Timetable for the 2009 Nobel Prize announcementsOctober 9th, 2009 Timetable for remaining Nobel Prize announcementsDate and time for announcement of the remaining 2009 Nobel Prize:
— Monday, Oct. 12: Economics, no earlier than 7 a.m.
Eatery chain Sonic anticipates adjusted 2010 earnings will rise on lower commodity costsSeptember 17th, 2009 Sonic expects adjusted 2010 profit to riseOKLAHOMA CITY — Sonic Corp. said Thursday that its fiscal 2010 adjusted profit will climb from the previous year, helped by lower commodity costs and reduced interest expense.
Biden confident Iraq won't alter withdrawal timetable for US troopsSeptember 17th, 2009 Biden: Iraq won't alter troop withdrawal timingBAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden says he is confident that Iraq will not alter the timetable for the withdrawal of American troops. Biden told reporters in Baghdad on Thursday that there are a number of steps that would have to be taken before Iraq could call a referendum that could alter the so-called status of forces agreement.
Nissan prices new 2010 Rogue crossover SUV between $20,340 and $23,130August 28th, 2009 Nissan prices new 2010 Rogue crossover SUVFRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan North America Inc.
Remains of Navy pilot shot down during Gulf War returning to Jacksonville, Fla.August 13th, 2009 Speicher's remains returning to north FloridaJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The remains of Navy pilot Michael Scott Speicher are being returned to his Florida home, 18 years after his FA-18 Hornet was shot down on the first night of the Gulf War in 1991.
Michael Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body back in shape for return to F1July 30th, 2009 Schumacher working on fitness for comebackFRANKFURT — Michael Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body back in shape as he prepares for his Formula One comeback next month. The seven-time champion is filling in for injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa and hopes to race at the European Grand Prix in Valencia, Spain, on Aug.
Felipe Massa alert, answering questions in 3 languages; driver could leave hospital next weekJuly 28th, 2009 Massa alert, answering questions in hospitalBUDAPEST, Hungary — Felipe Massa's doctor says the driver is increasingly alert and answering questions in three languages, and the head of the Ferrari team is encouraged about the possibility of the Brazilian returning to the track. The 28-year-old driver was hit in the helmet by a loose part from another car and crashed into a tire barrier at 120 mph during qualifying Saturday at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Drive-through ticket process for Michael Jackson memorial goes smoothly in Los AngelesJuly 6th, 2009 Jackson memorial ticketing goes smoothlyLOS ANGELES — The ticket hand-off for Michael Jackson's public memorial service in Los Angeles has been going smoothly at Dodger Stadium. Winners of an Internet ticket lottery began exchanging vouchers for tickets in a drive-through process Monday in the stadium parking lot.
Court rules against pilots who sued their own union over retirement-age issueJuly 1st, 2009 Court rules against pilots in age-bias caseDALLAS — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by older pilots who sued their union over an interpretation of a law that raised the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots to 65. The judge ruled that the pilots, who are over 60 and still work for Continental Airlines, have not been hurt by the union's interpretation, which would strip the older pilots of seniority.
Mark Martin will drive a full Cup schedule for Hendrick Motorsports in 2010May 6th, 2009 Mark Martin to drive full schedule in 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mark Martin doesn't want to drive race cars forever.
Actor Josh Duhamel to drive Chevy Camaro pace car to start Indianapolis 500April 30th, 2009 Actor Josh Duhamel to drive Indy 500 pace carINDIANAPOLIS — Actor Josh Duhamel has a new role for himself in May: pace car driver for the Indianapolis 500. Duhamel stars in the upcoming action movie "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." He also had roles in the soap opera "All My Children" and the primetime drama "Las Vegas." The 36-year-old North Dakota native is married to singer-songwriter and actress Fergie.
Another return? Brett Favre a free agent after Jets release him from reserve-retired listApril 29th, 2009 Favre released by Jets, free to sign with any teamNEW YORK — Brett Favre was released from the reserve-retired list by the New York Jets on Tuesday night, making the quarterback a free agent if he decides to again come out of retirement. When Favre was dealt to New York from Green Bay in August, there were conditions in the trade that required the Packers to be compensated if the Jets moved the three-time MVP.
Police say officers negotiating with armed man holding estranged wife at Ohio retirement homeApril 28th, 2009 Cops: Armed man holding wife at OH retirement homeOTTAWA HILLS, Ohio — Toledo police say a man is holding his estranged wife at gunpoint at a suburban retirement community. Tuesday's standoff comes about a month after the same held police at bay for three hours during a domestic violence call at his home.
Truex likes where EGR is headed, but looking at all options for 2010 seasonApril 25th, 2009 Truex looking at all 2010 optionsTALLADEGA, Ala. — Martin Truex Jr.'s decision to stay with Dale Earnhardt Inc.
Weyerhaeuser suspends company matches to employee, executive 401k retirement plansApril 22nd, 2009 Weyerhaeuser suspends 401k retirement matchesFEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Weyerhaeuser is suspending company matches to employee 401k retirement plans.
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