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US industrial output rises but factories stay weak

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 16th

By MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. industrial production increased only modestly in September, held back by weak growth in factory output. The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that output at factories, mines and utilities rose 0.4 percent in September. That followed a 1.

Weakening Tropical Storm Paul brushes along Baja

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 16th

By IGNACIO MARTINEZAssociated Press LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) - A weakening Tropical Storm Paul swerved away from a landfall on a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's southern Baja peninsula Tuesday night, brushing the coast with wind and rain as it swirled northward just offshore.

Rocking at 50: Rolling Stones to tour again

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 15th

By DANICA KIRKAAssociated Press LONDON (AP) - You can't always get what you want - but if your desire is to attend a Rolling Stones concert this might be your lucky day. The legendary band said Monday it would return to the stage this year with four concerts in Britain and the United States.

Hurricane Paul weakens to Caty 2 storm in Pacific

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 15th

By IGNACIO MARTINEZAssociated Press LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) - Hurricane Paul has weakened to a Category 2 storm in the eastern Pacific but is still swirling near Mexico's western coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said late Monday that Paul's maximum sustained winds had

Tropical Storm Paul strengthens in east Pacific

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Paul is lumbering across the eastern Pacific, well southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami reported at 5 a.m. EDT Sunday that Paul is 665 miles (1070 kilometers) south-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's

Va. escapes worst of recession but new fears ahead

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 13th

By SHARON COHENAP National Writer LEESBURG, Va. (AP) - Amid scenic horse farms, vineyards, Civil War landmarks and quaint shops tucked in historic red-brick buildings, signs of prosperity are plainly visible. The anxiety about the economy, less so - but it's here. Talk to the husband and

Tropical Storm Rafael moves over eastern Caribbean

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 12th

MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Rafael is bringing heavy rains to the lesser Antilles islands as it makes its way across the eastern Caribbean Sea, where tropical storm warnings have been issued. The National Hurricane Center in Miami reports that the storm is 185 miles (298 kilometers)south-southeast

Tropical Storm Patty strengthens east of Bahamas

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 11th

MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Patty has strengthened in the Atlantic east of the Bahamas, but forecasters expect the storm to be short-lived. The National Hurricane Center in Miami named the storm Thursday afternoon. Patty's center was about 260 miles (418 kilometers) northeast of the central

Dow falls 128, with Chevron and Alcoa leading way

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By MATTHEW CRAFTAP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Downbeat reports from Alcoa and Chevron at the start of corporate earnings season pulled stock indexes lower for a third straight day Wednesday. The Dow Jones industrial average slumped 128 points, its steepest loss since late June. Alcoa, the

Pumpkin farmers have smashing crop despite drought

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 10th

By JIM SUHRAP Business Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) - Farmers in a stretch of Illinois where most of the nation's pumpkins are grown say their crop looks relatively smashing and is likely to be one of the few successes in a year when severe drought baked most of the nation's heartland. The