For the jobless, Labor Day is hardly a holiday
WASHINGTON - Every day it's a battle.
Nations:U.S. People:John Curran Activities:2008 U.S. Layoff Crisis Source:(AP)
2009-09-05
Kris Allen takes the 'American Idol' title
LOS ANGELES - Kris Allen's smooth vocals and boy-next-door image propelled him to "American Idol" victory Wednesday, turning the theatrical powerhouse Adam Lambert into the most unlikely of also-rans.
Nations:U.S. People:David Cook David Archuleta Paul Stanley Rod Stewart Led Zeppelin Paula Abdul
2009-05-20
Chrysler targets 800 dealers in reorganization
DETROIT - In tiny Millerstown, Pa., the owner of the only car dealership in town found out Thursday he was on Chrysler's hit list -- one of 789 across the nation that the troubled automaker wants to eliminate.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Automaker Crisis Source:(AP)
2009-05-15
Peanut butter recall bites smaller businesses
MILWAUKEE - To Betsy Sanders, the nationwide salmonella outbreak tied to peanut butter has been a hurricane. Her tiny cookie dough business is the debris.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2009 Salmonella Outbreak Source:(AP)
2009-02-28
Brrr, y'all: Temps startle South, blanket the East
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Miserable, lung-burning, face-numbing temperatures are one thing in the Midwest and Northeast. But the Deep South? Temperatures plummeted Friday across the Midwest and eastern U.S., and delivered a stinging slap to Southerners unaccustomed to the frigid weather. Schools were closed in a dozen states and homeless shelters were overcrowded. Those that did venture outside bundled up and made quick trips.
Nations:U.S. Canada Source:(AP)
2009-01-16
Blowing snow and frigid temperatures pound nation
MINNEAPOLIS - Arctic air extended its grip Wednesday with below-zero temperatures stretching from Montana to northern New England and frost nipping the Gulf Coast.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-01-14
Small business woes have big impact on economy
It may be the final days of business for the Scandia Bake Shop.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(AP)
2009-01-10
Homicides are down in some large US cities
MILWAUKEE - Killings dropped by a third here last year, making Wisconsin's largest city among the nation's most successful in tackling its 2008 murder rate.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-01-03
NYC revelers usher in '09 with cheer, optimism
NEW YORK - Despite months of economic gloom, revelers throughout the country welcomed the new year with merrymaking and even optimism, though some festivities fell to hard times and others were subdued.
Nations:U.S. France People:Ryan Seacrest Dick Clark Barack Obama Michael Bloomberg Lionel Richie Hillary Clinton Activities:2009 New Year's Day Rose Parade Source:(AP)
2009-01-01
Stores cut prices to entice post-holiday shoppers
Two hours before the doors were set to open Friday morning, a Miami-area Wal-Mart parking lot was full of cars -- and possibility. But in a Christmas shopping season in which many Americans were unwilling to spend, even a packed lot doesn't always translate into holiday cheer for stores.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 Christmas Source:(AP)
2008-12-27
New storm strikes Northwest, challenges travelers
SEATTLE - A fierce winter storm blew in from the Pacific with up to 2 feet of snow and icy wind, creating a nightmare for holiday travelers already stymied by winter's dance across the northern half of the country.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-12-21
Fear, doubt across U.S. amid Wall Street storm
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The turmoil on Wall Street sparked fear and anger on Monday as Americans watched markets tumble amid a make-over of financial giants whose names once seemed as good as gold.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John McCain Activities:2008 AIG Crisis Merrill Lynch Sales Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy
2008-09-15
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