USA / All Themes
Feds may soon take over Fannie, Freddie
05.09.2008 20:18
freep.com
News services report late today that the federal government plans to quickly take over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in a move to protect the nation's mortgage market from the risk that the companies could fail.
USA
Small Business
In China, Police Clash With Protesters Who Invested in Illegal Schemes
05.09.2008 20:14
washingtonpost.com
BEIJING, Sept. 5 -- Tens of thousands of angry protesters, many of whom lost their life savings in illegal investment schemes run by legitimate real estate and mining companies, clashed with police this week in Hunan province, residents and news agencies reported Friday.
USA
Defense Industry
Boeing Union to Strike as Talks Fail
05.09.2008 20:14
washingtonpost.com
More than 27,000 Boeing assembly workers were poised to walk off the job this morning, after last-ditch talks between the giant aircraft manufacturer and union negotiators broke down over disagreements about wages, pensions and job security.
USA
Defense Industry
Boeing machinists to strike as contract talks fail
05.09.2008 20:14
washingtonpost.com
NEW YORK/EVERETT, Washington (Reuters) - Boeing Co's (BA.N) 27,000-strong machinists' union declared it will strike at midnight Pacific time on Friday, as the plane maker failed to improve its contract offer after two days of emergency talks.
USA
Defense Industry
U.S. Rescue Seen at Hand for 2 Mortgage Giants
05.09.2008 20:13
nytimes.com
The plan would replace the leaders of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and virtually wipe out their shareholders but let them continue to work with the government standing behind their debt.
Washington
All Themes
Villegas earns one-shot edge at BMW Championship
05.09.2008 18:20
usatoday.com
Camilo Villegas and Steve Stricker were excited to be playing golf Friday for different reasons, and it showed during a soggy ...
USA
Golf
LPGA backs down on English requirement
05.09.2008 18:20
usatoday.com
The LPGA Tour has backed off plans that would have suspended players who could not efficiently speak English. The policy was ...
USA
Golf
Pro golfer Fujikawa's father charged with drug offenses
05.09.2008 18:20
usatoday.com
The father of 17-year-old pro golfer Tadd Fujikawa was charged with trafficking methamphetamine and awaits trial next month.
USA
Golf
Gunman's rampage shows pitfalls for mentally ill
05.09.2008 18:20
usatoday.com
Isaac Zamora's mother begged him to get help when he was released from jail a month ago. State and federal laws prevented her ...
USA
Health & Beauty
Kids born to older dads more likely to be bipolar
05.09.2008 18:20
usatoday.com
Children born to older fathers face a greater chance of developing bipolar disorder, according to one of the largest studies ...
USA
Health & Beauty
Boeing machinists to strike as contract talks fail
05.09.2008 18:14
washingtonpost.com
NEW YORK/EVERETT, Washington (Reuters) - Boeing Co's (BA.N) 27,000-strong machinists' union declared it will strike at midnight Pacific time on Friday, as the plane maker failed to improve its contract offer after two days of emergency talks.
USA
Defense Industry
Boeing, machinists talks fail; Union to strike
05.09.2008 18:14
washingtonpost.com
SEATTLE -- Despite a 48-hour contract extension, negotiations between Boeing Co. and Machinists union officials failed Friday and the union said a strike was set to begin at 12:01 a.m. PDT Saturday.
USA
Defense Industry
Judge allows exceptions to grazing ban
05.09.2008 18:13
iowafarmertoday.com
Some farmers who were planning to use the critical feed use of the CRP might be able to go ahead after a judge’s ruling in Washington state this past week.
Iowa
Agriculture
Crop prices boost lease payments
05.09.2008 18:13
iowafarmertoday.com
Iowa Farmer Today MORNING SUN --- It’s a warm August day as Paul Gieselman steps out of the sun and into the air conditioning.
Iowa
Agriculture
Seeding rates seen giving yield boost
05.09.2008 18:13
iowafarmertoday.com
ODEBOLT --- After watching neighbors switch to 20-inch corn rows to increase their plant populations thus boosting yields, John Currie made the jump this spring.
Iowa
Agriculture
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