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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:13:24 -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 14:14:14 -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 14:18:49 -0500

Russia says will restore gas when monitors in place
MOSCOW/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday it would restore gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine once international monitors were in place, but Moscow and Kiev remained at odds over the terms of any supervision.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:53:00 GMT

Even for Alaskans, this winter's a cold one - MSNBC
Elisabeth Habermann of the University of Alaska-Fairbanks skis from the race trail in subzero weather at Kincaid Park in Anchorage Wednesday before the day's races for the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships were canceled. Jan. 8: Dangerous ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:06:00 GMT

Don’t get used to cheap oil, analysts say; gasoline prices are on ... - Martinsville Reporter-Times
All that money you’re saving these days at the gas pump? You might want to put it in the bank. The same cheap oil that’s providing relief to drivers and businesses in an awful economy is setting the stage for another price spike, perhaps as soon ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:47:00 GMT

Paper: Goody's to close all stores - Athens Banner-Herald
Goody’s Family Clothing will close all its apparel stores and could start going-out-of-business sales as early as Friday, a Tennessee newspaper reported this morning. Bob Carbonell, chief credit officer for retail credit rating service Bernard ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:26:00 GMT

Polar Opposite Polling in Alaska - Roll Call Online
A newly released Dittman Research (R) poll showed Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) leading Gov. Sarah Palin (R) by a wide margin in a hypothetical 2010 GOP Senate primary matchup. The results were also the complete opposite of another public poll taken ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:26:00 GMT

Planned Parenthood Abortion Businesses Merge in Washington, Idaho ... - LifeNews.com
Olympia, WA (LifeNews.com) -- Three large Planned Parenthood abortion businesses are merging together to create a large northwestern United States conglomerate. One leading pro-life advocate who is a Planned Parenthood watchdog tells LifeNews.com ...

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:59:12 GMT

Congress: Obama Is Officially Next President
Jan 8, 2009 2:20 pm US/Eastern The House and Senate met in joint session to hear their colleagues read off the electoral votes from the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:58:16 GMT

Teacher gets taste of marine life
Despite growing up in land-locked Oklahoma, Jeff Lawrence has always loved oceanography.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:55:35 GMT

Alaska Man Allegedly Urinates On Bar Bouncer
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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:55:02 GMT

Congress officially declares Obama next president
Barack Obama is officially the next president of the United States, Congress declared Thursday in fulfilling its centuries-old constitutional duty to certify and tally the electoral college vote from each ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:47:37 GMT

Congress: Obama Presidency Official
Barack Obama is officially the next president of the United States, Congress declared Thursday in fulfilling its centuries-old constitutional duty to certify and tally the electoral college vote from each ...

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