Obama takes hard-sell health pitch to Pa.Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:52PMPresident Obama stepped up pressure Monday on his fellow Democrats to retool the nation's health care system, decrying those who put politics above policy.
Palin: Family used Canada healthMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:33PM44 | Former Alaska governor says her family went to Canada for health care when she was a child.
Despite cuts, city's budget will growMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:33PMOak Park Heights will have a larger tax levy and budget this year despite thousands of dollars in cuts.
JetBlue Offers $10 Fares To 10 DestinationsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:34PMNEW YORK -- JetBlue is holding a one-day sale offering $10 fares between New York's JFK airport and the carrier's first 10 destinations in celebration of its 10th year of operation.
Retired Army general to lead TSAMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:29PMGen. Robert Harding is Obama's second pick after Erroll Southers withdrew consideration in Jan.
Customer ServiceMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:43PMCALGARY - WestJet Airlines Ltd. has unveiled its long-delayed credit card and frequent flyer programs. The programs were initially slated to be introduced last June, but were put on hold until kinks in WestJet's new reservation system could be worked out.
Tune Money launches travel insurance planMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:17PMTUNE Money Sdn Bhd, a one-stop online financial services company owned by Tune Group, is set to expand its online insurance business with the launch of its latest offering, the Tune Travel Insurance plan.
Cambridge weighs police services pactSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:30PMKEITH WHITCOMB JR. CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. -- A lightly attended public comment session raised some questions about proposed amendments to the village's shared police services agreement with the Village of Greenwich.
A century of distinction: 100 women who changed the worldSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:10PMTomorrow is designated International Women's Day, and it is a particularly significant milestone this year: the campaign to improve the rights of women was founded a century ago.
PHOTOS/VIDEO Bike-riding boy, 6, without arms captures hearts at Miracle Limbs event in North NaplesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:09PMNAPLES —A very busy Jamarion Styles raced around the North Collier Regional Park on his favorite bike on Saturday.The vibrant 6-year-old whizzed by attendees of the Miracle Limbs Courage in Motion Bike Ride. Styles has had to work much harder than most children, as he is a double-arm amputee, but you’d never know it by his smile.“I like to ride my bike and write stories,” said Styles, eyes ...
Budget cutting in Brunswick County could start at topSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:28PMBy Shelby Sebens Shelby.Sebens@StarNewsOnline.com In tough economic times when governments are asking employees to tighten their belts, at least one Brunswick County commissioner thinks elected officials should lead by example.
MPs demand right to travel first classSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:16PMMPs have demanded the right to first class train travel in a move that threatens to reignite the expenses row.
Blase Prison Date DelayedSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:41PMFormer long time Niles Mayor and Maine Township Democratic Committeeman Nicholas Blase was tentatively scheduled to report to federal prison Monday, Mar. 1 but his surrender date has been postponed to Monday, Apr. 19.
CoxHealth suit painful for plaintiffSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:16AMFaced with the revelation that his wife was one of 76 patients overdosed with radiation at CoxHealth, Anthony Zilius is reliving her painful death and re-evaluating the circumstances surrounding it.
Forbes' 48 heroes of philanthropySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:08AMDaniel Petre, 49 Executive chairman of technology investment firm Netus. Stephen Tindall, 57 Founded the Warehouse group of bargain variety stores. George Lewin, 59 Invented the Triton workbench in 1975.
- Arts & Living - The Times-TribuneSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:04AMWhen I noticed an error on my Wachovia checking account statement, I immediately dialed the customer service 800-number provided by the bank. For 20 minutes, I was stuck in an automated labyrinth that kept leading me back to the main menu where I could
Veteran west-river legislator to retire after 30 yearsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:33AMWhen residents of northwestern North Dakota think of the North Dakota Land Department Energy Development Impact Office, getting state tax money back to political subdivisions, state geophysical exploration laws and the Williston State College Petroleum Safety and Technology Center, the face of Rep. Frank Wald, R-Dickinson, probably doesnât come to mind.
Transplant of faith: Religion complicates life-or-death decisionSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:12AMMaribel Perez breathes in short puffs, panting almost, through a hole cut into her trachea and covered demurely with a patch of white gauze. Clear tubes connected to a noisy machine in the living room
Steamboat Cycling group hosting fundraiserSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:06AMTwo days before he was set to compete at the 2009 SingleSpeed World Championships in Durango, local cyclist Essam Welch was involved in a crash he describes as “a fluke.” Now, at the Gear Mashers Ball, friends hope to bring the cycling community together to help send Welch to the 2010 SingleSpeed World Championships.
Western sanctions draft targets Iran's banks abroadFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:44PMUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A Western proposal for fresh U.N. sanctions on Iran includes a call for restricting new Iranian banks abroad and urges "vigilance" against the Islamic Republic's central bank, diplomats said on Friday.
Best and worst stocks since market hit bottomFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:25PMThe U.S. stock market has gained 68% since the 17-month bear market hit bottom just under a year ago, making winners out of a group of onetime basement-dwelling stocks and losers out of others.
Fort Mitchell withholds duesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:46PMThe Fort Mitchell City Council has joined cities that have opted to withhold their annual dues to the Kentucky League of Cities until the organization shows that it is serious about cleaning up its act.
Keokuk Schools plan big cutsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:42PMKHQA gets the facts on what is on the Keokuk School District's chopping block and how the cuts will affect Keokuk students.
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Western sanctions draft targets Iran's banks abroadFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:23PMSource: Reuters * Draft urges "vigilance" against Iran central bank-envoys * Russia said to reject much of draft, no Chinese reaction By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS, March 5 (Reuters) - A Western ...
In memoriam: Va. airmen killed nine years ago rememberedTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:52PMToday marks the ninth anniversary of an airplane crash that killed 18 National Guardsmen from Virginia Beach. To commemorate their loss, PilotOnline.com is featuring profiles of the airmen who died. This story was originally published in The Virginian-Pilot on March 5, 2001. National Guardsmen remembered - They were fathers, friends, soldiers
Laura’s Journeys funds travel for cancer patientsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:47PMABERDEEN — Cancer patients are globetrotting, thanks to a philanthropic program that promotes therapeutic recreational travel for patients undergoing treatment. read more
Business owners deciding between raises, expansionTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:31PMBusiness is starting to creep upward at some small companies. And employees who have gone without raises or had their salaries cut over the past two years are hoping that more money coming in will lead to a raise in the near future.
Pit bull jumps out of car and attacks dog and owner in ConcordTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:28PMCONCORD — A pit bull jumped out of a car Monday afternoon and attacked a smaller dog being walked by its owner, who was also bitten while fending off the animal, Contra Costa Animal Services said.
'Breds strand 14 baserunners and fall to Belmont 8-6Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:22PMThe Murray State baseball team could not capitalize on their opportunities Tuesday afternoon as the Breds stranded 14 base runners in falling 8-6 to Belmont Tuesday afternoon at Reagan Field.
Gary Brown: Now that the Olympics are over, my interest in luge will go downhillMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:45AMDuring the Olympics, I find myself inexplicably wanting to luge. Oh, I don’t want to put on that skin-tight shiny suit luge riders wear. At my age, I think that might be the most dangerous part of luge. But for a couple of weeks now, I’ve thought it would be exciting to hop onto a luge sled and slide down a luge track like a bat out of my basement. Backward.
Police and local briefsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:02AMA fire Sunday afternoon at 3728 Nuttman Ave. caused moderate smoke and minor water damage to a structure.
Lietz benefit set for March 6 in HankinsonMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:03AMSeven months ago Tim Lietz realized how precious life is when he was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer. The life of this Hankinson man has been filled with battles. He fought and beat an addiction to alcohol, but now he is fighting for his life.
Pirates Double River Rats To Complete WeekendSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:27PMPortland, Maine - Derek Whitmore scored twice and J.P. Lamoureux turned aside 28 shots to lead the Portland Pirates to a 4-2 win over the Albany River rats in an American Hockey League game played today in front of 4,507 at the Cumberland County Civic Center.
Day in court for 2003 bushfire victimsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:36PMIt has been seven years since Canberra was devastated by bushfires. It has been a long wait for people who were injured or lost property in the ferocious blazes and want compensation.
Area escaped storm’s wrathSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:15AMDespite the high winds that blew through the area Thursday night into Friday, power outages and damage incidents were few and far between during this most recent winter storm.