Number of Americans receiving food stamps rises in June, 22 percent higher than June 2008September 3rd, 2009 Number of Americans on food stamps risesWASHINGTON — More Americans than ever before received food stamps in June, the Department of Agriculture said on Thursday, with more than 35 million Americans receiving assistance. The numbers are 22 percent higher than in June 2008.
Antonio Nogueira defeats Randy Couture in UFC 102August 30th, 2009 Nogueira defeats Couture in UFC 102PORTLAND, Ore. — A rare appearance before hometown fans ended in disappointment for Randy Couture, who lost an unanimous decision to Brazil's Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in the main event Saturday at UFC 102.
Government warns against Simplicity bassinets after two more infant deaths disclosedAugust 20th, 2009 Two more infants killed in Simplicity bassinetsWASHINGTON — Government safety officials warned parents Thursday about Simplicity bassinets after two more infants were killed when they became trapped. Two young children died after getting trapped in previously recalled Simplicity close-sleeper/bedside sleeper bassinets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission disclosed.
Government warns against Simplicity bassinets after 2 more infant deaths disclosedAugust 20th, 2009 2 more infants killed in Simplicity bassinetsWASHINGTON — Government safety officials warned parents Thursday about Simplicity bassinets after two more infants were killed when they became trapped. Two young children died after getting trapped in previously recalled Simplicity close-sleeper/bedside sleeper bassinets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission disclosed.
Little Tikes toys recalled after 11-month-old boy gets plastic nail lodged in his throatAugust 13th, 2009 Little Tikes toy workshops and trucks recalledWASHINGTON — The Little Tikes Co. is recalling about 1.6 million toy workshops and trucks, after an 11-month-old boy got a plastic nail lodged in his throat.
Factory orders rise unexpectedly in June due to higher prices for petroleum productsAugust 5th, 2009 Factory orders rise unexpectedly in JuneWASHINGTON — Factory orders rose in June for the fourth time in five months, an unexpected gain and the latest sign that the ailing manufacturing sector is recovering. The Commerce Department says factory orders rose 0.4 percent, after a 1.1 percent increase in May.
Obama to nominate former Kentucky Rep. Anne Northup to Consumer Product Safety CommissionJuly 31st, 2009 Obama picks former Kentucky congresswoman for CPSCWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama will nominate former Republican Rep. Anne Northup of Kentucky to a seat on the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
List of states where recalled California lettuce was distributedJuly 23rd, 2009 States where recalled lettuce was distributedList of states in which lettuce sold by Salinas, Calif.-based Tanimura & Antle Inc. was distributed:
— Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Texas, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, North Carolina, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Deadliest months for US troops in AfghanistanJuly 20th, 2009 Deadliest months for US troops in AfghanistanDeadliest months for U.S. troops in Afghanistan since the start of the war:
—July 2009: 30 killed as of July 20.
Simplicity drop side cribs recalled for suffocation riskJuly 2nd, 2009 Cribs recalled for suffocation riskWASHINGTON — About 400,000 Simplicity drop side cribs were recalled Thursday for posing a suffocation hazard. The Chinese-made crib's hardware can break or deform, allowing the drop side to detach.
Jardine cribs recalled for third time since June 2008April 30th, 2009 96,000 cribs sold a Toys "R" Us recalledWASHINGTON — About 96,000 Jardine cribs sold at Toys "R'' Us and Babies "R'' Us were recalled Thursday, the company's third crib recall in a year. The slats on the seven models of recalled cribs can break, leaving a gap where small children can get trapped or strangled, according to government safety officials.
Pakistan recalls penalty corner specialist AbbasApril 22nd, 2009 Abbas recalled for Asia CupISLAMABAD — Pakistan has recalled penalty corner specialist Sohail Abbas to its training camp for next month's Asia Cup field hockey tournament. Nothing less than victory in the event could give Pakistan an automatic place in next year's World Cup.
Theron recalls the day her mother killed her fatherMarch 13th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron recalled a traumatic event in her life - when her mother killed her father. Theron was the only child and grew up on a farm outside Johannesburg in South Africa.
Unemployment goes up in KeralaFebruary 18th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The number of unemployed people in Kerala was a little over four million in June 2008 and included about 158,000 professional and technical job seekers, according to the 2008 Economic Review that was tabled in the state assembly Thursday. The figure was below the four-million mark in 2007.
South Africa hopes to double trade with India to $12 bnFebruary 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - South Africa is hoping that its participation in the forthcoming International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF) in Bangalore, as well as recent investments in India by South African firm Sasol, will lead to doubling of bilateral trade to $12 billion by 2010. The 18th IETF, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry, will be held Feb 23-26, and will see 500 exhibitors from 25 countries.
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