Obama, speaking of China, says no trading system will work if trade agreements aren't enforcedSeptember 14th, 2009 Obama says trade agreements must be enforcedNEW YORK — President Barack Obama is defending his decision to impose punitive tariffs on imported Chinese tires. In a speech Monday in New York, Obama said he took action because trade agreements must be enforced in order for trading systems to work.
Armstrong World Industries shares upgraded; analyst cites value, prospects, investor interestAugust 28th, 2009 Ahead of the Bell: Armstrong World upgradedNEW YORK — An analyst upgraded Armstrong World Industries Inc. Friday, saying its shares are cheap, its debt is shrinking and its dominant market share positions it for a big post-recession rebound.
LA judge denies AP's motion to unseal all plea agreements in Mongol biker gang caseAugust 12th, 2009 LA judge denies AP motion in Mongol biker caseLOS ANGELES — A federal judge has denied a motion by The Associated Press to unseal all plea agreements in a case where dozens of Mongol motorcycle gang members were indicted. U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper says she agreed with the news outlet that some of the plea agreements should be made public.
One short name, one giant headache: another Neil Armstrong besieged with calls and lettersJuly 26th, 2009 One short name, one giant headache for Ohio manCINCINNATI — Sharing a name with someone who lives in your area isn't usually a big deal — unless your name is Neil Armstrong. Thirty-eight-year-old Neil Allen Armstrong, a financial services professional from Symmes Township in suburban Cincinnati, says he constantly gets calls and packages from autograph seekers, school kids and reporters.
Weak sales, hefty impairment charge leads Texas Industries to fiscal 4th-quarter lossJuly 15th, 2009 Texas Industries posts 4Q loss on hefty chargeDALLAS — Cement maker Texas Industries Inc. on Wednesday posted a fiscal fourth-quarter loss, reversing a year-earlier profit, as the economy sagged and the company booked a big charge for its cement operations in California.
Continental to take $31M charge against value of 737s; expects total 2Q charges of $44 millionJuly 14th, 2009 Continental to book $44 million in 2Q chargesHOUSTON — Continental Airlines Inc. says it will record a $31 million charge against the value of its Boeing 737s in its fiscal second-quarter results because of the falling market value of those planes.
Calif. Air Resources Board ready to vote on carbon fee on industry to fight global warmingJune 25th, 2009 Calif. board weighs pollution tax on industriesSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California regulators are considering a proposal to impose the nation's first statewide carbon fee on utilities, oil refineries and other polluting industries.
Cisco to record $130 million charge to fix tax treatment of stock options expensesMay 30th, 2009 Cisco to record $130 million tax-related chargetSEATTLE — Computer networking gear maker Cisco Systems Inc. on Friday said current fourth-quarter earnings per share will be 2 cents to 3 cents lower due to a tax-related charge.
Armstrong, Mellow Johnny's teammates miss pile up on second to last lap of Tour of Gila stageMay 3rd, 2009 Armstrong has near miss in New MexicoSILVER CITY, N.M. — Lance Armstrong didn't disappoint the fans who traveled to this sleepy mining town from as far as the Netherlands to see him take on a speedy — and potentially dangerous — race around 1-mile downtown course in the Tour of the Gila.
Tour of the Gila is looking like a good springboard for ArmstrongApril 30th, 2009 Armstrong shows signs of improvementSILVER CITY, N.M. — Although Lance Armstrong still has improvements to make in his buildup to the Giro d'Italia, he believes his decision to race in the Tour of the Gila was a good move.
Lance Armstrong says collarbone broken last month feels good; he's looking forward to raceApril 29th, 2009 Armstrong says collarbone good; glad to race againSILVER CITY, N.M. — Lance Armstrong is ready to race again.
UCI rule will keep Lance Armstrong from racing at Tour of GilaApril 28th, 2009 Armstrong won't race at Tour of GilaALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Lance Armstrong is going to miss this week's Tour of the Gila cycling race in New Mexico.
Armstrong to mark European return at Milan San-RemoMarch 4th, 2009 BERLIN - Lance Armstrong will return to Europe later this month to continue his comeback season with races at Milan-San Remo and Spain's Vuelta a Castilla Leon, his Astana team has confirmed. Armstrong will ride the Milan-San Remo spring classic March 21 before competing in Spain where he will race with co-captain Alberto Contador and where Astana say the American will focus on the time trial and two mountaintop finishes.
Armstrong scraps independent drug-testing plansFebruary 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Cycling legend Lance Armstrong has scrapped plans to undergo independent dope testing amid claims the programme would be unworkable. Armstrong's agent, Bill Stapleton, said that the cyclist would still continue to be tested by the internal anti-doping programme of his Astana team, which is run by Rasmus Damsgaard, a Danish anti-doping research scientist.
Lance strong as the Tour Down Under goes uphillJanuary 20th, 2009 SYDNEY - Cycling great Lance Armstrong was on the pace and happy to finish in the bunch Wednesday as Australia's Tour Down Under hit the Adelaide hills. The 145-kilometre second stage wound up with three hilly 20-kilometre circuits and the 37-year-old Texan showed he was in his element as the gradients got steeper.
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