Stepmother of man arrested for slaying central Illinois family says he's not capable of murderOctober 2nd, 2009 Stepmom: Man arrested in Ill. slaying didn't do itLINCOLN, Ill.
Man charged with murder in slaying of ex-wife's family in tiny central Illinois townOctober 2nd, 2009 Ill. man charged with murder in family slayingLINCOLN, Ill. — An Illinois man has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in the slayings of a central Illinois family last month.
NY woman convicted in 2007 death of father, whose body was found bound, gagged and mutilatedSeptember 30th, 2009 NY woman convicted in mutilation death of fatherNEW YORK — A woman has been convicted of killing her father and mutilating his body in her New York City apartment. Queens District Attorney Richard Brown says 28-year-old Brigitte Harris was convicted Wednesday of manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon in the 2007 slaying of 55-year-old Eric Goodridge.
Mid-cap broker shares trade mixed on sector upgrade from Goldman SachsAugust 27th, 2009 Goldman analyst upgrades mid-cap brokers sectorBOSTON — A Goldman Sachs analyst on Thursday upgraded his sector rating for midsized brokerages, saying an expected resurgence of corporate mergers and acquisitions as well as initial public offerings should lift the firms. In addition to raising his coverage view of mid-cap brokers to "Attractive" from "Neutral," Goldman analyst Daniel Harris raised his rating on the M&A boutique firm Greenhill & Co.
Umpqua Holdings raises $245 million from public stock offeringAugust 19th, 2009 Umpqua Holdings announces closing of stock offerPORTLAND, Ore. — Regional bank Umpqua Holdings Corp.
Hampton Roads Bankshares withdraws proposed public stock offeringAugust 19th, 2009 Hampton Roads Bankshares withdraws stock offeringNORFOLK, Va. — Bank holding company Hampton Roads Bankshares Inc.
Melco Crown Entertainment raises about $209.6 million in follow-on public stock offeringAugust 18th, 2009 Melco Crown raises $209.6M in follow-on offeringNEW YORK — Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. said Tuesday that it raised about $209.6 million through a follow-on public stock offering.
Colorado liquor store's shoplifting solution is in the bag: No purses allowedAugust 14th, 2009 Colo store bags theft problem with no-purse policyCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Leave your purse in the car, or you won't get service at one Colorado Springs liquor store.
Military radio maker Harris surges after analyst upgrades shares on strong Pentagon prospectsAugust 13th, 2009 Analyst upgrades military radio maker HarrisNEW YORK — Military radio maker Harris Corp. shares surged Thursday after an analyst upgraded the stock on growing evidence that sales to the Pentagon will increase.
Attorney: Ex-Illinois governor's chief of staff expected to plead guilty to corruption chargesJuly 8th, 2009 Ex-Blagojevich aide expected to plead guiltyCHICAGO — A defense attorney for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's last chief of staff says his client will likely plead guilty to corruption charges.
Par Pharmaceutical offering $150 million in mix of stock, warrantsJune 19th, 2009 Par announces mixed offering for $150 millionNEW YORK — Par Pharmaceutical Cos. said Friday it is selling up to $150 million in a mixed shelf offering and plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes.
Wells Fargo announces plans for a $6 billion stock offering after stress test resultsMay 8th, 2009 Wells Fargo announces $6 billion stock offeringSAN FRANCISCO — Wells Fargo & Co. said Thursday it plans to offer $6 billion of common stock to the public.
Hugh Hefner: I'm in love with No. 1 girl Crystal HarrisMay 1st, 2009 NEW YORK - Putting all speculations to rest, Hugh Hefner has confessed that his heart beats for new squeeze Crystal Harris - not ex-flame Holly Madison. Days after the Playboy mogul was quoted as calling Madison "the love of his life" and wanting her to move into the mansion, Hefner has now insisted that he's head over heels with his new No.
49ers sign LB Marques Harris, 12 undrafted free agentsMay 1st, 2009 49ers sign LB Marques HarrisSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have signed linebacker Marques Harris to a one-year contract.
Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris take stage at Jazz Fest; Tony Bennett gives instruments to schoolApril 30th, 2009 Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris to take Jazz Fest stageNEW ORLEANS — Rock musician Ben Harper and country singer Emmylou Harris take the stage for the second half of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Soul singers Marva Wright and Solomon Burke, singer and violinist Theresa Andersson, and the Little Freddie King Blues Band are also set to perform Thursday.