Saturday, October 14, 2006
Breaking News
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:48:03 -0400
The U.N. Security Council votes unanimously to impose sanctions on North
Korea to punish Pyongyang for its purported nuclear test.
Friday, October 13, 2006
Breaking News
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 19:23:03 -0400
The United States now has preliminary evidence of radioactivity from
North Korea's nuclear test ground, indicating it did indeed carry out a
test, a U.S. official says.
Feds announce new restrictions on flights over East River.
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 15:36:27 -0700
BREAKING NEWS
Feds announce new restrictions on flights over East River.
The FAA is announcing that effective immediately, fixed wing aircraft
will not be allowed to fly in the "visual flight corridor" of
Manhattan's East River.
This is where the light plane Yankee Pitcher Corey Lidle and his flight
instructor were flying Wednesday when their plane crashed into a high
rise building, killing them both. The FAA says it's made the decision
for safety reasons. The new rules do not apply to seaplanes.
News Alert! U.S. Tests Show No Radioactive Particles From NK Nuke
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:16:30 -0400
A U.S. government intelligence official says an air sample taken after
North Korea's announced nuclear test showed no presence of radioactive
particles.
News Alert! Ohio Rep. Pleads Guilty To Bribery Charges
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:59:37 -0400
Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, pleaded guilty Friday to bribery charges in the
Jack Abramoff influence-peddling scandal.
Breaking News Fri., October 13, 2006
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 07:54:52 -0700
PENTAGON INSPECTOR GENERAL ORDERS AN INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED ABUSE BY
GUARDS AT GUANTANAMO PRISON
Breaking News: Explosion at an UES townhouse
Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 03:25:29 -0700
BREAKING NEWS
Breaking News: Explosion at an UES townhouse
A third alarm fire tore through an multi-million dollar townhouse under
renovation on the Upper East Side this morning, sending residents of
nearby buildings fleeing their home. Some streets are closed as a
result.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
U.S. stocks rally; Dow posts triple-digit gains to new record
Quotes & News:
4:30 pm ET Oct 12, 2006
DJIA
11,947
+95.57
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S&P
1,362
+12.88
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NASDAQ
2,346
+37.91
_________
10Yr
4.78%
-0.006
__________
U.S. stocks rally; Dow posts triple-digit gains to new record
NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks rallied Thursday on stronger-than-expected
earnings from McDonald's Corp., Costco Wholesale Corp. and Yum Brands
Inc, with a batch of new orders for Boeing Co. helping propel the Dow
Jones Industrial Average to a new closing high.
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The Fed: Growth continues at varied pace, Beige Book says
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. economy appeared fragmented into pockets of
strength and weakness, but, in general, economic activity continues to
expand, according to the latest Federal Reserve 'Beige Book' survey of
current economic conditions released on Thursday.
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Manufacturers expect slowdown, chilled by housing and autos
SAN FRANCISCO -- U.S. manufacturers are expecting slower growth in the
months ahead, as pullbacks in the housing and auto sectors weigh on new
orders, shipments and investment plans, the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI
said Thursday.
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Overseas gains drive Yum's quarterly profit; shares rise
LOS ANGELES -- Emboldened by huge growth in mainland China, Yum Brands
Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive David Novak said Thursday that he
wants to make the company's KFC outlets as ubiquitous in that nation as
McDonald's outlets are in the United States.
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Frozen orange-juice futures close nearly 17% higher
SAN FRANCISCO -- The price of the benchmark frozen orange-juice futures
contract closed almost 17% higher Thursday after the U.S. government
said that Florida's orange production for the 2006-07 season will be
lower than last year's crop, which suffered in the wake of Hurricane
Wilma.
Breaking News Thu., October 12, 2006
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:13:43 -0700
DOW REACHES ALL-TIME CLOSING HIGH AFTER SURGING AHEAD BY 100 POINTS IN
LATE AFTERNOON TRADING
U.S. trade gap grew to a record $69.8 billion while weekly jobless claims rose to 308,000.
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:32:31 -0400
U.S. trade gap grew to a record $69.8 billion while weekly jobless
claims rose to 308,000.
Fw: U.S. trade gap grew to a record $69.8 billion while weekly jobless claims rose to 308,000.
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:32:31 -0400
U.S. trade gap grew to a record $69.8 billion while weekly jobless
claims rose to 308,000.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Two dead after small plane hits apartment building in NYC
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 21:01:04 (GMT)
Quotes & News:
4:30 pm ET Oct 11, 2006
DJIA
11,852
-15.04
_____
S&P
1,349
-3.47
_____
NASDAQ
2,308
-7.16
_____
10Yr
4.78%
+0.036
_____
Two dead after small plane hits apartment building in NYC
SAN FRANCISCO -- A small plane crashed into a high-rise residential
building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan Wednesday, killing at least
two people, setting parts of the building on fire and jolting the city
on a quiet fall afternoon.
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Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks end lower on plane crash, interest rate
jitters
NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks fell Wednesday, in a session rocked by an
aircraft crashing into a building in New York City, disappointment over
the near-term interest rate outlook and an inauspicious start to the
third-quarter earnings reporting season.
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Futures Movers: Crude futures fall, tally two-day loss of almost 4%
SAN FRANCISCO -- Crude-oil futures fell Wednesday, marking a two-day
loss of almost 4% as traders voiced doubt that an agreement between key
oil producers to cut production will put a dent in hefty supplies.
Breaking News: Aircraft Hits NYC Building
Breaking News October 11, 2006
Small Aircraft Hits NYC High-Rise
A small aircraft crashed into a high-rise condominium on Manhattan's
Upper East Side, touching off a raging fire that sent a pillar of black
smoke over the city, police said. Two deaths have been confirmed.
Breaking News: Aircraft Hits NYC Building
Breaking News October 11, 2006
Small Aircraft Hits NYC High-Rise
A small aircraft crashed into a high-rise condominium on Manhattan's
Upper East Side, touching off a raging fire that sent a pillar of black
smoke over the city, police said. Two deaths have been confirmed.
Breaking News: Small aircraft into New York building
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:31:47 -0500
NEW YORK -- Emergency crews and FBI anti-terrorism squads are on the
scene of an Upper East Side building, where a small aircraft struck
about 3 p.m. Early word from the FBI: No terrorism believed involved.
Reports: Small Plane Crashes into Upper East Side Building
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:55:56 -0700
BREAKING NEWS
Reports: Small Plane Crashes into UES Building
Eyewitness News has learned a small plane or helicopter has crashed into
a building on East 72nd and York Avenue on Manhattan's Upper East Side
on Wednesday afternoon.
News Alert! Bush Calls For Sanctions On North Korea
In a rose garden press conference, President Bush called for stiff
sanctions on North Korea but said the U.S. has no intentions of
attacking the country.
Breaking News Wed., October 11, 2006
12:24 pm ET Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006
Breaking News
AMERICAN AL QAEDA ADAM GADAHN INDICTED FOR TREASON
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
News Alert! Japan Suspects Second N. Korea Nuke Test
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:53:04 -0400
Japan's Foreign Ministry says government suspects North Korea has
conducted second nuclear test.
Cops searching for stolen SUV with girl inside
BREAKING NEWS
October 10, 2006
Cops searching for stolen SUV with girl inside
Police in Manhattan are looking for a stolen green Nissan Pathfinder
with New York Tags DTB-8333 believed to have an 8-year-old girl aboard.
Breaking News Alert: Ex-Roslyn school chief pleads guilty
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:30 pm ET
BREAKING NEWS
Breaking News Alert: Ex-Roslyn school chief pleads guilty
A former school superintendent who more than a year ago admitted
stealing at least $2 million from a Long Island school district was
finally sentenced Tuesday to 4 to 12 years in prison.
Breaking News Alert: Crane flips over at construction site
BREAKING NEWS
October 10, 2006
Breaking News Alert: Crane flips over at construction site
Two construction workers were injured when a crane toppled over at a
construction site in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Breaking News
Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2006 10:05:04 -0400
President Bush says the United States is working to confirm North
Korea’s claim it has conducted a nuclear test and the United States
"condemns this provocative act."
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Recall Alert: Popular brand of lettuce recalled
BREAKING NEWS
October 9, 2006
Recall Alert: Popular brand of lettuce recalled.
Nunes Company Incorporates, the supplier of "Foxy" lettuce, is recalling
their product over concerns of E. coli contamination.
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Breaking News: N. Korea nuclear test
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2006 22:24:07 -0500
SEOUL, South Korea- North Korea said Monday it has performed its
first-ever
nuclear weapons test. The country's official Korean Central News Agency
said
the test was performed successfully and there was no radioactive leakage
from
the site. There has been no confirmation from U.S. or U.S. geological
survey
of the test.
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