Archive for March, 2010
To scientists, laughter is no joke _ it’s serious
WASHINGTON (AP) — So a scientist walks into a shopping mall to watch people laugh. There’s no punchline.
Mo. lawmaker has election challenger: her husband
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — An eastern Missouri lawmaker is facing an election challenge from her own husband, whom she accuses him of physical violence.
Energy ministers: $25 trillion investment by 2030
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Energy ministers gathered at an international forum Wednesday estimated the world will have to invest $25 trillion over the next two decades to satisfy energy demand. “The projected global investment needs to amount to over $25 trillion up to 2030, a huge challenge in a time of unprecedented uncertainty and volatility,” according to a statement from the 12th International Energy Forum being held in the Caribbean coastal resort of Cancun.
China bank inks finance deal for Bahamas resort
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A stalled mega-resort in the Bahamas seems back on track after a Chinese bank arranged a $2.5 billion financing deal, a boost for the archipelago whose tourism-dependent economy has been slammed by the global slump. Developer Baha Mar Resorts Ltd.
Fabregas may have broken leg
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas may have broken a leg while scoring the tying penalty kick during Wednesday night’s Champions League match against defending champion Barcelona, an injury that could sideline him for the World Cup. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger started Fabregas after the Spanish midfielder passed a fitness test on a knee injury. Fabregas left Emirates Stadium on crutches after again getting hurt
New York Fed reveals what bailout billions bought
WASHINGTON (AP) — After two years of secrecy, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is disclosing key details about billions of dollars of risky investments it bought while rescuing insurance giant American International Group Inc. and supporting the sale of failed investment bank Bear Stearns. The New York Fed on Wednesday said what investments are held by three companies it created to buy them from Bear Stearns, AIG and AIG’s business partners.
