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Measure of US home prices rises most in 6 years

Measure of US home prices rises most in 6 years
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - A measure of U.S. home prices jumped 5 percent in September compared with a year ago, the largest year-over-year increase since July 2006. The gain reported by CoreLogic offered more evidence of a sustainable housing recovery. The

Mood of the Nation: Set back by the housing bust

Mood of the Nation: Set back by the housing bust
By MATTHEW BROWNAssociated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - On the eve of the 2012 elections, The Associated Press interviewed dozens of Americans to try to gauge the economic mood of the nation. People were asked about jobs, housing, gas prices, retirement and other issues. Among them were Amanda

Mood of the Nation: Some optimism amid struggles

Mood of the Nation: Some optimism amid struggles
By The Associated Press On the eve of the 2012 elections, The Associated Press interviewed dozens of Americans to try to gauge the economic mood of the nation. People were asked about jobs, housing, gas prices, retirement and other issues. Among them were: - Adrienne Cragnotti, 46, and Mike

Mood of the Nation: Businessman sees a recovery

Mood of the Nation: Businessman sees a recovery
By MATT SEDENSKYAssociated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - On the eve of the 2012 elections, The Associated Press interviewed dozens of Americans to try to gauge the economic mood of the nation. People were asked about jobs, housing, gas prices, retirement and other issues. Among them was a

BIG DRUG BUST! 700lbs Of Marijuana SEIZED Near Royal City

BIG DRUG BUST! 700lbs Of Marijuana SEIZED Near Royal City
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. - A Moses Lake man is in custody and several hundred pounds of marijuana seized after local and federal law enforcement officers served three search warrants this past Tuesday. Detectives from Grant County's Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team and agents from the U.

BIG DRUG BUST! 700lbs Of Marijuana SEIZED Near Royal City

BIG DRUG BUST! 700lbs Of Marijuana SEIZED Near Royal City
GRANT COUNTY, Wash. - A Moses Lake man is in custody and several hundred pounds of marijuana seized after local and federal law enforcement officers served three search warrants this past Tuesday. Detectives from Grant County's Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team and agents from the U.

Mood of the Nation: Struggling but seeking no help

Mood of the Nation: Struggling but seeking no help
By MITCH WEISSAssociated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - On the eve of the 2012 elections, The Associated Press interviewed dozens of Americans to try to gauge the economic mood of the nation. People were asked about jobs, housing, gas prices, retirement and other issues. Among them was Ray Arvin

Q&A: Could Sandy postpone the election?

Q&A: Could Sandy postpone the election?
By JOSH LEDERMANAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - One week before a close election, superstorm Sandy has confounded the presidential race, halted early voting in many areas and led some to ponder whether the election might even be postponed. It could take days to restore electricity to more

Q&A: Could Sandy postpone the election?

Q&A: Could Sandy postpone the election?
By JOSH LEDERMANAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - One week before a close election, superstorm Sandy has confounded the presidential race, halted early voting in many areas and led some to ponder whether the election might even be postponed. It could take days to restore electricity to more

Storm's cost may hit $50B; rebuilding to ease blow

Storm's cost may hit $50B; rebuilding to ease blow
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER and MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) - Superstorm Sandy will end up causing about $20 billion in property damages and $10 billion to $30 billion more in lost business, according to IHS Global Insight, a forecasting firm. In the long run, the