Sears pays record $6.2 million to settle charges it discriminated against disabled workersSeptember 30th, 2009 Sears pays $6.2 million to settle bias caseWASHINGTON — Sears Holdings Corp. has agreed to pay a record $6.2 million to settle allegations that it illegally fired disabled employees.
Jordan contacts US over Jordanian citizen suspected in Dallas bomb plotSeptember 30th, 2009 Jordan contacts US over Dallas plotAMMAN, Jordan — Jordan's government spokesman says Amman has asked the United States for information of a Texas terror plot involving a Jordanian citizen. Nabil al-Sharif says the Jordanian Embassy in Washington has contacted the U.S.
French 'Spiderman' arrested after climbing to top of Malaysia's 88-story Petronas Twin TowersSeptember 1st, 2009 'Spiderman' held after Malaysia Twin Towers climbKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Police arrested a French climber nicknamed "Spiderman" on Tuesday after he scaled Malaysia's iconic 88-story Petronas Twin Towers. Alain Robert sneaked past security early Tuesday to climb to the top of Tower 2 of the landmark buildings in Kuala Lumpur before he was detained, said city Police Chief Muhammad Sabtu Osman.
Don't look down: Sears Tower unveils glass balconies suspended from 103rd floor SkydeckJuly 1st, 2009 Sears Tower unveils 103rd floor glass balconiesCHICAGO — Visitors to the Sears Tower's new glass balconies all seem to agree: The first step is the hardest. "It's like walking on ice," said Margaret Kemp, of Bishop, California, who said her heart was still pounding even after stepping away from the balcony.
Chicago's Sears Tower unveils glass balconies suspended from building's 103rd floor SkydeckJuly 1st, 2009 Sears Tower to open 103rd floor glass balconyCHICAGO — The Sears Tower is offering a new way to push your fear of heights right over the edge. A glass ledge, actually, suspended from the building's 103rd floor Skydeck.
Sears Holdings to start buyer protection program to help customers who lose their jobsJune 30th, 2009 Sears Holdings to start buyer protection programHOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Sears said Tuesday that it plans to offer a buyer protection program for its home appliances to help consumers who lose their jobs during the recession.
Sears Tower to undergo $350 million green remodel, including wind turbines, solar panelsJune 24th, 2009 Sears Tower to undergo $350M green remodelCHICAGO — The Sears Tower will undergo a $350 million green remodeling effort at the 110-story skyscraper, including wind turbines, green roofs and solar panels. Owners and architects said Wednesday that the plan will reduce electricity use in the building by 80 percent and save 24 million gallons of water a year.
Sentencing delayed until Sept. for 5 convicted in Miami terrorism caseJune 19th, 2009 Sentencing delayed in Miami terror caseMIAMI — Sentencing has been put off until September for five Miami men convicted of plotting terror attacks against Chicago's Sears Tower and several FBI offices. The five had been scheduled for sentencing July 27.
French 'Spiderman' arrested after scaling 41-story Sydney skyscraper, causing gridlockJune 2nd, 2009 'Spiderman' arrested for scaling Sydney skyscraperSYDNEY — A French skyscraper climber nicknamed "Spiderman" was arrested Tuesday after scaling a 41-story building in downtown Sydney with his bare hands, stopping traffic on the busy street below. Around 200 people gathered to watch as Alain Robert, known for scaling some of the world's tallest and best-known buildings without ropes or other equipment, climbed to the top of the Royal Bank of Scotland Tower.
5 Miami men convicted of plot to topple Chicago's Sears Tower, bomb FBI offices; 1 acquittedMay 12th, 2009 5 Miami men convicted of Sears Tower attack plotMIAMI — A federal jury in Miami has convicted five men of plotting to join forces with al-Qaida to topple Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices in hopes of igniting an anti-government insurrection. A sixth man was acquitted.
Filene's Basement files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy reorganization, Crown may buy some storesMay 4th, 2009 Filene's Basement files for Ch. 11 reorganizationWILMINGTON, Del.
Go ahead, look down: Sears Tower in Chicago to install 4 glass balconies for visitorsMay 2nd, 2009 Sears Tower to add glass balconies for a sick viewCHICAGO — Visitors to the top of the tallest building in North America soon won't be able to avoid looking straight down. The Sears Tower plans this summer to add four enclosed glass-bottomed balconies jutting out from the building's 103rd floor Skydeck — offering a view of 1,353 feet down.
Jury in Miami begins deliberations for 6 men charged with plotting to destroy Sears TowerApril 27th, 2009 Fla. jury deliberates in Sears Tower terror trialMIAMI — A federal jury in Miami is deliberating the fate of six men charged with plotting to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices around the country. The 12-person jury got the case Monday after a two-month trial.
Closing arguments begin in 3rd trial of Fla. men accused of plotting Sears Tower, FBI attacksApril 24th, 2009 Closing arguments begin in terror trialMIAMI — A federal prosecutor called six South Florida men would-be terrorists who pledged allegiance to Osama Bin Laden during closing arguments in their terrorism trial. The prosecutor said Thursday the so-called Liberty City Six wanted to wage war against the United States and blow up Chicago's Sears Tower.
Prosecutor: 6 South Fla. men terrorists loyal to Bin Laden; defense says they are FBI victimsApril 24th, 2009 Closing arguments begin in terror trial in Fla.MIAMI — Six South Florida men being tried a third time on terrorism charges pledged allegiance to Osama Bin Laden and wanted to wage war against the United States, including blowing up Chicago's Sears Tower, a prosecutor said during closing arguments Thursday. The so-called "Liberty City Six" were again facing four terrorism-related charges each after two previous trials ended in hung juries.
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