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Investors look for answers on economy from Fed

Investors look for answers on economy from Fed
By MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Worry and speculation have consumed investors since Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke to Congress last month about the Federal Reserve's drive to keep long-term interest rates at record lows. On Wednesday, many hope the Fed will settle the

Stocks edge lower as investors wait on Fed

Stocks edge lower as investors wait on Fed
By STEVE ROTHWELLAP Markets Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The stock market is waiting on the Fed. Major indexes drifted lower in midday trading Wednesday as traders wondered what the Federal Reserve will say about the U.S. economy and the central bank's huge stimulus program this afternoon. The U.S.

Cyprus okays gas plant deal with Noble, Delek

Cyprus okays gas plant deal with Noble, Delek
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Cyprus' deputy government spokesman says the Cabinet has ratified a preliminary agreement with U.S. firm Noble Energy and its Israeli partners Delek Drilling and Avner Oil Exploration on their participation in the development of a planned natural gas processing facility.

Stocks edge lower as investors wait for the Fed

Stocks edge lower as investors wait for the Fed
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are edging lower in early trading on Wall Street as investors hold back ahead of a policy announcement from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 17 points, or 0.1 percent, at 15,301 in the first few minutes of trading Wednesday. The Standard &

Obama warns EU over high youth unemployment

Obama warns EU over high youth unemployment
By JUERGEN BAETZAssociated Press BERLIN (AP) - President Barack Obama raised the prospect Wednesday that Europe might need to adjust its economic policies to tackle high youth unemployment and make sure that some countries don't "lose a generation." Obama warned during his visit to Berlin that

US futures waver in light trading

US futures waver in light trading
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stock futures are mixed in light trading with investors holding back before the Federal Reserve reveals its stance on the economy. Markets have swung wildly for weeks leading up to the two-day meeting, which ends Wednesday. Dow Jones industrial futures are down 14 points to 15,

FedEx 4Q profit drops as priority services lag

FedEx 4Q profit drops as priority services lag
By DAVID KOENIGAP Business Writer DALLAS (AP) - FedEx Corp.'s fourth-quarter profit fell 45 percent as international customers traded down to less-expensive delivery options. Excluding charges, the results still beat Wall Street expectations. But the company's forecast for the next 12

Japan formally OKs new nuclear safety requirements

Japan formally OKs new nuclear safety requirements
By MARI YAMAGUCHIAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) - Japan's nuclear watchdog formally approved a set of new safety requirements for atomic power plants on Wednesday, paving the way for the reopening of facilities shut down since the Fukushima disaster in a move critics charged was too hasty. The new

Greek government back in talks to end TV crisis

Greek government back in talks to end TV crisis
By DEREK GATOPOULOSAssociated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greece's governing coalition parties are to meet for a second time in three days to try and end a political crisis triggered by the closure of state broadcaster ERT. Conservative Prime Minister Antonis Samaras will hold talks later

Study: Wiser medication use could cut health costs

Study: Wiser medication use could cut health costs
By LINDA A. JOHNSONAP Business Writer TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - If doctors and patients used prescription drugs more wisely, they could save the U.S. health care system at least $213 billion a year, by reducing medication overuse, underuse and other flaws in care that cause complications and longer,

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UPDATE: Wrong-Way Crash On Hwy. 195 At Cheney Spokane Rd.

UPDATE: Wrong-Way Crash On Hwy. 195 At Cheney Spokane Rd.
UPDATE: The female driver has been identified as Jennifer A. Schmidt of Spokane Valley. The male driver has been identified as Sean D. Moss. Both Schmidt and Moss were life-flighted by Medstar to Sacred Heart. The State Patrol says both vehicles were totaled and both drivers were wearing seatbelts

NASA picks 8 new astronauts, 4 of them women

NASA picks 8 new astronauts, 4 of them women
By MARCIA DUNNAP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA has eight new astronauts - its first new batch in four years. Among the lucky candidates: the first female fighter pilot to become an astronaut in nearly two decades. A female helicopter pilot also is in the group. In fact, four of

FIRST ON KHQ.COM: Spokane Valley Homeowner Catches Would Be Burglar; Holds Suspect At Gunpoint Until Authorities Arrive

FIRST ON KHQ.COM: Spokane Valley Homeowner Catches Would Be Burglar; Holds Suspect At Gunpoint Until Authorities Arrive
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SPOKANE VALLEY POLICE DEPT: On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at 9:15 a.m., Spokane Valley Sheriff's Deputies responded to a person with a weapon call near the area of 13600 E. 20th Ave. Deputies arrived on scene and found the victim homeowner detaining the suspect, later