Monthly Archives: August 2011

Strasburg set to pitch for Nationals on Sept. 6 (AP)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ATLANTA – Washington manager Davey Johnson has confirmed plans for Stephen Strasburg to make his first 2011 start for the Nationals on Sept. 6. Strasburg will start for Double-A Harrisburg on Thursday. It is expected to be his final rehab … Continue reading →

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Rams LB Laurinaitis might miss exhibition finale (AP)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ST. LOUIS – Middle linebacker James Laurinaitis wants to play in the Rams’ last preseason game, saying his chest injury is no big deal. “I’m good, good to go,” Laurinaitis said Tuesday. “Absolutely, I think I’m going.” Coach Steve Spagnuolo … Continue reading →

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Ohio State plans for widespread compliance program (AP)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State’s top financial official on Tuesday recommended the university hire two firms to undertake a comprehensive review of campus compliance programs in the wake of the football team’s memorabilia scandal. The review will look at compliance … Continue reading →

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Shockey comes to aid of choking teammate Hartsock (AP)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jeremy Shockey has come to the rescue of Panthers teammate Ben Hartsock by performing the Heimlich maneuver at the team’s cafeteria at Bank of America Stadium. The incident occurred Monday afternoon after Hartsock began choking on a … Continue reading →

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His shoulder OK, Djokovic wins in walkover at Open (AP)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – If Novak Djokovic’s shoulder was still bothering him, it didn’t show. Then again, he was barely around long enough to tell. He spent 44 minutes on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court Tuesday, taking a 6-0, 5-1 lead … Continue reading →

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Ahead of the Bell: Retailers to see slow 2nd half (AP)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Business News

NEW YORK – The second half of the year will likely be slow for retailers as weak sales and higher costs pressure some companies, an analyst said Tuesday. Jeff Black of Citi Investment Research said in a client note that … Continue reading →

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Strauss-Kahn back in France within days: Socialist leader Aubry (Reuters)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Business News

PARIS (Reuters) – Dominique Strauss-Kahn is expected to return to France within days, Socialist Party leader Martine Aubry said on Tuesday, after the end of a criminal case against the former IMF chief left him free to leave the United … Continue reading →

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Feds want details on Bank of America settlement (AP)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Business News

WASHINGTON – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are asking for more information about a proposed $8.5 billion settlement between Bank of America and 22 investors. The federal agency that is administering the two government-controlled mortgage buyers filed papers on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Spain lawmakers give first OK to deficit amendment (AP)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Business News

MADRID – A proposed constitutional amendment that would force Spain’s government to keep its deficit low cleared its first hurdle in Parliament on Tuesday. Lawmakers in the lower chamber agreed to debate the amendment formally and vote on it Friday. … Continue reading →

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Barnes & Noble 1st quarter loss narrows (AP)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Business News

NEW YORK – Barnes Noble Inc. said Tuesday it narrowed its net loss in its fiscal first quarter as sales of its Nook e-book reader and e-books helped offset lower physical book sales. The company also sounded a positive note … Continue reading →

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