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UN: Sandy shows need for action on climate change

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 9th

By EDITH M. LEDERERAssociated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday that one of the main lessons from Superstorm Sandy is the need for global action to deal with future climate shocks. Ban told the U.N. General Assembly that it is difficult to attribute any

Gas rationing, shortage fray nerves in NYC

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 9th

By JIM FITZGERALD and TOM HAYSAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - A gasoline shortage caused by Superstorm Sandy forced 1970s-era rationing on New Yorkers Friday, adding a fuel-gauge obsession to their frayed nerves and dwindling patience. "I take passenger, I look at gas. I take another passenger

Gas rationing, shortage fray nerves in NYC

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 9th

Business Highlights

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 8th

By The Associated Press ___ Claims about flood-damaged cars aren't true DETROIT (AP) - In the days since Superstorm Sandy, an alarming prediction has flashed across the Internet: Hundreds of thousands of flood-damaged vehicles will inundate the nation's used-car market, and buyers might

Nordstrom's 3rd-quarter profit rises 15 percent

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 8th

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIOAP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Nordstrom Inc. reported a 15 percent increase in third-quarter net income, fueled by strong demand of men's shoes, men's clothing and children's fashions. But the upscale retailer's profit results missed Wall Street

Claims about flood-damaged cars aren't true

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 8th

By TOM KRISHERAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - In the days since Superstorm Sandy, an alarming prediction has flashed across the Internet: Hundreds of thousands of flood-damaged vehicles will inundate the nation's used-car market, and buyers might not be told which cars have been marred. Not

Cuomo: NY superstorm damage could total $33B

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 8th

By COLLEEN LONG and FRANK ELTMANAssociated Press NEW YORK (AP) - Damage in New York state from Superstorm Sandy could total $33 billion when all is said and done, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday as the state began cleaning up from a nor'easter that dumped snow, brought down power lines and

Frustration mounts over lingering power outages

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 8th

By FRANK ELTMAN and TOM HAYSAssociated Press FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Vincent Pina finally saw a couple of utility trucks coming down his street Thursday and started to wave in anticipation. But they just cruised past his house and kept on going. He hung his head in resignation. "The thing that

Macy's 3Q net income rises, but Sandy impact looms

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 7th

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIOAP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Macy's Inc. sent out a mixed message: It raised its annual profit guidance but told investors Wednesday that Superstorm Sandy would temper the start of the holiday season. The department store chain's fourth-quarter profit

Obama wins, but has anything changed?

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on November 7th

By Amanda Paulson President Obama won reelection, Democrats retained control of the Senate, and Republicans retained control of the House Tuesday night, in a presidential election that, while close, seemed to go the president's way from the beginning of the evening and was called far earlier