Ashton will change jobs during Doha summit

Categories: U.K.| Nov 21, 2009

Trade commissioner BaronessBaroness Ashton will take up her duties as Europe's new foreign policy chief on 1 December, halfway through a critical summit of world trade ministers in Geneva, and will be without a permanent replacement until February, it emerged ...Read More

Holiday travelers waited longer to book this year

Categories: Business, Top Stories| Nov 20, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS—Holiday travelers waited a little longer to book their flights this year, likely holding out for better deals and waiting to see if they would still have a job. And some aren't going at all. Travelocity reports that the average advance ...Read More

Obama approval drops below 50%

Categories: Most Viewed, Top Stories, U.S.| Nov 20, 2009

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro President Obama has now dropped, for the first time, below 50% approval in the Gallup poll. It's the second poll this week to show that result. This puts Obama on par with Ronald Reagan, who also fell below ...Read More

Europe job was too small for Tony Blair

Categories: Politics| Nov 20, 2009

Europe job was too small for Tony Blair London (CNN) -- Faced with a choice for its new president between the traffic-stopping Tony Blair and a capable but little-known Belgian, the EU's 27 leaders settled on Herman Van Rompuy, a man who would scarcely stop two mothers with ...Read More

Ashton: 'I am best person for EU foreign job'

Categories: Most Viewed, Top Stories, U.K., World| Nov 20, 2009

Baroness Ashton has hit back at claims she does not have enough experience for the post of EU high representative for Foreign Affairs and security. The Labour peer was the surprise choice of Europe's leaders for the role - dubbed the ...Read More

Japan's central bank keeps interest rate unchanged

Categories: Business| Nov 20, 2009

Japan's central bank keeps interest rate unchanged TOKYO -- Japan's government highlighted the danger of deflation for the first time in three years Friday, warning that falling prices and a further worsening of the labor market could drag on the weak recovery. Meanwhile, the country's central bank, which ...Read More

No. 6 N. Carolina beats No. 15 Ohio St 77-73

Categories: Sports| Nov 20, 2009

NEW YORK – There was so much to talk about after No. 6 North Carolina held on for 77-73 victory over No. 15 Ohio State in the 2K Sports Classic semifinals Thursday night. There was the Tar Heels' big early lead ...Read More

Geithner Asked To Resign; 'Mr. Secretary, The Public Has Lost All Confidence In Your Ability To Do Your Job' (VIDEO)

Categories: Politics, Top Stories| Nov 19, 2009

Geithner Asked To Resign; 'Mr. Secretary, The Public Has Lost All Confidence In Your Ability To Do Your Job' (VIDEO) A heated exchange erupted on Capitol Hill today as Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner was explicitly asked to resign. The ranking House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, Kevin Brady of Texas, ticked off a litany of economic concerns and perceived economic ...Read More

With former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell struggling, Raiders turn to Bruce Gradkowski

Categories: Sports| Nov 18, 2009

Gradkowski takes over starting QB gig for Raiders ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski for the foreseeable future. Coach Tom Cable made the announcement ...Read More

Gradkowski takes over starting QB gig for Raiders

Categories: Sports| Nov 18, 2009

ALAMEDA, Calif. -The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski for the foreseeable future. Coach Tom Cable made the announcement of the change following practice as the Raiders ...Read More