http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=960&32=6059&7=505092&40=washingtonexaminer.com%2Fap AP Content Feed. en-us Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:45:29 GMT 2010-07-30T00:45:29Z en-us http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99581859&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fgoogle-search-engine-blocked-in-mainland-china-99581859.html Google Inc. said Thursday that its search engine and other services were abruptly cut off from mainland China, raising more questions about the Internet company's ability to operate in the country while trying to work around the government's online censorship policies. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:45:29 GMT 9b000f588fcc7f2298b416ddbf441c00 2010-07-30T00:45:29Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99529659&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fepa-says-1-million-gallons-of-oil-may-have-spilled-in-mich-river-governor-criticizes-cleanup-99529659.html A Canadian company whose pipeline leaked hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil into a Michigan river boasts on its website of being "an industry leader in pipeline safety and integrity." Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:45:26 GMT cfcc4474ca48a326b6db29da3427d34a 2010-07-30T00:45:26Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99593224&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fepicor-says-loss-narrowed-in-2nd-quarter-adjusted-profit-meets-analyst-expectations-99593224.html Business software maker Epicor Software Corp. said Thursday that its second-quarter loss narrowed as revenue climbed. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:45:19 GMT fad73419dd1ce66e0a3a3a7040d0a623 2010-07-30T00:45:19Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99593219&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fbusiness-analytics-provider-dun--bradstreet-posts-sharp-drop-in-2nd-qtr-profit-99593219.html Business analytics provider Dun & Bradstreet Corp. said Thursday its second-quarter profit fell sharply versus a year ago, when the company benefited from a one-time gain related to the disposal of the domestic portion of its Italian operations. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:45:14 GMT 4cb3184245d76f29fa7c7f2c6ab80a7b 2010-07-30T00:45:14Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=602647&44=99593214&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fdc%2Fwinning-numbers-drawn-in-dc-daily-6-game-99593214.html The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Dist. of Columbia Lottery's "DC Daily 6" game were: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:45:11 GMT 7124852b12d50de99a0ead4256f1a27e 2010-07-30T00:45:11Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99529984&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fmother-nature-helping-firefighters-battle-cal-fire-99529984.html New brush fires swept over rural hills in Los Angeles County on Thursday, while good weather to the north aided firefighters building containment lines around two wildfires that destroyed homes in remote mountain communities earlier in the week. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:45:06 GMT dcf2cfbe249d5cf037939d1d85e5bec5 2010-07-30T00:45:06Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99559509&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Ftexas-jury-deliberates-whether-to-give-death-sentence-to-man-convicted-of-beheading-3-children-99559509.html A jury sentenced a south Texas man to death on Thursday, four days after convicting him of capital murder for beheading his common law wife's three children in 2003. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:40:45 GMT 212d7181acb28fe3777ddce546488136 2010-07-30T00:40:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99568099&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fofficials-1-dead-3-sickened-at-water-treatment-plant-outside-pittsburgh-99568099.html A sewage plant employee became faint and died while working in a 30-foot hole, and three other people who tried to rescue him were overcome by an unknown gas and had to be hospitalized, officials said. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:40:42 GMT c805334ef10ab0c4e41cc0b8d1b304a6 2010-07-30T00:40:42Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99534674&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Ffederal-judge-to-hear-change-of-venue-arguments-in-smart-kidnapping-case-99534674.html Defense lawyers for the man charged with kidnapping Elizabeth Smart argued Thursday that the case should be moved out of Utah so he can get a fair trial. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:40:38 GMT d768c266ccafa4c6c2557f5e32ebff44 2010-07-30T00:40:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99562099&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fimmigration-activists-block-la-intersection-99562099.html Los Angeles police have arrested 10 people who blocked an intersection to protest Arizona's new immigration law. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:40:33 GMT 3d7c54063189825c1c855bc53f28976b 2010-07-30T00:40:33Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99583084&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap-source-padres-get-tejada-from-orioles-99583084.html The NL West-leading San Diego Padres obtained infielder Miguel Tejada and just more than $1 million from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, convinced that the 36-year-old can help them in the infield and at the plate. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:40:29 GMT 4fdbf4116e2de072f8b4ef90ad46ee65 2010-07-30T00:40:29Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99592494&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2F1-of-2-brothers-died-of-self-inflicted-gun-wound-99592494.html Investigators say one of two young brothers found shot to death in a ravine behind their Chino Hills mobile home died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:40:25 GMT 87b23c130b823a3f56878e5abd83b062 2010-07-30T00:40:25Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=602622&44=99525404&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fmd%2Fde-lottery-99525404.html These Delaware lotteries were drawn Thursday: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:40:20 GMT 219b51aaa32c114f829bc1c702a5d379 2010-07-30T00:40:20Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=602042&44=99590829&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flifestyle%2Fellen-degeneres-out-as-american-idol-judge-after-1-season-on-hit-singing-contest-99590829.html Ellen DeGeneres is dancing off "American Idol" after one season, leaving Fox's hit show with two vacancies on its judging panel. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:40:15 GMT 820f246374b5138d0a34033b9078802f 2010-07-30T00:40:15Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99529779&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fshanahan-haynesworth-must-pass-conditioning-test-wont-be-with-starters-as-camp-begins-99529779.html A slimmed-down Albert Haynesworth was deemed unfit to practice, even though the players were wearing shorts, contact was sparse, and the whole thing last only 70 minutes. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:40:10 GMT 1597b4f3ba7d90ec1cbd0a431d8a05d4 2010-07-30T00:40:10Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=602042&44=99592969&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flifestyle%2Fbox-office-preview-schmucks-could-topple-inception-from-its-two-week-perch-at-no-1-99592969.html Chris Nolan's "Inception" has been the No. 1 film every day since it opened earlier this month. Yet it could face a formidable challenge from the debuting comedy "Dinner for Schmucks" for the top spot at this weekend's box office. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:40:08 GMT 227aaf38eab64457bd66188bb8ce6fbf 2010-07-30T00:40:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=602042&44=99592324&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flifestyle%2Fbrother-of-famed-brooklyn-dodgers-pitcher-father-of-michael-jacksons-co-executor-dies-at-86-99592324.html John R. Branca, brother of famed Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca and father of John Branca, the co-administrator of Michael Jackson's estate, has died. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:40:05 GMT 28220025e692d5cd97b3934cff1d68a7 2010-07-30T00:40:05Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99592729&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fkiffin-thinks-lawsuit-motivated-by-location-99592729.html Lane Kiffin thinks the Tennessee Titans' lawsuit against him and the University of Southern California is more about geography than coaching etiquette. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:35:10 GMT 88db1c6191196f1472ad579d860104e1 2010-07-30T00:35:10Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99592719&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fnys-paterson-plans-at-least-1000-layoffs-this-year-to-contend-with-deficit-fiscal-crisis-99592719.html New York's governor says he's planning for at least 1,000 layoffs to contend with a fiscal crisis after public employee unions refused to provide concessions. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:35:07 GMT 64d8ccd27f8a337477bf3a80f68a1faf 2010-07-30T00:35:07Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99592524&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fjapans-unemployment-climbs-in-june-while-prices-fall-for-16th-month-99592524.html Japan's unemployment rate climbed in June, while deflation deepened its grip on the world's second largest economy. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:30:38 GMT a4c36cef0ba40a9304b045eed5852e29 2010-07-30T00:30:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99587794&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsec-accuses-dallas-investors-sam-and-charles-wyly-attorney-stockbroker-of-insider-trading-99587794.html Famed Dallas billionaire investors Sam and Charles Wyly made $550 million in undisclosed profits through 13 years of insider trading in the shares of companies on whose boards they served, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit filed Thursday. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:30:36 GMT 0f29fd9bca48241415e55e69ffcb804c 2010-07-30T00:30:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=99584744&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Farizona-immigration-flap-poses-opportunities-pitfalls-for-democrats-and-republicans-99584744.html On the surface, a judge's decision to block tough provisions of Arizona's immigration law was a defeat for the state's Republican governor and a win for the Democratic Obama administration. But neither party is sure it will play out that way politically, either this fall or beyond. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:30:31 GMT ede5859b9e3807b206e39fbfb292334b 2010-07-30T00:30:31Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99540739&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fpolice-say-gunman-kills-3-then-turns-gun-on-himself-in-san-antonio-home-99540739.html On a leafy cul-de-sac in a gated Texas community, a man walked inside his stepfather's home with a briefcase. A teenage boy at the house didn't recognize him but could tell he was angry. He took his young siblings outside, and moments later heard gunfire. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:30:27 GMT f598fe547b1c9fa948a8f7de9c69a517 2010-07-30T00:30:27Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99552069&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fousted-usda-employee-sherrod-says-she-will-sue-99552069.html Ousted Agriculture Department employee Shirley Sherrod said Thursday she will sue a conservative blogger who posted a video edited in a way that made her appear racist. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:30:25 GMT addf69606712c4b42c9421270ac5c832 2010-07-30T00:30:25Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=99529769&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fkarzai-says-release-of-secret-us-documents-by-wikileaks-endangers-afghans-helping-coalition-99529769.html The discovery of the body of a second U.S. sailor who vanished in Afghanistan last week only deepened the mystery of the men's disappearance nearly 60 miles from their base in a dangerous area controlled by the Taliban. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:30:08 GMT d1351389cf3bb18e3e1e060ba602ba06 2010-07-30T00:30:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99528874&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fbryan-brothers-win-in-bid-for-record-62nd-title-99528874.html Fourth-seeded Feliciano Lopez of Spain has defeated Dudi Sela of Israel 7-6 (7), 6-4 in second-round play at the Farmers Classic. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:25:14 GMT 21996df131a73464443fdba3a52fc78e 2010-07-30T00:25:14Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=99590479&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Freport-drug-gunmen-kidnap-journalists-to-demand-airing-of-videos-99590479.html Gunmen who abducted four journalists in northern Mexico are demanding their media outlets broadcast videos apparently taped by a drug cartel that accuse officials of favoring a rival gang. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:20:25 GMT 8512c6f4194fc283a8922e52550664cc 2010-07-30T00:20:25Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=602622&44=99592159&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fmd%2Fwinning-numbers-drawn-in-bonus-match-5-game-99592159.html The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Maryland Lottery's "Bonus Match 5" game were: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:20:15 GMT 83ae985831b42321ad5711a629856474 2010-07-30T00:20:15Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99576319&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Ftrains-affected-as-storm-brings-lines-trees-99576319.html More than 40 passengers who were stuck for about three hours Thursday on a Metro train when a storm brought a power line down on the tracks northwest of Washington were rescued by another train, transportation officials said. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:20:10 GMT 8dc886a803570eb2bde6c8945abdd304 2010-07-30T00:20:10Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99548699&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fsenator-6k-graves-at-arlington-could-be-wrong-99548699.html Estimates of the number of graves that might be affected by mix-ups at Arlington National Cemetery grew from hundreds to as many as 6,600 on Thursday, as the cemetery's former superintendent blamed his staff and a lack of resources for the scandal that forced his ouster. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:15:46 GMT 921235a578dcd459a15e313266ea58a8 2010-07-30T00:15:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=99529654&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fjury-of-rangels-house-peers-to-hold-first-meeting-as-charges-in-ethics-case-become-public-99529654.html House investigators accused veteran New York Rep. Charles Rangel of 13 violations of congressional ethics standards on Thursday, throwing a cloud over his four-decade political career and raising worries for fellow Democrats about the fall elections. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:15:39 GMT 51d21069056f3e1eeaa6d6cb2c97fae5 2010-07-30T00:15:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=99591939&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fethics-charges-against-rep-charles-rangel-99591939.html A House investigative panel filed 13 charges of ethical wrongdoing against Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. Among them are allegations that Rangel: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:15:32 GMT dee7b5235b2cdd4696fb780408f6123a 2010-07-30T00:15:32Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99591929&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fbrother-of-famed-brooklyn-dodgers-pitcher-dies-99591929.html John R. Branca, brother of famed Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca and father of John Branca, the co-administrator of Michael Jackson's estate, has died. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:15:26 GMT 8e252a6be957a94e049ec83a8ffeadf5 2010-07-30T00:15:26Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=99581759&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fpentagon-warns-leak-of-secret-afghan-war-files-has-put-troops-afghan-informants-at-risk-99581759.html A criminal investigation into the leak of tens of thousands of secret Afghanistan war logs could go beyond the military, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday, and he did not rule out that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could be a target. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:15:19 GMT 317a969bf16795fb724d663ee2ca35c1 2010-07-30T00:15:19Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99527119&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fjudge-blocks-controversial-sections-of-arizonas-new-immigration-law-99527119.html The showdown over Arizona's immigration law played out in court and on Phoenix's sun-splashed streets on Thursday, as the state sought to reinstate key parts of the measure and angry protesters chanted that they refused to "live in fear." Dozens were arrested. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:15:13 GMT 44f0690fda555c9b82dd3fbdf171966b 2010-07-30T00:15:13Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99591879&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fcongress-members-from-mich-raise-concern-about-cost-of-trial-for-detroit-plane-attack-suspect-99591879.html Michigan's entire congressional delegation has told Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano it wants assurances the federal government will pay for security at the trial of a man accused of trying to blow up a Detroit-bound flight. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:15:10 GMT b9d9a640d06b51f5d72a3a42a01654a7 2010-07-30T00:15:10Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99591659&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fcoinstar-posts-profit-growth-in-2nd-quarter-but-3rd-quarter-forecast-disappoints-shares-fall-99591659.html Coinstar Inc., the operator of coin-counting machines and Redbox DVD rental kiosks, said Thursday that its second-quarter profit rose as revenue grew. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:10:27 GMT 1c40d1b17e5bc38eea5949977dce2287 2010-07-30T00:10:27Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99575814&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fcleared-of-charges-paterson-says-he-regrets-dropping-out-of-ny-governors-race-99575814.html A day after a special prosecutor cleared Gov. David Paterson of allegations that he tampered with a witness who had accused a top aide of domestic violence, he said Thursday that he regrets dropping out of the race for a full term as New York governor. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:10:24 GMT 3189b9df2bde8d84ebb948879e5f598b 2010-07-30T00:10:24Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99525439&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fpirates-send-rockies-to-8th-straight-loss-6-2-99525439.html Ubaldo Jimenez was back to All-Star form and the Rockies found their groove at the plate. It all adds up to one thing: A return to the win column for Colorado. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:10:19 GMT c968ecc3e294b3af3c1c3f3ad4ccbfcd 2010-07-30T00:10:19Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=99591644&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fdefeating-drug-lobby-senate-panel-bans-pay-to-delay-practices-on-generic-drugs-99591644.html In a defeat for the powerful drug lobby, a Senate panel approved legislation to prohibit drug companies from paying generic drug makers to delay bringing less costly products to market. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:10:11 GMT a0c6dae5ee45770c0418cb5ff863a642 2010-07-30T00:10:11Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99530469&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fbear-rampage-starts-with-screams-ends-in-silence-as-1-killed-2-injured-in-montana-campground-99530469.html One of the survivors of a deadly grizzly bear attack said Thursday she realized her only hope was to play dead after feeling the bear's jaw clamp onto her arm in the middle of the night. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:10:06 GMT 18ea50792cba003aaaa65b0c30dab2e8 2010-07-30T00:10:06Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99583064&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fjill-biden-plays-to-type-in-army-wives-episode-99583064.html It isn't much of a stretch for Jill Biden when she takes an acting turn in an episode of Lifetime network's "Army Wives." Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:05:45 GMT 0fceea939ff68fc1c8b5b2554fa1e563 2010-07-30T00:05:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99591424&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fkla-tencor-swings-to-profit-in-fiscal-4th-quarter-as-revenue-nearly-doubles-99591424.html Chip manufacturing equipment maker KLA-Tencor Corp. said Thursday that it swung to a profit in its fiscal fourth quarter as revenue nearly doubled. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:05:36 GMT 1ded2b365ea5bad82478f13120d98989 2010-07-30T00:05:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99570744&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fschwarzenegger-to-calif-cities-post-salaries-99570744.html Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger challenged cities Thursday to post officials' salaries on websites if they have nothing to hide. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:05:26 GMT 386f1347caf3a0b2244ae36741a2aaa3 2010-07-30T00:05:26Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99591414&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Froethlisberger-not-the-steelers-only-worry-as-tricky-training-camp-begins-99591414.html Now that the Pittsburgh Steelers have Ben Roethlisberger back, at least for training camp, they've got yet another problem with the quarterback whose offseason missteps repeatedly overshadow all that he accomplishes as a player. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:05:16 GMT 94a51b12925b09d94c07e125a9e36e5b 2010-07-30T00:05:16Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=602042&44=99576239&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flifestyle%2Frapper-turned-model-turned-oscar-nominated-actor-mark-wahlberg-gets-walk-of-fame-star-99576239.html Rapper-turned-underwear model-turned-Oscar-nominated actor Mark Wahlberg has been enshrined in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:45 GMT f7cfbf09357a7ea2a70950fa96e84693 2010-07-30T00:00:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99583119&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fsanchez-dazzles-in-shutout-of-giants-99583119.html Anibal Sanchez seems back to his old dominant form — and it sure helps to have a healthy shoulder again. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:37 GMT 785bd7ac634668dafcff95147e4e4541 2010-07-30T00:00:37Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99590774&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fel-duque-makes-debut-in-minors-for-gcl-nationals-99590774.html Former major leaguer Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez has made his minor league debut for the Washington Nationals' team in the rookie-level Gulf Coast League. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:32 GMT 25befd276f7bb61f6900b060885c3749 2010-07-30T00:00:32Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99574249&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fman-drowns-in-loch-raven-reservoir-99574249.html Rescue crews have recovered the body of a 23-year-old man who drowned in Loch Raven Reservoir. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:27 GMT 06e93f8e6b2465b4ac49e6526e2f8977 2010-07-30T00:00:27Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99581844&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap-sources-marlins-rangers-work-on-cantu-trade-99581844.html Jorge Cantu saw the light blinking on his cell phone when he got to his locker and knew it might finally be time. Then, he read the text message from his agent: He was headed for Texas. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:14 GMT c6889bedfa1696a333e572fc62fadb77 2010-07-30T00:00:14Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99590694&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fpalin-takes-shot-at-obama-for-appearing-on-tv-talk-show-not-going-to-us-mexico-border-99590694.html Sarah Palin is criticizing President Barack Obama for appearing on "The View." Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:11 GMT d1d4611310602a2ed6f47d04b6719c73 2010-07-30T00:00:11Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99590679&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fprosecutor-former-b-2-bomber-engineer-sold-secrets-to-make-15k-mortgage-payments-on-hi-home-99590679.html A federal prosecutor said Thursday a former B-2 bomber engineer helped China design a stealth cruise missile to raise money to pay the $15,000-a-month mortgage on the mansion-like home he built on Maui's north shore. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:08 GMT a705285ac30e519ad954443e25b73f1e 2010-07-30T00:00:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99590484&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fchip-materials-supplier-axt-says-2q-revenue-jumped-77-percent-on-healthy-demand-shares-surge-99590484.html Chip materials supplier AXT Inc. said Thursday that its second-quarter revenue jumped 77 percent on growing demand for its products for use in wireless devices wireless and LED technology. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:55:16 GMT ac9b5bb9eee158147298a73161189a6a 2010-07-29T23:55:16Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99590454&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Findycar-officials-to-meet-with-helio-castroneves-following-meltdown-at-edmonton-99590454.html IndyCar series officials plan to meet with driver Helio Castroneves to discuss his conduct following last week's race at Edmonton. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:55:06 GMT aad094452840a857a54ce99f679a1711 2010-07-29T23:55:06Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99562114&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Ftebow-remains-unsigned-as-broncos-rookies-work-out-99562114.html Tim Tebow missed some practices but none that counted before agreeing to a contract with the Denver Broncos on Thursday. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:50:24 GMT 7f833455e581c1b683b09cc296f5aa3d 2010-07-29T23:50:24Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99590249&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fearly-and-often-ill-residents-to-vote-twice-to-fill-president-barack-obamas-old-senate-seat-99590249.html Vote early, vote often. It's an old joke about Illinois politics but state residents will be choosing twice in November to fill President Barack Obama's old Senate seat. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:50:09 GMT 45eb7f670bca2efa2959dd22bc2e9756 2010-07-29T23:50:09Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=99589604&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fproduct-recall-alfalfa-sprouts-dietary-supplement-99589604.html The following recalls have been announced: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:45:09 GMT f1ccbb3f19d3717f5616b347ced665e4 2010-07-29T23:45:09Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=99589849&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fstranded-passengers-rescued-from-metro-train-stuck-on-dc-area-tracks-after-storm-99589849.html More than 40 passengers have been removed safely from a commuter train near Washington, D.C., after being stuck there for three hours when a storm brought a power line down on the tracks northwest of the capital. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:45:06 GMT 8d5902ccb8b3cbe9b915e90ddf31b6a7 2010-07-29T23:45:06Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99589619&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmemc-electronic-materials-posts-2nd-quarter-results-below-analyst-estimates-shares-fall-99589619.html MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. said Thursday that its second-quarter profit rose on higher revenue. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:40:46 GMT c795ced1aef5276c08e8075987542ee2 2010-07-29T23:40:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99589599&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Facme-packet-profit-higher-2nd-quarter-profit-increases-outlook-for-full-year-99589599.html Acme Packet Inc., a communications equipment company, reported Thursday that its net income jumped sharply in the second quarter and it raised its full-year guidance. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:40:36 GMT 318345a56602fc2e0697374b35330893 2010-07-29T23:40:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99566409&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fworker-buried-by-11-feet-of-dirt-in-socal-mishap-99566409.html A construction worker has died after being buried under 11 feet of dirt at a Pacific Palisades home. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:40:32 GMT c82a4999df9a73a878c79507f1ed067e 2010-07-29T23:40:32Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99589589&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fthe-prodigal-gun-21-years-after-being-stolen-deputies-find-return-texas-mans-favorite-gun-99589589.html A rural east Texas man has been reunited with his long-lost gun more than two decades after it was stolen. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:40:23 GMT 1f5340b922952defaea62e7e86b2470d 2010-07-29T23:40:23Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99576699&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Folsen-comes-off-dl-leads-nats-over-braves-5-3-99576699.html Chipper Jones can think of one thing that might stem the struggles his Braves are going through at the moment. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:40:07 GMT 23ac134832a69d44af0dbd27901f8a66 2010-07-29T23:40:07Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99589419&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmoney-fund-assets-rose-by-357-billion-to-2802-trillion-in-latest-week-99589419.html Total money market mutual fund assets rose by $3.57 billion to $2.802 trillion for the week, the Investment Company Institute said Thursday. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:35:20 GMT 6d1ee6dc8b41d9f4194abb9e76557b45 2010-07-29T23:35:20Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99568949&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Forioles-hire-buck-showalter-as-manager-99568949.html Buck Showalter was hired to manage the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, his latest rebuilding project in a major league career full of them. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:30:45 GMT 81f389318852c322070d93001632f694 2010-07-29T23:30:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99589064&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fcalif-open-primary-law-faces-legal-challenge-99589064.html Six people who oppose California's open primary law are suing to block the state from moving ahead with a new election process. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:30:40 GMT 8d521137b56e2c8f40309b779c21da17 2010-07-29T23:30:40Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99564779&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Foregon-picked-to-defend-pac-10-title-edging-usc-99564779.html Even without their star quarterback, the Oregon Ducks ended Southern California's seven-year reign as the Pac-10's preseason favorite. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:30:30 GMT 6516b8eed0795dcb2a19e49c760de332 2010-07-29T23:30:30Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=99529079&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fminibus-driven-by-suicide-bomber-explodes-near-saddams-hometown-killing-4-iraqi-soldiers-99529079.html Militants flew an al-Qaida flag over a Baghdad neighborhood Thursday after killing 16 security officials and burning some of their bodies in a brazen afternoon attack that served as a grim reminder of continued insurgent strength in Iraq's capital. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:26:21 GMT c590eb84ac64a0f01c50e3d85c1aaf88 2010-07-29T23:26:21Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99587994&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsummary-box-wynn-resorts-posts-524m-profit-by-growing-revenue-in-macau-99587994.html THE BOTTOM LINE: Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd.'s second-quarter profit doubled to $52.4 million, or 42 cents per share, from $25.5 million, or 21 cents per share, a year earlier. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:25:23 GMT 5646347e74e1162f4afa4f036bade9aa 2010-07-29T23:25:23Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99588599&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Feastman-chemical-says-2q-income-jumps-on-higher-sales-shares-rise-in-after-hours-trading-99588599.html Eastman Chemical Co. on Thursday said its second-quarter earnings surged to beat analyst estimates as sales of its coatings, specialty plastics and other products jumped 38 percent. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:25:18 GMT 9d641c4592acbbec5dbc3d0b6ea7e568 2010-07-29T23:25:18Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99525969&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fthousands-attend-vigil-for-slain-calif-girl-99525969.html Hundreds of mourners are packed into a Riverside County church to bid goodbye to Norma Lopez, the 17-year-old who police say was abducted and killed just blocks from her school. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:25:13 GMT 31f86f26b54432073732acbbd72e43cd 2010-07-29T23:25:13Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99588289&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fgen-probe-2nd-quarter-net-income-rises-42-percent-on-blood-screening-womens-health-products-99588289.html Diagnostic test maker Gen-Probe Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter net income jumped 42 percent on higher revenue from blood screening and women's health products. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:20:27 GMT 9f6b1b39ae294ccaaaa5f687b4580ab7 2010-07-29T23:20:27Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99588269&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Funiversity-of-colorado-raises-1408-million-99588269.html The University of Colorado received $140.8 million in private support over the past fiscal year, capping the school's strongest-ever four years for such donations. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:20:22 GMT f9ae8b9130584bb1343b7e28ec4ce476 2010-07-29T23:20:22Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99575854&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fco-man-dies-in-skydiving-mishap-in-montana-99575854.html Officials have released the name of a Colorado man who died in a parachuting accident during a festival in northwestern Montana. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:20:17 GMT cbdf811610a5d2359726e6488ae5cf9d 2010-07-29T23:20:17Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99567819&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fperson-with-knowledge-of-trade-oswalt-agrees-to-waive-no-trade-clause-for-deal-to-phillies-99567819.html There's a new Roy in town — and he's an ace, too. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:16:02 GMT f52331d11bf34f7c9f7314e1dd768da8 2010-07-29T23:16:02Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99586609&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fbankruptcy-judge-oks-purchase-of-ohio-based-brown-publishing-co-by-company-insiders-99586609.html A federal bankruptcy court on Thursday approved the $26 million sale of Ohio-based newspaper chain Brown Publishing Co. to a group of company insiders led by current President and Chief Executive Roy Brown. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:15:41 GMT 019bae3130909566901d01349b15b042 2010-07-29T23:15:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99564824&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fhealth-care-law-to-get-popularity-test-on-mo-ballot-as-gop-candidates-campaign-against-it-99564824.html More than 1 million people are expected to participate in what amounts to the largest-ever public opinion poll on the nation's new health care law. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:15:20 GMT 7af5ed32d8ca2c7cc49e6747bac2f98e 2010-07-29T23:15:20Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99529564&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fcoast-guard-may-start-redeploying-cleanup-resources-once-gulf-well-is-killed-permanently-99529564.html Even when the oily sheen starts fading from the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, it manages to become bad news for fishermen. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:15:16 GMT d410651ed6eac598f28edee81cb252db 2010-07-29T23:15:16Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99587819&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ffirst-solar-profit-falls-nearly-12-percent-in-2nd-quarter-but-company-lifts-2010-outlook-99587819.html First Solar Inc. said on Thursday that its second-quarter profit fell 11.9 percent as selling prices declined and operating expenses rose. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:10:51 GMT 5ba509f75f2d526da809e6c03d7e1ea7 2010-07-29T23:10:51Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99587809&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fpodsednik-bats-leadoff-in-1st-game-with-dodgers-99587809.html Scott Podsednik is batting leadoff and playing center field in his first game with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:10:39 GMT 0cf6851114cd4c260afb3b075a3424e4 2010-07-29T23:10:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99587799&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fsnowy-white-tries-to-regain-skate-mojo-at-x-games-99587799.html Shaun White has come down from the mountain. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:10:34 GMT db039a447219c0ec96ce61ded3c948ae 2010-07-29T23:10:34Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=99529589&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fbill-creating-30b-lending-pool-for-community-banks-hits-impasse-in-senate-over-amendments-99529589.html WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's election-year jobs agenda suffered a new setback Thursday when Senate Republicans blocked a bill creating a $30 billion government fund to help open up lending for credit-starved small businesses. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:10:31 GMT 49f430f9ba400e05fc4799c465552350 2010-07-29T23:10:31Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99586639&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fcity-with-big-salaries-has-high-property-tax-bills-99586639.html Residents of a blue-collar Los Angeles suburb where city leaders were among the highest paid in the nation are paying some of the highest property tax bills in the county. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:10:24 GMT 135d4b0a330d48c6581e10d1adea0691 2010-07-29T23:10:24Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99580664&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fmiss-iowa-to-throw-out-first-pitch-at-nats-game-99580664.html Here's guessing the real Miss Iowa will not be booed when she takes the mound at Nationals Park. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:10:13 GMT e49fedbdaf7b4783406f360375cf181d 2010-07-29T23:10:13Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=602042&44=99587764&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flifestyle%2Fpublishers-weekly-best-sellers-99587764.html HARDCOVER FICTION Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:10:09 GMT 487979832e0eb497ef756a117a530633 2010-07-29T23:10:09Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99580689&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsummary-box-metlife-posts-profit-on-investments-99580689.html THE BOTTOM LINE: Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd.'s second-quarter profit doubled to $52.4 million, or 42 cents per share, from $25.5 million, or 21 cents per share, a year earlier. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:05:19 GMT d793b84d309d132975698df73e2aba69 2010-07-29T23:05:19Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99586619&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fobama-signs-bill-to-combat-crime-in-indian-country-99586619.html President Barack Obama has signed a bill he says will address the unique public safety challenges facing American Indian tribes. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:05:08 GMT 375e7c0d9a4238fdedb06b9bcd48dcd7 2010-07-29T23:05:08Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99583134&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fnew-york-fed-says-toxic-assets-it-bought-in-bailouts-of-aig-bear-stearns-are-gaining-value-99583134.html Toxic assets the government bought during the bailouts of American International Group Inc. and Bear Stearns are finally gaining value, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Thursday. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:05:06 GMT 5d6a4bda6ed5eee4141027798df99287 2010-07-29T23:05:06Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99586659&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fcoinstars-redbox-dvd-rental-kiosks-to-start-offering-blu-ray-discs-99586659.html Coinstar Inc. said its Redbox unit, a DVD rental kiosk provider, has started offering Blu-ray titles at about 13,300 kiosks around the country and expects to have Blu-ray discs in all of its 23,000 kiosks by the fall. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:56:18 GMT 8847a8810f7468b874ad8c569e06bfc1 2010-07-29T22:56:18Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99521614&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fdementieva-stosur-advance-to-quarterfinal-99521614.html Russian Maria Kirilenko beat sixth-seeded Shahar Peer of Israel 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday at the Bank of the West Classic. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:56:14 GMT 8555366def2541243fb80a9160a51c7f 2010-07-29T22:56:14Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99531044&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fla-police-offer-reward-in-womans-death-99531044.html A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man seen running from a burning home in the San Fernando Valley where a woman was found dead. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:56:09 GMT 7cd488411a3888f5ccd4e55f1aeaa26a 2010-07-29T22:56:09Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99586604&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fon-the-call-wynn-resorts-ceo-steve-wynn-says-company-prefers-slow-and-steady-route-to-growth-99586604.html Casino billionaire Steve Wynn has said previously that his company, Wynn Resorts Ltd., won't try to become the world's largest casino operator or expand quickly like its competitors. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:55:47 GMT 5ea849f02f73db57264f3e9ba5952328 2010-07-29T22:55:47Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99586599&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmcafee-says-2nd-quarter-profit-rose-agrees-to-buy-cell-phone-security-software-company-99586599.html Computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. said Thursday that its second-quarter profit rose 38 percent, helped by growth in its corporate and consumer businesses. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:55:45 GMT f0f5d249df3dcfb94d1d71f78fca9647 2010-07-29T22:55:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=99534584&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Ffederal-judge-to-hear-change-of-venue-arguments-in-smart-kidnapping-case-99534584.html Defense lawyers for the man charged in the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart are arguing that a federal judge should move a November trial out of Utah so the defendant can get a fair trial. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:55:31 GMT b6d1a1587ff7661dc3af619315fdfa0c 2010-07-29T22:55:31Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=99538644&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Ftancredo-to-officially-enter-governors-race-99538644.html The vice-chair for membership of the American Constitution Party says he's fine with former Republican congressman Tom Tancredo using the same platform as his GOP rival in the Colorado governor's race. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:55:26 GMT b12be8ce6a6572cb4641802f54397760 2010-07-29T22:55:26Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99586559&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2F2-environmental-groups-appeal-purdues-state-permit-for-new-coal-burning-power-unit-99586559.html Two environmental groups that oppose Purdue University's plans for a new coal-fired power unit challenged the school's air permit Thursday in an appeal that says regulators failed to fully assess how much pollution the project is expected to emit. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:55:18 GMT a9b54c05d990f32e89834cf730b5d436 2010-07-29T22:55:18Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99586554&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Frealnetworks-2nd-quarter-loss-narrows-beats-analyst-forecasts-99586554.html RealNetworks Inc. said Thursday that its second-quarter loss narrowed even though its revenue fell because last year's second quarter included a large charge reflecting the declining value of its assets. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:55:16 GMT 949f063117bc3ccdd1b3612b2f02db6f 2010-07-29T22:55:16Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=99586529&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fap-interview-ip-gube-candidate-horner-has-vikes-stadium-plan-team-would-pay-40-percent-99586529.html Independence Party gubernatorial candidate Tom Horner sketched out a plan on Thursday for a new Vikings stadium that would have the team paying 40 percent of an estimated $900 million project. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:55:09 GMT c1940051c4b9cb2a171ff58ab9794d24 2010-07-29T22:55:09Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99585379&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fflorida-mortgage-relief-firm-paying-back-24-million-to-settle-charges-it-misled-consumers-99585379.html Federal regulators say a Florida company they accused of misleading borrowers who were seeking to avoid foreclosure has agreed to repay the consumers $2.4 million to settle those charges. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:50:56 GMT 42c13956048b3fa383347ec74d425494 2010-07-29T22:50:56Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=99586199&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmonster-worldwide-guides-for-3rd-quarter-full-year-results-within-range-of-analyst-estimates-99586199.html Monster Worldwide Inc., which operates its namesake jobs website, on Thursday forecast third-quarter and full-year results within range of Wall Street estimates. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:50:45 GMT 4d2a76b1b3918b9d3e3772e3ffe91e8d 2010-07-29T22:50:45Z