Driver convicted of 11 counts of gross vehicular manslaughter in fatal California bus crashOctober 9th, 2009 Driver convicted in fatal California bus crashCOLUSA, Calif. — The driver of a bus that crashed in Northern California last year, killing 11 people, has been convicted of 11 counts of gross vehicular manslaughter.
Former Danielle Steel aide faces prison after admitting stealing at least $400,000 from authorSeptember 30th, 2009 Former Danielle Steel aide pleads guilty to fraudSAN FRANCISCO — A former aide to Danielle Steel is facing time in federal prison after admitting she stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the romance novelist. Federal prosecutors announced Monday that 47-year-old Kristy Watts, who also goes by the name Kristy Siegrist, pleaded guilty last week to one count of wire fraud and four counts of tax evasion.
Jody Powell dies, was White House press secretary during Jimmy Carter's presidencySeptember 14th, 2009 Former Carter press secretary Jody Powell diesWASHINGTON — A close associate says Jody Powell, who was White House press secretary during Jimmy Carter's presidency, has died. Powell, a Georgia native known for his deep Southern drawl, worked on Carter's presidential campaign in 1976 and served as the Carter's spokesman between 1977 and 1981.
Fluor names Garry W. Flowers as head of Savannah River Nuclear SiteSeptember 1st, 2009 Fluor names new head of federal nuclear siteIRVING, Texas — Engineering firm Fluor Corp. said Tuesday that Garry W.
NetApp names Tom Georgens CEO, replacing Dan WarmenhovenAugust 19th, 2009 NetApp names Tom Georgens CEOSUNNYVALE, Calif. — Data storage company NetApp Inc.
Colin Powell says Harvard scholar might have reacted too quicklyJuly 29th, 2009 Powell: Harvard scholar might have reacted quicklyWASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell was mildly critical Tuesday of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., whose angry response to a Cambridge, Mass., police officer touched off a national debate involving President Barack Obama. Powell, interviewed by CNN's Larry King, criticized the way Gates dealt with Sgt.
Watts Water Technologies says it recorded a $3.6M second-quarter loss as sales slid 19 pctJuly 29th, 2009 Watts Water suffers $3.6M 2Q lossNORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Watts Water Technologies Inc., which makes valves for plumbing, heating and water needs, said Tuesday it suffered a $3.6 million loss in the second quarter, compared with a year-ago profit, as sales slid 19 percent.
Powell says Harvard scholar might have reacted too quicklyJuly 29th, 2009 Powell: Harvard scholar might have reacted quicklyWASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell was mildly critical Tuesday of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., whose angry response to a Cambridge, Mass., police officer touched off a national debate involving President Barack Obama. Powell, interviewed by CNN's Larry King, criticized the way Gates dealt with Sgt.
Colin Powell endorses NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's 3rd-term re-election bidJuly 29th, 2009 Colin Powell endorses NYC mayor's re-election bidNEW YORK — Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has endorsed New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's re-election bid.
City records: Former DC mayor Marion Barry hired woman soon after they began datingJuly 8th, 2009 Marion Barry hired girlfriend while the two datedWASHINGTON — City records show that former D.C. mayor Marion Barry hired his former girlfriend soon after they began dating.
Colin Powell says US took too long to bolster Iraq forces after Baghdad fell early in warJuly 5th, 2009 Powell says Iraq surge should have come earlierWASHINGTON — Colin Powell says the U.S. took too long to strengthen its forces in Iraq after Baghdad fell early in the war.
Colin Powell: Sotomayor shouldn't be labeled racist because of affirmative action standJuly 5th, 2009 Colin Powell attacks critics of SotomayorWASHINGTON — Colin Powell, one of the nation's most prominent African-Americans, is going after people who attacked Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor because of her stand in favor of affirmative action. Powell, who's from the same Bronx neighborhood in New York as Sotomayor, said she should face "a spirited set of hearings" in the Senate.
Bus driver charged with manslaughter in crash that killed 11 in Northern CaliforniaMay 13th, 2009 Driver charged in fatal Calif. casino bus crashWILLIAMS, Calif.
Bhushan takes charge as managing director of Air IndiaApril 27th, 2009 MUMBAI - E.K. Bharat Bhushan, who currently serves as joint secretary and financial adviser in the civil aviation ministry, has assumed charge as the interim chairman and managing director of the state-run National Civil Aviation Co of India Ltd (NACIL).
Ambrose crewman back in pit at Talladega after serving 4-race suspension for chasing tireApril 26th, 2009 Tire-chasing crewman returns from suspensionTALLADEGA, Ala. — The crew member who chased a tire across pit road has returned from a four-race suspension and is in the pits at Talladega Superspeedway.
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