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UN Security Council to consider Mali force

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

By RON DePASQUALEAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council said Friday it will consider a request from West African countries for military intervention in Mali to root out Al-Qaeda-linked Islamists who have seized control of the country's northern region. The Economic

Business Highlights

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

By The Associated Press ___ iPhone 5 launch draws Apple fans worldwide In a now familiar global ritual, Apple fans jammed shops around the world to pick up the tech juggernaut's latest iPhone. Eager buyers formed long lines Friday at Apple Inc. stores in Asia, Europe and North America to be

AA apologizes to passengers for flight problems

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

DALLAS (AP) - American Airlines is apologizing to its best customers for the recent increase in delayed and canceled flights. The airline sent email messages Friday to members of its AAdvantage loyalty program saying it was sorry for the inconvenience. AAdvantage president Suzanne L. Rubin said the

News Summary: Market takes a break from party mojo

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

By The Associated Press THE MARKET PARTY: Stocks have been trading this month at levels not seen since late 2007, nine months before the financial crisis imploded. CAN'T LAST FOREVER: Friday seemed like it would be another day of gains, until the Dow Jones industrial average and the

Southwest attendants clear path for Hawaii flights

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

DALLAS (AP) - Southwest Airlines is one step closer to flying to Hawaii. Flight attendants approved contract changes that will allow the carrier to operate flights to the islands and nearby international destinations that require flying over oceans or the Gulf of Mexico. The Transport Workers Union

Fed officials signal broad support for doing more

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

By MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Several Federal Reserve officials made clear this week that Chairman Ben Bernanke commands broad support for the Fed's plan to continue stimulating the economy if hiring doesn't pick up. As Vice Chairman William Dudley put it in

Treasurys little changed on Spain bailout report

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

By The Associated Press U.S. government bond prices were little changed Friday amid news that Spain is closer to getting a financial lifeline. The 10-year Treasury note inched up 9.37 cents for every $100 invested in late Friday trading. The slightly higher price pushed its yield down to 1.75

AA apologizes to passengers for flight problems

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

DALLAS (AP) - American Airlines is apologizing to its best customers for the recent increase in delayed and canceled flights. The airline sent e-mail messages Friday to members of its AAdvantage loyalty program saying it was sorry for the inconvenience. AAdvantage president Suzanne L. Rubin says

AA apologizes to passengers for flight problems

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

Studies more firmly tie sugary drinks to obesity

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on September 21st

By MARILYNN MARCHIONEAP Chief Medical Writer New research powerfully strengthens the case against soda and other sugary drinks as culprits in the obesity epidemic. A huge, decades-long study involving more than 33,000 Americans has yielded the first clear proof that drinking sugary beverages