Monthly Archives: September 2011

Could model airplanes become a terrorist weapon? (AP)

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor

BOSTON – Model airplanes are suddenly on the public’s radar as potential terrorist weapons. A 26-year-old man from a Boston suburb was arrested Wednesday and accused of plotting to attack the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol with remote-controlled model planes … Continue reading →

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Airlines should get gov’t loans, committee says (AP)

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor

WASHINGTON – The government should help airlines install billions of dollars’ worth of equipment in their planes necessary to use a new air traffic control system through loans or loan guarantees, an industry-government advisory committee recommended Thursday. Repayment of the … Continue reading →

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United CEO says Boeing 787 a ‘game-changer’ (AP)

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor

HONOLULU – As Japan welcomes the first Boeing 787, the soon-to-be world’s largest carrier is patiently and anxiously waiting for its order. Jeff Smisek, head of the parent company for United and Continental airlines, on Thursday said he was last … Continue reading →

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1 charge to be dropped in fatal Va bus crash (AP)

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor

BOWLING GREEN, Va. – A prosecutor said Friday that a reckless driving charge will be dropped against a driver for a discount bus service whose bus crashed on Interstate 95 in Virginia, killing four people and injuring others. Caroline County … Continue reading →

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Schedule issues threaten Bryant’s plans for Italy (AP)

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ROME – Scheduling problems with other Italian clubs are threatening to derail plans for Kobe Bryant to play for Virtus Bologna during the NBA lockout. Bologna President Claudio Sabatini had told an Italian radio station Friday the deal was “95 … Continue reading →

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Sharks’ Greiss shuts out Canucks (AP)

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Thomas Greiss stopped 25 shots and the San Jose Sharks remained unbeaten in preseason play, beating the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Thursday night. Joe Pavelski, Dan Boyle and Jamie McGinn scored for the Sharks (5-0), who … Continue reading →

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Carney’s jobs bill bet

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Job News

The White House is betting big on Congress approving at least portions of President Obama’s jobs bill. How big? “I will buy everyone in here a drink if by the end of the year there is no action on the … Continue reading →

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Trading places: 3-team deal left everyone happy (AP)

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – It was nearly two years ago, hours before the New York Yankees’ World Series opener against Philadelphia. As players prepared, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman went up to his office and telephoned a half-dozen of his counterparts, … Continue reading →

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15 Stunning Statistics About the Jobs Market

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Job News

Next week, the Labor Department will release its much-anticipated monthly jobs report. Last month, the economy added exactly zero jobs overall, and 14 million Americans still remain unemployed. Economists expect September’s numbers to be a slight improvement, but not enough … Continue reading →

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Graham leads Pitt past No. 16 South Florida 44-17 (AP)

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh found the right fuel for coach Todd Graham’s “high octane” offense: Ray Graham. The junior running back rushed for 226 yards and two scores as the Panthers crushed No. 16 South Florida 44-17 on Thursday night, ending … Continue reading →

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