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China: Clear plan needed to solve Europe crisis

China: Clear plan needed to solve Europe crisis
VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) - China's premier told a summit of Asian and European leaders Monday that major economic institutions need a clear and reliable plan to solve Europe's sovereign debt crisis. Wen Jiabao, who is also China's top economic official, told the opening session of the two-

A look at government innovation contest finalists

A look at government innovation contest finalists
By The Associated Press After submitting ideas about addressing urban challenges and improving city life, 20 cities around the country have been chosen as finalists in a government-innovation contest sponsored by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's personal foundation, Bloomberg

Ryanair raises outlook as profits rise 10 pct

Ryanair raises outlook as profits rise 10 pct
By SHAWN POGATCHNIKAssociated Press DUBLIN (AP) - European airline Ryanair reported stronger-than-expected half-year profits Monday and raised its outlook for the full year as its cost-conscious business model continued to attract customers hit by the region's economic crisis. The Dublin-

Post-storm construction hiring may aid US economy

Post-storm construction hiring may aid US economy
By ALEX VEIGA and MATTHEW PERRONEAP Business Writers Hiring in the long-depressed U.S. construction industry will get a boost from the rebuilding that will follow Superstorm Sandy. Those jobs, in turn, could raise economic growth, analysts say. The modest lift to the economy is expected to come

Union workers strike at Raley's supermarket chain

Union workers strike at Raley's supermarket chain
By JOHN S. MARSHALLAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Union workers at Raley's supermarket chain, which operates more than 100 stores in California and Nevada, went on strike Sunday after last-ditch efforts to reach a new contract failed. The strike, which marked the first against Raley

Union workers strike at Raley's supermarket chain

Union workers strike at Raley's supermarket chain
By JOHN S. MARSHALLAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Union workers at Raley's supermarket chain, which operates more than 100 stores in California and Nevada, went on strike Sunday after last-ditch efforts to reach a new contract failed. The strike, which marked the first against Raley

2012 ad blitz: big money, smaller audience

2012 ad blitz: big money, smaller audience
By BETH FOUHYAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - One million ads. More than $1 billion. Ten battleground states. Those eye-popping figures tell the story of the 2012 presidential campaign TV ad blitz - never before has so much money been spent on so many commercials aimed at so few voters.

Rivals stress differences and bipartisanship hopes

Rivals stress differences and bipartisanship hopes
By DAVID ESPO and JULIE PACEAssociated Press HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) - Two days from judgment by the voters, President Barack Obama raced through four far-flung battleground states on Sunday while Mitt Romney ventured into traditionally Democratic Pennsylvania, seeking a breakthrough in a close

Rivals stress differences and bipartisanship hopes

Rivals stress differences and bipartisanship hopes
By DAVID ESPO and JULIE PACEAssociated Press HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) - Two days from judgment by the voters, President Barack Obama raced through four far-flung battleground states on Sunday while Mitt Romney ventured into traditionally Democratic Pennsylvania, seeking a breakthrough in a close

Indiana complicates GOP's Senate math

Indiana complicates GOP's Senate math
By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Fresh signs that Democrats could snatch Indiana's Senate seat from the Republicans make it distinctly harder for the GOP to seize the Senate majority in Tuesday's election. The latest survey out of Indiana Friday showed Democratic Rep.