Wall Street Gets Rescue, But What About Stocks?

" Stocks may get a short-term boost from today's approval of a $700 billion financial rescue package, but the longer-term outlook is far less certain. CNBC.com Bailout Decision With continued weakness in the economy and still-tight credit, market...

Poll on the economy: Americans gloomier, for now

"As people on Wall Street and Main Street hold their breath to see if a federal bailout of the nation's financial institutions will work, Americans are starting to speak — not whisper — the word "depression." In a sign that anxiety is growing, 33% of 1,011 adults surveyed...

A More Perfect Union: The Creation of the U.S. Constitution

Today, Wednesday, the 17th day of September 2008, marks the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution for the United States of America by the nation's founders, and with the hope of forming a more perfect...

Cheney must keep records, judge orders

"WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal judge on Saturday ordered Dick Cheney to preserve a wide range of the records from his time as vice president. ...

Houston's post-Ike supplies coming, officials say

"HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) -- Federal supplies of food and water will be available to Houstonians affected by Hurricane Ike on Monday, an official said Sunday after Houston's mayor voiced concern about the aid. ...

Clegg targets mainstream appeal

In the UK, the ruling Labour government has seen its public approval ratings take a dramatic slide in the past year. At the same time, the rival Conservative party remains unpopular with voters. UK voters seem to think they have no good option, which frustrates the third...

Cheney bashes Russia for 'brutality' in Georgia

OH sure, what does Cheney care? He's leaving office and moving to Europe. What does he care if he starts a US war with Russia? Even McCain in his acceptance speech said things to indicate he will take on Russia AND Iran as well."(CNN) -- Vice President Dick Cheney harshly...

Man arrested in D.C. with weapons

"WASHINGTON (CNN) — Capitol Police arrested a man Friday after an officer spotted a rifle in his car when he stopped the officer to ask for directions two blocks from the Capitol building. Christopher Shelton Timmons, 27, has been charged with carrying a deadly weapon,...

Former Meals on Wheels charity worker moonlighting as escort?

It is an absolute shame when someone is just trying to service their community and they get in trouble for it. An investigative report from my local news station."SPOKANE - The one-time office manager for Mid-City...

Cit Bus Driver Arrested On DUI While Driving Passengers

"WAIMANALO, Hawaii -- Police arrested a Honolulu city bus driver on Thursday night on charges he allegedly drove the bus while drunk with passengers on board. Searle Pestana, 61, has been a driver with The Bus for 36...

Attack forces Indonesian Christians off campus

Islam gives christians the right to practice their faith the way that they. If so called muslims are attacking these people, then they need to go back and study the Quran and the Sunnah."The incident comes amid...

Dyslexic doctor has overseen 40 executions

A 50 cent bullet to the back of the head is actually a more humane way to be executed, the condemed won't even feel the bullet enter, like they would various needles used in lethal injection. It's cheaper, totally painless and instant, unlike those botched executions you hear...

Scientists to plant genetically modified trees on government land pending app...

I am not a huge fan of genetic modified products. I do not discount their potential, but the unknown risks give me trepidations."Scientists have applied to plant a group of genetically modified (GM) trees on land...

Don't worry, it's only mist : Beijing

The Chinese are still insisting that everything will turn out perfectly fine for the Olympics in Beijing, although moderate smog is still hanging in the air."As Beijing's polluted air came close to exceeding levels...

Navajo Nation granted permit for coal power plant

From my personal blog:"July 31st marked the end of a battle for the air permit needed to progress plans to build a 1500 megawatt coal burning power plant in the middle of Navajo Nation territory. The EPA has signed...

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