Guest Chef Raids White House Garden for Big Dinner On a damp, chilly Tuesday, guest chef Marcus Samuelsson was still out tromping around the White House garden picking herbs for that evening’s state dinner at the White House. Nancy Benac, AP NEWS - 11 minutes ago
Former Hawaii Publisher to Sell Historic Envelope A New York gallery will auction off what is believed to be one of three known surviving historic envelopes postmarked on the first day of the Pony Express. Staff, AP NEWS - 12 minutes ago
Senator Urges Adidas to Keep NBA Uniforms in USA The official uniforms for NBA players could soon be made in Asia, a move drawing sharp criticism from a New York Democratic senator. Sam Hananel, AP NEWS - 12 minutes ago
Report: Indiana Power Plants 4th Dirtiest in US Coal-hungry Indiana ranks fourth in the nation for carbon dioxide emissions from mostly aging power plants that contribute to global warming, an environmental group said Tuesday. Charles Wilson, AP NEWS - 13 minutes ago
WHO Probing Spread of New H1N1 Strain The World Health Organisation is looking into reports of the spread of a drug-resistant strain of H1N1 swine flu in several countries -- including the U.S., the U.K. and China. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 15 minutes ago
GOP Opens Probe Into Climate Science E-Mails Congressional Republicans are investigating e-mails stolen from a British climate change research center that they say show scientists attempting to suppress data that does not support man-made global warming. Dina Cappiello, AP NEWS - 15 minutes ago
Medtronic 2Q Profit Rises 59 Percent on Sales Medtronic reported a surprising 59 percent boost in second-quarter profit Tuesday, as increased sales of implantable heart devices defied reports of weakening demand from competitors. Matthew Perrone and Damian J. Troise, AP NEWS - 15 minutes ago
Officials Highlight Nevada Mortgage Fraud Problem U.S. Sen. Harry Reid joined federal and state officials at an event in Las Vegas highlighting law enforcement efforts to identify and prosecute mortgage fraud in Nevada. Staff, AP NEWS - 16 minutes ago
Hormel 4Q Profit Rises 50 Percent, But Sales Slip Hormel Foods Inc. plans to boost its advertising next year to persuade cash-strapped shoppers to pay extra for its pricier items, like microwave meals, as they keep looking for ways to cut costs in the downturn. Emily Fredrix, AP NEWS - 16 minutes ago
Leaders of Pentagon Probe Come to Fort Hood Former top Pentagon officials investigating the Fort Hood shootings are at the Texas Army post. Angela K. Brown, AP NEWS - 17 minutes ago
ACORN Claims Theft of Trashed Documents in Calif. A tempest in a trash can is brewing in San Diego County, where ACORN is trying to recover tens of thousands of documents taken from its garbage by a Republican activist. Staff, AP NEWS - 19 minutes ago
Conservative Concedes a 2nd Time in NY House Race The Conservative Party candidate has conceded an upstate New York race for a U.S. House of Representatives seat for the second time, saying he doesn’t have enough votes. Staff, AP NEWS - 20 minutes ago
Heinz 2Q Profit Falls 16 Percent H.J. Heinz Co.’s says its business is thriving in emerging markets but the recession continued to drag down its U.S. and European sales during the second quarter as shoppers limited spending or chose lower-priced products. Sarah Skidmore, AP NEWS - 20 minutes ago
3 Conn. Athletes Accused of Sex Assault Conspiracy Three lacrosse players for a Catholic university in New England have been charged with conspiring to sexually assault a female student in a dorm room. Stephanie Reitz, AP NEWS - 21 minutes ago
OTS Chief Doesn’t Expect Quick Financial Overhaul A top bank regulator is throwing cold water on a financial overhaul plan the Obama administration wants to see passed quickly. Daniel Wagner, AP NEWS - 21 minutes ago
EMC Lowers 2009 Guidance on $100M Charge Data storage company EMC Corp. has lowered its 2009 profit forecast because of a $100 million charge it will take this quarter from a restructuring of international subsidiaries. Staff, AP NEWS - 21 minutes ago
Ford Extends Most of Its $10.7B Credit Line Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it has extended the maturity dates on most of its $10.7 billion revolving line of credit for two years, preserving cash to use for its turnaround efforts. Staff, AP NEWS - 24 minutes ago
Wineries Promote Traminette as Signature Ind. Wine Indiana’s wine industry on Tuesday uncorked the turkey friendly Traminette as the state’s first signature wine, just in time for Thanksgiving. Ken Kusmer, AP NEWS - 24 minutes ago
Exec Says New Asarco to Be Profitable, Competitive A top executive with the company set to take over Asarco LLC says the Tucson, Ariz.-based copper miner will emerge from a four-year bankruptcy court battle modern, competitive, profitable and environmentally sound. Bob Christie, AP NEWS - 24 minutes ago
Charis Wilson, Photographer’s Muse, Dies at 95 Charis Wilson, who modeled in more than half of celebrated photographer Edward Weston’s nudes, has died. She was 95. Staff, AP NEWS - 27 minutes ago
Florida’s Utility Regulators Focus on Ethics It was like going back to the future for Florida utility regulators Tuesday as consumer advocates urged a ban on most off-the-record communications as recommended by a statewide grand jury 18 years ago. Bill Kaczor, AP NEWS - 27 minutes ago
‘Junior’ Gotti Jury Signals Deadlock — Again John “Junior” Gotti moved closer to another victory over federal prosecutors Tuesday when the jury in his fourth racketeering trial said for a second time that it could not reach a unanimous verdict on racketeering and murder-related charges. Larry Neumeister, AP NEWS - 28 minutes ago
NY Grocer Plans to Close 53 Stores, Lay off 4,000 The Penn Traffic Co. has told New York officials it expects to close dozens of supermarkets in upstate New York and lay off more than 4,000 employees. Staff, AP NEWS - 28 minutes ago
Pa. Investor Gets 15 Years for $35M Ponzi Scheme A gym owner-turned-investment fund manager was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for running a Ponzi scheme that left investors short $35 million once the fraud unraveled. Maryclaire Dale, AP NEWS - 28 minutes ago
Obama Hails US-India Ties Amid Talks With Singh Seeking firmer footing for U.S.-India relations, President Barack Obama tried Tuesday to calm India’s fears about Asian rival China, salving bruised feelings in the world’s largest democracy with an elaborate state visit and assurances of India’s “rightful place as a global leader.” Jennifer Loven, AP NEWS - 28 minutes ago
Philippines' Deadliest Massacre Tests Government A few miles off the main highway, on a remote hilltop covered with waist-high grass, bodies lay with twisted hands reaching in the air. They had been shot point-blank. Aaron Favila, AP NEWS - 31 minutes ago
Washington Wizards Owner Abe Pollin Dies at 85 Abe Pollin, the Washington Wizards owner who brought an NBA championship to the nation’s capital and later had the mettle to stand up to Michael Jordan, died Tuesday. He was 85. Joseph White, AP NEWS - 32 minutes ago
SVB Financial Closes $300M Public Offering SVB Financial Group, the holding company for SVB Silicon Valley Bank, announced Tuesday the closing of a $300 million public stock offering. Staff, AP NEWS - 32 minutes ago
3 Airlines Fined in Minnesota Tarmac Stranding The government is imposing fines for the first time against airlines for stranding passengers on an airport tarmac, the Transportation Department said Tuesday. Joan Lowy, AP NEWS - 34 minutes ago
Police: Ky. Census Worker Killed Himself A Kentucky census worker found naked, bound with duct tape and hanging from a tree with “fed” scrawled on his chest killed himself but staged his death to make it look like a homicide, authorities said Tuesday. Bruce Schreiner and Roger Alford, AP NEWS - 35 minutes ago
Palin Stops in Fla. Town That Feted Her in 2008 Sarah Palin, who says the 2012 presidential election isn’t on her radar, took her “Going Rogue” book tour to the biggest of the battleground states Tuesday, including a stop in the retirement community where tens of thousands of people gave her star treatment in the 2008 presidential election. Brendan Farrington, AP NEWS - 40 minutes ago
Toyota to Recall 110,000 Tundras Over Rust The government says Toyota will recall 110,000 Tundra trucks from the 2000-2003 model years to address excessive rust on the vehicle’s frame. Ken Thomas, AP NEWS - 42 minutes ago
Washington Man Sues Postal Service Over Firing A former postal supervisor who says he was fired for refusing a late shipment of Netflix DVDs in Spokane is suing the Postal Service. Staff, AP NEWS - 43 minutes ago
GM Parts Suppliers Return $140M From Bailout The Treasury Department says suppliers providing auto parts to General Motors have returned $140 million in bailout money. Staff, AP NEWS - 43 minutes ago
Condo Owner Signs Deal With SMU Over Bush Library A former condominium owner who accused Southern Methodist University of forcing him from his home to make way for George W. Bush’s presidential library has reached a settlement with the school. Jeff Carlton, AP NEWS - 43 minutes ago
Obama to Announce Afghanistan Plans President Barack Obama said at a joint news conference with India’s Prime Minister, that he will announce a new U.S. strategy for Afghanistan within days. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 44 minutes ago
Ahmadinejad Arrives in Bolivia. Iran’s Ahmadinejad arrives in Bolivia as part of South American tour to rally support in region. Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 44 minutes ago
Barnes & Noble, Medtronic, Peet’s Are Big Movers The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange: The Associated Press, AP NEWS - 45 minutes ago
Reports on Consumer Confidence, GDP Tug at Stocks A disappointing report on consumer confidence and a more sober read on the economy pulled stocks from 13-month highs Tuesday. Sara Lepro and Tim Paradis, AP NEWS - 46 minutes ago
No Jail Time for Figure in Abramoff Scandal A tearful former Justice Department attorney was spared a jail sentence Tuesday for his role in the influence peddling scandal surrounding former lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Devlin Barrett, AP NEWS - 50 minutes ago
CPSC Chief Pledges Swift Action After Crib Recall The head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Tuesday promised swift action to get dangerous products off the market, acknowledging that the agency didn’t move quickly enough on a record recall of more than 2 million cribs linked to four deaths. C. Kerr, AP NEWS - 51 minutes ago
ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ Cancels Lambert Adam Lambert’s racy American Music Awards performance cost him a gig on “Good Morning America,” but he will perform live instead on ABC’s morning rivals at CBS. David Bauder, AP NEWS - 51 minutes ago
What’s on the Menu at the White House State Dinner The food and wines on the menu for Tuesday night’s White House state dinner in honor of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: The Associated Press, AP NEWS - 54 minutes ago
Fannie Mae: No Investors for 15 Days Fannie Mae says it won’t consider offers from investors to buy its foreclosed properties until they have been on the market for 15 days. Staff, AP NEWS - 54 minutes ago
Gold Inches Higher While Other Commodities Decline Gold prices managed to carve out a small gain Tuesday, while other commodities fell after the latest economic data signaled that the recovery will be slow. Sara Lepro, AP NEWS - 55 minutes ago
US Airways Signs Deal to Expand Destinations US Airways has signed a codeshare deal with Taca Airlines that will let customers to fly to more destinations in Central and South America next year. Staff, AP NEWS - 58 minutes ago
Police: Dad Leaves Boy and Goes Into Strip Club A man was arrested after police said he left his 5-year-old son in a tractor-trailer while he ducked into an Indianapolis strip club to drink. The 39-year-old was arrested at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday on child neglect and public intoxication charges after calling police to report his truck stolen and his child missing. Police said the man was too drunk to remember where he had parked. Staff, AP NEWS - 58 minutes ago
Top 2 Booksellers Report Losses, Their Shares Fall Barnes & Noble Inc. and Borders Group Inc., the nation’s two largest brick-and-mortar book sellers, both posted quarterly losses Thursday and forecast a difficult holiday season, saying competition from discount chains and online retailers is stiffening. Mae Anderson, AP NEWS - 59 minutes ago
Captain in NJ Jet Crash Faces Federal Charges The captain of a charter jet that crashed on takeoff at a New Jersey airport in 2005 has been indicted on charges of fraud and lying to investigators. Staff, AP NEWS - 59 minutes ago
CSG Systems Names New Chairman CSG Systems International Inc. said Tuesday that board member Don Reed has been elected chairman, a position he will assume Jan. 1 as part of the company’s policy to rotate key board positions. Staff, AP NEWS - 62 minutes ago
Mullen Leads US in Arms Control Talks With Russia President Barack Obama’s top military adviser attended the latest talks with Russia to replace an expiring Cold War-era arms control agreement, the U.S. said Tuesday. Staff, AP NEWS - 64 minutes ago
British Probe Reveals Lead-Up to Iraq War The first full-scale inquiry into Britain’s role in the Iraq war opened Tuesday with testimony suggesting Washington was gearing up for possible conflict two years before Tony Blair led London to war. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 66 minutes ago
Pirates Kill Seaman in W.Africa Tanker Attack Pirates attacked an oil tanker off the coast of west Africa, killing a Ukrainian officer before escaping with the contents of the ship’s safe, the ship’s owners and Benin’s navy commander said Tuesday. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 66 minutes ago
Bank of England Reveals Huge Secret Loans to RBS, HBOS The Bank of England admitted Tuesday it lent a total of 61.6 billion pounds to Royal Bank of Scotland and HBOS in secret during last year’s financial crisis, adding that the cash had been repaid. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 66 minutes ago
King Kong Memorabilia Sells for 120,000 Pounds in London A figurine used to make King Kong come to life in the 1933 film sold for more than 120,000 pounds Tuesday in London, Christie’s auction house said. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 66 minutes ago
Swedish Firm Gives Up Bid for Saab Swedish luxury carmaker Koenigsegg said Tuesday it was giving up its bid to buy Saab Automobile from its US parent General Motors due to costly delays, plunging Saab’s future into doubt. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 66 minutes ago
US Third Quarter Growth Revised Down to 2.8 Percent The US economic rebound in the third quarter was weaker than initially estimated, the Commerce Department said Tuesday in cutting its estimate to a 2.8 percent annual pace of expansion. Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 66 minutes ago
De La Hoya - King Cannot Diminish Haye’s Title Britain’s David Haye will not have his World Boxing Association heavyweight crown diminished by the sanctioning of an interim title fight, Haye promoter Oscar de la Hoya said. Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 66 minutes ago
Geithner to Head to India for Dialogue: Official The United States and India announced Tuesday they were launching a dialogue to expand economic cooperation, with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to visit the emerging power next year. Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 66 minutes ago
Strong Quake Strikes off Tonga: USGS A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit off the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. Afp, AFP ASIAN EDITION - 66 minutes ago
Census Worker’s Hanging Death Was Suicide: US Police The death of a US census worker that sparked fears of anti-government violence after he was found bound to a tree with the word “fed” scrawled on his chest was ruled a suicide, police said Tuesday. Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 66 minutes ago
Six Bad Reactions to Swine Flu Vaccine in Canada: Official Six severe allergic reactions to swine flu vaccinations have been observed in Canada, health authorities said Tuesday, adding that all of the individuals are feeling better. Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 66 minutes ago
Andrade Back to Take Bute’s Title After Near Miss Librado Andrade, whose last-round flurry last year nearly took Lucian Bute’s super middleweight title, enters Saturday’s rematch confident he will claim the International Boxing Federation crown. Afp, AFP AMERICAN EDITION - 66 minutes ago
Diplomats: Big Powers Prepare Iran Resolution Six world powers have readied a resolution critical of Iran’s nuclear program, diplomats said Tuesday, as Tehran suggested it was still ready to discuss a U.N.-backed plan meant to delay the Islamic Republic’s ability to make a nuclear weapon. George Jahn and Nasser Karimi, AP NEWS - 70 minutes ago
UN Wants Men to Help End Violence Against Women The U.N. chief is launching a Network of Men Leaders to act as role models in the global campaign to end violence against women. Staff, AP NEWS - 71 minutes ago
3 Airlines Fined in Minnesota Tarmac Stranding The government is imposing fines for the first time against airlines for stranding passengers on an airport tarmac, the Department of Transportation said Tuesday. Joan Lowy, AP NEWS - 71 minutes ago
Safe-Haven Dollar Mixed on Reports, Fed Minutes The dollar was mixed Tuesday as economic reports signaled a modest rebound, while the Federal Reserve said it could take “five or six years” for a recovery and inflation is under control. Tali Arbel, AP NEWS - 71 minutes ago
US Offers $5M Reward for ‘Bomb Man’ Terror Suspect The U.S. State Department announced Tuesday that it is now offering a reward of up to $5 million for a Palestinian bomb-maker suspected of once targeting commercial airliners and of aiding the Iraq insurgency. Adam Goldman and Randy Herschaft, AP NEWS - 72 minutes ago
Obama: US-Indian Ties Help Define 21st Century President Barack Obama said Tuesday that U.S. ties with India will be “one of the defining relationships” of the 21st century as he welcomed India’s prime minister for the first state visit of his administration. Foster Klug, AP NEWS - 72 minutes ago
Comatose for 23 Years Belgian Feels Reborn With a caretaker holding his hand, a Belgian man who was diagnosed as comatose for 23 years typed out a message Tuesday that he felt reborn after decades of loneliness and frustration. A leading bioethicist, however, expressed skepticism that the man was truly communicating on his own. Raf Casert, AP NEWS - 72 minutes ago
SPIN METER: ‘War and Peace’ in 209 Pages? Republicans are using everything short of forklifts to show Americans that Democratic health care legislation is an unwieldy mountain of paper. They pile it high on desks, hoist it on a shoulder trussed in sturdy rope and tell people it’s longer than “War and Peace,” which it isn’t. Calvin Woodward and Douglass K. Daniel, AP NEWS - 72 minutes ago
Obama Promises to ‘Finish the Job’ in Afghanistan Signaling he’s decided on new troop levels for the Afghanistan war, President Barack Obama said Tuesday he intends to “finish the job” on his watch and destroy terrorist networks in the region. Anne Gearan and Jennifer Loven, AP NEWS - 73 minutes ago
Roddick Says Knee Injury ‘Coming Along Well’ After missing the ATP World Tour Finals because of a left knee injury, Andy Roddick is already looking forward to the start of the 2010 season. Chris Lehourites, AP NEWS - 74 minutes ago
3 Generations of Wyeths to Be Sold in NYC Three generations of Wyeth artworks will be auctioned next month, including 14 original oil canvases by N.C. Wyeth that were used to lavishly illustrate the classic adventure tale of “Robinson Crusoe.” Ula Ilnytzky, AP NEWS - 75 minutes ago
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