02T21:30:50Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102074143&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmariner-energy-shares-give-up-about-2-percent-after-reports-of-platform-explosion-in-gulf-102074143.html Just when America's ban on offshore exploration seemed like it might end, another disaster in the Gulf of Mexico put Big Oil back on the defensive. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:47 GMT affbc1dda842e564dc4a03e3455c4ec9 2010-09-02T21:30:47Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102093013&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Futah-bar-sales-rise-1-percent-following-end-of-private-club-membership-requirements-102093013.html Sales of alcohol in Utah bars rose 1 percent in the first year since the state eliminated its private club system. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:45 GMT 2bef9347a75432b10fff0f715e206b13 2010-09-02T21:30:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102100638&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fman-accused-of-another-real-estate-scam-could-get-life-under-californias-three-strikes-law-102100638.html A man accused of bilking elderly South Los Angeles residents out of their homes in a foreclosure scam is facing a potential life sentence in a rare use of California's three-strikes law for a white-collar crime. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:44 GMT 796eebcdb30a60cf5c7472e97347fa5f 2010-09-02T21:30:44Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102075703&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fmountaintop-removal-activists-demand-nike-wvu-pull-promo-ad-for-coal-themed-football-uniform-102075703.html After angry environmentalists objected to a Nike promotional ad for a new West Virginia University football uniform, the athletic apparel giant said Thursday it will modify a graphic depicting a mountaintop removal mine. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:42 GMT 9aa2daf4581a5141bd01f1a7c0510de2 2010-09-02T21:30:42Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102100623&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2F20-acre-fire-burns-in-rural-san-diego-county-102100623.html Firefighters and aircraft are battling a blaze that has spread over 20 acres in rural San Diego County between the towns of Campo and Potrero. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:39 GMT c7f88c9580fba0df00daea03d19414ff 2010-09-02T21:30:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102100618&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fmd-guard-held-hostage-works-for-missouri-firm-102100618.html The security guard held hostage by a gunman at the Discovery Channel's headquarters works for a company called Whelan SFI. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:36 GMT eef9d359214d1364bba0e186306268f1 2010-09-02T21:30:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=602042&44=102099353&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flifestyle%2Fchris-browns-music-career-back-on-track-with-deuces-which-is-no-1-on-the-rb-charts-102099353.html Chris Brown is back to a familiar place — the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:32 GMT 7dd4ca688a9caac7a1db814f94033604 2010-09-02T21:30:32Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102100598&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fwatkins-has-streak-of-18-games-with-a-touchdown-102100598.html Sammy Watkins has an impressive resume. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:28 GMT 1f931715677b9c43d43bd273ce106e61 2010-09-02T21:30:28Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102100593&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fbiographical-information-on-tony-steward-102100593.html Name: Tony Steward Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:26 GMT 5f0dcc72f1732858aba700f926e9524e 2010-09-02T21:30:26Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102100588&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fva-governor-says-northrop-grumman-will-cover-cost-of-independent-review-of-computer-crash-102100588.html Government contracting giant Northrop Grumman Corp. will pay for an independent inquiry into a recent computer outage that kept people from getting drivers licenses and paying their taxes and delayed some welfare services. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:22 GMT 35c6ae7f28e52d2cfcbf515c6ed3f3d0 2010-09-02T21:30:22Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102068998&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fburnett-bounces-back-yankees-win-5th-in-a-row-102068998.html From the very first batter, the Oakland Athletics simply looked overmatched against CC Sabathia. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:16 GMT d53c1700104a66800680a2b1bced2e34 2010-09-02T21:30:16Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102081463&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ftraders-drop-treasury-debt-for-a-second-straight-day-on-news-that-jobless-claims-fell-102081463.html Treasury prices dropped for a second straight day after the Labor Department said fewer workers filed for unemployment last week. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:14 GMT 8e069d5a64292aa8ac832fbef44857aa 2010-09-02T21:30:14Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=102072098&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fcoast-guard-offshore-oil-rig-in-gulf-of-mexico-explodes-west-of-site-of-bp-rig-102072098.html The Coast Guard is saying there are no immediate signs of a spill from an oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:12 GMT cf10e631d727d66dbc887bcb2688ce4e 2010-09-02T21:30:12Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=102076418&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fembattled-ill-prisons-chief-resigns-oversaw-politically-embarrassing-inmate-release-program-102076418.html Illinois' prison chief, who became a political liability to Gov. Pat Quinn during an election year because of a secret prisoner release program he oversaw, is stepping down, the governor said Thursday. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:07 GMT a2b406415c56720cffd175b138ef8f73 2010-09-02T21:30:07Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102100128&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fregional-bank-operator-first-interstate-names-chief-credit-officer-102100128.html Regional bank operator First Interstate BancSystem Inc. said Thursday that it named Robert M. Cerkovnik its chief credit officer. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:21:08 GMT 9fc555e19a48e22c99d75c2b4bca9cd7 2010-09-02T21:21:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102100113&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fcorrection-wyoming-fracking-story-102100113.html In a story Sept. 1 about well water contamination in Pavillion, The Associated Press incorrectly spelled the surname of a medical officer in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Her correct name is Michelle Watters, not Waters. The story also incorrectly reported the reason for the recommendation not to drink the water. It was the presence of both hydrocarbons and inorganic substances that prompted the warning, authorities said. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:21:05 GMT e54811352a71f189488f1db13586cb3b 2010-09-02T21:21:05Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102100108&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Festerline-says-net-income-rose-22-percent-on-higher-sales-102100108.html Defense contractor Esterline Corp. said Thursday its net income rose a better-than-expected 22 percent in the third quarter on higher sales. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:21:02 GMT d58ee3f3012a466930ae19a0620ca6dc 2010-09-02T21:21:02Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=102088508&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fcourt-of-appeals-reverses-conviction-after-man-left-water-bottles-in-the-desert-for-migrants-102088508.html A federal appeals court in San Francisco on Thursday tossed out the conviction of an Arizona man who left water jugs for migrants as they passed through the intensely hot desert. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:21:01 GMT 9992c863f9046a0e819027bc85cc3b53 2010-09-02T21:21:01Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=102097943&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Frescue-boat-capt-gulf-oil-platform-blast-happened-so-suddenly-crew-couldnt-get-to-lifeboat-102097943.html The captain of a boat that rescued 13 people who escaped an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico says the blast aboard the vessel was so sudden that they didn't have time to get in a lifeboat. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:59 GMT c2c9c445642e5e4a0e013aca309be0d5 2010-09-02T21:20:59Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102100103&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2F4-more-devices-linked-to-discovery-gunman-102100103.html Montgomery County Fire Chief Richard Bowers says authorities have detonated an additional four devices linked to a gunman who took three hostages at the Discovery Communications headquarters. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:57 GMT 24f3492cf04b0c14462e95f83e9dffde 2010-09-02T21:20:57Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102100098&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fsteward-considering-childhood-favorite-others-102100098.html Tony Steward grew up rooting for Florida State and idolizing linebacker Ernie Sims, two reasons he has the Seminoles at the top of his short list of college choices. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:51 GMT 0b0ec2a6be5cc2a4bc8c5d8eb00748f0 2010-09-02T21:20:51Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102100093&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fpreliminary-estimates-show-floridas-population-grew-again-in-2009-after-a-one-year-decline-102100093.html Florida's population went up slightly in 2009 after a one-year decline broke a steady string of growth dating to the end of World War II, according to preliminary figures released Thursday. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:48 GMT 886102734bbdf374c749c8f4411026d4 2010-09-02T21:20:48Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102071843&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fretailers-report-solid-sales-gains-for-august-providing-some-hope-for-holiday-shopping-season-102071843.html This year's back-to-school season isn't as big a bust for retailers as they feared — or as last year's — but it's not great either. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:47 GMT f3b4a71962fce9168b1bc54e0115bd61 2010-09-02T21:20:47Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102100088&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ficeland-begins-to-consider-private-companys-bid-to-use-ex-us-military-air-base-for-war-games-102100088.html Iceland's government began considering on Thursday a bid by a private military training company to base a fleet of fighter jets at an ex-U.S. air base for hired war game exercises. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:41 GMT b4b91bd6f12de0dd7cb1f59d2991929b 2010-09-02T21:20:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102099303&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fpenn-state-president-welcomes-nebraska-crossover-game-next-year-in-expanded-big-10-102099303.html Penn State president Graham Spanier was pulling for Nebraska. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:36 GMT 826ddf8ea36d8d6d4014b5003d206085 2010-09-02T21:20:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=102071993&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fus-justice-department-sues-ariz-sheriff-in-civil-rights-probe-for-not-handing-over-records-102071993.html The Justice Department sued the nation's self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff" on Thursday, calling Joe Arpaio's defiance of an investigation into his office's alleged discrimination against Hispanics "unprecedented." Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:33 GMT f183a260704dea8511a63afcc9d3aeb7 2010-09-02T21:20:33Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102071563&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fva-dmv-extends-hours-due-to-computer-outage-102071563.html Government contracting giant Northrop Grumman will pay for an independent inquiry into a recent computer outage that kept people from getting drivers licenses and paying their taxes and delayed some welfare services. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:28 GMT a3db0eecc2deb7e65bc7d3d579b6ef58 2010-09-02T21:20:28Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102099723&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fversatile-prep-rb-mike-bellamy-headed-for-clemson-102099723.html One of the top high school running backs in Florida wants to follow in C.J. Spiller's footsteps at Clemson. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:26 GMT 0bf11f879228fc3c9c93ebda4d38add4 2010-09-02T21:20:26Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102099328&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Ffacebook-to-let-you-log-out-remotely-in-new-security-feature-102099328.html Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users log out of their accounts remotely from another computer. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:23 GMT 70d6dc727ead7257ef85c4bbd5145dd8 2010-09-02T21:20:23Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102099713&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Frichardson-big-physical-blocker-at-6-6-312-lbs-102099713.html Antonio Richardson watched the likes of defensive tackles John Henderson, Albert Haynesworth and end Kyle Vanden Bosch in the NFL. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:19 GMT 536a94fcff782ebd4b4d993d3818ec81 2010-09-02T21:20:19Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102100058&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fbiographical-information-on-jay-rome-102100058.html Name: Jay Rome Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:11 GMT 142f88949f32be3f6af6dad9068317de 2010-09-02T21:20:11Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102100033&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fjay-rome-carving-his-own-path-at-valdosta-102100033.html Jay Rome is the son of perhaps the biggest name to come out of one of the nation's most prestigious high school programs. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:08 GMT 488b1c1ff9dc54e8feaf5fe5a6c3b5d5 2010-09-02T21:20:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=102099708&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fwoman-who-had-acid-thrown-on-face-in-random-attack-says-she-wont-let-attack-wreck-her-life-102099708.html A 28-year-old Washington state woman who had acid thrown in her face says she will not let the attack wreck her life. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:15:33 GMT bae76a64c1dca174484137ad304a7f30 2010-09-02T21:15:33Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102099678&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsummary-box-bernanke-says-big-failing-firms-must-be-closed-if-they-threaten-system-102099678.html FED CHIEF SEES LESSON FROM CRISIS: Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said regulators must be ready to shutter the largest institutions if they threaten to bring down the financial system. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:15:28 GMT bf2117a2e679f06a55bc95a8767264ab 2010-09-02T21:15:28Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102089623&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Farmy-chaplain-is-1st-killed-in-action-since-70-102089623.html A chaplain killed in Afghanistan this week was the first Army clergyman killed in action since the Vietnam War, the military said Thursday. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:15:25 GMT f00df672c5075214fe8be4341702ee24 2010-09-02T21:15:25Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=102099648&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Ffishing-ban-lifted-for-5130-sq-miles-of-northern-gulf-but-43000-sq-miles-still-closed-102099648.html Federal authorities have lifted a fishing ban in part of the northern Gulf of Mexico from the Florida Panhandle to the far eastern coast of Louisiana. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:15:21 GMT 895725eec40f6c3212c9685203acf593 2010-09-02T21:15:21Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102086468&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fburkles-yucaipa-cos-to-appeal-dismissal-of-lawsuit-against-barnes--noble-over-poison-pill-102086468.html Billionaire financier Ron Burkle said Thursday he will appeal the dismissal of his lawsuit against bookseller Barnes & Noble over its shareholder rights plan. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:15:19 GMT 2a1cf87b9ee99163876d83434bfdea8a 2010-09-02T21:15:19Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102071733&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Favis-budget-group-boosts-cash-portion-of-its-bid-for-dollar-thrifty-automotive-group-102071733.html Car rental company Avis Budget Group said Thursday it is raising the cash portion of its bid for Dollar Thrifty as it battles Hertz for the potential buyout. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:15:14 GMT cacf112103b741ec3712e90e6b0387ac 2010-09-02T21:15:14Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102089008&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fbritish-born-lb-tom-wort-set-to-debut-for-no-7-sooners-an-ocean-away-from-home-102089008.html Football is king where Oklahoma linebacker Tom Wort is from. Just not American football. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:15:12 GMT ba54b7d5bb6ff7e81e725b035567d4db 2010-09-02T21:15:12Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102099358&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Ftake-a-peake-at-dormans-star-receiver-102099358.html Charone Peake is relieved to have the very big weight off his 6-foot-4 shoulders entering his final high school season. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:15:08 GMT a4b279cb70aa89960f40c41e3ce498bb 2010-09-02T21:15:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=102099008&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fbiographical-information-on-jeoffrey-pagan-102099008.html BIO BOX: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:15:05 GMT b1c1d68da4539f7a9f891bb56a18f291 2010-09-02T21:15:05Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102099368&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fteen-charged-after-chop-shop-found-102099368.html Authorities have charged a Lawrenceville 17-year-old after police discovered a chop shop in his home. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:10:48 GMT 9a647cdc439c6e8841f9094458146e43 2010-09-02T21:10:48Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=102098408&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fbernice-king-pleased-with-ruling-in-sclc-case-102098408.html The Rev. Bernice King said she is pleased that the legal battle for control of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference has ended. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:10:46 GMT a4c8895afe50834bb88052f1233b90d6 2010-09-02T21:10:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102099338&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fcolorado-begins-contempt-of-court-case-against-anti-tax-activist-doug-bruce-102099338.html Colorado officials may finally be getting closer to knowing whether a tax-bashing activist from Colorado Springs played a role in helping three tax-cutting measures onto state ballots this fall. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:10:33 GMT 8deea3f9aa5c8dea9652b6c0054ace6b 2010-09-02T21:10:33Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=102099333&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsummary-box-rise-in-worker-health-insurance-contributions-outpaces-total-premium-growth-102099333.html 2010 COSTS: Total premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance climbed only 3 percent for family coverage and 5 percent for single coverage, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research and Educational Trust report. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:10:30 GMT c4f1d45013d122a2f0b3b5495ba88f57 2010-09-02T21:10:30Z