Viasystems to buy rival circuit-board maker Merix in all-stock dealOctober 7th, 2009 Viasystems to buy Merix in all-stock dealBEAVERTON, Ore. — Viasystems Group Inc.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International acquires Private Formula International HoldingsSeptember 30th, 2009 Valeant Pharmaceuticals buys Private Formula Int.ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Valeant Pharmaceuticals International said Wednesday it will buy Private Formula International Holdings Pty Ltd., a skin care company, to boost its dermatology portfolio.
Carlisle Companies acquires Jerrik to expand products, capabilities for military programsSeptember 18th, 2009 Carlisle acquires Jerrik for undisclosed priceCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Diversified manufacturer Carlisle Companies Inc.
Judge denies new trial for evangelist Alamo, says proceedings in sex-crimes case were fairSeptember 8th, 2009 Judge denies evangelist's request for new trialTEXARKANA, Ark. — A federal judge in Arkansas has denied evangelist Tony Alamo's request for a new trial on child-sex charges.
Sport Supply Group acquires some team sports assets from Har-Bell Athletic GoodsJuly 30th, 2009 Sport Supply Group acquires assets from Har-BellDALLAS — Sport Supply Group Inc. said Thursday it has bought some team sports assets from Har-Bell Athletic Goods.
Alamo rift leads Daughters of the Republic of Texas members to form own fundraising effortJuly 24th, 2009 Alamo rift divides group over revered Texas siteSAN ANTONIO — Remember the Alamo — and don't forget who's running the place. That battle cry renewed by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the century-old group of caretakers of the historic Alamo grounds, came after two rebelling members and the Alamo's former director this month said the 18th-century mission needs a better financial plan.
Jurors debating preacher's sex-crimes case pause to pose 2 questions to federal judgeJuly 23rd, 2009 Jurors ask 2 questions in pastor sex-crime caseTEXARKANA, Ark. — Jurors took a break from deliberations at the sex-crimes trial of evangelist Tony Alamo on Thursday so they could pose two questions to the federal judge presiding over the case.
Jurors in Arkansas to start deliberating sex-crime charges against evangelistJuly 23rd, 2009 Jurors to weigh sex-crimes charges against pastorTEXARKANA, Ark. — Jurors are set to begin weighing the child-sex charges against jailed evangelist Tony Alamo.
Jurors debating preacher's sex-crimes case pause to pose questions to federal judgeJuly 23rd, 2009 Jurors ask questions in pastor sex-crime caseTEXARKANA, Ark. — Jurors took a pair of breaks from their deliberations at the sex-crimes trial of evangelist Tony Alamo on Thursday so they could pose questions to the federal judge presiding over the case.
Michelle Obama sponsors future Coast Guard cutter Stratton, first time for a first ladyJuly 20th, 2009 Michelle Obama sponsors future Coast Guard cutterWASHINGTON — In a first for a first lady, Michelle Obama is sponsoring a future Coast Guard cutter. Construction of the cutter Stratton began Monday in Pascagoula, Miss., when the U.S.
Woman who was evangelist's 8-year-old 'wife' says he began having sex with her when she was 9July 17th, 2009 Girl 'married' at 8 says sex started in 3rd gradeTEXARKANA, Ark. — A woman who said evangelist Tony Alamo "married" her at age 8 is telling federal jurors that he sexually assaulted her repeatedly until she escaped his compound in late 2006.
More women set to testify that jailed Ark. evangelist Tony Alamo took them as underage bridesJuly 16th, 2009 More accusers set to testify against evangelistTEXARKANA, Ark. — More women are scheduled to take the stand Thursday to accuse jailed evangelist Tony Alamo of taking them as underage brides.
Coast Guard cutter based in Alameda, Calif., makes drug bust off coast of GuatemalaJuly 10th, 2009 Coast Guard cutter makes drug bust off GuatemalaALAMEDA, Calif. — The Coast Guard says a cutter based in Alameda has seized two speedboats, recovered a bale of cocaine and detained four suspected smugglers off the coast of Guatemala.
Praxair subsidiary acquires industrial, aviation turbine coatings supplierJuly 1st, 2009 Praxair subsidiary acquires coatings supplierDANBURY, Conn. — Praxair Surface Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of industrial gas maker Praxair Inc., has acquired a supplier of protective coatings for industrial and aviation gas turbines, Praxair said Wednesday
Praxair Surface Technologies purchased Sermatech International Holdings Corp.
Mainer who lost driver's license charged with OUI after getting behind wheel of lawn mowerJune 6th, 2009 Beer run on a lawn mower leads to OUI chargeVASSALBORO, Maine — A Maine man has been charged with operating under the influence after he and a friend made a beer run on a riding lawn mower. Police say 51-year-old Danforth Ross of Vassalboro was charged May 29.