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Obama argues against Romney's "top-down economics"

Obama argues against Romney's "top-down economics"
By JIM KUHNHENN and NANCY BENACAssociated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) - President Barack Obama worked to squash GOP hopes for a resurgence in pivotal Wisconsin on Saturday, pushing back against his GOP rival's complaints about an overly intrusive government and attracting his biggest crowd of the

Business Highlights

Business Highlights
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

Recalls this week: Water bottles, elevators

Recalls this week: Water bottles, elevators
By The Associated Press A line of children's water bottles sold at H&M stores that pose a choking hazard are among this week's recalled products. Other recalls include utility vehicles with potential fuel leak problems and residential elevators with faulty doors. Here's a more

Lesser-known Emancipation document gets spotlight

Lesser-known Emancipation document gets spotlight
By BRETT ZONGKERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Issued 150 years ago this week, President Abraham Lincoln's initial proclamation that he would free the South's slaves is enjoying a public showcase to match its increased profile among scholars. Lincoln released his lesser-known

GM recalls midsize cars to fix transmission cables

GM recalls midsize cars to fix transmission cables
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors is recalling nearly 474,000 Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn cars to fix a transmission problem that can cause the cars to roll away unexpectedly. The recall affects 2007-2010 Chevrolet Malibus, Pontiac G6s and Saturn Auras in the U.S., Canada and Mexico as well as a

Strikes spread to gold sector in South Africa

Strikes spread to gold sector in South Africa
By CARLEY PETESCHAssociated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Strikes in South Africa have spread in the gold mining industry, apparently inspired by an illegal and violent work stoppage that netted workers at a platinum mine as much as a 22 percent pay hike. Miners at AngloGold Ashanti's Kopanang

Kroger recalls spinach over Listeria risk

Kroger recalls spinach over Listeria risk
CINCINNATI (AP) - Kroger is recalling spinach sold at grocery stores in 15 states due to possible Listeria contamination. The Fresh Selections Tender Spinach was sold in 10-ounze packages and had a "best if used by" date of Sept. 16. The grocer said Wednesday that if customers did buy the recalled

NKorea parliament holding closely watched session

NKorea parliament holding closely watched session
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) - North Korea's rubber-stamp parliament is convening a new session that is drawing attention because it is the second in less than six months. The 687-member Supreme People's Assembly gathers Tuesday in the North Korean capital. Under late leader Kim Jong Il,

Recall news

Recall news
By The Associated Press The following recall has been announced: ___ CHILDREN'S WATER BOTTLES DETAILS: Children's Water Bottles imported by H&M Hennes & Mauritz of New York, N.Y.; sold exclusively at H&M stores with children's departments nationwide from July through

FOOD ALERT: Recall Of Ricotta Cheese Sold In Washington & Oregon

FOOD ALERT: Recall Of Ricotta Cheese Sold In Washington & Oregon
AUBURN, Wash. (AP) - An Auburn, Wash., company is recalling Ricotta Salata Frescolina brand cheese that came from supplier Forever Cheese of Long Island City, N.Y.    Peterson Co. says Forever Cheese recalled the product because of possible contamination with listeria bacteria.