Jul 29, 2010 03:46AM

Immigration ruling could send message to states (AP)

AP - States that had been watching Arizona's immigration law in hopes of copying it received a rude awakening when a judge put most of the measure on hold and agreed with the Obama administration's core argument that immigration enforcement is the role of the federal government.

Jul 29, 2010 03:30AM

AP survey: A bleaker outlook for economy into 2011 (AP)

AP - The U.S. economic recovery will remain slow deep into next year, held back by shoppers reluctant to spend and employers hesitant to hire, according to an Associated Press survey of leading economists.

Jul 29, 2010 03:46AM

Gulf cleanup will change once oil stops for good (AP)

AP - The government's point man for the Gulf spill plans to meet with coastal parish officials Thursday to talk about what's next now that the oil has stopped flowing.

Jul 29, 2010 03:46AM

Jury of Rangel's House peers meets in ethics case (AP)

AP - A jury of Rep. Charles Rangel's congressional peers is ready to publicly discuss charges of ethical misdeeds. But the political discussions outside the room will be far more significant.

Jul 29, 2010 03:46AM

AP-Univision Poll: College dreams for Hispanics (AP)

AP - More than 10 years have passed since she gave up her pursuit of a degree in computer science, but Yajahira Deaza still has regrets. She says she feels incomplete.

Jul 29, 2010 03:01AM

Wall St futures point to higher open as data eyed (Reuters)

Reuters - Wall St futures pointed to a firmer start for equities, after gains in Europe. The Dow closed lower in the previous session on weak durable goods data and a downbeat assessment of the economy from the Fed's Beige Book.

Jul 28, 2010 12:38PM

Fed says some districts report slowing economy (Reuters)

Reuters - The economy kept growing overall in recent weeks, but unevenly and it actually slowed in a few regions as housing markets softened after the end of a popular tax break, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday.

Jul 29, 2010 01:53AM

Panasonic buying Sanyo, other unit for $9.4 billion (Reuters)

Reuters - Japan's Panasonic Corp (6752.T) plans to buy out subsidiaries Sanyo Electric (6764.T) and Panasonic Electric Works (6991.T) for up to 818.4 billion yen ($9.4 billion) to strengthen its push into greener businesses.

Jul 29, 2010 03:10AM

Euro zone economic sentiment rises to 28-month high (Reuters)

Reuters - Euro zone economic sentiment rose strongly in July, buoyed by figures from Germany that point to a recovery as the currency area overcomes the sovereign debt crisis, but the outlook remains uncertain.

Jul 28, 2010 05:03PM

Visa beats expectations but debit law looms (Reuters)

Reuters - Visa Inc , the world's largest credit and debit card processing network, posted higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, but analysts said new processing fee regulations could cut into future profits.

Jul 28, 2010 03:28PM

Hands-only CPR, pushy dispatchers are lifesavers (AP)

AP - More bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions — especially if they can just press on the chest and skip the mouth-to-mouth, according to new research.

Jul 29, 2010 12:20AM

DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic (AP)

AP - Charlene Cotton will talk to anyone about sex. Several days a week she stands behind a table decorated with a bowl of flavored condoms and safer sex pamphlets, calling to women passing on the street, "Come check out my table. Don't be scared."

Jul 28, 2010 06:53PM

NYC looks to stop spreading bedbug infestations (AP)

AP - One of every 15 New Yorkers battled bedbugs last year, officials said Wednesday as they announced a plan to fight the spreading infestation, including a public-awareness campaign and a top entomologist to head the effort.

Jul 27, 2010 03:44AM

New program rebuilding faces of soldiers, veterans (AP)

AP - Master Sgt. Todd Nelson lost his right eye and ear in a flash when a car bomb in Afghanistan exploded, sending fire up his arm and over his head.

Jul 27, 2010 12:03AM

Tests aim to settle if fresher blood works better (AP)

AP - Facing surgery? You could receive blood that's been stored for a week, or three weeks, or nearly six — and there's growing concern that people who get the older blood might not fare as well.

Jul 29, 2010 03:45AM

Extortion suspect's attorney to question Pitino (AP)

AP - Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino is used to answering questions from reporters.

Jul 29, 2010 02:01AM

Olympic committees striking some unusual deals (AP)

AP - With the economy spiraling downward and sponsors running away faster than Usain Bolt, the Olympics needed money.

Jul 29, 2010 12:33AM

Raiders sign first-round pick Rolando McClain (AP)

AP - The Oakland Raiders signed first-round pick Rolando McClain to a contract late Wednesday night, hours before the start of their first training camp practice.

Jul 28, 2010 06:30PM

Emotional Maradona lashes out at 'treason', 'lies' (AFP)

AFP - Diego Maradona has accused Argentina football chief Julio Grondona of lying and team manager Carlos Bilardo of treason in a bitter attack on the two men he insists plotted his downfall.

Jul 29, 2010 12:24AM

Marbury agrees to 3 more years with Chinese team (AP)

AP - Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury has agreed to three more years with a Chinese basketball team, whose owners will set up a company to produce and sell his line of athletic apparel and shoes, the team said Thursday.

Jul 29, 2010 03:09AM

The scoop on unauthorized celeb books: fewer sales (AP)

AP - Put Angelina Jolie's face on a magazine cover and sales will surely rise. Get her to write a memoir and it would be worth millions. But write a book about her, without her cooperation, and you're taking a chance.

Jul 29, 2010 03:39AM

Chelsea warning: NY town abuzz pre-Clinton wedding (AP)

AP - Never mind that the details about Chelsea Clinton's wedding are being guarded like state secrets. The postcard-pretty town of Rhinebeck is ready for its close-up.

Jul 28, 2010 05:59PM

No charges filed in probe of other Jackson doctors (AP)

AP - State investigators probing the death of Michael Jackson have decided not to file charges against seven doctors who treated him, authorities said Wednesday.

Jul 29, 2010 03:43AM

In iPhone, adult industry sees pocket porn market (AP)

AP - It's a maxim of technology: Invent the newest gadget and the porn industry will find a way to cash in.

Jul 29, 2010 03:20AM

Review: `Dinner for Schmucks' an unsatisfying meal (AP)

AP - There's a lot less bite in "Dinner for Schmucks" than there was in the classic French farce that was its inspiration.