NEW YORK – The start of 2006 proved to be a roller-coaster ride for energy investors, but many on Wall Street say cheap valuations and the prospect of higher oil and gas prices could drive shares higher in the next few months. After gaining nearly 16 percent in January, the …
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DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. – A 12-year-old boy described by a neighbor as having a volatile temper appeared in juvenile court Monday on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his mother and younger brother. The victims were found beaten and stabbed to death Sunday morning in the family’s …
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NEW ORLEANS – Former FEMA chief Michael Brown, whose name became synonymous with government ineptitude after Hurricane Katrina, may be hired as a consultant by hard-hit St. Bernard Parish. St. Bernard officials recently met with Brown in Washington to discuss hiring him to help the struggling parish navigate the recovery …
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Powerball ticket worth $224.2 million was sold at a convenience store in St. Louis, Missouri Lottery officials said Thursday. The ticket for Wednesday night’s drawing was sold at a QuikTrip at 2791 Dunn Road. No winner has yet come forward. The jackpot is the largest …
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This is a partial transcript from “Hannity & Colmes,” April 18, 2006, that has been edited for clarity. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) UNIDENTIFIED MALE: They are not going to land this plane. They are not going to take us back to the airport. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Any other option we have? UNIDENTIFIED …
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DURHAM, N.C. – Students living near the house where several Duke lacrosse players allegedly raped an exotic dancer were warned Friday that the area might be a target of gang-related violence. Larry Moneta, vice president for student affairs at Duke University, wrote in an e-mail to students, “What we’ve heard …
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NEW YORK – The New York Stock Exchange said Wednesday that its shareholders overwhelmingly approved a planned $14.3 billion acquisition of Paris-based Euronext in a deal that would create the first trans-Atlantic financial market. The cash-and-stock deal was endorsed by about 99.7 percent of shareholders who voted. More than 75 …
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The following is a transcription of the December 15, 2006 edition of “FOX News Watch” that has been edited for clarity. ERIC BURNS, HOST: (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) SEN. HARRY REID (D-NV), MAJORITY LEADER DESIGNATE: He’s doing well. Barbara’s doing fine. Here’s a statement that was issued just a few minutes …
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PARIS – U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Friday that Europe had agreed to provide close to 7,000 troops for a U.N. force in Lebanon that he hoped France would lead. Speaking at an emergency meeting of European foreign ministers, Annan also said he had “firm commitments” from Malaysia, Indonesia and …
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NEW YORK – U.S. stocks ended lower Tuesday after news of an uptick in inflation strengthened expectations the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates, and several companies posted disappointing quarterly reports. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 59.95 points, or 0.54 percent, at 11,125.73. The Standard & Poor’s 500 …
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