Yum Brands increases quarterly cash dividend by 2 cents to 21 cents, distributed Nov. 6September 30th, 2009 Yum Brands increases quarterly dividendLOUSIVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., which operates Taco Bell, KFC and other fast-food chains, on Wednesday said it is increasing its quarterly cash dividend by 2 cents to 21 cents, payable on Nov.
American Airlines says September traffic will fall 16.4 pct from August, while costs riseSeptember 18th, 2009 American Airlines Sept. traffic, capacity fallMINNEAPOLIS — American Airlines said on Friday that it expects its September traffic to fall 16.4 percent from August, as capacity drops 9.7 percent.
FedEx predicts better fiscal 1st-qtr profit due to improved international demand, cost cutsSeptember 11th, 2009 FedEx sees better fiscal 1Q earningsMEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx is raising its first-quarter earnings forecast, citing better-than-expected international shipments and cost-cutting.
Police: Small plane lands on Mass. highway; no reports of injuriesSeptember 1st, 2009 Police: Plane lands on Mass. highway; no injuriesMANSFIELD, Mass.
New Jersey Turnpike Authority awards Shaw Group contract as part of highway projectAugust 27th, 2009 Shaw Group receives New Jersey turnpike contractBATON ROUGE, La. — The Shaw Group Inc.
Popeyes owner AFC Enterprises boosts full-year outlookAugust 20th, 2009 AFC Enterprises raises forecastATLANTA — Restaurant operator AFC Enterprises Inc. boosted its full-year guidance Wednesday.
SkyWest traffic up 8.9 percent in July, as capacity rises 4.5 percentAugust 11th, 2009 SkyWest July traffic rises 8.9 percentST. GEORGE, Utah — Regional airline operator SkyWest Inc., which runs SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines, said July traffic rose 8.9 percent.
Off-duty Fla. deputy pulls over for fake police lights, later busts driver after running tagJuly 30th, 2009 Deputy duped by fake police lights, arrests driverMANATEE, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida motorist who used fake police lights to get through traffic was busted after an off-duty sheriff's deputy pulled over to get out of the way and became suspicious.
JetBlue posts 2Q as cost cuts, lower fuel offset declining passenger demandJuly 23rd, 2009 JetBlue posts 2Q profitNEW YORK — JetBlue Airways Corp. said Thursday it posted a second-quarter profit as cost cuts and lower fuel prices balanced out declining passenger demand.
LA traffic snarled as police try to get suspected burglar to leave freeway storm drainJune 16th, 2009 LA police corner suspected burglar in storm drainLOS ANGELES — Traffic on one Los Angeles freeway has gotten more snarled than usual as police, hazardous materials crews and firefighters try to coax a burglary suspect out of hiding in a storm drain. Traffic on southbound Interstate 405 was halted for hours early Tuesday.
Airlines shares drop as economic data shake stocks, more carriers report less May trafficJune 3rd, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines DiveNEW YORK — Shares of U.S. carriers followed the broader market lower on Wednesday after the latest data gave investors more cause for concern about the nation's economy.
Airlines shares rise as investors see value, JPMorgan raises Continental to 'Overweight'June 2nd, 2009 Sector Snap: Airlines gainNEW YORK — Airline shares headed higher for a second day on Tuesday as investors scooped up shares beaten down in recent weeks, and set aside reports of lower traffic in May. The AMEX Airline Index rose 5.7 percent, with all 13 component stocks higher.
The skinny on all 20 horses in the Kentucky DerbyMay 3rd, 2009 How they finished in the DerbyLOUISVILLE, Ky. — How the 19 horses ran in the Kentucky Derby, listed in order of finish:
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Citing economic pressures in newspaper industry, Boston Herald to hike newsstand pricesMay 1st, 2009 Boston Herald hikes newsstand pricesBOSTON — The Boston Herald is raising the newsstand price of its daily newspaper by 25 cents to $1, citing economic pressures affecting the newspaper industry. The increase for papers sold within 30 miles of Boston will be effective May 11.
Chargers' DT Jamal Williams pleads guilty to traffic violationsApril 24th, 2009 Williams pleads guilty to traffic violationsSAN DIEGO — Chargers defensive tackle Jamal Williams pleaded guilty to two traffic violations on Thursday as part of a plea deal stemming from his arrest Feb. 1. Williams had been arrested on suspicion of DUI, but the San Diego City Attorney's office decided to charge him with misdemeanor reckless driving after his blood-alcohol level showed 0.07 percent, under the state limit of 0.08.
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