http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=960&32=6059&7=505092&40=washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fap AP Content Feed. en-us Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:29:54 GMT 2010-02-09T19:29:54Z en-us http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83910787&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fgoogles-e-mail-gets-social-in-facebook-face-off-83910787.html Google is making it easier to socialize on its e-mail service. It's unveiling a new "Google Buzz" feature that sets up a face-off with Facebook. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:29:54 GMT 7a39a97eb38bd0f45028c1d1f1c0587f 2010-02-09T19:29:54Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83914067&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Futah-to-hear-proposal-for-second-low-level-radioactive-waste-disposal-facility-in-state-83914067.html The former president of the only facility that can dispose of low-level radioactive waste for 36 states said Tuesday that he wants to open a new disposal facility in Utah. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:27:00 GMT fca436644ad5f766afb2de1742101354 2010-02-09T19:27:00Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=83862931&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fducks-getzlaf-sprains-left-ankle-83862931.html Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf sprained his left ankle during the second period of Anaheim's game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:59 GMT 750dc6b17b66ea92402bb5a9de94718e 2010-02-09T19:26:59Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83869817&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fgreek-cabinet-discusses-pension-and-wage-reform-as-civil-service-strike-looms-83869817.html Greece unveiled sweeping proposals Tuesday to increase retirement ages, hike taxes on the Church and force street vendors to issue receipts, in a bid to appease EU partners and markets alarmed by the country's debt crisis. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:58 GMT f57b8f165c9413206801f2a90bb18f83 2010-02-09T19:26:58Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83915067&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fvisitors-spent-14-billion-last-year-in-washington-state-generated-4-percent-of-state-jobs-83915067.html A study finds that visitors spent $14.2 billion last year in Washington state. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:55 GMT efd7b746fd7a827dc4664f442f235a99 2010-02-09T19:26:55Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83915062&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ffocus-on-less-profitable-subsea-projects-pushes-cameron-4q-profit-lower-83915062.html Oil services company Cameron International Corp. said Tuesday that fourth-quarter income dropped 33 percent as it focused more on less profitable sub-sea drilling projects. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:54 GMT 6e575332c4f3ffa273ce12e26c27ad9e 2010-02-09T19:26:54Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83915057&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fearnings-roundup-overseas-growth-boosts-coca-cola-earnings-gartner-4q-profit-declines-83915057.html Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, Feb. 9, from AP Financial News: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:52 GMT 776053e9c144410d1fdbe9a0edd3c3ce 2010-02-09T19:26:52Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83915042&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fearnings-roundup-molson-coors-profit-rises-due-to-tax-benefits-iacinteractivecorp-loses-1b-83915042.html Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, Feb. 9, from AP Financial News: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:50 GMT 78a4fcab134466276ec1c3072074a7e3 2010-02-09T19:26:50Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83867297&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Flos-angeles-county-calling-for-evacuations-in-mudslide-prone-areas-as-new-storm-approaches-83867297.html Homeowners in mud-ravaged foothill towns north of Los Angeles packed their cars and fled Tuesday as evacuation orders took hold and a new winter storm approached. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:48 GMT c4ae288badb38c4fcc094269f115d5c8 2010-02-09T19:26:48Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83914047&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fstudy-wind-could-provide-23-of-md-electricity-83914047.html A new report says wind power could provide two-thirds of Maryland's electricity needs. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:45 GMT b569e5c99797aff34b116b5b1e6b5095 2010-02-09T19:26:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83915012&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fmaryland-officials-brace-for-second-big-snow-storm-83915012.html Maryland officials say another snow storm could end up being worse for roads than the one just days ago that dumped more than 2 feet of snow. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:42 GMT 7dab60a05754a99c478d318b714e8c5d 2010-02-09T19:26:42Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83915007&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fearnings-roundup-pulte-homes-quarterly-loss-narrows-agrium-earnings-tumble-on-weaker-prices-83915007.html Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, Feb. 9, from AP Financial News: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:38 GMT 3b893f99a33cdef572ac800ef6867ad8 2010-02-09T19:26:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83866252&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ftoyota-to-recall-some-50000-prius-cars-in-europe-over-faulty-brake-software-83866252.html Toyota in Europe is no where near the hot-selling carmaker it is in the United States. But the troubled auto maker's miseries have hit home there with the recall of the Prius, which has become something of an icon in environment-conscious Europe. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:37 GMT c55b2b21942a988405b9c70777f39ea7 2010-02-09T19:26:37Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83914997&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Finvestment-technology-group-names-former-jp-morgan-trader-to-board-83914997.html Investment Technology Group on Tuesday named an executive from Schroders Investment Management to its board. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:36 GMT 8a169b6e21e8692d05d3f0d5040b5fbb 2010-02-09T19:26:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83914092&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fnm-governor-says-solar-distinction-will-build-photovoltaic-manufacturing-plant-in-albuquerque-83914092.html Solar Distinction Inc., plans to build a photovoltaic manufacturing plant in Albuquerque, N.M., that is expected to employ 300 workers within the first two to three years and eventually grow to 500 employees. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:21:47 GMT 2b78921ddc2389cc29b9b437d42e4520 2010-02-09T19:21:47Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83914077&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ffitch-ratings-says-toyota-recalls-dont-affect-asset-backed-commercial-paper-ratings-83914077.html Fitch Ratings said Toyota's string of recent recalls has had no affect on its asset-backed commercial paper ratings in North America and Europe. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:21:46 GMT 22fcaf540f17554fbf3057254f6a7408 2010-02-09T19:21:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83914062&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fwisconsin-bill-would-limit-payday-loans-to-600-bar-lenders-from-rolling-over-debt-83914062.html Auto title loans would be banned, payday loans would be limited to $600 and lenders could not roll over a borrower's debt into a new, larger loan under an Assembly bill unveiled Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:21:44 GMT 38c269497add3765c4a8d58a173dc0f9 2010-02-09T19:21:44Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83914042&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fdrop-side-cribs-recalled-after-3-children-suffocate-83914042.html Government safety officials are recalling drop-side cribs sold at Buy Buy Baby, Kmart, Wal-Mart and other stores after the death of three infants. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:21:41 GMT c1987c4e485394ce59387f5f1224519e 2010-02-09T19:21:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83914037&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Famerican-commercial-lines-shares-soar-on-4th-qtr-profit-well-above-wall-streets-expectations-83914037.html Shares of American Commercial Lines Inc. surged 26 percent Tuesday after the inland barge operator reported a fourth-quarter profit that fell year-over-year but still soared past Wall Street's expectations. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:21:40 GMT 1e2aa90ff185555b7d0b52dc358a2924 2010-02-09T19:21:40Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83897247&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fex-treasury-secretary-paulson-and-investor-warren-buffett-will-discuss-the-economy-in-omaha-83897247.html Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson predicted the U.S. government will regain every penny given to the nation's banks during the economic meltdown and may even profit. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:21:39 GMT 58c5c41987fb564388df77e487763252 2010-02-09T19:21:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=83866022&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fofficials-avalanche-along-afghan-mountain-pass-kills-8-strands-hundreds-north-of-kabul-83866022.html A series of avalanches engulfed a mountain pass in Afghanistan, trapping hundreds of people in their buried cars and killing as many as 64 people so far, authorities said Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:21:38 GMT ce712efc3b2fe88112c0a672ee44cc66 2010-02-09T19:21:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83912697&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fobama-says-hes-willing-to-start-from-scratch-as-long-as-health-care-bill-meets-his-goals-83912697.html President Barack Obama's says he's willing to start from scratch on health care — as long as the final bill meets his goals. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:16:52 GMT 37e7dab3934d7423bd0c407b2858624f 2010-02-09T19:16:52Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83913407&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmovers-roundup-lincare-rises-on-strong-4q-profit-harman-intl-industries-hits-52-week-high-83913407.html Among the stock activity stories for Tuesday, Feb. 9, from AP Financial News: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:16:51 GMT 290ae63353c2e94d5d165023c3e654ef 2010-02-09T19:16:51Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83913397&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Foutlook-roundup-ista-pharmaceuticals-sees-2010-profit-agco-expects-boost-from-brazil-83913397.html Among the earnings projection stories for Tuesday, Feb. 9, from AP Financial News: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:16:50 GMT ad0ab03429e7ed3337726afe5cad3630 2010-02-09T19:16:50Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83913387&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Failing-portsmouth-seems-headed-for-winding-up-order-in-high-court-83913387.html Portsmouth appears to be heading for a winding up order in the High Court on Wednesday, struggling to reach a deal with the government's customs authority over overdue tax payments. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:16:49 GMT 7fd57a78bc83a8ede90f98fe1d7c61ac 2010-02-09T19:16:49Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=83913377&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Ftigers-rule-at-pebble-overstated-83913377.html Two years ago on a course along the Pacific, the U.S. Open winner was never really in doubt. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:16:48 GMT 022543ac36c7dd11378ea7fb0faf0fbd 2010-02-09T19:16:48Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83906822&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fpolice-la-anti-gang-counselor-killed-after-confronting-graffiti-suspect-defacing-wall-83906822.html A suspect was arrested Tuesday in the killing of a well-known anti-gang counselor who was shot to death when he confronted a tagger writing graffiti in Los Angeles, police said. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:16:47 GMT 0ab72249d7b33609dd9fc8639c820ec2 2010-02-09T19:16:47Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83913372&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fmd-senate-prez-blasts-annapolis-storm-clean-up-83913372.html The President of the Maryland Senate has harsh words for snow cleanup efforts in the state's capital. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:16:43 GMT 1d80e191f942fa65bf4d08e217f22b3a 2010-02-09T19:16:43Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83889892&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fobama-republicans-and-democrats-can-work-together-to-encourage-job-creation-83889892.html Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part — but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:16:42 GMT c39f6f64bca6394559ccc59cd914034b 2010-02-09T19:16:42Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83913367&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fobama-says-initial-job-creation-bill-need-not-be-ideal-says-measure-needed-quickly-though-83913367.html President Barack Obama says he doesn't think it's necessary to get an ideal jobs package out of Congress, but that passing something quickly could build momentum toward greater achievements. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:16:39 GMT 787a4766ffabc0fba7ad01225079d3a4 2010-02-09T19:16:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83913362&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fobama-us-developing-significant-sanctions-for-iran-in-response-to-nuclear-program-83913362.html President Barack Obama says the U.S. is developing a "significant regime of sanctions" in response to Iran's nuclear program. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:16:38 GMT 276617200d8095a3a3accaf6a0f6cec4 2010-02-09T19:16:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83895037&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fsan-antonio-police-search-landfill-for-baby-missing-since-dec-26-case-treated-as-homicide-83895037.html Police began excavating a landfill Tuesday in search of a body or other evidence in the disappearance of an 8-month-old Arizona boy who was last seen with his mother at a San Antonio hotel on the day after Christmas. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:16:37 GMT dc18b0a02b80f0121920ca2cdcf7f36b 2010-02-09T19:16:37Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83902267&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fsilence-emanates-from-other-top-state-democrats-as-ny-gov-paterson-battles-rumor-mill-83902267.html Silence emanated Tuesday from top Democrats in New York as Gov. David Paterson, already fighting to remain politically viable, fought to lay to rest unconfirmed rumors and news reports of womanizing and drug use. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:11:46 GMT e7230f41945526f73a32cb5c7291d3f4 2010-02-09T19:11:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83912692&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fnew-maine-company-to-lay-1100-miles-of-fiber-optic-cable-for-broadband-expansion-83912692.html A new company is promising to lay 1,100 miles of fiber optic cable across Maine to help expand high speed Internet service to remote parts of the state. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:11:42 GMT 313f211d3fc3e21fb91619c829adf7a4 2010-02-09T19:11:42Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83912682&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fanalyst-starts-apparel-maker-vf-with-a-neutral-rating-says-its-stock-price-is-fair-83912682.html VF Corp.'s stock price is fair, an analyst said Tuesday, adding the apparel maker has few growth prospects this year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:11:39 GMT 646c8b330483c15872c1e1f192159c1e 2010-02-09T19:11:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=83912667&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fno-3-and-unbeaten-huskers-give-womens-basketball-fans-more-to-talk-about-than-just-uconn-83912667.html Third-ranked and unbeaten Nebraska would like to challenge the conventional wisdom that there's a wide chasm between top-ranked Connecticut and everyone else. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:11:37 GMT 2b4a824c9aa434ad98f75bb8a25959b6 2010-02-09T19:11:37Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83863061&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fseats-at-a-premium-on-planes-trains-out-of-dc-83863061.html Snow blew across the Midwest on Tuesday and headed for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices have been closed since last week and utility workers struggled to restore power already knocked out by a weekend blizzard. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:11:36 GMT 2a091fec09d866727321f074347c281a 2010-02-09T19:11:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83910807&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fobama-us-cant-have-either-or-policy-on-new-technologies-conventional-energy-sources-83910807.html President Barack Obama says the country must develop cleaner energy technologies while at the same time still relying upon traditional power sources like nuclear and coal. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:06:50 GMT 2fb73323f2368ac15a8bb5bade1f0bcd 2010-02-09T19:06:50Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83911777&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fcalif-officials-birth-defect-rate-in-farming-town-near-waste-dump-appears-normal-83911777.html State officials say there's nothing unusual about the rate of birth defects in a central California town near the largest toxic waste dump in the West. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:06:49 GMT 51988caa7da354f20911c9bc861d6283 2010-02-09T19:06:49Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83911747&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fhospital-lot-a-cure-for-dc-snow-woes-83911747.html D.C. has a cure for its snow overload: check the white stuff in to an old hospital parking lot. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:06:44 GMT 5487321bba35ceb8231eb62bd2d5808d 2010-02-09T19:06:44Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83907627&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fformer-va-gubernatorial-hopeful-seeks-to-buy-mill-83907627.html Terry McAuliffe, an unsuccessful candidate for governor in 2009, is in the running again — this time, to buy a soon-to-close Southside paper factory he wants to convert to a wood-fired power plant. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:06:43 GMT f6b775f5e2068dec3708d0669b0db813 2010-02-09T19:06:43Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83911742&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fva-sen-webb-to-visit-japan-guam-83911742.html U.S. Sen. Jim Webb plans to visit Japan, Okinawa and Guam next week. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:06:43 GMT 15541bd88b1094098a9c1eeca4719e3d 2010-02-09T19:06:43Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83911717&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fmd-bill-could-deny-benefits-to-illegal-immigrants-83911717.html Maryland House Minority Leader Anthony O'Donnell wants to prohibit state and local government agencies from giving most public benefits to adult illegal immigrants. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:06:41 GMT 42ab6bc78340884a70cab5d1a0d9b7cf 2010-02-09T19:06:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83886672&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Finvestigators-interview-survivors-of-conn-power-plant-blast-as-crews-try-to-stabilize-site-83886672.html Two people affected by the explosion of a Connecticut power plant that was being built say workers had been spending more than 80 hours a week at the site. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:06:40 GMT 469816cae25f66fc7c0d44a1e246db59 2010-02-09T19:06:40Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83911687&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fdemocrats-unveil-jobs-package-with-tax-cuts-for-business-making-new-hires-83911687.html Senate Democrats have unveiled their jobs initiative, blending a tax cut for businesses that hire new workers with help for the unemployed — along with a raft of provisions sought by lobby groups like doctors and the satellite broadcasting industry. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:06:38 GMT 94c445d170acc67dec83009622a2d6a9 2010-02-09T19:06:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83911677&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fobama-says-republicans-democrats-need-to-work-together-to-boost-confidence-83911677.html President Barack Obama says American businesses will be able to look ahead with confidence, once they're convinced that officials in Washington have their "act together." Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:06:37 GMT 3cd853ad5e3abed44b92eb10b3d098a8 2010-02-09T19:06:37Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83910772&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fcalif-man-representing-self-in-serial-murder-case-dons-earring-in-dating-game-defense-83910772.html A man with a genius IQ who is charged with killing five females has donned an earring and taken the witness stand in Southern California. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:06:36 GMT b6a3069866e7b883d87e58e7d1eef828 2010-02-09T19:06:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83866592&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Feuro-climbs-to-13724-making-modest-recovery-after-losses-on-debt-worries-83866592.html The euro extended its rise against the dollar for a second day Tuesday as hopes grew for a solution for helping several European countries manage their deficits. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:01:46 GMT ff1e095d329120179ddc3e38d1efe9c4 2010-02-09T19:01:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83910802&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fpulte-homes-ceo-richard-dugas-discusses-the-effect-of-tax-credits-on-spring-season-83910802.html Pulte Homes Inc. said Tuesday its loss narrowed in its fourth quarter, as the homebuilder reported heavy charges that were partly offset by a tax gain. The builder also reported increases in orders and completed sales for the quarter. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:01:44 GMT e4b4afc440df008b5635417599c0af7e 2010-02-09T19:01:44Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83910797&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fisrael-launches-private-equity-fund-to-invest-in-local-arab-economy-83910797.html Israel is launching a $50 million fund for the country's Arab development, with private Arab and Jewish businessmen underwriting most of it. The government is chipping in the rest. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:01:43 GMT 002749f8f80ea6cbd4edcb674912222c 2010-02-09T19:01:43Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=83910782&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Ffed-cup-american-bethanie-mattek-sands-faces-frenchwoman-alize-cornet-in-fed-cup-83910782.html Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the United States will play Alize Cornet of France in opening singles of the Fed Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:01:38 GMT fb6500fae55de3b77fa4fac871b78b37 2010-02-09T19:01:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83907222&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fkraft-says-it-will-close-somerdale-plant-in-uk-as-cadbury-had-planned-83907222.html Kraft Foods Inc. said Tuesday that it will close Cadbury's Somerdale plant in the United Kingdom as the British candy company originally planned, saying the plans were too far advanced to reverse. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:56:48 GMT 8eed909cc2fce3a61e0c3f508f4c0a38 2010-02-09T18:56:48Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83875272&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fiac-reports-4th-qtr-loss-on-search-writedown-but-results-show-improvement-in-online-ad-market-83875272.html Internet company IAC/InterActiveCorp lost $1 billion in the fourth quarter because it wrote down the value of its search business, but the results beat expectations and offered the latest indication that the online advertising market is improving. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:56:43 GMT 851e19dcfa20321a08784ff97cc68800 2010-02-09T18:56:43Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83910257&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Flincare-shares-climb-to-2-year-high-after-4th-quarter-results-beat-wall-street-expectations-83910257.html Shares of Lincare Holdings Inc. set a two-year high Tuesday after the company posted fourth-quarter profit above analyst expectations. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:56:41 GMT 65d00d7335a15f6bb41e94c4d8dbb64f 2010-02-09T18:56:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83910252&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fosi-systems-deploys-body-scanners-for-stepped-up-security-at-heathrow-and-manchester-airports-83910252.html OSI Systems Inc. said Tuesday that two U.K. airports — Heathrow and Manchester International — have installed its advanced body scanners. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:56:40 GMT 7d605522a3e2e2832ea96ba2832e5ea0 2010-02-09T18:56:40Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83910247&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fpayroll-processor-adp-names-symantec-ceo-enrique-salem-to-its-board-83910247.html Automatic Data Processing Inc., the world's biggest payroll processor, has named Symantec Corp. CEO Enrique Salem to its board. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:56:39 GMT cd6dc8fc1a911ebbcdad0391184c82f2 2010-02-09T18:56:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83909847&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fbackless-is-so-last-season-new-british-hospital-gown-aims-to-spare-patients-blushes-83909847.html The British government is getting behind a plan to replace drafty open-backed hospital gowns with versions that preserve patients' modesty. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:51:48 GMT 81dd1d57a919e99b314325f6f40bf501 2010-02-09T18:51:48Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=83872212&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fnigerian-senate-passes-motion-to-empower-vice-president-to-take-over-for-ill-president-83872212.html Nigeria's parliament empowered Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to run Africa's most populous nation Tuesday in place of an ill and absent president, striving for a political end to a crisis that ground the government to a virtual halt and triggered the resumption of an insurgency in the vital oil sector. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:51:46 GMT e2fec82456da93dbe8f8a61d756c7f70 2010-02-09T18:51:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83908132&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fjob-openings-fell-by-nearly-one-quarter-last-year-as-layoffs-also-soared-83908132.html Finding a job got much tougher last year, as the number of available openings fell by nearly one quarter. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:51:45 GMT 18cb4e61a61ad517b4c18f7f6c246aca 2010-02-09T18:51:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=83878757&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fwitnesses-dubai-official-faulty-elevator-responsible-for-shutdown-of-worlds-tallest-tower-83878757.html Visitors on the observation deck of the world's tallest tower heard a loud boom, then saw dust that looked like smoke seeping through a crack in an elevator door 124 floors above the ground. The 15 people inside were trapped for 45 frightening minutes until rescuers managed to pry open the doors. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:51:44 GMT e80b9edc7841f78d8370bb0a9e4a6844 2010-02-09T18:51:44Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83909832&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fbaltimore-police-id-officers-who-killed-man-83909832.html Baltimore police have released the names of two officers who shot and killed a man who opened fire on them. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:51:39 GMT 6e1e3f745259463c157c0892d56fc2af 2010-02-09T18:51:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370699&44=83907612&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fentertainment%2Fleno-says-he-and-letterman-buried-the-hatchet-reminisced-about-old-times-on-super-bowl-ad-set-83907612.html Jay Leno has a message for David Letterman: Thanks. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:51:38 GMT abdd2ce5bf5c2729a3b2c1869928796a 2010-02-09T18:51:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370699&44=83898257&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fentertainment%2Fkate-gosselin-to-release-personal-new-book-i-just-want-you-to-know-83898257.html Kate Gosselin has a new book, "I Just Want You to Know," scheduled for release in April. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:51:37 GMT 1887c1c6a3fe116366b2ef2d32796fd1 2010-02-09T18:51:37Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83909062&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fcostar-group-moves-headquarters-to-dc-from-md-83909062.html The real estate research and technology firm CoStar Group has struck a deal to move its headquarters from Bethesda to downtown Washington. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:46:39 GMT 06848a1348da87a2eec4b1a3d9005c16 2010-02-09T18:46:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83863391&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Ffires-strike-2-more-east-texas-churches-same-day-feds-call-arson-cause-of-8-such-fires-in-10-83863391.html Recent fires that destroyed or damaged several churches in eastern Texas were likely set by one person or group of people, federal authorities said Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:46:38 GMT 47e9a115f7c9428ecb92741658720f31 2010-02-09T18:46:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83879062&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fgraduate-student-from-china-charged-in-newark-airport-security-breach-is-due-to-be-arraigned-83879062.html A Rutgers University graduate student accused of triggering worldwide flight delays has pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a security breach at Newark Liberty International Airport. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:46:37 GMT 4bdc95aa600f313e10c9c0b84daf5a23 2010-02-09T18:46:37Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83867407&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Frepublicans-doubt-obamas-sincerity-in-health-care-summit-which-could-put-gop-at-disadvantage-83867407.html Republican leaders expressed renewed skepticism Tuesday about President Barack Obama's call for a bipartisan forum on health care, raising questions about how much can be achieved at the televised event later this month. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:41:50 GMT ade68c676c775e9b0b9f230e22175cee 2010-02-09T18:41:50Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83897252&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fohio-governor-rips-critics-of-400-million-rail-plan-dubs-them-cheerleaders-for-failure-83897252.html Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland on Tuesday lashed out at critics of the state's plan to use $400 million in federal stimulus money for a startup rail service, calling them "cheerleaders for failure." Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:41:48 GMT b605528054ea8194c21baafddc4a837a 2010-02-09T18:41:48Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83889907&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fpennsylvania-sales-tax-exemptions-that-gov-ed-rendell-is-proposing-to-eliminate-83889907.html Sales tax exemptions that Gov. Ed Rendell is proposing to eliminate: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:41:47 GMT 0701c4111d3242574466cd02f99ce149 2010-02-09T18:41:47Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83909067&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fpaper-dc-schools-report-200-allegations-of-abuse-83909067.html District school officials reported more than 200 allegations of students being physically or verbally abused by teachers during the 2008-09 year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:41:46 GMT 010bebc949772ded1146a5fc727f3f6a 2010-02-09T18:41:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83909057&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fbarn-collapse-dooms-alleganys-last-dairy-farm-83909057.html A dairy industry lawyer says the collapse of his snow-covered barn in western Maryland has spelled the end of Allegany County's last dairy farm. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:41:44 GMT e582a88ffa30453ac29caed49acd6cab 2010-02-09T18:41:44Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83891802&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fairtran-union-reach-2-year-collective-bargaining-deal-for-dispatchers-83891802.html AirTran Airways and the union that represents its flight dispatchers said Tuesday they have ratified a new four-year bargaining deal. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:41:41 GMT 7795abe50c433783df06d50bd3dd256d 2010-02-09T18:41:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83909052&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fofficials-say-chicago-locks-may-open-less-frequently-to-protect-great-lakes-from-asian-carp-83909052.html Navigational locks and gates in Chicago-area waterways crucial for shipping may be opened less frequently than usual under a $78.5 million campaign to prevent Asian carp from overrunning the Great Lakes, federal officials said Monday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:41:40 GMT a419cc70de28887d154bbc0be22157bf 2010-02-09T18:41:40Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=83888437&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fofficial-sri-lankas-president-dissolves-parliament-setting-the-stage-for-new-elections-83888437.html Sri Lanka's president dissolved parliament Tuesday to make way for spring elections a day after authorities arrested a key opposition leader, crippling the only serious threat to the ruling party's stifling grip on power. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:41:39 GMT 2c613eb0c8d6a2f16af44277f2c6b90f 2010-02-09T18:41:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83873092&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fstock-futures-rise-a-day-after-dow-closes-below-10000-for-first-time-in-3-months-83873092.html The Dow Jones industrial average jumped back above 10,000 on hope that the European Union will help Greece manage its growing debt burden. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:36:42 GMT 630c950a49a556a7427ce51c97412f48 2010-02-09T18:36:42Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83908667&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmoodys-cuts-nyse-euronext-debt-ratings-citing-financial-leverage-competitive-pressures-83908667.html Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday cut its long-term debt rating for NYSE Euronext one notch within investment grade territory, citing concerns about financial leverage at the trans-Atlantic stock exchange operator. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:36:39 GMT 5a66e1c6bb63007618e84c8c6085f15a 2010-02-09T18:36:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370699&44=83905772&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fentertainment%2Fperez-hilton-black-eyed-peas-manager-settle-civil-lawsuit-over-punch-judge-dismisses-case-83905772.html A judge is dismissing a civil lawsuit filed against a Black Eyed Peas manager who punched blogger Perez Hilton in a nightclub last year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:36:38 GMT 4874d051473c205c37ea8f2ce2a7a0b9 2010-02-09T18:36:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83885787&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fmetro-train-passengers-evacuated-near-smithsonian-83885787.html Metro officials are trying to determine what caused a blue line train to become entangled in a loose cable, forcing passengers to be evacuated near the Smithsonian station. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:36:38 GMT 3b8138db3884e601719d61930287f075 2010-02-09T18:36:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83908657&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Futah-to-hear-proposal-for-second-low-level-radioactive-waste-disposal-facility-in-state-83908657.html The former president of the only facility that can dispose of low-level radioactive waste for 36 states wants to open a new disposal facility in Utah. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:36:36 GMT ee4489267fdcb4bba7401e9a95ca5564 2010-02-09T18:36:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83888137&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ffda-will-push-medical-imaging-companies-and-doctors-to-reduce-exposure-to-radiation-83888137.html Federal regulators will require manufacturers of high-grade medical imaging machines to include safety controls that prevent patients from receiving excessive radiation doses. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:31:50 GMT f2754b52eef0bc480f6eb185395103b7 2010-02-09T18:31:50Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83908157&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsp-ratings-cuts-bank-of-americas-outlook-to-negative-affirms-banks-ratings-83908157.html Standard & Poor's cut its outlook on Bank of America to "negative" from "stable" Tuesday, saying bond holders could take a hit if the government steps in again to support banks. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:31:48 GMT 2a157bf6f59e1fa7a8fbf1b579275a23 2010-02-09T18:31:48Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83908147&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fark-supreme-court-to-hear-oral-arguments-in-swepcos-appeal-of-reversal-of-power-plant-permit-83908147.html The Arkansas Supreme Court is to hear oral arguments on April 15 in a utility's appeal of a ruling that voided its permit to operate a $1.6 billion coal-fired electric generation plant in southwest Arkansas. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:31:46 GMT 2b6cf5e63233bedd42e9cb4221c034dc 2010-02-09T18:31:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370699&44=83867997&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fentertainment%2Fjackson-hearing-mirrors-past-for-family-83867997.html Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case — a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his "gross negligence" was the direct cause of the pop star's death. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:31:43 GMT de67071bc21d957d08d133c201e13d7d 2010-02-09T18:31:43Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83890952&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsouthwest-launches-3-day-fare-sale-on-many-short-routes-83890952.html Southwest Airlines Co. is offering a sale geared toward leisure travelers who want to make short trips this spring. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:31:39 GMT 5a7043c1209df871f7cdd9a7ec34b9fc 2010-02-09T18:31:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83908122&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Finsurer-hartford-spent-520000-in-fourth-quarter-lobbying-federal-government-83908122.html Insurer Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. spent $520,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on insurance regulation reform, consumer protection rights and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:31:37 GMT 5bdd157328c3bd0edfb3c10f90bf8de2 2010-02-09T18:31:37Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83908117&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Factivision-to-post-4th-quarter-earnings-wednesday-fueled-by-smash-hit-call-of-duty-83908117.html Activision Blizzard Inc., the video game publisher behind "World of Warcraft" and "Call of Duty," reports fourth-quarter results after the market closes Wednesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:31:36 GMT 806d905f82cf9d76fac0daa1b9a51213 2010-02-09T18:31:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83907637&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fanalyst-initiates-hanesbrands-with-buy-rating-says-will-likely-see-earnings-growth-83907637.html Shares of Hanesbrands Inc. rose Tuesday as an analyst starting to cover the maker of pantyhose, underwear, casual clothes and active wear gave it and initial "Buy" rating, saying the company will likely see earnings growth as consumer spending picks up. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:26:46 GMT 8499ed6d1fa7077d74cc60df22f7c524 2010-02-09T18:26:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83878472&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Ftransportation-secretary-toyota-taking-safety-concerns-seriously-will-stay-in-touch-with-us-83878472.html The nation's largest auto insurer said Tuesday it alerted federal safety regulators in late 2007 about a rise in reports of unexpected acceleration in Toyota vehicles, the latest warning sign to emerge about the massive recall. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:26:45 GMT 3e1f60964a747d2edb1758ed1acdd5e8 2010-02-09T18:26:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83905117&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fmutual-of-omaha-waging-wild-trademark-battle-83905117.html Mutual of Omaha is suing a Richmond, Va.-based paper and packaging products giant in a dispute over a wildlife calendar. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:26:43 GMT 973b4bb4fda3650a249fc04fd0f95817 2010-02-09T18:26:43Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83883047&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fmd-police-chopper-checks-on-snowbound-resident-83883047.html Authorities say a western Maryland man is hospitalized in stable condition in Cumberland after a state police helicopter crew rescued him from his snowbound property. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:26:42 GMT 3cab4b0630c3158d71c148aa7547f400 2010-02-09T18:26:42Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370699&44=83906812&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fentertainment%2Freview-susan-boyle-dreams-can-come-true-is-redundant-recap-of-singers-story-83906812.html "Susan Boyle: Dreams Can Come True" (The Overlook Press, 246 pages, $21.95) by Alice Montgomery: This unauthorized biography recaps what most fans already know about Susan Boyle, the shy, 48-year-old Scottish singer who became an Internet sensation after a clip of her auditioning for a TV talent show was posted online. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:26:36 GMT 56c12cacbd53a343c5828cbc63f05e07 2010-02-09T18:26:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83907217&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fligand-pharma-reports-a-profit-versus-year-ago-loss-that-included-72m-acquisition-charge-83907217.html Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Tuesday it turned a profit in the fourth quarter, compared with a year ago when it booked a hefty acquisition-related charge. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:21:45 GMT 072785cf928c2369546034f6be4517fe 2010-02-09T18:21:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83866167&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fairline-group-sas-seeks-to-raise-670-million-in-new-rights-issue-83866167.html SAS stocks nosedived Tuesday after the Scandinavian airline group posted a fourth-quarter loss and asked shareholders for 5 billion kronor ($670 million) to help repair its ailing finances. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:21:44 GMT e3b30fba72f9be90376140b5e9dca241 2010-02-09T18:21:44Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83875397&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Falabama-sen-shelby-releases-holds-on-obama-nominees-blocked-over-spending-disputes-83875397.html Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama will stop blocking Senate confirmation of about 70 government appointees nominated by President Barack Obama, his office said. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:21:42 GMT 89c5b7fd1af55e6b3f42d948588c8a50 2010-02-09T18:21:42Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370699&44=83899587&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fentertainment%2F83899587.html iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Feb. 8, 2010: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:21:40 GMT c745472ea38a4bf225e2fde3f4255ba7 2010-02-09T18:21:40Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83877167&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmcdonalds-sales-comparison-falls-in-us-in-january-but-rises-globally-83877167.html McDonald's Inc., the world's largest fast-food chain, said Tuesday a key sales comparison rose 2.6 percent in January, as strong overseas sales more than offset a decline in the U.S. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:21:39 GMT 8e6d3b5a8aa7e4d1c3e3a3cf44ad2c2f 2010-02-09T18:21:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=83907212&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Feconomic-gloom-easing-in-nascar-but-bargain-hunting-sponsors-want-more-for-their-money-83907212.html A few years ago, the chance for a company to associate itself with NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. might have triggered a stampede. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:21:37 GMT 4d450be700a06ea3dc76a329844d8c71 2010-02-09T18:21:37Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=83897222&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Feu-naval-force-somali-pirates-release-panamanian-flagged-cargo-ship-with-26-crew-83897222.html The European Union Naval Force says Somali pirates have freed a Panama-flagged cargo ship and its crew of 26 after a ransom was paid. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:16:52 GMT 1698f2dc810d7fec6f96676ead301eb7 2010-02-09T18:16:52Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906882&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fvatican-intrigue-holy-see-denies-leaking-documents-leading-to-resignation-of-catholic-editor-83906882.html The Vatican denied Tuesday that it leaked documents that led to the resignation of a prominent Catholic editor, intervening in a tale of ecclesiastical intrigue that has dominated Italian headlines for weeks. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:16:51 GMT 4db2059ba94314b6ea767eca2e953bb5 2010-02-09T18:16:51Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906877&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fardea-says-it-named-felix-baker-co-founder-of-ardeas-largest-shareholder-to-its-board-83906877.html Drug developer Ardea Biosciences Inc. said Tuesday it appointed Felix Baker to its board of directors. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:16:50 GMT 10efd312ed3eddf4eadcd8bea508a361 2010-02-09T18:16:50Z