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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:00:34 -0500

Obama pushes stimulus and warns on recession
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama warned on Thursday that the U.S. economy could stay mired in recession for years without bold action and he urged lawmakers to work day and night to pass a massive stimulus plan.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:25:50 -0500

U.N. agency halts work in Gaza as death toll tops 750
GAZA (Reuters) - Palestinians faced even grimmer conditions in the Gaza Strip on Thursday after a U.N. aid agency halted work, saying its staff were at risk from Israeli forces fighting Hamas militants, after two drivers were killed.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:55:07 -0500

Wal-Mart and other retailers warn after weak December
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other top U.S. retailers delivered disappointing December same-store sales and profit warnings on Thursday, sparking fresh recession concerns that hit stock and currency markets.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:56:17 -0500

U.S. says Madoff had checks ready, seeks jail
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A search of accused swindler Bernard Madoff's office desk revealed he had signed checks totaling more than $173 million ready to be sent, U.S. prosecutors said in court papers on Thursday asking a judge to jail him.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:56:50 -0500

Citi mulls endorsing bankruptcy reform: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc could soon agree to principles that would let troubled borrowers save their homes through bankruptcy, sources familiar with the talks said on Thursday, while industry groups are easing their opposition to the plan.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:40:00 GMT

Alabama sheriff locked up for underfeeding inmates - Detroit Free Press
U.S. District Judge U.W. Clemon had court security arrest Morgan County Sheriff Greg Bartlett after dramatic testimony from skinny prisoners about paper-thin bologna and cold grits. The hearing offered a rare look into Alabama’s unusual practice of ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:31:00 GMT

Fugitive cop won't contest transfer from Vegas - WLOX
LAS VEGAS (AP) - An Alabama police sergeant won't contest his return back home, where he's accused of faking his abduction, stealing evidence money and flying to Las Vegas. A court official said Thursday that a judge gave authorities 30 days to ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:41:00 GMT

Civil rights-era lawyer for Bond, Ali dies in Fla. - Mysuncoast.com
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) - Charles "Chuck" Morgan Jr., a civil rights-era lawyer from Alabama who represented Julian Bond and Muhammad Ali and argued for the "one man, one vote" principle, has died in Florida. He was 78. Family members said Morgan died at ...
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:13:00 GMT

Tulsa rolls over Ball State in wet GMAC Bowl - PR Inside
MOBILE, Alabama (AP) - Tulsa withstood the rain and Ball State to win 45-13 and clinch college football's GMAC Bowl on Tuesday. Tarrion Adams rushed for 207 yards and three touchdowns as the Golden Hurricane finished with a school-record 11 victories ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:02:00 GMT

COMMENTARY : Utah perfect champion for BCS mess - Northwest Arkansas News
BCS snake oil salesmen have seen their stock plummet to an all-time low in the wake of yet another Bowl Championship Sham. That's what happens when you peddle poisonous propaganda that sickens a nation of college football fans. Maybe the bogus BCS ...

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:01:41 GMT

Judge OKs release of Ala. sheriff jailed over food
Prescribed burn slated for Collier County Samir Cabrera trial day 3 Defense attorney says Cabrera's job was to promote projects, not to read all the paperwork.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:01:41 GMT

This just in: Obama elected President
With the help of seven votes from Oregon, Barack Obama was officially declared the next President of the United States Thursday after electoral votes from each state were unsealed, counted and certified by a ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:01:18 GMT

Tim Horton: Knowing When to Quit Early
One of the oldest clichs in the tournament fisherman's book is "start early and stay late." When it comes to practicing for Elite Series events, it's one that veteran Alabama pro Tim Horton usually adheres to.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:00:59 GMT

Ala. cop accused in fake disappearance going home
An Alabama police sergeant accused of faking his abduction, stealing money and flying to Vegas won't contest a return back home to face charges.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:00:54 GMT

Fugitive Alabama cop to be moved from Vegas
A fugitive police sergeant said Thursday he won't contest his return in custody to Alabama, where he's accused of faking his abduction, stealing evidence money and flying to Las Vegas to try to win enough money ...

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