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 18:13:38 GMT 2010-02-09T18:13:38Z en-us http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370699&44=83896397&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fentertainment%2Fellen-degeneres-says-idol-judge-simon-cowell-is-meaner-than-i-thought-83896397.html Ellen DeGeneres, the newest judge on "American Idol," says Simon Cowell is "meaner" than she thought. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:13:38 GMT 9acdbd820b16dd8fe2d480c596da3134 2010-02-09T18:13:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906177&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fpbm-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-83906177.html Shares of some top pbm companies are mixed at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:13:01 GMT 94c08f9afa6303194ca2b6c4a78c322f 2010-02-09T18:13:01Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906167&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ffood-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83906167.html Shares of some top food companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:13:00 GMT 42d74d974bf9a1827978fb4719855b60 2010-02-09T18:13:00Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906147&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fdurable-goods-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83906147.html Shares of some top durable goods companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:58 GMT e1e329ea77f7c9bdc4574c4f867d49a3 2010-02-09T18:12:58Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906137&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fcomputer-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83906137.html Shares of some top computer companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:57 GMT 80cc312b051ee40de4f9e5169ff03b8d 2010-02-09T18:12:57Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906127&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fcoal-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83906127.html Shares of some top coal companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:54 GMT c2435d4f1e97b42ed60e4f12857b3e5c 2010-02-09T18:12:54Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906122&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fbroadline-retail-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83906122.html Shares of some top broadline retail companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:53 GMT 70fa87cfd0572db0098292955b41ac32 2010-02-09T18:12:53Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906112&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Foil-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83906112.html Shares of some top oil companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:51 GMT 5fa958265bb7a495c25af5200fb3c037 2010-02-09T18:12:51Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906107&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Finternet-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-83906107.html Shares of some top internet companies are mixed at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:49 GMT 059809b50e9650d9db1924e4c08f09d4 2010-02-09T18:12:49Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906097&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Futilities-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83906097.html Shares of some top utilities companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:48 GMT cc6f6142822a2cd2333afa377236b757 2010-02-09T18:12:48Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906087&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ftelecom-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-83906087.html Shares of some top telecom companies are mixed at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:47 GMT 4089f4237a13cd1abd2e80ec0f29118c 2010-02-09T18:12:47Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906077&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmedical-devices-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83906077.html Shares of some top medical devices companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:46 GMT 963ae747b6dc903454fecb1080461d6e 2010-02-09T18:12:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906067&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Finsurers-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83906067.html Shares of some top insurers companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:44 GMT c63afd40138896208cb45ea98c57d141 2010-02-09T18:12:44Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906057&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ffinance-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83906057.html Shares of some top finance companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:41 GMT 9273107abc7aecaf5e7c8704740507f8 2010-02-09T18:12:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906047&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fdrugstore-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-83906047.html Shares of some top drugstore companies are mixed at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:36 GMT aeb99bb46411c28aefb7d2a1c1df72dd 2010-02-09T18:12:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906037&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fstaffing-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83906037.html Shares of some top staffing companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:34 GMT a3fdafdf58e03491035952827a78c990 2010-02-09T18:12:34Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906027&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmedia-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-83906027.html Shares of some top media companies are mixed at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:31 GMT 0bc2327da77c9e7a8b478e3bd6b4720d 2010-02-09T18:12:31Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906022&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fhomebuilders-companies-shares-down-at-noon-83906022.html Shares of some top homebuilders companies are down at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:30 GMT 8c5242d55d91ff9a5003757d971155cd 2010-02-09T18:12:30Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906012&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Felectrical-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-83906012.html Shares of some top electrical companies are mixed at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:29 GMT 0a86b285bde052a93ea2836f8bf5bbec 2010-02-09T18:12:29Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83906007&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fspecialty-retail-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83906007.html Shares of some top specialty retail companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:28 GMT f9ceb8d8d5601fdd969ce8ba6d3ee919 2010-02-09T18:12:28Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905997&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsilver-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83905997.html Shares of some top silver companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:27 GMT 93acf1c0f24dda22b2a2b46e480e9557 2010-02-09T18:12:27Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905992&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmanaged-care-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-83905992.html Shares of some top managed care companies are mixed at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:25 GMT 34132c5d3cf33b9990e1b2a48ac814dd 2010-02-09T18:12:25Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905982&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fhealth-care-equipment-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-83905982.html Shares of some top health care equipment companies are mixed at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:24 GMT d92859175f1cdbbcf46f49ade03d77d4 2010-02-09T18:12:24Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905977&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Feducation-companies-shares-down-at-noon-83905977.html Shares of some top education companies are down at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:22 GMT 13764cce85d4d9c9c64d3f007976ea17 2010-02-09T18:12:22Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905967&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fconstruction-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83905967.html Shares of some top construction companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:20 GMT 6ca34960f857761d431208624c6cef74 2010-02-09T18:12:20Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905962&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Frailroads-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83905962.html Shares of some top railroads companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:19 GMT 7578a6cb4b286a230522db64c6124106 2010-02-09T18:12:19Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905952&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fpharmaceuticals-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83905952.html Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:17 GMT c6fccbd374c14e61a37e5b6fffb19344 2010-02-09T18:12:17Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905937&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmachinery-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83905937.html Shares of some top machinery companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:15 GMT 5de6e367f7817f86c4ebcc4f2d140f3c 2010-02-09T18:12:15Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905922&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fgold-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83905922.html Shares of some top gold companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:14 GMT 200499ff848339eb74a4fdba07ebb74a 2010-02-09T18:12:14Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905902&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsolar-capital-shares-drop-after-ipo-prices-below-expected-range-raising-925-million-83905902.html Shares of Solar Capital, the week's first initial public offering, are down 3 percent as the investment company's shares made their trading debut. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:11 GMT 3760f0edf637ba645bb559e43929982c 2010-02-09T18:12:11Z 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 packed their cars and fled Tuesday as evacuation orders took hold and a new winter storm approached. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:06 GMT c4ae288badb38c4fcc094269f115d5c8 2010-02-09T18:12:06Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905852&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fbiotechnology-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-83905852.html Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:04 GMT 5579c5ce9e6f0be48b7a68b341212bb1 2010-02-09T18:12:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905827&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fbeverages-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-83905827.html Shares of some top beverages companies are mixed at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:12:02 GMT e1fe76fb6c5b9da4c6e7b74809789b14 2010-02-09T18:12:02Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905812&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fautos-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83905812.html Shares of some top autos companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:11:59 GMT 3381f81738d099d112da834f20689119 2010-02-09T18:11:59Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905802&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fairlines-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83905802.html Shares of some top airlines companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:11:51 GMT cea8ba09a8704d244fc01856630f1278 2010-02-09T18:11:51Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905792&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Faerospace-companies-shares-up-at-noon-83905792.html Shares of some top aerospace companies are up at noon: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:11:47 GMT 109be7e16311d8fb86cb598b8b3aa78a 2010-02-09T18:11:47Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905787&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Flca-visions-4th-quarter-loss-narrows-on-lower-costs-tax-benefit-83905787.html Laser vision correction company LCA-Vision Inc. said Tuesday its fourth-quarter loss narrowed on lower costs and a tax benefit, though demand for Lasik procedures fell. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:11:46 GMT d4256239e59fc9198517b7d0e15ff6d6 2010-02-09T18:11:46Z 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 18:11:43 GMT 3b8138db3884e601719d61930287f075 2010-02-09T18:11:43Z 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 18:11:40 GMT 4874d051473c205c37ea8f2ce2a7a0b9 2010-02-09T18:11:40Z 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 18:11:38 GMT c745472ea38a4bf225e2fde3f4255ba7 2010-02-09T18:11:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83885112&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Freport-january-freeze-damaged-4-percent-of-fla-oranges-more-than-3-percent-of-grapefruit-83885112.html Florida citrus growers lost more than 4 percent of their orange crop and more than 3 percent of their grapefruit crop during last month's freezing weather, according to estimates released Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:11:36 GMT 707c9285e127d22e226d40896b243000 2010-02-09T18:11:36Z 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 Tuesday on track for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices were closed for a second straight day and utility workers struggled to restore power knocked out by a weekend blizzard. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:06:45 GMT 2a091fec09d866727321f074347c281a 2010-02-09T18:06:45Z 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 18:06:44 GMT 973b4bb4fda3650a249fc04fd0f95817 2010-02-09T18:06:44Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83872632&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Falpha-set-to-release-financial-results-83872632.html Coal mine operator Alpha Natural Resources has begun expanding its natural gas business by drilling its first well in the Marcellus shale. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:06:42 GMT b43374f13dc194abed1cc62756736624 2010-02-09T18:06:42Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83905112&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fsenate-president-blasts-annapolis-storm-cleanup-83905112.html The President of the Maryland Senate has harsh words for snow cleanup efforts in the state's capital. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:06:41 GMT 029a3e84d07b190e3287e096c036cae5 2010-02-09T18:06:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83905107&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fdreamworks-to-air-promotional-spots-tied-to-upcoming-3d-movie-on-nbc-during-olympics-83905107.html DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. will begin the release Tuesday of a series of animated vignettes tied to an upcoming 3D movie. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:06:39 GMT d376d7c593a86c1ba8bcd16b77727026 2010-02-09T18:06:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=83905102&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fdanica-patrick-to-make-nascar-debut-at-daytona-this-weekend-in-nationwide-race-83905102.html Danica Patrick will make her NASCAR debut this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:06:38 GMT 340a61fa28440acdebab5950a8d7650e 2010-02-09T18:06:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=83869992&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fchina-sentences-activist-who-investigated-childrens-deaths-in-2008-quake-to-5-years-jail-83869992.html A Chinese activist who investigated the deaths of thousands of children crushed in their schools during the Sichuan earthquake was sentenced Tuesday to five years, underscoring the government's determination to suppress questions about why the buildings fell. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:06:37 GMT 6668600e26f9dc7a3a1041e97b983aad 2010-02-09T18:06:37Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=83904292&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fuva-maryland-game-postponed-by-snow-83904292.html With more snow in the forecast for the Washington area, Maryland has postponed Wednesday's men's college basketball game against Virginia. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:01:41 GMT 2ccb61bde062cacc65d1031b9e807a72 2010-02-09T18:01:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=83904287&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fuva-maryland-postponed-from-wednesday-by-snow-83904287.html With more snow in the forecast for the Washington area, Maryland has postponed Wednesday's men's college basketball game against Virginia. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:01:40 GMT fd9c2320dbdfcf203712347fa2cbc7e4 2010-02-09T18:01:40Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83904282&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Finsurer-travelers-spent-166-million-in-fourth-quarter-lobbying-federal-government-83904282.html Insurer Travelers Cos. spent $1.66 million in the fourth quarter to lobby the federal government on global warming issues, workers compensation, consumer protection rights and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:01:38 GMT 35244228e11da50f0ea05e2742b3f6f2 2010-02-09T18:01:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83896792&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ffaa-investigating-southwest-airlines-again-over-compliance-with-safety-orders-83896792.html Federal officials are investigating Southwest Airlines over the way it handled structural repairs on dozens of jets, according to a person familiar with the situation. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:01:37 GMT 6396c6027bda64decfe7ab60f6f519c6 2010-02-09T18:01:37Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83904277&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmolson-coors-ceo-peter-swinburn-talks-about-growth-strategy-83904277.html Molson Coors Brewing Co. on Tuesday reported its fourth-quarter profit more than doubled because of favorable tax benefits even as it sold fewer beers to cash-starved shoppers. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:01:36 GMT ac7fe53bab795f7cdd5e83df6618b83b 2010-02-09T18:01:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83903362&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fboston-scientific-to-report-4th-quarter-results-investors-to-examine-heart-device-sales-83903362.html Medical device maker Boston Scientific Inc. reports its fourth-quarter and full-year results Wednesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:56:48 GMT c6b7dbd1a202d85d681be150d1caabad 2010-02-09T17:56:48Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=83903352&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fgullit-heads-netherlands-belgium-world-cup-bid-83903352.html Former European player of the year Ruud Gullit has been appointed president of the bid committee seeking to stage 2018 or 2022 World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:56:44 GMT 995ee32a7734a50ddee193bc8e71beed 2010-02-09T17:56:44Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83903337&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fsale-of-state-abc-stores-wont-happen-this-session-83903337.html Legislation to sell state-owned liquor stores and devote the proceeds to transportation won't pass this session. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:56:43 GMT 529e11355c3299bdba8ba509c1e5a9f0 2010-02-09T17:56:43Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83903332&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fhouse-investigators-say-all-causes-of-toyota-acceleration-problem-not-yet-identified-83903332.html House investigators say there's growing evidence that not all the causes of Toyota's acceleration problems have been identified. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:56:41 GMT 66b88cca34b3a61a4613881db4448547 2010-02-09T17:56:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83903322&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Finsurer-allstate-expected-to-post-4th-quarter-profit-helped-by-investment-improvements-83903322.html Property and casualty insurer Allstate Corp. reports its fourth-quarter results after the stock market closes Wednesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:56:40 GMT f025d6ec21fd39d35e154d98418a0774 2010-02-09T17:56:40Z 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 climbed back above 10,000 on hope that the European Union will help Greece manage its growing debt burden. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:56:39 GMT 630c950a49a556a7427ce51c97412f48 2010-02-09T17:56:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83903317&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fprosecutors-announce-murder-charge-in-slaying-of-maryland-girl-11-will-seek-death-penalty-83903317.html A registered sex offender has been indicted on murder charges in the death of an 11-year-old Maryland girl whose body was found on Christmas day. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:56:36 GMT c5089c71cb4599214524b03949cc44c3 2010-02-09T17:56:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83902302&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fallstate-insurance-plans-to-hire-600-people-for-new-san-antonio-call-center-83902302.html Allstate Insurance will hire 600 people to work at a new call center on the northwest side of San Antonio, the company said Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:45 GMT 46e3a7f02ebe7e9bebf780fce3cbf6a0 2010-02-09T17:51:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83879637&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Freport-confirms-that-ice-buildup-caused-boeing-777s-crash-landing-at-heathrow-airport-83879637.html A buildup of ice in the fuel lines of a Boeing 777 caused its crash landing at London's Heathrow Airport two years ago, an accident investigation concluded Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:44 GMT 1ddb932d15ec91a53f026f048ff252e0 2010-02-09T17:51:44Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83902292&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsales-up-18-percent-for-nbty-in-january-83902292.html Nutritional supplement company NBTY Inc. reported on Tuesday that its sales grew 18 percent in January. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:43 GMT b4c07032203a1b0fc3fdfe51f6f9c529 2010-02-09T17:51:43Z 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 legislative leaders are raising fresh doubts about any bipartisan agreement with President Barack Obama on health care unless he agrees to shelve bills already passed by Democrats in the House and Senate — a move the White House has rejected. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:41 GMT ade68c676c775e9b0b9f230e22175cee 2010-02-09T17:51:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83901527&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Falpha-outlines-plans-to-expand-natural-gas-business-with-up-to-100-marcellus-shale-wells-83901527.html Coal mine operator Alpha Natural Resources expanded its tiny natural gas business, drilling its first well in the Marcellus shale. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:39 GMT 60bfb29fdefd817b34e5a353799b5152 2010-02-09T17:51:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=83874917&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fun-vows-to-stop-giving-out-free-medicine-to-any-haitian-hospitals-who-are-charging-patients-83874917.html The United Nations has warned that it will cut off shipments of free medicine beginning immediately to any Haitian hospitals that it finds are charging patients. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:38 GMT 0bb02102a288d67da633064cd8f0568a 2010-02-09T17:51:38Z 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 Gov. David Paterson is getting little support from Albany's other top Democrats as he fights what he calls attacks on his character. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:36 GMT e7230f41945526f73a32cb5c7291d3f4 2010-02-09T17:51:36Z 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 the parliament Tuesday, setting the stage for new elections a day after authorities arrested the leader of the opposition — a move analysts said was meant to prevent him from contesting the vote. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:51:22 GMT 2c613eb0c8d6a2f16af44277f2c6b90f 2010-02-09T17:51:22Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83901512&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fsuspect-in-death-of-md-girl-indicted-for-murder-83901512.html A registered sex offender has been indicted on murder charges in the death of an 11-year-old Salisbury girl. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:46:44 GMT 2dcccf87fd136fd983847847b1e25a77 2010-02-09T17:46:44Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=83885077&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fpro-palestinian-group-in-uk-urges-elton-john-to-cancel-upcoming-concert-in-israel-83885077.html A British academic group that supports Palestinian rights is urging singer Elton John to cancel a summer concert in Israel. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:46:42 GMT 0ebda1b52454dc9ce9704d176b914030 2010-02-09T17:46:42Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83901492&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fusda-orange-harvest-will-be-smaller-than-last-year-after-freeze-83901492.html The U.S. orange crop is expected to fall 14 percent from last year because of an unusual freeze in Florida this winter. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:46:41 GMT c6a311cbb76938a2c40e70375ae50125 2010-02-09T17:46:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83881892&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fin-change-brother-now-testifies-that-ohio-doctor-admitted-to-killing-wife-with-cyanide-83881892.html A family member who testified earlier that an Ohio doctor denied poisoning his wife now says the defendant admitted to the killing. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:46:40 GMT 68ba4494bf8fbc13859d8a8b505fee97 2010-02-09T17:46:40Z 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 17:46:37 GMT e2fec82456da93dbe8f8a61d756c7f70 2010-02-09T17:46:37Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83866212&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fjapan-airlines-spurns-delta-air-lines-opts-to-keep-alliance-with-american-airlines-83866212.html Japan Airlines, wooed for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and global reach, spurned the world's biggest carrier and opted to keep its alliance with American Airlines. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:41:52 GMT 0564b168ca0e4ee28a0a052a2816d803 2010-02-09T17:41:52Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=83900552&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fgerman-traveler-camps-out-in-brazil-airport-for-a-month-after-robbers-take-cash-belongings-83900552.html A German man who went to Brazil for a woman he met on the Internet has been camping out in an airport for more than a month after thieves took all his money and possessions, authorities said Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:41:50 GMT fb93adce3519e9ac0e7719356a65d3ae 2010-02-09T17:41:50Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83900547&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fgeneral-dynamics-receives-253-million-contract-from-us-army-for-stryker-logistics-support-83900547.html Defense contractor General Dynamics Corp. said Tuesday it received a $253 million contract from the U.S. Army to provide logistics support for the Stryker family of combat vehicles. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:41:47 GMT 2d4204e7a2b20fada386b9caa352461e 2010-02-09T17:41:47Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83900537&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Frussian-oligarch-boris-berezovsky-sues-russian-broadcaster-over-poisoning-claim-83900537.html Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky has taken a Kremlin-aligned broadcaster to court in London over the claim that he was behind the 2006 death of a former Russian agent in London. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:41:46 GMT ff1982b5fc07845d3084a739d31cfc39 2010-02-09T17:41:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370699&44=83885782&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fentertainment%2Ffamed-crooners-sinatra-martin-to-receive-stars-on-las-vegas-walk-of-stars-83885782.html Sin City is paying homage to iconic singers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin by giving them each a place on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:41:42 GMT e969d4a109cf0a74949e6b7e05dd47cf 2010-02-09T17:41:42Z 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 President Barack Obama acknowledged the deep partisan divisions gripping Congress, but he urged Republican and Democratic leaders Tuesday to cooperate on legislation that creates jobs. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:41:40 GMT c39f6f64bca6394559ccc59cd914034b 2010-02-09T17:41:40Z 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 State and federal law enforcement agencies were vigorously working Tuesday to try to find out who has been setting fire to churches in eastern Texas. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:41:36 GMT 47e9a115f7c9428ecb92741658720f31 2010-02-09T17:41:36Z 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 17:37:21 GMT 3e1f60964a747d2edb1758ed1acdd5e8 2010-02-09T17:37:21Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83898292&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ftrade-publisher-penton-media-to-file-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection-seeks-quick-exit-83898292.html Trade magazine publisher Penton Media said Tuesday that it's planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy within the next few days. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:36:45 GMT e1c1ab497f3f37e435b791e9562f3d22 2010-02-09T17:36:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83899597&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fcynosure-says-revenue-fell-24-percent-in-4q-as-economic-slump-eroded-sales-of-cosmetic-lasers-83899597.html Cynosure Inc. on Tuesday reported a larger loss for its fourth quarter, as sales continued to drop due to the weak economy and the cosmetic treatment equipment maker recorded a large one-time charge. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:36:40 GMT 195eb5686c1408569db9510d0398b570 2010-02-09T17:36:40Z 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 (GAHS'-lihn) has a new book, "I Just Want You to Know," scheduled for release in April. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:36:36 GMT 1887c1c6a3fe116366b2ef2d32796fd1 2010-02-09T17:36:36Z 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 Crews were slowly and carefully removing gas cylinders from the site of a deadly explosion at an under-construction power plant, and investigators interviewed survivors to try determine the cause. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:31:43 GMT 469816cae25f66fc7c0d44a1e246db59 2010-02-09T17:31:43Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83898297&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fapnewsbreak-gov-ritter-to-ask-colorado-supreme-court-to-rule-on-campaign-finance-83898297.html Gov. Bill Ritter plans to take a dispute over campaign finance laws straight to the Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:31:41 GMT 1c849ecf9cd52e0e8092f65e044378c3 2010-02-09T17:31:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83898277&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fcampbell-soup-names-thomas-griffiths-as-sr-executive-chef-director-of-its-culinary-institute-83898277.html Campbell Soup Co. said Tuesday that it named Thomas W. Griffiths to the newly created role of senior executive chef and director of its Culinary Institute. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:31:39 GMT bc9b00157c2293f8ce2c2844e6da82e0 2010-02-09T17:31:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83898267&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fidaho-lawmakers-take-up-3rd-illegal-employment-bill-of-2010-session-83898267.html The third bill of the 2010 session to take on employers who knowingly hire illegal workers emerged in the Idaho Legislature. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:31:38 GMT 2c115ef1ecd21c246d11ad0b51b046c8 2010-02-09T17:31:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83897262&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ftennessee-proposal-would-include-motorcycles-in-lemon-law-for-defective-vehicles-83897262.html A bill to include motorcycles in the state's "lemon law" for defective vehicles is advancing in the Tennessee House. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:26:46 GMT f4d790fec81a0d269a2177f62b80fe34 2010-02-09T17:26:46Z 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 is lashing 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 17:26:45 GMT b605528054ea8194c21baafddc4a837a 2010-02-09T17:26:45Z 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 Billionaire Warren Buffett and former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson are expecting an audience of more than 2,000 when they discuss the economy. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:26:42 GMT 58c5c41987fb564388df77e487763252 2010-02-09T17:26:42Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83897237&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fkroger-reaches-tentative-agreement-with-union-covering-workers-in-savannah-and-atlanta-83897237.html The Kroger Co. said Tuesday that it has reached a tentative agreement in contract talks with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:26:40 GMT f7cb4b5703bf958c423eb5eee9c334df 2010-02-09T17:26:40Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83897227&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fzebra-posts-4q-profit-of-176-million-despite-drop-in-revenue-83897227.html Zebra Technologies Corp. made a profit in the fourth quarter, free of the one-time expenses that left it with a loss a year ago. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:26:38 GMT 5b77cc74de813aaeb2a3f4298e479a53 2010-02-09T17:26:38Z 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 17:26:36 GMT 1698f2dc810d7fec6f96676ead301eb7 2010-02-09T17:26:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83889362&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fpa-governors-last-budget-plan-totals-29b-proposes-lower-sales-tax-but-on-many-more-items-83889362.html Gov. Ed Rendell on Tuesday presented lawmakers with a $29 billion spending plan that would devote more money to schools, prisons and health care for the poor while taxing the sale of many services for the first time. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:21:51 GMT 9033d112ec0e951df18c014f1039f7dc 2010-02-09T17:21:51Z 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 graduate student from China charged with breaching security at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport is due in court Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:21:50 GMT 4bdc95aa600f313e10c9c0b84daf5a23 2010-02-09T17:21:50Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83896807&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fagrium-4th-quarter-profit-tumbles-on-special-items-but-adjusted-earnings-beat-expectations-83896807.html Fertilizer producer Agrium Inc. on Tuesday said its fourth-quarter earnings tumbled 76 percent on one-time charges and weaker prices, but adjusted earnings beat analyst expectations. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:21:49 GMT c30c1877bd5dafce6f887f1494e3059d 2010-02-09T17:21:49Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83896802&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmorningstgar-acquires-online-publisher-footnoted-to-round-out-investment-research-offerings-83896802.html Investment researcher Morningstar Inc. said Tuesday it acquired the Footnoted business of Financial Fineprint Inc., which reviews companies' regulatory filings and highlights examples of potential financial troubles or excessive compensation. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:21:48 GMT 794a6d120500066b9cafd3124dab779d 2010-02-09T17:21:48Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83864392&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fgermanys-annual-inflation-rate-little-changed-at-08-percent-in-january-83864392.html Germany's multi-year reign as the world's No. 1 exporter is officially over, with the crown formally passing to rising Asian power China after new figures showed that German exports slid by nearly a fifth in 2009, the biggest decline in 60 years. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:21:45 GMT bb843ee7d280cb1d0dbb2bdb72e95137 2010-02-09T17:21:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83896797&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fanalyst-lifts-harman-price-target-on-better-than-expected-2nd-quarter-results-83896797.html Shares of electronics maker Harman International Industries Inc. soared to a fresh 52-week high Tuesday after an analyst said its better-than-expected second-quarter results led him to raise his price target for its shares. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:21:43 GMT 68deb14ba12f49614c7961ef67e24e75 2010-02-09T17:21:43Z