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 19:56:54 GMT 2010-02-09T19:56:54Z en-us http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83920937&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fcerus-teams-with-french-blood-transfusion-service-to-test-intercept-system-on-red-blood-cells-83920937.html Biotechnology company Cerus said Tuesday it will work with the French national blood transfusion service to test its red blood cell cleaning system. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:56:54 GMT 2dff46c77baa8e4aa57acc5da98e0c56 2010-02-09T19:56:54Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83920932&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Foklahoma-senate-panel-approves-repeal-of-sales-tax-on-groceries-once-state-economy-recovers-83920932.html An Oklahoma Senate committee has approved a bill to eliminate the sales tax on groceries once state revenues return to where they were before the economic downturn. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:56:53 GMT ee500cc39a5f9dd06b58e3942c5cbcc5 2010-02-09T19:56:53Z 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 Tuesday announced a recall of more than 500,000 drop-side cribs sold at Buy Buy Baby, Kmart, Wal-Mart and other stores after the death of three infants. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:56:52 GMT c1987c4e485394ce59387f5f1224519e 2010-02-09T19:56:52Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83920032&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsupporters-says-new-ga-law-could-attract-telecommunication-investment-give-consumers-choice-83920032.html The Georgia Senate has approved a proposal supporters say will level the playing field in telecommunications and modernize the industry in the state, giving consumers more choice for telephone and cable service. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:56:51 GMT 38f231c7673f0f608d4b89238058006f 2010-02-09T19:56:51Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83920912&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fpaypals-india-transaction-block-could-last-months-83920912.html Online payments service PayPal says its suspension of certain transactions in India could last months. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:56:49 GMT 70c6224925260f457541ba7435742f3c 2010-02-09T19:56:49Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=83920902&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2F6-nhl-teams-to-open-2010-11-season-in-europe-83920902.html Six NHL teams will open the 2010-11 season in Europe, the fourth straight year the league will begin play overseas. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:56:48 GMT e8e8570be753ba17d5f56c48f154581d 2010-02-09T19:56:48Z 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 19:56:43 GMT 58c5c41987fb564388df77e487763252 2010-02-09T19:56:43Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83920887&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fconn-worker-says-plant-had-natural-gas-smell-an-hour-before-explosion-killed-5-83920887.html A worker who was in a Connecticut power plant when it exploded on Sunday tells The Associated Press there was a smell of natural gas in the plant less than an hour before the blast. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:56:41 GMT fecbc21fcd2d915b5cde8baaad4ba0e2 2010-02-09T19:56:41Z 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 lawyer for a Rutgers University graduate student charged with a January security breach at Newark Liberty Airport that led to worldwide flight delays entered a plea of not guilty Tuesday and defended his client as "simply a lovesick man who made a mistake." Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:56:39 GMT 4bdc95aa600f313e10c9c0b84daf5a23 2010-02-09T19:56:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83866037&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Frapper-lil-wayne-to-be-sentenced-in-nyc-gun-possession-case-could-get-a-year-in-jail-83866037.html Rap star Lil Wayne has gotten a temporary reprieve from jail — for dental surgery. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:56:38 GMT 3e9b72369b8b859e9ce000d005843a29 2010-02-09T19:56:38Z 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 19:56:36 GMT e969d4a109cf0a74949e6b7e05dd47cf 2010-02-09T19:56:36Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83919057&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fadc-telecommunications-shares-rise-after-report-of-narrowed-fiscal-1st-quarter-loss-upgrade-83919057.html Shares of ADC Telecommunications Inc. rose Tuesday after the networking equipment maker reported a narrower quarterly loss and an analyst upgraded the company, predicting sales growth will resume later this year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:52:04 GMT 19565f9d7a0a2974e84fa16678d0f798 2010-02-09T19:52:04Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477327&44=83920052&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fpolitics%2Fap%2Fclinton-asked-to-personally-intervene-in-haiti-kidnapping-case-aid-contact-with-families-83920052.html The U.S.-based lawyer for one of 10 American Baptists charged with child kidnapping in Haiti appealed Tuesday for Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to personally intervene in the case. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:52:01 GMT 2e7f1822eacb194c8cdd70e312635c1f 2010-02-09T19:52:01Z 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 19:51:59 GMT c4ae288badb38c4fcc094269f115d5c8 2010-02-09T19:51:59Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83920042&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Frailroad-shares-advance-after-analyst-lifts-2-big-names-to-buy-on-earnings-prospects-83920042.html Railroad stocks advanced with the broader market Tuesday after a Stifel Nicolaus analyst upgraded two of the biggest North American names to "Buy," citing their ability to grow earnings with even a gradual economic recovery. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:51:57 GMT f5408737448c462832c9ffb2517e11ce 2010-02-09T19:51:57Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83920022&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fcredit-suisse-expected-to-post-4q-profit-of-over-1-billion-83920022.html Credit Suisse Group reports results for its fourth quarter before the Zurich stock market opens Thursday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:51:54 GMT cc718e3b0cfac6a4ef0b6f0a444d3f24 2010-02-09T19:51:54Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83920017&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ftimber-reit-potlatch-corp-reports-drop-in-4q-funds-from-operations-83920017.html Potlatch Corp., which harvests timber and makes wood products, said Tuesday its fourth-quarter funds from operations fell 21 percent as wet weather in its southern region led to decreased harvest levels. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:51:53 GMT 3a8554daf03bec35bb4eaf0d168f58eb 2010-02-09T19:51:53Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=477297&44=83920012&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Flocal%2Fap%2Fquarter-of-dc-plows-needed-maintenance-83920012.html D.C.'s snow plows took a beating during cleanup from the weekend's storm with a quarter of the plows needing maintenance and out of commission at one point. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:51:51 GMT 773d0f756f33ee9660046ee97f280b04 2010-02-09T19:51:51Z 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 The United States is developing a "significant regime of sanctions" after Iran apparently spurned an offer to negotiate over its suspect nuclear program, President Barack Obama said Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:51:50 GMT 276617200d8095a3a3accaf6a0f6cec4 2010-02-09T19:51:50Z 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 investment company Solar Capital Ltd. dropped in its market debut Tuesday after it raised less money than it had hoped for in a weak market for IPOs. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:51:48 GMT 3760f0edf637ba645bb559e43929982c 2010-02-09T19:51:48Z 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 19:51:47 GMT c39f6f64bca6394559ccc59cd914034b 2010-02-09T19:51:47Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83875712&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fcoca-colas-4th-quarter-profit-climbs-as-beverage-maker-sees-drink-sales-rise-overseas-83875712.html International sales again added fizz to Coca-Cola's fourth quarter, while sales in North America softened, to lift profit 55 percent in the last three months of the year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:51:43 GMT 356a39488f5ec739416630acd31edd04 2010-02-09T19:51:43Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=386009&44=83872522&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fworld%2Fnetanyahu-government-tries-to-stave-off-east-jerusalem-settler-house-evacuation-83872522.html The Israeli government has stepped in to save a house built illegally by Jewish settlers in a volatile Palestinian neighborhood in east Jerusalem, complicating already troubled U.S. efforts to renew Mideast peacemaking. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:51:41 GMT 347ec753cb2a3047cca35489dc8e9104 2010-02-09T19:51:41Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83872787&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fwatchmaker-swatch-says-full-year-2009-net-income-dropped-9-percent-83872787.html Swatch Group AG, the world's largest watchmaker, said Tuesday that net income dropped 9 percent last year, blaming higher gold prices and lower exports due to the global economic downturn and the strong Swiss franc. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:46:39 GMT 26dc6c02279614913adde66369ca7a92 2010-02-09T19:46:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83919037&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fcoca-cola-to-be-served-on-alaska-airlines-horizon-air-flights-starting-march-1-83919037.html Coca-Cola products will again be served onboard flights operated by Alaska Air Group Inc. subsidiaries Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air starting March 1. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:46:38 GMT 5f63fea46c57f16f29e44d6cf3208279 2010-02-09T19:46:38Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=83919032&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fmarian-gaboriks-right-knee-cut-by-lundqvists-skate-during-new-york-rangers-practice-83919032.html New York Rangers star Marian Gaborik has left practice after being cut on the right knee by goalie Henrik Lundqvist's skate. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:46:37 GMT e670582a32a184436eaf73f0c4333599 2010-02-09T19:46:37Z 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 Pennsylvania 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 19:41:47 GMT 9033d112ec0e951df18c014f1039f7dc 2010-02-09T19:41:47Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83918172&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fbank-of-america-names-borthwick-carnoy-to-head-global-capital-markets-business-83918172.html Bank of America named Alastair Borthwick and Lisa Carnoy to jointly lead its global capital markets unit on Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:41:45 GMT c167b89b50426280671cbf41627ea81d 2010-02-09T19:41:45Z 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 19:41:44 GMT 022543ac36c7dd11378ea7fb0faf0fbd 2010-02-09T19:41:44Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=83918167&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fwnba-veteran-penicheiro-signs-with-sparks-83918167.html The Sparks have signed WNBA veteran Ticha Penicheiro, who helped lead the Sacramento Monarchs to the championship in 2005. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:41:43 GMT 31c427eec37f191e4cd70e320c0864c1 2010-02-09T19:41:43Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83918157&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Felectronic-arts-shares-dive-after-4q-forecast-disappoints-wall-street-83918157.html Shares of Electronic Arts Inc. tumbled Tuesday after the video game maker offered a disappointing forecast for the quarter. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:41:38 GMT 715e4693963943fd44dbe9b5a006af43 2010-02-09T19:41:38Z 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 19:41:14 GMT abdd2ce5bf5c2729a3b2c1869928796a 2010-02-09T19:41:14Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83917267&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Frubicon-technology-narrows-4th-quarter-loss-predicts-return-to-profitability-in-1st-quarter-83917267.html Electronic materials company Rubicon Technology Inc. on Tuesday said it narrowed its fourth-quarter loss and expects to climb back to profitability in the first quarter. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:36:55 GMT 05e4f7f1c2ea7b1e7c188a5f3b71b549 2010-02-09T19:36:55Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83917262&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fofficials-warn-tennessee-job-cuts-would-hurt-protection-for-forests-that-cover-half-of-state-83917262.html Axing forester jobs due to budget constraints would seriously hamper Tennessee's ability to protect the forests that cover half the state, officials warned Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:36:53 GMT 2751c039a86afaa55b7af449a908368d 2010-02-09T19:36:53Z 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 circulated a jobs bill Tuesday that's light on new initiatives on boosting hiring and heavy with provisions sought by lobby groups like doctors and the satellite broadcasting industry. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:36:51 GMT 94c445d170acc67dec83009622a2d6a9 2010-02-09T19:36:51Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83862716&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fswiss-bank-ubs-reports-4q-net-profit-of-112-billion-beating-expectations-83862716.html Swiss bank UBS AG posted a fourth-quarter profit of 1.205 billion Swiss francs ($1.12 billion) Tuesday, beating analysts' expectations partly thanks to a tax credit, but disappointing investors with news that rich clients are still withdrawing large sums of money. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:36:50 GMT 7ed4b2f890cdab2ac06ecdd457408f2f 2010-02-09T19:36:50Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83915857&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2F83915857.html A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:36:46 GMT 5cad87d244f450d632289ddfecbb051b 2010-02-09T19:36:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83915922&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fformer-pa-legislative-aide-discusses-affair-sex-life-in-corruption-trial-for-his-ex-boss-83915922.html A former state legislative aide testifying in a public corruption trial delved into his sex life Tuesday, saying under cross-examination that he had been having problems with sexual performance for which he received medical treatment. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:36:45 GMT e762419272f078cff26179bf6f6aeb7f 2010-02-09T19:36:45Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370859&44=83917227&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fsports%2Fmaloofs-expand-skateboarding-competition-to-nyc-83917227.html Organizers of the Maloof Money Cup skateboarding competition say they are expanding to New York City this year. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:36:44 GMT fdc1a1f7fe495300908b8dcbfcbacf44 2010-02-09T19:36:44Z 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 19:36:39 GMT 2a091fec09d866727321f074347c281a 2010-02-09T19:36:39Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=475292&44=83915932&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnation%2Fuse-of-family-dna-to-identify-criminal-suspects-prompts-debate-over-privacy-fairness-83915932.html Police in at least two states are increasingly using a DNA crime-solving technique that some legal experts say amounts to guilt by association: If your brother, father, uncle or son has been in trouble with the law and is in a DNA database because of it, you, too, could fall under suspicion. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:36:37 GMT b24445f49d6b0f000ab5cb979642e514 2010-02-09T19:36:37Z 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 19:32:18 GMT 7a39a97eb38bd0f45028c1d1f1c0587f 2010-02-09T19:32:18Z 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 19:31:55 GMT 0bb02102a288d67da633064cd8f0568a 2010-02-09T19:31:55Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83915912&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Ftelecom-italia-shares-rise-on-fresh-reports-of-merger-with-spains-telefonica-83915912.html Telecom Italia shares rose as much as 4 percent in Milan trading Tuesday on new reports of a possible merger between Telecom Italia and Spain's Telefonica. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:31:50 GMT 6a60026fdf4d9f768b4dccffb2c43114 2010-02-09T19:31:50Z 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 19:31:49 GMT 630c950a49a556a7427ce51c97412f48 2010-02-09T19:31:49Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83915877&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fmaine-house-gubernatorial-candidates-salute-idea-of-bringing-uss-kennedy-to-portland-harbor-83915877.html A plan to bring the decommissioned aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy to Portland Harbor as a tourist attraction and museum got support from the Maine House on Tuesday. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:31:47 GMT 47629cd2031df53ef3eb30f5ad62dc35 2010-02-09T19:31:47Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83915872&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Fsummary-box-iac-reports-big-loss-on-accounting-charge-but-results-show-uptick-in-online-ads-83915872.html ONLINE ADS: The latest earnings report from Barry Diller's Internet company, IAC/InterActiveCorp, indicates that the online advertising market is picking up. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:31:46 GMT 67f7995c78b7b9bbab4cb0229c53cdf6 2010-02-09T19:31:46Z http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/r?19=961&43=370694&44=83915037&32=6059&7=505092&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Feconomy%2Flockout-lingers-at-worlds-2nd-largest-borate-mine-83915037.html Hundreds of workers remain locked out of the world's second-largest borate mine in a contract dispute. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:31:43 GMT 25ac274ab828707215fe375019161bfe 2010-02-09T19:31:43Z 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 19:31:41 GMT 0ebda1b52454dc9ce9704d176b914030 2010-02-09T19:31:41Z 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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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=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