February 27, 2008 | National House passes $18 billion in new taxes on biggest oil companies WASHINGTON — The House approved $18 billion in new taxes on the largest oil companies Wednesday as Democrats cited record oil prices and rising gasoline costs in a time of economic troubles. February 26, 2008 | National Up to 3 million customers hit by power outages across south Florida MIAMI — A problem with Florida’s electrical grid caused a nuclear plant to automatically shut down Tuesday and intermittently cut power to up to 3 million people from Daytona Beach through the...
February 18, 2008 | National Blast at Texas oil refinery shuts interstate; 4 injured BIG SPRING, Texas — An explosion rocked an oil refinery Monday in a violent blast that shook buildings miles away and injured at least four people, the mayor said.
February 18, 2008 | National NIU gunman called to say good-bye, ex-girlfriend says CHICAGO - The former girlfriend of Steven Kazmierczak, the gunman who opened fire last week at Northern Illinois University, said yesterday that he called her to say good-bye before he stormed a...
February 7, 2008 | National Tests show accidental prescription drug overdose killed Ledger NEW YORK - The actor Heath Ledger died from an accidental overdose of six drugs - painkillers and sedatives - the medical examiner said yesterday, leading doctors to warn of the dangers of mixing... February 7, 2008 | National Bill making 'do not call' list permanent heads to Bush WASHINGTON - Politicians finally have found an issue they all can agree on: Telemarketers calling at dinnertime are a scourge that must be repulsed. February 6, 2008 | National Senate GOP blocks Dem attempt to add more than $40B to economic stimulus bill WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a move by Democrats on Wednesday to add more than $40 billion in checks for the elderly, disabled veterans and the unemployed to a bill to stimulate the... February 6, 2008 | National 2 firms in China, 1 in U.S. indicted over tainted pet food KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two Chinese businesses and a U.S. February 3, 2008 | National Hundreds mourn slain Ohio Marine VANDALIA, Ohio - Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral Mass yesterday for a pregnant Marine found slain in North Carolina. February 3, 2008 | National Hollywood studios, writers close to deal LOS ANGELES - A breakthrough in contract talks has been reached between Hollywood studios and striking writers and could lead to a tentative deal as early as this week, a person close to the...
February 1, 2008 | National 6 die in crash of twin-engine plane trying to land in N.C. fog MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — A twin-engine plane crashed Friday as it tried to land amid low fog at a small airport in northwest North Carolina, killing all six people on board, officials said.
February 1, 2008 | National Snipes acquitted of tax fraud, but convicted of failing to file return OCALA, Fla. — Action star Wesley Snipes was found not guilty of federal tax fraud and conspiracy charges Friday, but was convicted on three misdemeanor counts of failing to file a tax return.
February 1, 2008 | National Delays absent as new border rules take effect DETROIT - The new rules about the identification U.S. February 1, 2008 | National Toledo to rejoin list of cities, areas eligible to apply for anti-terror money WASHINGTON - More cities across the country are considered at high risk of a terrorist attack, according to a new list of funding priorities from the Homeland Security Department. February 1, 2008 | National Stimulus plan hits barrier on Senate floor WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate delayed until next week a showdown on an economic stimulus package. January 31, 2008 | National Drifter pleads guilty to killing Georgia hiker, gets life in prison DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — A drifter pleaded guilty Thursday to murdering a young woman who went missing while hiking in the north Georgia mountains. He was swiftly sentenced to life in prison. January 31, 2008 | National Fed slashes key interest rate a 2nd time WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate yesterday for the second time in barely a week, as its leaders concluded that the distress in financial markets is a sufficiently grave threat... January 31, 2008 | National $3.50-a-gallon gasoline predicted NEW YORK - Experts are predicting that gasoline pump prices, which jumped by almost a dollar a gallon in each of the last two springs in many parts of the United States, will spike again this year as... January 31, 2008 | National More generous Senate stimulus plan sets up fight WASHINGTON - With bipartisan support, the Senate Finance Committee yesterday approved a $157 billion economic stimulus plan that rivals the measure fashioned by President Bush and House leaders,... January 29, 2008 | National House passes economic recovery package 385-35 WASHINGTON — The House, seizing a rare moment of bipartisanship to respond to the economy’s slump, overwhelmingly passed a $146 billion aid package Tuesday that would speed rebates of $600-$1,200 to... January 29, 2008 | National Senate offers own, pricier stimulus proposal WASHINGTON - The Senate Finance Committee, moving to put its own stamp on a rescue plan for the ailing economy, unveiled a $156 billion fiscal stimulus package yesterday.
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