Friday, May 29, 2009
Breaking News: Phil Spector sentenced to 19 years to life in prison for murder
Music producer Phil Spector has been sentenced to 19 years to life in
prison for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson.
Gold and silver close higher Friday; silver rallies 26.6% in May, gold 9.8%
Gold and silver close higher Friday; silver rallies 26.6% in May, gold 9.8%
5/29/2009 2:01:25 PM EDT
United Auto Workers union members unanimously ratify their contract with General Motors making sharp concessions in pay and benefits.
United Auto Workers union members unanimously ratify their contract
with General Motors making sharp concessions in pay and benefits.
U.S. says economy contracted 5.7% in the first quarter - better than the initial reading released last month.
U.S. says economy contracted 5.7% in the first quarter - better than
the initial reading released last month.
Energy: China to set green rules for its businesses abroad
The Chinese government is reportedly studying new legislation that
would set environmental standards for Chinese companies doing business
outside the country.
General Motors' stock falls below $1 - hitting a level not seen since the Great Depression - as automaker faces looming bankruptcy.
General Motors' stock falls below $1 - hitting a level not seen since
the Great Depression - as automaker faces looming bankruptcy.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Jobless claims slip to 623,000 in latest week; durable goods orders rise 1.9% in April, rebounding from big drop in prior month.
Jobless claims slip to 623,000 in latest week; durable goods orders
rise 1.9% in April, rebounding from big drop in prior month.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Dow tumbles 175 points, hitting session low, with less than 20 minutes to the close.
Dow tumbles 175 points, hitting session low, with less than 20 minutes
to the close.
Existing home sales rose 2.9% in April to 4.68 million annual rate, while median price fell 15.4% from a year ago - Realtors group.
Existing home sales rose 2.9% in April to 4.68 million annual rate,
while median price fell 15.4% from a year ago - Realtors group.
Number of 'bad banks' on latest FDIC watchlist grows to 305 - highest level since 1994.
Number of 'bad banks' on latest FDIC watchlist grows to 305 - highest
level since 1994.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Breaking News: Obama to nominate Sotomayor
President Obama will nominate appellate judge Sonia Sotomayor to the
Supreme Court at 10:15 a.m. If confirmed, she will be the first
Hispanic and third woman to serve on the court.
Home prices fell record 19% in first quarter, led by declines in Miami, Detroit and Las Vegas, according to Case-Shiller report.
Home prices fell record 19% in first quarter, led by declines in
Miami, Detroit and Las Vegas, according to Case-Shiller report.
California high court confirms state's gay-marriage ban
California high court confirms state's gay-marriage ban
5/26/2009 1:07:21 PM EDT
Monday, May 25, 2009
North Korea reportedly set to launch more missiles Tuesday or Wednesday
North Korea reportedly set to launch more missiles Tuesday or Wednesday
5/25/2009 8:33:10 PM EDT
North Korea suspected of new nuclear weapon test: reports
North Korea suspected of new nuclear weapon test: reports
5/24/2009 11:00:23 PM EDT
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Energy: Business leaders meet on climate change in Denmark
Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore on Sunday urges a gathering of more
than 500 business leaders to push for a global agreement on curbing
global warming pollution, saying 'Mother Nature does not do bailouts.'
