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Amid the economic downturn, Federal Reserve becomes favorite punching bag

Strip the Fed of its bank regulation powers, some in Congress are demanding. Get probing audits of its behind-the-scenes operations, others say. The chairman of the Federal Reserve Board is always fair game for criticism and second-guessing. But this ...

From THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Denver Post,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Federal Reserve,  U.S. Congress,  U.S. Senate,  Ben Bernanke

On book tour, Palin dines with Rev. Billy Graham

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Sarah Palin had dinner with the Rev. Billy Graham on Sunday, a day before a planned book-tour stop in eastern North Carolina. The former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee flew into Asheville and then went ...

From THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Denver Post,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Billy Graham,  Sarah Palin,  U.S. Republican Party,  Franklin Graham

Mary Todd Lincoln earrings debated

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Historical Society has been displaying and publicizing a pair of earrings as having belonged to Mary Todd Lincoln, but others aren't as sure about their authenticity. The pair of apparently gold-mounted black- onyx pendant ...

From THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Denver Post,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Mary Todd Lincoln

Burger King franchisees blast managers for "ill-conceived" decisions

CHICAGO — Burger King Corp.'s franchisees are taking aim at the fast-food chain's management, complaining to the restaurant's board about a series of decisions they say are "ill-conceived" and put the burger joint's business in "deep trouble." In a ...

From THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Denver Post,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Burger King

McNabb comes home a winner as Eagles beat Bears

also allowed the Eagles to exhale after they fell 31-23 to San Diego and 20-16 to Dallas the previous two weeks, putting them in what McNabb said was a must-win situation. CHICAGO — Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles found a way to pull out a ...

From ASSOCIATED PRESS, TwinCities.com,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Philadelphia Eagles,  Chicago Bears,  Donovan McNabb,  LeSean McCoy,  Robbie Gould

Ole Miss back in top 25

Mississippi, California and North Carolina, teams that started the season with lofty expectations before stumbling, have surged back into the Associated Press top 25 college football poll. There was little change, however, at the top Sunday after a ...

From ASSOCIATED PRESS, TwinCities.com,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Southeastern Conference,  Virginia Tech,  Pac-10,  California Golden Bears,  Atlantic Coast Conference

Packers' Rodgers makes 49ers pay for draft-day snub

touchdown passes after halftime for the 49ers (4-6) — including the first touchdown catch of Michael Crabtree's career. GREEN BAY, Wis. — Sure, Aaron Rodgers enjoyed beating the San Francisco 49ers. It's the team he grew up rooting for and the team ...

From ASSOCIATED PRESS, TwinCities.com,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Green Bay Packers,  San Francisco 49ers,  Michael Crabtree,  Aaron Rodgers,  Aaron Kampman

One for the books

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — All Jimmie Johnson ever wanted was a chance to race with the best in NASCAR. Maybe even win a race or two. Never did he expect to be a champion. Especially four times over. Johnson bulldozed his way into the record books by becoming ...

From ASSOCIATED PRESS, TwinCities.com,  23 Nov 2009

Related Topics: NASCAR,  Jeff Gordon,  Jimmie Johnson,  Ford Motor Company,  Richard Petty

'Nova takes title in Puerto Rico

Denis Clemente added 21 to lead Kansas State to third place in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. San Juan, Puerto Rico » Scottie Reynolds scored 21 points, Corey Stokes added 18 and No. 5 Villanova beat Mississippi 79-67 on Sunday to win the Puerto Rico ...

From THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Salt Lake Tribune,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Chris Warren,  Tom Izzo,  Tyler Smith

Bible as textbook? Idaho school under fire

chairman Bill Goesling also had strong words for school officials, saying that the usage of religious texts would likely lead to the revocation of the school's charter. Nampa, Idaho » The Idaho Attorney General's office has told Nampa Classical ...

From THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Salt Lake Tribune,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Alliance Defense Fund

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