Thursday, March 11
Retail loyalty cards used for food recalls
WASHINGTON, March 11 (UPI) -- Retail loyalty cards are used by some food chains to alert customers of recalled products and other retailers should too, a U.S. food advocacy group says.
Crude oil tops $82 per barrel
NEW YORK, March 11 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices topped $82 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange as indications demand would rise trumped a report on increased stockpiles.
Grain futures close lower
CHICAGO, March 11 (UPI) -- Corn prices closed lower Thursday on the Chicago Board of Trade with the dollar index was off 0.21 percent.
Siemens Canada to cut 550 jobs
HAMILTON, Ontario, March 11 (UPI) -- Siemens Fossil Power Generation announced Thursday it is closing its plant in Hamilton, Ontario, and relocating the Canadian operation to North Carolina.
Dodd, without GOP, to present bill
WASHINGTON, March 11 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., said Thursday he would press forward with a regulatory reform bill despite the lack of Republican support.
Firms pick windy Nevada for turbine plant
LAS VEGAS, March 11 (UPI) -- Two U.S. firms and one from China said Thursday they planned to build a 320,000-square-foot wind turbine manufacturing plant in Nevada.
Fate of Fannie and Freddie in limbo
WASHINGTON, March 11 (UPI) -- Assistant U.S. Treasury Secretary Michael Barr said the housing market was still too fragile for a retreat from federal support of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
BP buys interest in Brazilian oil fields
LONDON, March 11 (UPI) -- British oil giant BP said Thursday it had purchased rights to oil fields in Brazil for $7 billion from Devon Energy, a company based in Oklahoma.
Hamas frees British journalist in Gaza
GAZA, March 11 (UPI) -- A British journalist arrested by Hamas in Gaza a month ago was released Thursday and was on his way to Israel, officials said.
Bank data theft involves 24,000 clients
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 11 (UPI) -- HSBC Private Bank in Switzerland said Thursday a data theft previously revealed to include fewer than 10 clients, in fact involved 24,000 clients.
Raw milk consumers seek law in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis., March 11 (UPI) -- A Wisconsin legislative hearing was packed with raw milk advocates who said they seek the right to sell and purchase unpasteurized dairy products.
Automakers consider brake override systems
TOKYO, March 11 (UPI) -- Seven Japanese automakers have said they are considering the addition of brake override systems for their vehicles to prevent sudden acceleration problems.
Chicagoan covers racist signs
CHICAGO, March 11 (UPI) -- A Chicago man who wants to keep black people from moving into his neighborhood has covered up racist signs he placed on his backyard fence, neighbors say.
Chinese construction site collapse kills 6
TAI'AN, China, March 11 (UPI) -- A newly built concrete work platform and scaffolding at a construction site in China collapsed, killing six workers and injuring three, police said.
Panel criticizes GMAC bailout
The Congressional Oversight Panel for the $700 billion financial firm bailout bill called the rescue of U.S. auto lender GMAC an unnecessary step.
Abbas: Freeze construction or no talks
RAMALLAH, West Bank, March 11 (UPI) -- Unless Israel clearly commits to a total construction freeze, indirect peace talks won't resume, Palestinian Authority leaders said.
Wednesday, March 10
Greek leader seeks U.S. help: Wants to curb speculators
Mar. 10--Top political leaders said on Tuesday that they were sympathetic to demands from Greece's prime minister for a crackdown on speculators who have been plaguing European financial markets.
Grain futures mixed Wednesday
CHICAGO, March 10 (UPI) -- Corn prices closed mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade with the dollar index was off 0.21 percent.
U.S. Senate votes to extend unemployment
WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate Wednesday approved an estimated $140 billion plan that would extend unemployment insurance and aid struggling states.
Mob allegedly muscling WTC contractor
NEW YORK, March 10 (UPI) -- Eight reputed members of New York's Colombo crime family allegedly used kickbacks to get a World Trade Center contract for a mob company.
Rubles - for-clunkers starts in Russia
MOSCOW, March 10 (UPI) -- A Russian cash-for-clunkers program to spur vehicle trade-ins began this week, as part of an overall industry upgrade, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said.
BofA to give up most debt overdraft fees
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. financial giant Bank of America said it would discontinue its policy of charging consumers for debit card overdrafts in response to consumer feedback.
U.S. mortgage activity up slightly
WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) -- The volume of applications for U.S. mortgages rose slightly in the week, although long-term interest rates also rose, an industry group said Wednesday.
Patients like same-day medical treatment
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. patients prefer being treated by doctors, given the choice, but for minor illnesses they prefer the same-day service of a retail clinic, researchers say.
Tuesday, March 9
U.S. indicts Md. man in mortgage fraud
GREENBELT, Md., March 9 (UPI) -- Authorities Tuesday arrested a Maryland man in what the Department of Justice called a massive mortgage fraud scheme that left victims homeless.
Grain futures mostly lower Tuesday
CHICAGO, March 9 (UPI) -- Corn prices closed mostly lower Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade, as the dollar index was up 0.19 percent.
Mites decimating W. Canadian honeybees
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 9 (UPI) -- Canadian commercial beekeepers on Vancouver Island say a pesticide-resistant mite has nearly obliterated the number of cultivated honeybee hives.
Britain cracks down on unruly dogs, owners
LONDON, March 9 (UPI) -- All dogs in Britain should have microchips and owners should be covered by insurance to pay for injuries from attacks, Home Secretary Alan Johnson said.
Officer helps driver guide speeding Prius
SAN DIEGO, March 9 (UPI) -- A California Highway Patrol officer coached the driver of a 2008 Toyota Prius for about 30 miles after the vehicle suddenly accelerated, officials said.
Retail sales jump on pent up demand
WASHINGTON, March 9 (UPI) -- Retail traffic rose substantially in the week ending March 6, pushing U.S. sales 2.9 percent higher than the previous week, a trade group reported.
Monday, March 8
Regulators target community banks
WASHINGTON, March 8 (UPI) -- State attorneys general say U.S. regulators could hamper an economic recovery by coming down hard on community banks.
Wheat and soybeans gain on corn Monday
CHICAGO, March 8 (UPI) -- Corn prices held steady, while soybeans, wheat and oats rose Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade, and the dollar index was up marginally.
Analyst: Gas headed toward $3 per gallon
NEW YORK, March 8 (UPI) -- U.S. gasoline prices could hit an average of $3 per gallon between April and June, petroleum industry analyst Tom Kloza predicted.
Israelis, Palestinians agree to new talks
JERUSALEM, March 8 (UPI) -- U.S. Middle East envoy George Mitchell said Israel and the Palestinians agreed to a new round of peace talks Monday.
Fed board seats remain unfilled
WASHINGTON, March 8 (UPI) -- A top candidate for a post on the U.S. Federal Reserve board of governors may turn down an offer if one is made, sources told The New York Times.
Treasury program to prompt short-selling
WASHINGTON, March 8 (UPI) -- The Treasury Department said some homeowners could receive a cash incentive to sell their homes to steer them away from a foreclosure.
Toyota warned about quality problems
TOKYO, March 8 (UPI) -- Managers at Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. warned executives in 2006 the firm's productivity push sacrificed quality, a company memo said.
Philanthropist sued for insurance scheme
PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 8 (UPI) -- Three insurance companies are suing a well-known Rhode Island philanthropist on grounds he preyed on the terminally ill in an investment scam.
Many in California not ready for 'big one'
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (UPI) -- Earthquakes in Chile and Haiti are unwelcome reminders that many people in California may be unprepared for the "big one," researchers said.
Sunday, March 7
Water levels dropping for trapped miners
BEIJING, March 7 (UPI) -- Chinese officials say water levels are dropping in a flooded coal mine where 31 miners have been trapped since March 1.
Japan to arrest anti-whaling captain
TOKYO, March 7 (UPI) -- The Japan Coast Guard plans to arrest a New Zealand anti-whaling activist for trespassing on a ship in Japan's whaling fleet, sources say.
Saturday, March 6
Making a hog of yourself on Pig Day
BROOKFIELD, Ill., March 6 (UPI) -- The Brookfield Zoo in the Chicago suburb of Brookfield, Ill., celebrated National Pig Day Saturday with pig-themed activities, officials say.
Mail order leads to pot charge
NAPERVILLE, Ill., March 6 (UPI) -- A Naperville, Ill., man was accused of growing marijuana after ordering sophisticated farming equipment by mail, police say.
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GM says it's eager to restore dealer ties DETROIT, March 6 (UPI) -- General Motors Co. said it's eager to restore relationships with more than 600 dealerships it has offered to reinstate after dropping them.
Iceland votes on paying $5.2 billion debt
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, March 6 (UPI) -- Iceland voters likely will reject a plan to use taxpayer money to cover losses of British and Dutch depositors in a failed online bank, observers say.
Four more U.S. banks shut down
WASHINGTON, March 6 (UPI) -- Regulators say they shut down banks in Florida, Maryland, Illinois and Utah, raising to 26 the number of U.S. bank failures this year.
Fatal arson called part of insurance scam
CICERO, Ill., March 6 (UPI) -- The owner of a Chicago-area apartment building where a fire killed seven people had the blaze set to cash in on a $250,000 insurance payout, prosecutors said.
Friday, March 5
Uganda to relocate landslide victims
KAMPALA, Uganda, March 5 (UPI) -- The Ugandan government is working to evacuate and relocate more than 10,000 people affected by landslides caused by heavy rains, officials say.
Stimulus funds go to 191 transit projects
WASHINGTON, March 5 (UPI) -- More than $600 million in funding for 191 new economic stimulus transit projects in 42 states was announced Friday by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden.
Russia prepares for car exchange program
KALUGA, Russia, March 5 (UPI) -- Russian officials said a federal program in the Kaluga region will allow drivers to pay $100 to scrap old cars in exchange for $1,676 toward a new vehicle.
Lawmakers: Toyota didn't show test results
WASHINGTON, March 5 (UPI) -- Two U.S. lawmakers said Friday Toyota didn't offer evidence it tested its electronic engine controls as a possible source of sudden, unintended acceleration.
CBOT prices mostly lower Friday
CHICAGO, March 5 (UPI) -- Corn and wheat futures were sharply lower while soybeans were mixed in light trading Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Oil prices top $81 per barrel
NEW YORK, March 5 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices topped $81 a barrel Friday on the New York Mercantile Exchange, closing at $81.50 a barrel, up $1.29 for the trading session.
More report Toyota acceleration problems
WASHINGTON, March 5 (UPI) -- More than 60 drivers in the United States reported their Toyotas suddenly accelerated unintentionally despite being repaired, new data indicate.
Real estate boom in China prompts fears
SHANGHAI, March 5 (UPI) -- The current real estate boom being enjoyed in China could result in a collapse that could have devastating implications for the world's economy, experts say.
GM expected to keep more dealerships open
DETROIT, March 5 (UPI) -- General Motors Co. has decided to offer a reprieve to hundreds of dealerships that had been tagged for closure, a source told the Detroit Free Press.
Factory orders rose in January
WASHINGTON, March 5 (UPI) -- New orders for manufactured U.S. goods rose in January, the ninth increase in 10 months, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Thursday, March 4
Crude oil prices back under $81
NEW YORK, March 4 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices remained elevated Thursday after the previous runup above $81 per barrel despite rising U.S. inventories.
Grain futures lower as dollar rises
CHICAGO, March 4 (UPI) -- Grain futures closed lower on the Chicago Board of Trade as the dollar index rose sharply, up 0.73 percent Thursday.
U.S. mortgage rates drop in week
WASHINGTON, March 4 (UPI) -- Average interest rates for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages fell to less than 5 percent in the week ending March 4, the U.S. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. said.
Germans urge Greece to sell vacant islands
BERLIN, March 4 (UPI) -- Greece could alleviate some of its debt crisis by selling off uninhabited Mediterranean islands, German politicians told Germany's Bild tabloid Thursday.
Canwest media CEO Asper resigns
TORONTO, March 4 (UPI) -- The chief executive officer of Canada's bankruptcy-protected Canwest Global Communications Corp., Leonard Asper, announced his resignation in Toronto.
USDA accused of risking public health
WASHINGTON, March 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture risked the public health by not taking action on reports of unsafe slaughterhouse practices, a veterinarian says.
Canadian building permits dip in January
OTTAWA, March 4 (UPI) -- Canadian municipalities issued building permits worth $5.7 billion in January, a 4.9 percent decline from December, Statistics Canada reported Thursday.
White House push healthcare final steps
WASHINGTON, March 4 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama and administration officials started their final push to pass healthcare reform by tackling the insurance industry Thursday.
Wednesday, March 3
Lutz at GM says it's time to retire
DETROIT, March 3 (UPI) -- U.S. automaker General Motors Co. said Wednesday that Vice Chairman Robert Lutz would retire on May 1 after nearly 50 years in the automotive industry.
Obama forwards Volcker rule to Congress
WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- The Obama administration forwarded its draft of a Volcker rule limiting the size and activity of U.S. financial companies to Congress Wednesday.
Grain futures mostly higher Wednesday
CHICAGO, March 3 (UPI) -- Grain futures closed mostly higher on the Chicago Board of Trade as the dollar index fell 0.62 percent Wednesday.
School district pays $179 for rat damage
KEY WEST, Fla., March 3 (UPI) -- A Florida school district paid $179.37 to an employee for damage to his car he said was caused by a rat that hitched a ride from a school facility.
Complaints filed on repaired Toyotas
WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- Reports filed with regulators in Washington claim Toyota Motor Corp. repairs to recalled cars are not solving speed control problems.
Coast Guard nixes Detroit-Canada bridge
DETROIT, March 3 (UPI) -- Officials in Michigan say they are concerned about future transportation after the U.S. Coast Guard rejected plans for a new bridge over the Detroit River.
Report: N.Y. gov tried to quiet accuser
ALBANY, N.Y., March 3 (UPI) -- Investigators are looking into whether New York Gov. David Paterson enlisted a friend to try to quiet a woman who accused his aide of assault, a source said.
Pelosi taps Stark as tax committee head
WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tapped California Democrat Pete Stark to replace Rep. Charles Rangel as Ways and Means Committee chairman, an aide said Wednesday.
Mortgage activity rises on lower rates
WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- The volume of applications for U.S. mortgages rose in the week as long-term interest rates dropped, an industry group said Wednesday.
ADP says job losses slowed in February
ROSELAND, N.J., March 3 (UPI) -- Payroll firm Automatic Data Processing said Wednesday U.S. private sector job losses in February slowed to the lowest number in two years.
Rangel temporarily leaves committee post
WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., said Wednesday he would temporarily step down as Ways and Means Committee chairman while an ethics probe against him proceeds.
Tuesday, March 2
Live coverage of attacks restricted
KABUL, Afghanistan, March 2 (UPI) -- The Afghan government, citing security risks, says it plans to restrict live coverage of militant attacks, a move opposed by journalists.
Husband with guilty conscience gets life
BELTON, Texas, March 2 (UPI) -- A man who confessed to police last year he killed his wife in 1994 was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison in a case prosecutors said involved "blood money."
2 teens charged with killing alpaca
HAMILTON, Ohio, March 2 (UPI) -- Two Ohio teenagers have been charged with stealing a baby alpaca from a farm and beating it to death, while a young woman is charged with complicity.
Medical marijuana insurance to be offered
SACRAMENTO, March 2 (UPI) -- A California insurance company says it is offering what it claims is the first nationally available insurance coverage for the medical marijuana industry.
Fla. man gets 20 years in supplement scam
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 2 (UPI) -- A Florida man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a nutritional supplement scam in which he bilked customers of more than $7 million, prosecutors said.
Engineer says Toyota ruled out electronics
WASHINGTON, March 2 (UPI) -- Toyota Motor Corp. chief engineer Takeshi Uchiyamada told a Washington panel the automaker found no electronic causes for sudden acceleration problems.
Crude oil prices hold in new pattern
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose Tuesday, but held under $80 per barrel, as prices continued to fluctuate in a tight range near $79.
Grain futures mixed Tuesday
CHICAGO, March 2 (UPI) -- Grain futures closed mixed on the Chicago Board of Trade as the dollar index fell 0.2 percent Tuesday.
Ford, GM see sales up in February
DETROIT, March 2 (UPI) -- U.S. automaker Ford said sales rose 43 percent in February compared to a year ago, as its vehicles outsold rival General Motors Co. in the month.
Toyota recalls could reopen homicide case
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 2 (UPI) -- Toyota's sudden acceleration recalls could reopen the case of a Minnesota man convicted of vehicular homicide in 2006, a report said.
Complaints name Camrys not recalled
WASHINGTON, March 2 (UPI) -- Older Toyota Camrys not involved in vehicle recalls in October and January have high rates of sudden acceleration complaints, U.S. safety records show.
Toyota retains loyalists despite recalls
PRINCETON, N.J., March 2 (UPI) -- A survey of U.S. consumers found 61 percent of respondents indicated Toyota Motor Corp.'s recent recalls had not lowered their confidence in the company.
Cold week chills shopping
WASHINGTON, March 2 (UPI) -- A snowy blast of winter weather kept U.S. consumers home in the week ending Feb. 27, the International Council of Shopping Centers reported Tuesday.
Forecast: Canadian housing starts to rise
OTTAWA, March 2 (UPI) -- Canada's national housing agency predicted strengthening in new housing starts for 2010 Tuesday and a switch to a seller's market.
RBA raises lending rate
SYDNEY, March 2 (UPI) -- The central bank of Australia raised its bank-to-bank lending rate Tuesday, indicating last year's economic downturn was milder than expected.
GM triples commitment to European brands
DETROIT, N.Y., March 2 (UPI) -- U.S. automaker General Motors Co. said it would funnel $2.6 billion to European brands Opel and Vauxhall, signaling a new commitment to brands it almost sold.
Monday, March 1
Deal said near on U.S. finance reform
WASHINGTON, March 1 (UPI) -- U.S. Senate leaders are near agreement on creation of an agency to protect consumers of financial products and services, sources close to the talks said Monday.
Fed Vice Chairman Kohn to retire
WASHINGTON, March 1 (UPI) -- Vice Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve Donald Kohn has announced he will retire in June, the White House said Monday.
Grain futures mixed Monday
CHICAGO, March 1 (UPI) -- Grain futures closed mixed on the Chicago Board of Trade as the dollar index rose 0.47 percent Monday.
GM hesitant about early release of Volt
DETROIT, March 1 (UPI) -- Getting a jump start on the launch of General Motors Co.'s electric vehicle, the Volt, has run into snags, sources close to the U.S. automaker said.
Playboy to rely on outsourcing
CHICAGO, March 1 (UPI) -- Scott Flanders, chief executive officer of Playboy Enterprises Inc., said outsourcing could trim the Chicago company's staff of 573 by 50 percent this year.
States meet deadline for highway projects
ORLANDO, Fla., March 1 (UPI) -- All states and the District of Columbia met the deadline to commit 100 percent of stimulus funds dedicated to highway projects, Vice President Joe Biden said.
Price of chicken wings takes off
NEW YORK, March 1 (UPI) -- Increased demand in the United States has the price of chicken wings soaring, industry experts said.
Cold War bunker for sale on eBay
DERBY, England, March 1 (UPI) -- Online bids for a British nuclear bunker dating back to the Cold War era are approaching $30,000 on eBay.
U.S. manufacturing grew in February
TEMPE, Ariz., March 1 (UPI) -- U.S. manufacturing activity grew for the seventh consecutive month in February, the Institute of Supply Management said Monday.
Construction spending dropped in January
WASHINGTON, March 1 (UPI) -- Spending on private and public construction in the United States dropped in January, the U.S. Commerce Department said Monday.
China mine-flood kills 1, traps 31 others
HOHHOT, China, March 1 (UPI) -- A flood in a coal mine under construction in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region killed one miner and left 31 others trapped Monday, authorities said.
Sunday, February 28
Bangkok Bank branch bombed
Police in Bangkok Sunday tried to determine if a bank bombing was linked to supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, authorities said.
Saturday, February 27
CARSON CITY: Bank seized by regulators
Feb. 27--Regulators on Friday seized a $52 million-asset bank in Carson City because the institution had inadequate capital and growing loan losses.
State unlikely to block newspaper deal
HONOLULU, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The state of Hawaii likely will not step in to keep Honolulu a two-newspaper town, the state attorney general suggests.
FDIC closes banks in Nevada, Washington
Bank failures in Carson City, Nev., and Tacoma, Wash., brought to 22 the number of U.S. banks to be closed so far this year, officials said.
FDIC closes banks in Nevada, Washington
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Bank failures in Carson City, Nev., and Tacoma, Wash., brought to 22 the number of U.S. banks to be closed so far this year, officials said.
Fannie Mae reports $72 billion 2009 loss
Fannie Mae reported a $72 billion net loss for 2009 and said it has asked the U.S. Treasury for another $15.3 billion in operating funds.
Friday, February 26
Toyota accused of withholding records
The chairman of a House panel probing Toyota's safety record, Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-N.Y., alleges the automaker illegally withheld records from U.S. courts.
AIG posts $11 billion loss for 2009
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. insurance giant American International Group said it lost $8.87 billion in the fourth quarter of 2009, as it posted an annual loss of about $11 billion.
Crude oil prices climb Friday
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices climbed solidly above $79 per barrel Friday on the New York Mercantile Exchange, with the dollar index down 0.52 percent.
Ontario invests $81M in Ford engine plant
WINDSOR, Ontario, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Ministers for the Canadian province of Ontario announced an $81 million investment Friday in a Ford Motor Co. engine plant in Windsor.
Home sales dropped in January
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Sales of existing U.S. homes dropped in January from December, but were 11.5 percent higher than January a year ago, the National Association of Realtors said.
Home prices turn lower in Britain
LONDON, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- House prices dropped in February in Britain, falling 1 percent from January, British building society Nationwide said Friday.
Auto suppliers press government for credit
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- A trade group representative asked a U.S. House committee Friday to help auto supply companies secure credit to avoid business disruptions.
Egg-sized diamond sells for record $35.3M
LONDON, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- A Hong Kong-based company has agreed to pay a record $35.3 million for a rough diamond the size of a chicken egg, Petra Diamonds said Friday.
Calif. insurance firms' records subpoenaed
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- California Attorney General Jerry Brown said his office has subpoenaed financial records from the seven largest health insurance firms in the state.
Biden to reveal new retirement fund rules
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden planned to announce new rules developed to protest workers' retirement savings, White House officials said.
Report: Canadian manufacturing trails U.S.
TORONTO, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Post-recessionary manufacturing will increase in Canada, although it remains far more labor-intensive than in the United States, a financial report said Friday.
Thursday, February 25
California subpoenas health insurers
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Thursday that he had subpoenaed financial records from the seven largest health insurers in the state.
Scotsman commercial ice machines recalled
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Scotsman commercial ice cube machines because of a fire hazard.
Man, 89, ordered to remove hat in store
CHICHESTER, England, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- An 89-year-old British man said he was outraged when employees at a store asked him to remove his flat cap because of security concerns.
Grain futures close lower Thursday
CHICAGO, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Grain futures closed lower on the Chicago Board of Trade Thursday as equities on Wall Street fell short of breaking even on the day.
Olbermann declines Tea Party invitation
DALLAS, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- The Dallas Tea Party invited a liberal talk-show host to attend its anniversary rally scheduled for Saturday, the conservative group said.
Durable goods orders ahead of expectations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. durable goods orders rose 3 percent in January, twice the increase economists had predicted, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
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