Archive for October, 2009
Obama tempers economic news with caution on jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Saturday tempered excitement about a growing economy with a sober outlook that more people will lose their jobs. He called that a heartbreaking reality and cautioned that even a burst of upbeat news “does not mean there won’t be difficult days ahead.” Obama’s straddle served to set expectations for a nation emerging from recession but anxious for an economic security that has not nearly returned. The good news of the week: The economy is on the rise for the first time in more than a year.
Calif. searchers scour seas 2 days after air crash
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A flotilla of rescue vessels continued its search Saturday for nine people feared dead at sea following an air collision between a Coast Guard aircraft and a Marine Corps helicopter. Six Coast Guard cutters, three Navy ships and multiple helicopters searched the ocean off Southern California. Rescuers had found several pieces of debris from both aircraft but there was no sign of the victims
Madonna leaves Malawi after week’s charity tour
LILONGWE, Malawi (AP) — Madonna has left Malawi after a nearly weeklong visit with her family, airport and charity officials said Saturday. Officials said Madonna flew out of the southern African country on Friday.
Ford workers reject contract changes
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs.
Man Arrested for DWI After Smithtown Crash
A Centereach man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after he was involved in a motorcycle crash that injured his passenger shorty after midnight on Saturday,…
Venus reaches Doha final by beating Jankovic
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Venus Williams reached her second straight Sony Ericsson Championships final by defeating Jelena Jankovic 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday. The defending champion trailed 2-0 in the decisive set, but broke the former top-ranked Serb three times in a row en route to a 5-3 lead. Williams then saved a break point in the last game before sealing the win with a forehand that bounced off the net cord
