http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/president-obama-says-his-trip-to-asia-helped-build-steps-toward-us-economys-recovery-70691732.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T05:00:06Z President Obama says his trip to Asia helped build steps toward US economy's recovery President Barack Obama's eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create thousands of job and open new markets for American goods in the future.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/us-prosecutors-to-drop-manslaughter-case-against-blackwater-guard-in-deadly-07-iraq-shooting-70690312.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T05:00:05Z US prosecutors to drop manslaughter case against Blackwater guard in deadly '07 Iraq shooting The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, prosecutors said in court documents Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/levin-fort-hood-investigation-may-reveal-more-troubling-emails-involving-alleged-shooter-70684242.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T05:00:04Z Senator says investigators may reveal more troubling e-mails from alleged Ft. Hood shooter WASHINGTON — The government intercepted at least 18 e-mails between the alleged Fort Hood gunman and a radical Muslim cleric, and a key senator says there could be more communications that might have tipped off law enforcement or military officials.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/iraqs-parliament-discusses-ways-to-break-deadlock-over-election-law-70691742.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T05:00:03Z Iraq's parliament discusses ways to break deadlock over election law Iraq's parliament is discussing ways to end a dispute over an election law after a vice president vetoed the bill, throwing national polls slated for January into question.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/3-democratic-moderates-to-decide-fate-of-health-bill---for-now---in-crucial-saturday-vote-70684227.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T04:55:06Z Senators to cast crucial vote on Obama health legislation; GOP firmly opposed to reform effort A crucial first Senate vote on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in a rare Saturday night session looms as a test of Democratic unity and the president's prestige.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/police-say-blast-in-northwest-pakistan-city-was-an-accident-after-initial-reports-of-a-bomb-70691557.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T04:50:04Z Police say 3 suspected militants blow themselves up in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir Police say three suspected militants blew themselves up as they were being pursued by authorities in the Pakistan-controlled portion of disputed Kashmir.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/john-travolta-family-attend-opening-of-new-movie-in-ocala-fla-raise-money-for-5-charities-70691757.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T04:50:03Z Travolta screens film for charity at 1st public appearance in Fla. hometown since son's death John Travolta and his family made their first public appearance in their adopted Florida hometown since his son's death, helping raise thousands of dollars for charity at a screening of the actor's new comedy Friday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/buddhists-from-2-koreas-to-hold-joint-ceremony-after-naval-clash-earlier-this-month-70685922.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T04:25:03Z Buddhists from 2 Koreas hold joint ceremony after naval clash earlier this month Buddhist monks from South and North Korea held a joint ceremony at a temple in the communist country Saturday in a continuation of civic exchanges between the nations despite a bloody naval skirmish earlier this month.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/warrant-drug-cited-in-michael-jacksons-death-came-from-las-vegas-pharmacy-70690227.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T03:30:03Z Warrant: Drug cited in Michael Jackson's death came from Las Vegas pharmacy A powerful anesthetic recovered from Michael Jackson's bedside after he died had been purchased in Nevada by his doctor who had it shipped to California, court documents show.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/putin-calls-for-modernization-of-russian-economy-at-his-partys-meeting-70691407.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T03:25:04Z Russian president scolds ruling party over regional elections, says acted undemocratically Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday sharply criticized officials in the ruling Kremlin-backed party for using its clout and undermining democracy in recent regional votes, saying it must learn to win fairly.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/gop-recommendations-for-fewer-womens-health-tests-could-mean-rationed-health-care-under-bill-70684187.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T03:10:04Z GOP: Recommendations for fewer women's health tests could mean rationed health care under bill Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/egyptian-soccer-fans-riot-against-algeria-in-escalating-row-over-world-cup-rivalry-70691547.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T03:05:02Z Egyptian soccer fans riot against Algeria in escalating row over World Cup rivalry Egyptian soccer fans burned Algerian flags and rioted outside the Algerian Embassy in Cairo, smashing cars and shop windows, in an escalating row between the two countries over a bitter World Cup rivalry.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/china-says-23-dead-90-trapped-in-mine-explosion-in-countrys-north-70683552.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T02:55:03Z 42 dead, 66 trapped underground in state-run coal mine explosion in northern China A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped underground as rescuers worked hastily to save them.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/sri-lanka-to-release-136000-of-war-displaced-tamils-in-detainment-camps-70688802.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T02:30:03Z Sri Lanka to release remaining 136,000 Tamil war refugees after 6 months in detainment camps Sri Lanka will release next month the remaining 136,000 Tamil refugees still in the squalid and overrun government camps where they've been detained since the country's civil war ended six months ago, a top official said Saturday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/resort-island-saipan-reeling-after-gunman-opens-fire-2-children-among-dead-70690232.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T02:00:06Z Resort island Saipan reeling after gunman opens fire; 2 children among dead The gunman who carried out Saipan's most violent attack in recent memory ended his life on the same rocky cliffs where numerous Japanese leapt to their deaths to avoid capture by U.S. troops during World War II.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/ethics-committee-admonishes-sen-burris-of-ill-in-letter-but-recommends-no-punishment-70690427.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T01:55:03Z Ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris of Ill. in letter, but recommends no punishment The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Democratic Sen. Roland Burris for misleading investigators about his maneuvering to get Barack Obama's old Senate seat from the governor who was ousted for trying to sell it.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/postal-service-to-allow-volunteers-in-alaska-town-to-write-dear-santa-responses-70690192.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T01:35:02Z Postal Service to allow volunteers in Alaska town to write 'Dear Santa' responses Wide-eyed children around the world will be hearing from Santa's "elves" at the North Pole after all.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/police-are-weak-link-in-afghanistans-goal-for-its-forces-take-lead-on-security-in-5-years-70688752.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T01:30:04Z Police are weak link in Afghanistan's goal for its forces take lead on security in 5 years Underpaid, under-equipped and under-trained, Afghanistan's 93,000-member police force is the weak link in an ambitious security strategy to hand over defense of the country to Afghans so American and other foreign troops can go home.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/thunder-fend-off-wizards-127-108-70689362.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T01:10:06Z Thunder fend off Wizards 127-108 Scott Brooks spent his first year as the Thunder's coach trying to turn Oklahoma City into a defensive-minded team.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/service-on-saturday-for-army-reservist-70689357.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T01:10:05Z Service on Saturday for Army Reservist A funeral Mass has been scheduled for an Army Reservist from Baltimore who was killed in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/colts-put-unbeaten-record-on-line-against-ravens-70689347.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T01:10:03Z Colts put unbeaten record on line against Ravens The last time an unbeaten team came to Baltimore, the Ravens exposed the Denver Broncos as frauds.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/the-nations-weather-70689327.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T01:05:03Z The nation's weather Heavy rains was forecast to continue over the Gulf States on Saturday while the Pacific Northwest was expected to see scattered precipitation.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/police-thieves-kill-5-in-rural-arkansas-for-expensive-wheel-rims-flat-screen-televisions-70689227.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T01:00:06Z Police: Thieves kill 5 in rural Arkansas for expensive wheel rims, flat-screen televisions Thieves shot to death five Arkansas family members and burned their bodies for the meager bounty of a set of wheel rims and some flat-screen televisions, court documents said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/70689117.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T00:50:03Z Guests for the Sunday TV news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/butler-leads-clips-to-106-99-win-over-nuggets-70685357.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T00:10:05Z Butler leads Clips to 106-99 win over Nuggets The first player off the Los Angeles Clippers' bench led them in scoring, something that doesn't happen with this club except when there are injuries — which is most of the time.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/michael-jackson-glove-among-items-at-music-auction-70688552.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T00:10:04Z Iconic glove Michael Jackson wore when he unveiled moonwalk dance to be sold at NYC auction A collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia, including the now iconic rhinestone-studded glove he wore when he performed his first moonwalk dance in 1983, is being sold at auction.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/no-verdict-by-jury-in-trial-of-ohio-police-chief-accused-in-parker-broderick-surrogacy-case-70688542.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T00:10:03Z No verdict by jury in trial of Ohio police chief accused in Parker-Broderick surrogacy case The jury in the trial of an Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick ended five hours of deliberations Friday without a verdict.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/chavez-defends-carlos-the-jackal-calls-imprisoned-venezuelan-revolutionary-fighter-70683562.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-21T00:00:07Z Chavez defends Carlos the Jackal, calls imprisoned Venezuelan 'revolutionary fighter' Hugo Chavez is defending alleged terrorist mastermind Carlos the Jackal, saying the Venezuelan imprisoned in France was a "revolutionary fighter" rather than a terrorist.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/vanderbilt-holds-off-st-marys-72-70-70685657.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T23:55:02Z Vanderbilt holds off St. Mary's 72-70 Jeffery Taylor scored 19 points and Jermaine Beal added 16, leading Vanderbilt to a 72-70 victory over St. Mary's on Friday night in the first meeting between the teams.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/porn-moguls-son-to-be-tried-in-girlfriends-death-70687792.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T23:35:02Z CA judge rules there's enough evidence to try late porn mogul's son in ex-girlfriend's death The son of a late San Francisco pornography mogul will stand trial on accusations that he crushed his ex-girlfriend's skull with a baseball bat.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/pondexter-leads-no-14-huskies-70685207.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T23:30:06Z Pondexter leads No. 14 Huskies Quincy Pondexter got his career high in points and rebounds. He got revenge over Adrian Oliver, his former Washington roommate who jilted him two years ago by transferring. And the Huskies got the win.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/army-allows-media-at-palin-event-in-north-carolina-despite-concerns-about-anti-obama-politics-70686637.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T23:30:05Z Army allows media at Palin event in North Carolina despite concerns about anti-Obama politics The U.S. Army said Friday it would open Sarah Palin's appearance on Fort Bragg to media, a reversal from earlier in the week when the military wanted the event closed out of fears it would prompt political grandstanding against President Barack Obama.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/clippers-broadcasters-suspended-1-game-for-remarks-about-iranian-haddadi-70683982.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T23:25:02Z Clips' broadcasters suspended for Haddadi remarks Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/ellis-leads-warriors-over-blazers-70683977.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T23:10:03Z Ellis leads Warriors over Blazers Monta Ellis doesn't think he gets enough credit for his defense. Portland's Brandon Roy might disagree.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/sally-harrick-wife-of-former-ucla-coach-dies-70686007.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T23:05:03Z Sally Harrick, wife of former UCLA coach, dies Sally Lee Harrick, the wife of former UCLA basketball coach Jim Harrick, has died. She was 70.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/heatleys-hat-trick-leads-sharks-past-flyers-70683752.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T22:50:02Z Heatley's hat trick leads Sharks past Flyers Dany Heatley thought he could have scored a few more goals, but he wasn't about to complain. He was having too much fun.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/ucla-beats-cal-state-bakersfield-75-64-70685572.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T22:45:03Z UCLA beats Cal State Bakersfield 75-64 The young UCLA Bruins grew up just enough to avoid a second consecutive loss.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/sec-says-sd-county-man-targeted-somalis-with-fraud-70685342.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T22:40:05Z SEC says SD County man targeted Somalis with fraud The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a San Diego County man with securities fraud, saying he targeted Somali immigrants in San Diego and Seattle.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/sacramento-officer-accused-of-abusing-girlfriend-70684437.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T22:30:09Z Sacramento officer accused of abusing girlfriend A Sacramento police officer has been arrested on suspicion of abusing his girlfriend.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/california-investigates-whether-churches-were-cheated-by-leasing-companies-70684422.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T22:30:06Z California investigates whether churches were cheated by leasing companies California is investigating several companies suspected of bilking churches nationwide of hundreds of thousands of dollars through fraudulent computer leasing schemes, authorities said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/police-say-nc-man-raped-and-killed-5-year-old-girl-the-same-day-he-kidnapped-her-70684402.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T22:30:04Z Police say NC man raped and killed 5-year-old girl the same day he kidnapped her A 5-year-old North Carolina girl was raped and killed the same day she was taken from her home, according to an arrest warrant released Friday. Shaniya Davis was sexually assaulted and asphyxiated Nov. 10, the day her mother reported her missing from the trailer park where she was staying, according to the warrant. Authorities embarked on a nearly weeklong search that ended when the girl's body was found dumped off a rural road.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/uc-students-protest-32-percent-fee-hike-by-occupying-campus-buildings-in-berkeley-santa-cruz-70684237.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T22:25:11Z UC students protest 32 percent fee hike by occupying campus buildings in Berkeley, Santa Cruz Dozens of demonstrators who barricaded themselves inside a campus building at the University of California, Berkeley in a protest over fee hikes and budget cuts were removed late Friday, bringing the daylong occupation to an end, university officials said.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/ucla-suspends-nikola-dragovic-after-felony-charge-70684052.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T22:20:04Z UCLA suspends Nikola Dragovic after felony charge UCLA starting forward Nikola Dragovic was suspended for the Bruins' game against Cal State Bakersfield on Friday night following his arrest.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/boy-16-released-after-arrest-for-3-shot-in-socal-70683747.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T22:05:04Z Boy, 16, released after arrest for 3 shot in SoCal Police have released a 16-year-old boy who was arrested earlier this week for his alleged role in a shooting that killed a man wounded two others in San Bernardino.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/ucla-beats-cal-state-bakersfield-75-64-70683072.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T21:55:03Z UCLA beats Cal State Bakersfield 75-64 Drew Gordon scored 19 points and UCLA overcame the suspension of starter Nikola Dragovic and upstart Cal State Bakersfield for a 75-64 victory Friday night to avoid a second consecutive loss.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/pro-government-mob-hits-shouts-down-husband-of-top-cuban-dissident-blogger-70683212.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T21:45:04Z Pro-government mob hits, shouts down husband of top Cuban dissident blogger The husband of an acclaimed dissident Cuban blogger was punched and shouted down by a pro-government mob Friday after he challenged the presumed state agents who earlier roughed up his wife to a street corner debate.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/reserves-spark-mavericks-to-fifth-straight-win-70679007.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T21:35:04Z Reserves spark Mavericks to fifth straight win Jason Terry is accustomed to carrying the load for the Dallas bench.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/driver-loses-control-while-trying-to-avoid-kids-hits-11-people-outside-alabama-high-school-70674632.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T21:35:03Z Car strikes crowd of 10 outside Alabama school; 1 adult killed, 9 children injured A woman lost control of her car and struck nine children and an adult who were standing outside a middle school Friday afternoon, police said.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/pepperdine-defeats-cal-state-san-bernardino-72-70-70682622.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T21:30:04Z Pepperdine defeats Cal State San Bernardino 72-70 Keion Bell scored Pepperdine's final 12 points to help the Waves hold off Cal State San Bernardino 72-70 Friday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/officials-say-us-missile-strike-kills-8-suspected-militants-in-northwestern-pakistan-70601537.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T21:30:03Z Blast near aid office wounds 1 security guard in northwest Pakistan town near border An explosion struck the office of an aid organization in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border on Saturday, wounding a security guard, police said.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/clips-broadcasters-suspended-for-haddadi-remarks-70680612.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T21:20:06Z Clips' broadcasters suspended for Haddadi remarks Clippers longtime play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler and color analyst Michael Smith were suspended one game by the Fox Sports Prime Ticket cable network for their comments about Memphis center Hamed Haddadi.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/reba-is-tops-takes-hollywood-park-feature-70682327.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T21:20:05Z Reba is Tops takes Hollywood Park feature Heavy favorite Reba is Tops won for the 10th time in 20 career starts Friday night with her victory in Hollywood Park's $47,000 allowance feature.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/missouri-state-tops-maryland-eastern-shore-70-53-70681972.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T21:10:04Z Missouri State tops Maryland-Eastern Shore 70-53 Kyle Weems scored 16 points and led Missouri State to a 70-53 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore in the first round of the Hispanic College Fund Challenge.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/car-strikes-crowd-of-10-outside-alabama-school-1-adult-killed-9-children-injured-70681712.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T21:05:03Z Car strikes crowd of 10 outside Alabama school; 1 adult killed, 9 children injured Police say a woman has died after being struck along with nine children by a car outside an Alabama middle school.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/thunder-fend-off-wizards-127-108-70677872.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T21:00:07Z Thunder fend off Wizards 127-108 Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 26 and the Oklahoma City Thunder had their highest-scoring output of the season in a 127-108 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/levin-fort-hood-investigation-may-reveal-more-troubling-emails-involving-alleged-shooter-70664212.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T20:45:11Z Levin: Fort Hood investigation may reveal more troubling e-mails involving alleged shooter There may be additional e-mails that could have tipped off law enforcement or military officials to the Fort Hood shooter before he went on his deadly rampage, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/tracy-mcgrady-says-hes-ready-to-play-rockets-believe-its-still-too-soon-after-knee-surgery-70669642.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T20:45:10Z Tracy McGrady says he's ready to play, Rockets believe it's still too soon after knee surgery Tracy McGrady is eager to play. The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/no-appeal-of-dismissed-conviction-in-myspace-case-70680597.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T20:45:05Z LA prosecutors say no appeal of Missouri mom's dismissed conviction in MySpace suicide case Prosecutors say they will not appeal the dismissal of a woman's convictions in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/china-says-11-dead-after-gas-explosion-in-northern-coal-mine-with-128-trapped-70678147.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T20:45:03Z China says 15 dead, 114 trapped in mine explosion in country's north A gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 15 people and trapping another 114 nearly a third of a mile under ground, central government authorities said.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/us-prosecutors-to-drop-manslaughter-case-against-blackwater-guard-in-deadly-07-iraq-shooting-70655967.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T20:35:04Z US prosecutors to drop manslaughter case against Blackwater guard in deadly '07 Iraq shooting The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, prosecutors said in court documents Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/ucla-suspends-nikola-dragovic-after-felony-charge-70677622.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T20:25:07Z UCLA suspends Nikola Dragovic after felony charge UCLA starting forward Nikola Dragovic was suspended for the Bruins' game against Cal State Bakersfield on Friday night following his arrest.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/gunman-opens-fire-on-pacific-island-of-saipan-5-dead-including-2-young-children-70607492.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T20:25:05Z Resort island Saipan reeling after gunman opens fire; 2 children among dead After going on a shooting rampage that left a trail of victims on the Pacific resort island of Saipan, the gunman drove to a scenic, rocky cliff where untold numbers of Japanese men, women and children plunged to their deaths to avoid capture during World War II, according to police and witness accounts.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/packers-te-spencer-havner-fined-5k-for-late-hit-against-cowboys-at-lambeau-field-70679342.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T20:20:03Z Packers TE Spencer Havner fined $5K for late hit against Cowboys at Lambeau Field Green Bay Packers tight end Spencer Havner has been fined $5,000 for a late hit out of bounds during last week's 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/canadiens-withstand-comeback-beat-capitals-3-2-70675302.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T20:15:06Z Canadiens withstand comeback, beat Capitals 3-2 The Montreal Canadiens were leading by a goal late in the game, ready to pull off a road upset of the Washington Capitals.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/no-25-maryland-breezes-past-new-hampshire-82-55-70675312.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T20:05:02Z No. 25 Maryland breezes past New Hampshire, 82-55 A convincing win over New Hampshire put No. 25 Maryland in the proper frame of mind for a business trip to Hawaii.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/man-faces-murder-rape-charges-in-death-of-5-year-old-nc-girl-her-body-found-off-rural-road-70602107.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T20:00:06Z Police say NC man raped and killed 5-year-old girl the same day he kidnapped her A 5-year-old North Carolina girl was raped and killed the same day she was taken from her home, according to an arrest warrant released Friday. Shaniya Davis was sexually assaulted and asphyxiated Nov. 10, the day her mother reported her missing from the trailer park where she was staying, according to the warrant. Authorities embarked on a nearly weeklong search that ended when the girl's body was found dumped off a rural road.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/competency-hearing-opens-in-federal-court-for-former-maui-engineer-accused-of-spying-for-china-70598287.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:55:11Z Hearing ends with prosecutor calling alleged Maui spy difficult to work with but competent A Maui man accused of spying for China is difficult to work with and makes wild exaggerations but is legally able to stand trial, a federal prosecutor asserted Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/70604592.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:55:09Z Obituaries in the news Nao Takasugisf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/no-appeal-of-dismissed-conviction-in-myspace-case-70678022.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:55:07Z No appeal of dismissed conviction in MySpace case Federal prosecutors will not appeal a judge's dismissal of a Missouri mother's convictions for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old girl who committed suicide.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/giants-linebacker-antonio-pierce-has-bulging-disk-in-neck-out-indefinitely-70674137.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:55:03Z Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce has bulging disk in neck, out indefinitely New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI exam on Friday surprisingly revealed a bulging disk in his neck.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/philly-transit-union-ratifies-labor-pact-that-was-reached-following-strike-70677892.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:50:06Z Philly transit union ratifies labor pact that was reached following strike A labor agreement for Philadelphia transit workers has been ratified overwhelmingly by union members.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/1-dead-3-injured-in-mobile-home-fire-in-the-community-of-maricopa-south-of-phoenix-70638747.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:50:04Z 3-year-old leads toddler to safety in mobile home fire near Phoenix that kills mother A 3-year-old Arizona boy helped his 1-year-old sister escape Friday from a house fire that killed their mother and injured two other adults, authorities said.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/cruise-waiter-acquitted-in-la-of-sexual-assault-70677617.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:45:04Z Cruise waiter acquitted in LA of sexual assault A Princess Cruises crew member has been acquitted of the sexual assault of a female passenger.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/police-are-weak-link-in-afghanistans-goal-for-its-forces-take-lead-on-security-in-5-years-70634457.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:40:06Z Police are weak link in Afghanistan's goal for its forces take lead on security in 5 years Underpaid, under-equipped and under-trained, Afghanistan's 93,000-member police force is the weak link in an ambitious security strategy to hand over defense of the country to Afghans so American and other foreign troops can go home.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/ca-judge-rules-theres-enough-evidence-to-try-late-porn-moguls-son-in-ex-girlfriends-death-70676572.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:30:02Z CA judge rules there's enough evidence to try late porn mogul's son in ex-girlfriend's death The son of a late San Francisco pornography mogul will stand trial on accusations that he crushed his ex-girlfriend's skull with a baseball bat.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/vanderbilt-beat-uc-riverside-70676052.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:25:05Z Vanderbilt beat UC Riverside Jence Rhoads scored 14 points to help No. 22 Vanderbilt beat UC Riverside 75-60 on Friday night, avenging a loss to the Highlanders last season.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/gop-recommendations-for-fewer-womens-health-tests-could-mean-rationed-health-care-under-bill-70661082.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:10:05Z GOP: Recommendations for fewer women's health tests could mean rationed health care under bill Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/authorities-say-man-who-fastened-lizards-to-chest-caught-at-los-angeles-airport-customs-70674122.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:10:03Z Authorities say man who fastened lizards to chest caught at Los Angeles airport customs Federal officials say they arrested a man who strapped 15 live lizards to his chest to get through customs at Los Angeles International Airport.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/former-california-assemblyman-nao-takasugi-dies-70675337.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:05:09Z Former California Assemblyman Nao Takasugi dies Former state Assemblyman Nao Takasugi (NAH'-oh tah-kah-SOO'-gee), who was sent to a Japanese internment camp during World War II, has died. He was 87.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/parents-in-case-of-liberian-girl-allegedly-raped-by-4-boys-arrested-on-abuse-charges-70675297.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T19:05:03Z Parents in case of Liberian girl allegedly raped by 4 boys arrested on abuse charges The parents of an 8-year-old Liberian girl who was allegedly raped by four boys have been arrested on felony child abuse charges.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/columbia-defeats-longwood-72-61-70674662.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:55:08Z Columbia defeats Longwood 72-61 Noruwa Agho scored 24 points to lead Columbia to a 72-61 win over Longwood on Friday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/texas-supreme-court-grants-rehearing-in-case-alleging-exxon-mobil-sabotaged-abandoned-wells-70658867.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:50:05Z Texas Supreme Court grants rehearing in case alleging Exxon Mobil sabotaged abandoned wells The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said it will again hear arguments in the nearly 15-year legal battle over accusations that Exxon Mobil Corp. loaded abandoned wells with junk, sludge and even explosives to keep other companies from drilling there.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/levi-johnstons-mother-gets-3-years-in-painkiller-distribution-case-70674382.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:50:03Z Levi Johnston's mother gets 3 years in painkiller distribution case The mother of the man former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol had planned to marry has been sentenced to three years in prison.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/arizona-state-3-pointers-rip-san-francisco-104-65-70670847.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:45:07Z Arizona State 3-pointers rip San Francisco 104-65 Rihards Kuksiks finally got some breathing room Friday, and it may be a while before that happens again.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/gop-report-deal-with-sacramento-mayor-was-rushed-70663792.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:45:04Z GOP report: Deal with Sacramento mayor was rushed Two congressional Republicans say federal prosecutors rushed into a settlement with a nonprofit operated by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson that had been accused of misspending government grants.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/assault-harassment-charges-dismissed-against-singer-john-rich-over-spat-at-nightclub-70672622.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:35:03Z Assault, harassment charges dismissed against singer John Rich over spat at nightclub A Nashville judge has dismissed assault and harassment charges against country music singer John Rich.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/13-charged-in-19m-central-oregon-bank-fraud-70665527.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:15:08Z 13 charged in $19M Central Oregon bank fraud The collapse of a Bend real estate development company has resulted in charges against 13 people in what prosecutors say is the largest Oregon fraud case to emerge from the national real estate boom and bust.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/at-least-842-us-military-deaths-in-afghanistan-region-since-2001-defense-department-says-70672857.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:15:07Z At least 842 US military deaths in Afghanistan region since 2001, Defense Department says As of Friday, Nov. 18, 2009, at least 842 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Friday at 10 a.m. EST.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/us-military-deaths-in-iraq-war-at-4364-friday-according-to-associated-press-count-70672847.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:15:06Z US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,364 Friday, according to Associated Press count As of Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at least 4,364 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/nfl-players-union-opposes-goodells-call-for-players-to-report-on-teammates-concussions-70649232.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:10:07Z NFL union pans commissioner's call for players to report on teammates' possible concussions The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/porn-moguls-son-to-be-tried-in-girlfriends-death-70672267.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:05:07Z Porn mogul's son to be tried in girlfriend's death The son of a late San Francisco pornography mogul accused of crushing his girlfriend's skull with a baseball bat will stand trial in her death.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/workers-rescue-35-elementary-school-students-from-burning-bus-on-nyc-bridge-no-injuries-70672242.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:05:03Z Workers rescue 35 elementary school students from burning bus on NYC bridge; no injuries A bus carrying 35 elementary school children on an outing has caught fire on a New York City bridge, but the children and their escorts have been rescued.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/under-the-dome/Newsom-Tracker-Full-day-despite-empty-schedule-70672142.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:03:23Z Newsom Tracker: Full day despite empty schedule sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/under-the-dome/Postal-Service-backs-down-on-SF-closures-70671972.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T18:00:06Z Postal Service backs down on SF closures sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/padres-select-three-players-from-triple-a-portland-70671737.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:55:06Z Padres select three players from Triple-A Portland The Padres have selected right-hander Craig Italiano, left-hander Steve Garrison and outfielder Chad Huffman from Triple-A Portland.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/points-bettencourt-lead-at-pebble-beach-70671732.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:55:05Z Points, Bettencourt lead at Pebble Beach D.A. Points shot a 2-under 70 at Del Monte, and Matt Bettencourt had a 71 in wind and rain at Spyglass Hill to share the second-round lead Friday in the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/police-thieves-kill-5-in-rural-arkansas-for-expensive-wheel-rims-flat-screen-televisions-70667162.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:50:03Z Police: Thieves kill 5 in rural Arkansas for expensive wheel rims, flat-screen televisions Thieves shot to death five Arkansas family members and burned their bodies for the meager bounty of a set of wheel rims and some flat-screen televisions, court documents said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/freedom-exec-says-buyer-still-sought-for-east-valley-tribune-but-papers-closing-on-track-70634142.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:45:16Z East Valley Tribune says buyer makes offer that may keep suburban Phoenix paper in business The publisher of the East Valley Tribune in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa said Friday that a buyer has made an offer that would keep the paper and its Web site in business.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/sneakin-lizards-reptile-smuggler-arrested-at-lax-70670852.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:45:14Z Sneakin' Lizards! Reptile smuggler arrested at LAX Federal officials say they arrested a man who strapped 15 live lizards to his chest to get through customs at Los Angeles International Airport.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/faa-tells-employees-equipment-outage-cause-819-flight-delays-atlanta-was-hardest-hit-70670802.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:45:08Z FAA tells employees equipment outage cause 819 flight delays; Atlanta was hardest hit The Federal Aviation Administration is blaming an equipment outage this week for delaying 819 flights.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/shifting-tactics-mexico-readies-social-programs-to-combat-drug-gangs-in-violent-border-city-70670782.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:45:05Z Shifting tactics, Mexico readies social programs to combat drug gangs in violent border city Mexico's top domestic security official said Friday that sectors of the general public have cooperated with drug cartels in the violent border city of Ciudad Juarez, and the government is about to launch new social programs there to combat gangs.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/2-former-pa-judges-in-juvenile-kickbacks-case-win-partial-immunity-from-lawsuits-70650722.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:45:04Z 2 former judges granted partial judicial immunity in NE Pa. kids-for-cash kickback lawsuit Two former county judges accused of taking millions of dollars in kickbacks to send juveniles to private detention facilities are partially immune from civil lawsuits, a federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/turner-leads-no-15-ohio-state-over-no-13-cal-70665327.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:40:10Z Turner leads No. 15 Ohio State over No. 13 Cal Ohio State's two-game visit to Madison Square Garden was inconsistent to say the least. The Buckeyes' best player, however, has been consistent all season.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/plea-bargain-reached-in-case-against-woman-accused-in-wal-mart-altercation-70669632.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:35:05Z Plea bargain reached in case against woman accused in Wal-Mart altercation A black school teacher charged with assaulting white police officers, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace has agreed a plea deal with prosecutors convicting her of two misdemeanor counts.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/police-arrest-3-on-suspicion-of-killing-off-duty-vegas-officer-at-home-70599512.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:25:05Z Police make 3rd arrest in shooting death of off-duty Las Vegas police officer Police say they have arrested a third person in the shooting death of an off-duty Las Vegas police officer in his garage.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/nationals-top-pick-strasburg-wont-need-surgery-70668527.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:15:09Z Nationals top pick Strasburg won't need surgery The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/nc-state-treasurer-issues-gift-ban-for-employees-limits-on-soliciting-for-charity-70668522.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:15:08Z NC state treasurer issues gift ban for employees, limits on soliciting for charity State Treasurer Janet Cowell unveiled new rules Friday banning employees from taking gifts from companies that do substantial business with the agency and setting a limit on charitable solicitations.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/argentinas-congress-approves-forced-extraction-of-dna-from-suspected-dirty-war-orphans-70661962.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:15:04Z Argentina's Congress approves forced extraction of DNA from suspected dirty war orphans Valuing truth over the right to privacy, Argentina's Congress has authorized the forced extraction of DNA from people who may have been born to political prisoners slain a quarter-century ago — even when they don't want to know their birth parents.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/teen-pleads-guilty-in-murder-of-border-patrol-agent-shot-8-times-including-4-shots-to-head-70646327.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:15:03Z Teen pleads guilty in Border Patrol agent killing A 17-year-old pleaded guilty Friday to killing a Border Patrol agent who was shot eight times while chasing suspected illegal immigrants in the mountains east of San Diego.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/appeals-court-rules-against-oregon-high-school-teacher-who-wants-to-take-her-gun-to-class-70668202.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:10:11Z Appeals court rules against Oregon high school teacher who wants to take her gun to class The Oregon Court of Appeals has rejected a request by a high school English teacher to carry a handgun at school, the latest legal setback for the teacher who says she needs the gun for protection from her former husband.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/uconn-officials-say-health-center-merger-with-hartford-hospital-not-feasible-70666427.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:10:10Z UConn officials say health center merger with Hartford Hospital not feasible University of Connecticut officials say a plan to merge the UConn Health Center in Farmington with Hartford Hospital is unlikely to win official approval.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/schwarzenegger-frees-up-funds-for-santa-cruz-storm-70668192.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:10:09Z Schwarzenegger frees up funds for Santa Cruz storm Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency in Santa Cruz County to help communities affected by storms that battered the area in October.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/third-arrest-made-in-death-of-vegas-officer-70668187.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:10:08Z Third arrest made in death of Vegas officer Police say they have arrested a third person in connection with the shooting death of an off-duty Las Vegas police officer in his garage.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Governor-declares-state-of-emergency-in-Santa-Cruz-County-70667832.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:04:33Z Governor declares state of emergency in Santa Cruz County sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/Researcher-Faint-writing-seen-on-Shroud-of-Turin-70667572.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:01:36Z Researcher: Faint writing seen on Shroud of Turin sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/ohio-state-plays-at-michigan-hoping-to-clinch-outright-title-and-keep-rival-home-for-holidays-70614712.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:00:05Z Ohio State plays at Michigan, hoping to clinch outright title and keep rival home for holidays The Game has lost a lot of luster.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/kings-owner-will-no-longer-operate-wnba-franchise-70644912.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T17:00:03Z Sacramento Kings owner Maloof Sports & Entertainment will no longer operate WNBA's Monarchs The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight franchises.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/la-cops-son-pleads-guilty-to-child-porn-charges-70667182.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:55:08Z LA cop's son pleads guilty to child porn charges The 27-year-old son of a veteran Los Angeles police officer has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography and the officer is facing similar charges.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/beckham-has-bone-bruise-but-expects-to-play-70658482.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:55:07Z Beckham has bone bruise but expects to play Los Angeles midfielder David Beckham said Friday he'll need an injection in his right ankle to reduce pain and allow him to play in Sunday night's MLS Cup final against Real Salt Lake.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/easley-leads-murray-state-past-james-madison-71-43-70667177.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:55:06Z Easley leads Murray State past James Madison 71-43 Tony Easley had 18 points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots to lead Murray State in a 71-43 rout of James Madison on Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/mlb-selling-20-dvd-set-of-world-series-films-for-2229-x2014-including-autographs-70663232.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:55:05Z MLB selling 20-DVD set of World Series films for $2,229 — including autographs Major League Baseball has the perfect gift to bust a budget in a recession.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/storm-grounds-reno-flights-i-80-crash-stalls-cars-70666857.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:50:03Z Storm grounds Reno flights; I-80 crash stalls cars A winter storm with winds gusting to more than 80 mph Friday knocked out power for thousands of people in northern Nevada, grounded flights and kicked up dust storms that contributed to a fatal pile-up that shut down a stretch of U.S. Interstate 80.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/2-charged-in-fatal-street-race-in-san-jose-70666437.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:45:14Z 2 charged in fatal street race in San Jose Two men face charges in connection with a street race in San Jose that killed a 20-year-old woman.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/ex-vivendi-ceo-tells-jury-in-investor-lawsuit-i-did-my-best-made-mistakes-but-never-misled-70641062.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:45:10Z Ex-Vivendi CEO tells jury in investor lawsuit: I 'did my best,' made mistakes but never misled Former Vivendi CEO Jean-Marie Messier told a jury Friday he made mistakes in his troubled bid to turn the French water company into a global media giant, but he never misled shareholders about the risks.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/monsanto-installs-water-management-system-at-leaking-idaho-mine-dump-cited-by-epa-70666422.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:45:08Z Monsanto installs water management system at leaking Idaho mine dump cited by EPA Monsanto Co. is installing a water management system at an Idaho phosphate mine the company depends on to make its Roundup weedkiller to stop the leakage of selenium and heavy metals into a tributary of the Blackfoot River.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/fda-oks-bristol-meyers-abilify-to-treat-irritability-linked-to-autism-in-children-teens-70665752.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:35:17Z FDA OKs Bristol-Meyers' Abilify to treat irritability linked to autism in children, teens The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved top-selling Abilify as a treatment for autism-related irritability in children from the ages of 6 to 17, drug maker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/attempt-to-recall-lawmaker-over-tax-hikes-fails-70665717.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:35:04Z Attempt to recall lawmaker over tax hikes fails A recall effort against a Republican state lawmaker who voted to raise taxes earlier this year has failed.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/config/news_alert/70665712.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:34:56Z Moderate Dems pivotal to health care Senate vote sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/under-the-dome/Track-replacement-means-buses-for-N-Judah-riders-70665697.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:34:29Z Track replacement means buses for N-Judah riders sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/moodys-investors-service-downgrades-liberty-media-llc-ratings-70665312.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:25:05Z Moody's Investors Service downgrades Liberty Media LLC ratings Moody's Investors Service downgraded ratings for Liberty Media Corp. subsidiary Liberty Media LLC on Friday. The changes come shortly after shareholders approved the formation of a new company out of DirecTV Group Inc. and some of Liberty's entertainment businesses.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/real-salt-lake-embracing-overlooked-role-70658132.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:25:04Z Real Salt Lake embracing overlooked role Nick Rimando just finished rattling off all the players and qualities that make Los Angeles such a difficult opponent for Real Salt Lake in Sunday's MLS Cup final.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/no-16-hokies-feeling-good-about-nc-state-game-70655932.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:25:03Z No. 16 Hokies 'feeling good' for NC State visit Virginia Tech is focusing on what it can do, not what it can't.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/britney-spears-ex-boyfriend-adnan-ghalib-sentenced-to-45-days-in-los-angeles-jail-70646317.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:20:09Z Britney Spears' ex sentenced to jail Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is being sent to jail for 45 days for leaving the scene of an accident.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/under-the-dome/Muni-crime-to-be-discussed-70664647.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:11:15Z Muni crime to be discussed sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/police-teen-killed-answering-door-knock-at-home-70663797.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:00:07Z Police: Teen killed answering door knock at home Oakland police say an Oakland teenager who was shot and killed while answering his front door may have been an unintended victim.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/going-rogue-sells-300000-copies-its-first-day-70663272.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T16:00:03Z "Going Rogue" sells 300,000 copies its first day "Going Rogue" is going big.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/southwest-airlines-changes-rules-to-require-majority-for-election-in-uncontested-board-races-70663237.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:55:12Z Southwest Airlines changes rules to require majority for election in uncontested board races Southwest Airlines Co. said Friday it will require uncontested candidates for its board of directors to win a majority among shareholder votes cast to be elected, instead of just a plurality.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/court-filing-cuba-spy-suspect-to-plead-guilty-70647367.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:55:11Z Couple pleads guilty in Cuban spying case A retired State Department worker and his wife accused of a decades-long plot to spy for Cuba pleaded guilty Friday in a deal that will leave him behind bars for the rest of his life but gives her a chance at freedom in six years.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/army-says-independent-review-sought-by-gao-will-look-at-how-body-armor-for-troops-is-tested-70663557.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:55:09Z Army says independent review sought by GAO will look at how body armor for troops is tested The Army says there will be an outside review of how body armor for its soldiers is tested.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/barclays-investment-banking-unit-forms-joint-venture-for-real-estate-acquisition-70663547.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:55:08Z Barclays' investment banking unit forms joint venture for real estate acquisition The investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC said Friday it has formed a joint venture with Goff Capital Inc. to acquire Crescent Real Estate Equities Limited Partnership, a Texas-based office building owner.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/death-penalty-off-the-table-for-sacramento-deputy-70663532.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:55:07Z Death penalty off the table for Sacramento deputy Prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty for a former Sacramento County sheriff's deputy accuse of murdering a state correctional officer.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/north-carolina-state-treasurer-issues-gift-ban-for-employees-limits-on-soliciting-for-charity-70658462.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:55:05Z North Carolina state treasurer issues gift ban for employees, limits on soliciting for charity North Carolina's state treasurer has unveiled rules banning employees from taking gifts from companies that do substantial business with the agency.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/wyoming-files-new-lawsuit-challenging-yellowstone-snowmobile-rules-70659287.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:50:11Z Wyoming files new lawsuit challenging Yellowstone snowmobile rules The state of Wyoming filed a federal lawsuit Friday seeking to block the National Park Service from further restricting snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/chicago-white-sox-close-to-deal-with-omar-vizquel-70662407.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:50:04Z Chicago White Sox close to deal with Omar Vizquel The Chicago White Sox are closing in on a contract agreement with free agent shortstop Omar Vizquel.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/sun-times-media-names-chicago-sun-times-publisher-john-barron-as-group-publisher-70657452.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:45:08Z Sun-Times Media names Chicago Sun-Times publisher John Barron as group publisher Sun-Times Media Group, which was recently sold out of bankruptcy to an investor group, said Friday it named John Barron to the newly created group publisher position and as senior vice president of news and editorial operations.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/st-louis-cardinals-season-tickets-to-be-an-average-3-percent-higher-next-year-70657772.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:45:07Z St. Louis Cardinals season tickets to be an average 3 percent higher next year St. Louis Cardinals season ticket prices are increasing an average of 3 percent next year.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/those-songs-still-soar-in-george-and-ira-gershwins-girl-crazy-70662787.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:45:04Z Those songs still soar in George and Ira Gershwin's 'Girl Crazy' Let's salute one of the least appreciated conventions of musical theater — the entr'acte.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/west-virginia-regulators-approve-5-percent-rate-increase-for-hope-gas-70662402.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:40:14Z West Virginia regulators approve 5 percent rate increase for Hope Gas West Virginia's Public Service Commission has approved a 5 percent rate increase for Hope Gas Inc.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/federal-grand-jury-indicts-louisiana-businessman-in-alleged-195-million-ponzi-scheme-70662397.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:40:13Z Federal grand jury indicts Louisiana businessman in alleged $19.5 million Ponzi scheme A Louisiana businessman was charged Friday with engaging in a Ponzi scheme to defraud about 160 investors — mostly elderly people — out of roughly $19.5 million and using some of the money to pay for cars, cruises, sports tickets and a house.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/storm-grounds-reno-flights-i-80-crash-stalls-cars-70662392.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:40:10Z Storm grounds Reno flights; I-80 crash stalls cars A winter storm packing wind gusts more than 80 mph knocked out power to thousands of northern Nevadans, grounded flights and contributed to a fatal pile-up that shut down a stretch of U.S. Interstate 80.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/seminoles-hope-to-earn-bowl-eligibility-saturday-70662372.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:40:07Z Seminoles hope to earn bowl eligibility Saturday Florida State is hoping to become bowl eligible for the 28th straight season against Maryland on Saturday in a game that will be mostly about new quarterbacks and old coaches.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/court-finds-nyc-cable-tv-news-anchor-guilty-of-attempted-assault-of-his-wife-70658827.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:40:06Z Court finds NYC cable TV news anchor guilty of attempted assault of his wife Cable television newsman Dominic Carter, an influential reporter on New York politics, was convicted Friday of an attempted assault on his wife.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/pilot-killed-in-norcal-single-engine-plane-crash-70661987.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:35:09Z Pilot killed in NorCal single-engine plane crash Authorities say a pilot was killed when his small plane crashed in Northern California near the Nevada border.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/former-iowa-slaughterhouse-manager-seeks-acquittal-judge-orders-him-held-until-sentencing-70661977.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:35:06Z Former Iowa slaughterhouse manager seeks acquittal; judge orders him held until sentencing A former kosher slaughterhouse manager convicted of financial fraud has asked for an acquittal or new trial, saying prosecutors unfairly brought in evidence of immigration violations.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/stock-futures-indicate-market-to-continue-its-decline-as-dollar-strengthens-70607897.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:30:19Z Stocks slip as investors push into safe-haven investments; Dell weighs on technology stocks Investors can't shake their fears that the economy isn't keeping up with the stock market.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/unlvs-wolfe-breaks-foot-college-career-over-70661612.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:30:18Z UNLV's Wolfe breaks foot, college career over UNLV wide receiver Ryan Wolfe broke his left foot while returning punts in practice and will not be able to play in what would have been the final game of his college career.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/packers-offensive-line-in-flux-70661607.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:30:17Z Packers offensive line in flux The decision was made during the offseason by Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, who'd grown tired of watching what he called "musical chairs" being played on his offensive line for the previous three seasons.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/overstock-says-it-received-listing-rule-violation-letter-from-nasdaq-related-to-3rd-qtr-report-70661602.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:30:15Z Overstock says it received listing rule violation letter from Nasdaq related to 3rd-qtr report Overstock.com Inc. said Friday that it received a listing rule violation letter Thursday from the Nasdaq Stock Market related to the recent filing of its third-quarter report.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/report-hershey-may-make-17-billion-offer-for-cadbury-topping-krafts-hostile-bid-70653517.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:30:08Z Report: Hershey may make $17 billion bid for Cadbury, topping Kraft Hershey Co. may make a $17 billion bid for UK candy company Cadbury PLC, topping the recent $16.5 billion hostile offer by Kraft Foods Inc., the Wall Street Journal reports Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/mo-teen-accused-of-killing-neighbor-sent-to-psych-hospital-attorney-says-shes-depressed-70619562.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:30:05Z Attorney seeks psychiatric care for Mo. teen facing murder charge in death of 9-year-old girl A teenager accused of killing a 9-year-old neighbor should be sent to a psychiatric hospital because she shows signs of severe depression and anxiety, her attorney said.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/portis-visits-concussion-specialists-70642112.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:30:03Z Redskins RB Portis visits concussion specialists Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis was at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Friday to have his concussion evaluated.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/regulators-shut-commerce-bank-of-southwest-florida-marks-124th-us-bank-failure-this-year-70657062.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:25:15Z Regulators shut Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida; marks 124th US bank failure this year Florida banking regulators on Friday shut down Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida, marking the 124th U.S. bank to succumb this year to the struggling economy and rising loan defaults.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/suburban-denver-billboard-links-obama-with-jihadists-70660157.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:25:13Z Suburban Denver billboard links Obama with jihadists A billboard showing President Barack Obama wearing a turban has sparked a lot of attention at the suburban Denver used car dealership that put it up.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/jennifer-lopez-adam-lambert-among-those-preparing-special-performances-for-sundays-american-music-awards-70609992.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:25:07Z Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert, others preparing special performances for American Music Awards Jennifer Lopez plans to include fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance at the American Music Awards. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather and chains into his.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/woman-pleads-no-contest-in-deadly-nevada-crash-70661097.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:20:15Z Woman pleads no contest in deadly Nevada crash A woman has pleaded no contest in a head-on crash that killed a man on U.S. Highway 50 in March.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/ap-news-in-brief-70661077.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:20:09Z AP News in Brief Three Democratic moderates to decide fate of health bill — for now — in crucial Saturday votesf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/un-childrens-convention-at-20-indian-boy-embodies-the-plight-of-millions-of-downtrodden-kids-70602927.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:20:07Z UN children's convention at 20: Indian boy embodies the plight of millions of downtrodden kids Arun Kumar was born to disabled parents, beaten by his grandparents, ran away from home, got a job in a garment factory and had all his savings stolen by the police.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/prosecutors-charge-former-marine-with-6-counts-of-murder-in-death-of-cathouse-star-others-70659597.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:20:05Z Prosecutors charge former Marine with 6 counts of murder in death of 'Cathouse' star, others A former Marine was charged Friday with six counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of four people whose bodies were found in a burning home, including a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse."sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/venezuela-takes-over-management-of-4-private-banks-citing-noncompliance-with-regulations-70612712.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:15:17Z Venezuela takes over management of 4 private banks, citing violations of regulations Venezuela's government took over management of four private banks on Friday, citing serious irregularities and violations of banking regulations.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/florida-regulators-approve-11-percent-hike-for-some-mobile-home-owners-insured-by-citizens-70660597.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:15:14Z Florida regulators approve 11 percent hike for some mobile home owners insured by Citizens More than 15,000 mobile home owners insured by state-backed Citizens Property insurance Corp. will see an 11 percent increase on their insurance policies in 2010.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/70660592.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:15:12Z How the Dow Jones industrials and other major stock indexes fared in Friday's trading Stocks fell for a third straight day Friday as a disappointing outlook from computer maker Dell Inc. suggested that an economic recovery could be uneven. The market, which has been shuttling between concerns about the economy and traders' need to find high-yielding investments, is back to worrying about the economy. Demand for safe haven investments like Treasurys and the dollar rose for a second day in response to Dell's outlook and comments from European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet, who said the ECB plans to start reining in some of its stimulus programs. A rising dollar also hit commodities producers and exporters.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/republican-advisers-say-giuliani-leaning-toward-senate-bid-instead-of-governors-race-70594542.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:15:05Z NY Republican advisers say Giuliani more interested in running for US Senate than governor Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, encouraged by many Republicans to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning toward a run for U.S. Senate, according to two party advisers.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/td-ameritrade-announces-125-billion-senior-notes-offering-70660207.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:10:09Z TD Ameritrade announces $1.25 billion senior notes offering Online retail brokerage TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. said Friday that it will sell $1.25 billion in senior unsecured notes in a public offering and use proceeds to retire debt and stagger the maturity of its long-term bonds.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/nh-ag-seeks-involuntary-bankruptcy-for-mortgage-company-that-closed-suddenly-this-month-70660192.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:10:08Z NH AG seeks involuntary bankruptcy for mortgage company that closed suddenly this month The New Hampshire attorney general's office wants to force a mortgage company that closed suddenly into bankruptcy.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/fired-psychiatrist-says-marines-suffering-from-post-traumatic-stress-received-shoddy-care-70659602.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:10:03Z Fired psychiatrist says Marines suffering from stress are getting shoddy care at Camp Lejeune Marines treated at Camp Lejeune for post-traumatic stress had to undergo therapy for months in temporary trailers where they could hear bomb blasts, machine-gun fire and war cries through the thin walls, according to servicemen and their former psychiatrist.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/movers-roundup-dress-barn-shares-climb-hibbett-sports-stock-jumps-on-strong-3q-results-70659612.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:05:15Z Movers roundup: Dress Barn shares climb, Hibbett Sports stock jumps on strong 3Q results Among the stock activity stories for Friday, Nov. 20, from AP Financial News:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/huntington-bancshares-plans-to-buy-3389m-in-subordinated-bank-notes-in-tender-offer-70659607.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:05:14Z Huntington Bancshares plans to buy $338.9M in subordinated bank notes in tender offer Huntington Bancshares Inc., parent company of Huntington National Bank, said Friday that it will pay $338.9 million for subordinated bank notes tendered for an offer that expired Thursday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/tenn-judge-finds-law-allowing-guns-in-bars-is-unconstitutional-fraught-with-ambiguity-70654412.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:05:13Z Tenn. judge finds law allowing guns in bars is unconstitutional, 'fraught with ambiguity' Tennessee's new law allowing people with handgun permits to be armed in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol is unconstitutionally vague, a judge ruled on Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/colo-coroner-says-mother-of-new-orleans-saints-qb-brees-died-of-drug-overdose-70658802.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:05:04Z Colo. coroner says mother of New Orleans Saints QB Brees died of drug overdose The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/murder-move-trial-to-la-a-setback-for-transit-cop-70650427.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:23Z Murder trial's move to LA setback for transit cop A judge's decision to move Johannes Mehserle's murder trial to Los Angeles County is a setback for the former transit police officer charged with gunning down an unarmed man on New Year's Day.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/telecom-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659282.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:21Z Telecom companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top telecom companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/silver-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70659277.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:20Z Silver companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top silver companies were down at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/railroads-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659267.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:19Z Railroads companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top railroads companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/pharmaceuticals-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659262.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:17Z Pharmaceuticals companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/pbm-companies-shares-up-at-the-close-of-trading-70659252.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:16Z PBM companies shares up at the close of trading Shares of some top pbm companies were up at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/oil-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70659242.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:15Z Oil companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top oil companies were down at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/medical-devices-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659232.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:13Z Medical Devices companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top medical devices companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/media-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70659227.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:12Z Media companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top media companies were down at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/managed-care-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659222.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:11Z Managed Care companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top managed care companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/machinery-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70659217.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:09Z Machinery companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top machinery companies were down at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/investment-banks-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70659212.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:08Z Investment Banks companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top investment banks companies were down at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/internet-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659207.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:06Z Internet companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top internet companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/insurers-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70659197.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:04Z Insurers companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top insurers companies were down at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/homebuilders-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70659182.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:03Z Homebuilders companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top homebuilders companies were down at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/health-care-equipment-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659162.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:01Z Health Care Equipment companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top health care equipment companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/gold-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70659157.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:02:00Z Gold companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top gold companies were down at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/food-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659142.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:58Z Food companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top food companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/finance-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659132.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:56Z Finance companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top finance companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/electrical-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70659127.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:55Z Electrical companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top electrical companies were down at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/education-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70659122.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:53Z Education companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top education companies were down at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/durable-goods-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70659117.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:51Z Durable Goods companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top durable goods companies were down at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/drugstore-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659112.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:49Z Drugstore companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top drugstore companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/construction-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659102.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:47Z Construction companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top construction companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/computer-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659092.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:46Z Computer companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top computer companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/commercial-banks-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659082.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:43Z Commercial Banks companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top commercial banks companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/coal-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70659072.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:41Z Coal companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top coal companies were down at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/broadline-retail-companies-shares-down-at-the-close-of-trading-70659067.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:39Z Broadline Retail companies shares down at the close of trading Shares of some top broadline retail companies were down at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/biotechnology-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659052.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:37Z Biotechnology companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top biotechnology companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/staffing-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659042.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:35Z Staffing companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top staffing companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/utilities-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659037.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:33Z Utilities companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top utilities companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/specialty-retail-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70659002.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:01:28Z Specialty Retail companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top specialty retail companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/as-interest-rates-fall-back-near-zero-there-arent-many-happy-returns-70658862.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:00:16Z As interest rates fall back near zero, there aren't many happy returns The U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/nebraska-ethanol-plant-owners-insurers-sue-gas-provider-over-fire-they-say-cost-18m-70644492.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:00:14Z Nebraska ethanol plant owners, insurers sue gas provider over fire they say cost $1.8 million The owners of a Lexington ethanol plant and their insurer are suing a subsidiary of a Houston-based natural gas provider they say is responsible for an explosion and fire that shut down the plant for weeks.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/beverages-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70658857.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:00:13Z Beverages companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top beverages companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/autos-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70658852.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:00:11Z Autos companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top autos companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/airlines-companies-shares-mixed-at-the-close-of-trading-70658847.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:00:10Z Airlines companies shares mixed at the close of trading Shares of some top airlines companies were mixed at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/ravens-edwards-plans-appeal-of-fine-for-roughness-70645742.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T15:00:08Z Ravens' Edwards plans appeal of fine for roughness Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/business-highlights-70658157.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:55:25Z Business Highlights More states add jobs, but many for temporary staffsf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/aerospace-companies-shares-up-at-the-close-of-trading-70658492.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:55:23Z Aerospace companies shares up at the close of trading Shares of some top aerospace companies were up at the close of trading:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/telephone--data-systems-announces-new-stock-buyback-authorization-4q-dividend-70658487.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:55:21Z Telephone & Data Systems announces new stock buyback authorization, 4Q dividend The board of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. has authorized the company to buy back as much as $250 million worth of its common and special common shares, as market conditions permit.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/man-accused-of-taping-reporter-to-appear-in-court-70604727.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:55:13Z Bond amount increased to $100K for man accused in videos taken of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews An Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews posted $100,000 bond on Friday — a much larger amount than previously imposed.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/product-recalls-cantaloupes-shedds-country-crock-chilled-side-dish-products-70658477.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:55:12Z Product Recalls: cantaloupes, Shedd's Country Crock chilled side-dish products The following recalls have been announced:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/prosecutors-charge-former-marine-with-6-counts-of-murder-in-death-of-cathouse-star-others-70658437.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:55:05Z Prosecutors charge former Marine with 6 counts of murder in death of 'Cathouse' star, others A former Marine has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of four people whose bodies were found in a burning home, including a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse."sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/ak-steel-to-raise-prices-for-carbon-steel-products-effective-january-1-70658142.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:50:06Z AK Steel to raise prices for carbon steel products, effective January 1 AK Steel Holding Corp., a supplier to the U.S. auto industry, said Friday that it will hike spot market prices for its carbon steel products, effective Jan. 1.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/mexican-prosecutors-investigate-disappearance-of-journalist-who-reported-on-crime-corruption-70657782.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:45:13Z Mexican prosecutors investigate disappearance of journalist who reported on crime, corruption Authorities in the western Mexican state of Michoacan are investigating the disappearance of a journalist who wrote about organized crime.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/missouri-jury-deliberates-on-case-of-black-school-teacher-who-says-white-police-assaulted-her-70657777.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:45:12Z Missouri jury deliberates on case of black school teacher who says white police assaulted her A jury is deliberating the fate of a black school teacher charged with assaulting white police officers in Missourisf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/ward-welcomes-kessler-to-oakland-for-title-bout-70656687.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:45:08Z Ward welcomes Kessler to Oakland for title bout Andre Ward feels he's been an underdog from the moment he was born. Even with his prodigious boxing gifts, his undefeated ring record and that Olympic gold medal, he still firmly believes that nobody gives him a chance.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/getaway-driver-in-la-atm-murder-gets-25-to-life-70657757.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:45:07Z Getaway driver in LA ATM murder gets 25-to-life A woman who drove the getaway car after a robbery and murder at an ATM in Los Angeles last year will spend 25 years to life in prison.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/jury-continues-deliberating-baltimore-mayors-case-70621212.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:45:06Z Jury says deliberations heated in mayor's trial Jurors in the theft trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon were dismissed for the weekend after sending a note to the judge saying deliberations were getting heated.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/floridas-unemployment-rate-continues-steady-climb-to-112-percent-in-october-70635382.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:45:05Z Florida's unemployment rate continues steady climb to 11.2 percent in October Florida's unemployment rate continued its steady upward climb in October to 11.2 percent — a mark last seen in the 1970s and a tenth of a percentage point higher than September's adjusted rate, state officials said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/treasury-prices-dip-short-term-bill-yields-hover-nearly-lows-for-the-year-70644482.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:45:04Z Treasury prices dip; short-term bill yields hover near lows for the year Treasury prices mostly fell Friday, pushing their yields higher. Yields on short-term bills hovered near their lows of the year.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/jm-smucker-2nd-quarter-profit-more-than-doubles-on-folgers-acquisition-product-popularity-70609052.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:45:03Z J.M. Smucker 2nd-quarter profit nearly triples on Folgers acquisition, profit margins J.M. Smucker Co. nearly tripled its profit in the second quarter as the addition of Folgers coffee gave a jolt to its lineup and lower commodity prices for coffee beans and other items fattened its profit margins.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/left-hander-john-grabow-gets-75-million-2-year-deal-from-cubs-first-free-agent-to-agree-70642832.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:40:04Z Left-hander John Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs, first free agent to agree Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/moodys-investors-service-downgrades-sprint-nextel-rating-to-ba2-70657077.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:35:06Z Moody's Investors Service downgrades Sprint Nextel rating to 'Ba2' Moody's Investors Service said Friday that it downgraded ratings for Sprint Nextel Corp. because it is taking longer than expected to stanch a deterioration in its profit.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/federal-jury-finds-3-hebrew-boys-guilty-of-all-charges-in-80-million-sc-fraud-scheme-70648717.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:35:05Z Federal jury finds '3 Hebrew Boys' guilty of all charges in $80 million SC fraud scheme Three South Carolina men have been found guilty of bilking thousands of investors out of more than $80 million.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/california-investigates-whether-african-american-churches-were-cheated-by-leasing-companies-70633347.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:35:04Z Calif. launches probe into scam targeting churches California is investigating several companies suspected of bilking churches nationwide of hundreds of thousands of dollars through fraudulent computer leasing schemes, authorities said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/pemex-reports-oil-production-down-in-first-10-months-of-2009-70656697.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:30:17Z Pemex reports oil production down in first 10 months of 2009 Crude production at Mexico's state-owned oil company dropped 7.1 percent in the first 10 months of this year amid declining reserves.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/police-sergeant-accused-of-misconduct-70656672.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:30:13Z Police sergeant accused of misconduct Baltimore police say a sergeant who authorized the use of the department's marine unit as part of a Maryland lawmaker's marriage proposal has been charged with misconduct.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/minnesota-house-tells-court-that-gov-pawlenty-misused-law-with-solo-budget-cuts-70656667.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:30:11Z Minnesota House tells court that Gov. Pawlenty misused law with solo budget cuts Lawyers for the Minnesota House spell out in a 34-page brief why they believe Gov. Tim Pawlenty misused a state law to enact budget cuts without legislative consent.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/dr-horton-fiscal-4th-quarter-loss-narrows-revenue-sinks-42-percent-70608927.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:30:08Z Homebuilder D.R. Horton stems loss in fiscal 4th-qtr, but misses Wall Street expectations Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc., saw new home orders spike 26 percent from a year ago in the latest quarter as buyers raced to close deals and take advantage of a federal tax credit. But a wider-than-anticipated loss fueled by write-downs sent shares tumbling more than 15 percent Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/missouri-governor-promises-to-limit-budget-cuts-to-community-colleges-if-they-freeze-tuition-70656647.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:30:06Z Missouri governor promises to limit budget cuts to community colleges if they freeze tuition Community colleges have joined Missouri's four-year colleges and universities in agreeing to freeze tuition next school year if state officials promise to nick and not slash their budgets.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/un-committee-targets-irans-human-rights-violations-and-crackdown-on-election-opponents-70628962.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:30:03Z UN committee targets Iran's human rights violations and crackdown on election opponents A key U.N. committee approved a resolution Friday urging Iran to halt the persecution of political opponents following the country's disputed presidential election and release those still detained.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/mexico-pulls-out-of-recession-but-still-faces-serious-challenges-70626372.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:25:09Z Mexico says it's out of recession but still faces serious challenges Rising oil prices and increased exports are slowly dragging Mexico's economy out of a severe recession, but the nation's financial system still confronts fundamental challenges, national leaders and experts said.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/la-sees-drop-in-initial-jobless-claims-after-brief-spike-due-to-transportation-sector-layoff-70656232.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:25:07Z La. sees drop in initial jobless claims after brief spike due to transportation sector layoff First-time claims for jobless benefits in Louisiana fell last week after a spike attributed to a temporary layoff in the transportation equipment industry.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/medidata-solutions-shares-fall-on-plans-for-45-million-common-stock-offering-70624192.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:25:05Z Medidata Solutions plans 4.5 million-share common stock offering; shares fall Medidata Solutions Inc., a maker of software and services for clinical development of drugs and medical devices, said Friday it plans a public offering of 4.5 million shares of its common stock.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/dr-horton-jm-smucker-dell-adc-telecommunications-are-among-big-market-movers-friday-70655992.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:20:21Z D.R. Horton, J.M. Smucker, Dell, ADC Telecommunications are among big market movers Friday The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/duke-realty-renews-revolving-credit-facility-valued-at-850-million-70655987.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:20:20Z Duke Realty renews revolving credit facility valued at $850 million Duke Realty Corp. said Friday it renewed an unsecured revolving credit facility, which now has a borrowing capacity of $850 million.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/busy-week-for-ipos-signals-theres-more-to-come-but-investors-remain-picky-about-placing-bets-70652537.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:20:17Z Flurry of IPOs signals IPO rebound to continue The flurry of initial public offerings this week is confirmation that this fall's rebound in the market wasn't a fluke and sets the stage for more companies to raise money through IPOs in 2010. But the response to two of the newly public companies shows that investors continue to be careful about where they place their bets.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/officials-say-asian-carp-may-have-breached-electronic-barrier-increasing-risk-to-great-lakes-70655982.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:20:17Z Officials say Asian carp may have breached electronic barrier, increasing risk to Great Lakes Asian carp may have breached an electronic barrier designed to prevent the giant invaders from upsetting the ecosystem in the Great Lakes and jeopardizing a $7 billion sport fishery, officials said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/alabama-unemployment-rate-rises-to-109-percent-in-october-highest-in-more-than-25-years-70655972.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:20:15Z Alabama unemployment rate rises to 10.9 percent in October, highest in more than 25 years Just two years after hitting a record low, the unemployment rate in Alabama climbed to 10.9 percent in October, the highest it has been in more than 25 years, state officials announced Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/jpmorgan-chase-drops-controversial-arbitration-clause-from-credit-card-contracts-70649262.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:20:13Z JPMorgan Chase drops controversial arbitration clause from credit card contracts JPMorgan Chase & Co. said Friday it is dropping a clause from its credit card contracts that required disputes with customers to be handled through binding arbitration, a move that could lead to consumers filing class-action and other lawsuits.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/electrician-auctioning-bayside-island-70655917.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:20:04Z Electrician auctioning bayside island A West Ocean City electrician who needs money to keep his business going is auctioning a private bayside island that features a sandy beach and hunting lodge.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/canadian-court-orders-refugee-board-to-reconsider-case-of-lesbian-deserter-from-us-army-70643342.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:20:03Z Canadian court orders refugee board to reconsider case of lesbian deserter from US army A lesbian who deserted the U.S. military and fled to Canada must be given another chance to plead her case for refugee status, Canada's Federal Court ruled Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/under-the-dome/Winter-homeless-shelter-to-open-this-weekend-70655147.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:11:21Z Winter homeless shelter to open this weekend sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/with-referendum-set-for-dec-5-early-voting-on-table-games-for-wva-casino-tops-1300-70655047.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:10:22Z With referendum set for Dec. 5, early voting on table games for W.Va. casino tops 1,300 More than 1,300 people have already voted on whether to let the Charles Town Races & Slots put table games in its casino.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/knicks-answer-no-to-signing-allen-iverson-70630817.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:10:21Z Knicks answer no to signing Iverson, saying he doesn't fit with plans to develop young players The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/rolando-mcclain-brandon-spikes-sean-weatherspoon-named-butkus-award-finalists-again-70655042.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:10:20Z Rolando McClain, Brandon Spikes, Sean Weatherspoon named Butkus Award finalists again Alabama's Rolando McClain, Florida's Brandon Spikes and Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon are once again finalists for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top linebacker.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/accused-ringleader-in-plot-to-destroy-sears-tower-bomb-fbi-offices-to-be-sentenced-in-florida-70609467.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:10:18Z Sears Tower terror plot ringleader sentenced to 13 1/2 years in prison by Fla. federal judge The ringleader of a group described by prosecutors as plotting terror attacks on Chicago's Sears Tower and FBI offices in hopes of sparking an anti-government insurrection was sentenced Friday to 13 1/2 years in prison by a federal judge.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/overweight-students-at-university-in-pennsylvania-told-to-take-fitness-class-or-risk-diplomas-70646932.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:10:17Z Overweight students at university in Pennsylvania told to take fitness class or risk diplomas A Pennsylvania university's requirement that overweight undergraduates take a fitness course to receive their degrees has raised the hackles of students and the eyebrows of health and legal experts.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/defense-chief-says-us-will-examine-its-own-contracts-in-hopes-of-reducing-afghan-corruption-70634442.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:10:13Z Defense chief says US will examine its own contracts in hopes of reducing Afghan corruption The United States will do its part to reduce corruption in Afghanistan by examining its own contracts and projects, even as it is demanding the same from the Afghan government, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/dollar-continues-to-rise-with-treasury-yields-near-year-lows-as-investors-pare-risk-70620922.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:10:12Z Dollar continues to rise, with Treasury yields near year lows, as investors pare risk The safe-haven dollar further strengthened Friday and Treasury yields hovered around their lows for the year as worries about the economy in 2010 diminished traders' appetites for risky bets.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/court-grape-growers-cant-fight-generic-ads-70654442.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:05:09Z Court: grape growers can't fight generic ads A federal appeals court in San Francisco has rejected three grape growers' challenge to a mandatory advertising campaign for California table grapes.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/ga-tech-adds-a-year-to-johnsons-contract-70653522.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:00:11Z Ga. Tech adds a year to Johnson's contract Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson agreed Friday to a one-year extension of his contract, which now runs through 2016.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/gold-prices-inch-higher-buoyed-by-safe-haven-appeal-other-metals-little-changed-70653292.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:00:08Z Gold prices inch higher, buoyed by safe-haven appeal; Other metals little changed Gold prices finished higher for a sixth straight day Friday, rising even as the dollar strengthened.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/university-of-calif-imposes-2500-fee-increase-as-police-in-riot-gear-watch-over-protest-70604612.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:00:06Z UC students occupy buildings to protest fee hike Dozens of demonstrators who barricaded themselves inside a campus building at the University of California, Berkeley in a protest over fee hikes and budget cuts were removed late Friday, bringing the daylong occupation to an end, university officials said.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/end-of-an-era-brunswick-naval-air-stations-planes-to-depart-as-base-readies-for-closing-70650037.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T14:00:04Z End of an era: Brunswick Naval Air Station's planes to depart as base readies for closing The rumble of Navy patrol aircraft flying overhead will soon be a thing of the past as the remaining P-3 Orions depart from Brunswick Naval Air Station.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/northeast-pa-residents-sue-houston-based-natural-gas-driller-over-polluted-water-wells-70652982.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:55:07Z Northeast Pa. residents sue Houston-based natural gas driller over polluted water wells Pat Farnelli says there's something in the water at her house. The last time she drank it, she says she vomited four times. It's made her children sick, too.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/fitch-increases-rating-outlook-for-flowserve-on-leverage-operating-performance-70639017.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:55:05Z Fitch increases rating outlook for Flowserve on leverage, operating performance Fitch Ratings boosted its rating outlook for Flowserve Corp. on Friday citing the pump making and fluid handling company's low leverage, good operating performance and other factors.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/no-23-utah-tries-to-recover-against-san-diego-st-70651382.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:55:04Z No. 23 Utah tries to recover against San Diego St. Banged and bruised, Utah quarterback Jordan Wynn is ready for another shot.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/lapd-arrests-man-for-1982-koreatown-killing-70653002.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:50:07Z LAPD arrests man for 1982 Koreatown killing Los Angeles cold-case detectives have arrested a man charged with murdering a 65-year-old woman nearly three decades ago.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/gephardt-pushes-for-more-investment-in-medical-research-says-it-can-cut-costs-find-cures-70652987.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:50:05Z Gephardt pushes for more investment in medical research, says it can cut costs, find cures Former U.S. Rep. Richard Gephardt pushed Friday for Iowa to expand its focus on public health, arguing the state has the medical infrastructure in place to make it a leader in the field.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/senators-want-chrysler-gm-to-give-more-details-on-dealer-closures-70651967.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:50:03Z Senators want Chrysler, GM to give more details on dealer closures Senators are calling on General Motors and Chrysler to release more details on ongoing talks over the automakers' plans to close thousands of auto dealerships as part of their bankruptcies.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/senate-health-bill-helps-chiropractors-biologic-drugmakers-but-whacks-insurance-executives-70652532.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:45:11Z Senate health bill helps chiropractors, biologic drugmakers but whacks insurance executives Chiropractors get a lift in the Senate health care bill, thanks to a senator from the state practitioners consider the birthplace of their profession — Iowa.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/in-restructuring-ap-changes-roles-for-6-news-editors-and-assigns-4-regional-photo-editors-70647797.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:45:09Z In restructuring, AP changes roles for 6 news editors and assigns 4 regional photo editors The Associated Press has named six news editors to oversee expanded multistate territories and has assigned four interim regional photo editors as part of a restructuring of U.S. news management to ensure the continuing strength of the news cooperative's state reports.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/saints-running-back-reggie-bush-questionable-for-tampa-bay-70652522.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:45:07Z Saints running back Reggie Bush questionable for Tampa Bay New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/lawal-leads-no-21-georgia-tech-past-george-mason-70646907.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:45:04Z Lawal leads No. 21 Georgia Tech past George Mason A friendly rivalry between teammates Gani Lawal and Derrick Favors means trouble for opponents of No. 21 Georgia Tech.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/holiday-travelers-waited-longer-to-book-this-year-if-theyre-traveling-at-all-70651962.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:40:20Z Holiday travelers waited longer to book this year, if they're traveling at all Holiday travelers waited a little longer to book their flights this year, likely holding out for better deals and waiting to see if they would still have a job. And some aren't going at all.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/ky-appeals-court-upholds-6m-verdict-in-case-of-mcdonalds-worker-who-was-strip-searched-70646352.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:40:18Z Ky. appeals court upholds $6M verdict in case of McDonald's worker who was strip searched A Kentucky appeals court upheld a $6.1 million award to a former fast food worker who was forced to strip in a McDonald's restaurant office after someone called posing as a police officer.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/atp-chief-says-tour-will-not-reopen-agassis-drug-case-despite-admission-of-crystal-meth-use-70651952.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:40:11Z ATP chief says tour will not reopen Agassi's drug case despite admission of crystal meth use ATP chairman Adam Helfant says the tour will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi even though he admitted to lying about using crystal meth in 1997.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/ups-rates-for-ground-air-express-to-increase-in-2010-fuel-surcharge-tables-to-be-adjusted-70650052.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:40:04Z UPS rates for ground, air express to increase in 2010; Fuel surcharge tables to be adjusted UPS Inc., the world's largest shipping carrier, is hiking 2010 rates for ground packages by an average of 4.9 percent.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/under-the-dome/Trauma-revived-for-additional-filming-70651577.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:36:26Z 'Trauma' revived for additional filming sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/becton-dickinson-says-it-bought-test-making-collaborator-handylab-for-275-million-70651372.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:35:07Z Becton Dickinson says it bought test making collaborator HandyLab for $275 million Becton Dickinson and Co. said Friday it bought molecular diagnostic test maker HandyLab Inc. for $275 million.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/business-events-and-economic-reports-scheduled-for-the-coming-week-70649667.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:35:06Z Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming week WASHINGTON — National Association of Realtors releases existing home sales for September, 10 a.m.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/south-dakota-decides-not-to-appeal-ruling-in-smoking-ban-case-question-will-go-to-public-vote-70651362.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:35:04Z South Dakota decides not to appeal ruling in smoking ban case; question will go to public vote The state has decided not to appeal a judge's decision that allows South Dakota's new smoking ban law to be referred to a public vote in the 2010 election.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/nv-wildlife-officers-seek-elk-poachers-70650797.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:30:26Z NV wildlife officers seek elk poachers Nevada game wardens are seeking information about two elk poached in northern Elko County near the Idaho line.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/orton-misses-3rd-practice-with-ankle-injury-70634937.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:30:24Z Orton misses 3rd practice with ankle injury Kyle Orton missed a third consecutive practice Friday because of a sprained left ankle and has only an outside chance of playing Sunday when the Denver Broncos and San Diego Chargers meet with first place in the AFC West on the line.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/colorados-unemployment-rate-declines-slightly-to-69-percent-in-october-from-prior-month-70635802.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:30:12Z Colorado's unemployment rate declines slightly to 6.9 percent in October from prior month A shrinking labor force and about 1,000 new jobs have helped put Colorado's latest seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October at 6.9 percent, a slight decrease from the previous month, the state Department of Labor and Employment said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/guatemala-ends-2-year-adoption-suspension-establishes-reforms-to-stop-theft-sale-of-babies-70650732.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:30:08Z Guatemala ends 2-year adoption suspension, establishes reforms to stop theft, sale of babies Guatemalan officials on Friday announced the resumption of international adoptions after a nearly two-year suspension prompted by the discovery that some babies were being sold.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/pharmerica-names-geoffrey-meyers-to-its-board-of-directors-70650437.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:25:23Z PharMerica names Geoffrey Meyers to its board of directors Institutional pharmacy services provider PharMerica Corp. said Friday it named Geoffrey G. Meyers its the board of directors.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/nrg-calls-for-partial-redemption-of-4-percent-convertible-preferred-stock-70650432.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:25:21Z NRG calls for partial redemption of 4 percent convertible preferred stock Power plant owner NRG Energy Inc. on Friday said it has called for the partial redemption of its 4 percent convertible preferred stock, aiming cut nearly half of its outstanding preferred stock shares.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/trw-automotive-holdings-completes-previously-announced-259m-notes-offering-70650417.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:25:16Z TRW Automotive Holdings completes previously announced $259M notes offering Car parts maker TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. said Friday that it completed a previously announced private debt offering.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/verigy-shares-rise-after-4th-quarter-loss-revenue-top-forecasts-70650407.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:25:15Z Verigy shares rise after 4th-quarter loss, revenue top forecasts Shares of Verigy Ltd. rose Friday after the maker of chip testing equipment turned in a stronger-than-expected performance in the fourth quarter.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/ap-newsbreak-panel-of-sc-lawmakers-to-begin-discussing-impeachment-of-governor-next-week-70624522.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:25:13Z Panel of SC lawmakers will begin discussing impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford next week South Carolina lawmakers plan to formally consider impeaching Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next week, the chairman of the committee beginning that work said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/lawmakers-pitch-frederick-site-for-training-center-70629232.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:25:08Z Lawmakers pitch Frederick site for training center Maryland lawmakers are promoting Frederick County as a possible site for a new federal training center.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/qa-rapper-wale-recruits-lady-gaga-chrisette-michele-to-convey-emotions-on-debut-cd-70649627.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:25:06Z Q&A: Rapper Wale recruits Lady Gaga, Chrisette Michele to convey emotions on debut CD Wale wanted to infuse his debut album with a woman's touch, so the rapper recruited singing divas like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Chrisette Michele and Jazmine Sullivan to get that feeling across.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/colorado-governor-paid-11-million-to-lobby-state-lawmakers-contracts-under-review-70650057.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:20:16Z Colorado governor paid $1.1 million to lobby state lawmakers; contracts under review At a time of budget cuts, Democratic Gov. Bill Ritter's administration last year paid employees and outside contractors $1.1 million to lobby Colorado lawmakers on legislation ranging from renewable energy tax credits to increasing motor vehicle license fees.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/wva-lawmakers-end-special-session-with-passage-of-gas-tax-energy-policy-road-fund-measures-70649682.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:20:13Z W.Va. lawmakers end special session with passage of gas tax, energy policy, road fund measures West Virginia's Legislature ended its special session Friday with tweaks to the gas tax and state energy policy among the final bills to pass.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/woman-sentenced-for-stealing-patients-info-70650012.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:20:07Z Woman sentenced for stealing patients' info A woman who worked as a patient services coordinator for Johns Hopkins Medicine has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing patient information.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/mumbai-jewish-center-struggles-to-rebuild-city-still-vulnerable-1-year-after-terror-attack-70650002.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:20:05Z Mumbai Jewish center struggles to rebuild, city still vulnerable 1 year after terror attack The walls that the rockets blew out have not been repaired, and the plaster is a dense scattershot of bullet holes. Dozens of holes, blasted by grenades, pockmark the linoleum floors.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/bakersfield-gang-member-indicted-in-3-murders-70649677.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:15:17Z Bakersfield gang member indicted in 3 murders A grand jury has indicted an alleged Bakersfield gang member in the shooting deaths of three men.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/vivendi-executive-says-decision-over-sale-of-nbc-universal-stake-is-complex-70614432.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:15:16Z GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over price.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/arizona-lawmakers-may-have-another-special-session-to-act-on-states-budget-trouble-70648772.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:10:12Z Arizona lawmakers may have another special session to act on state's budget trouble Arizona legislators are still struggling to conclude their special session on the state's budget troubles but already are working on ideas for another one that could be held in December to do more to close the $2 billion shortfall.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/us-open-champion-del-potro-to-play-at-queens-club-to-practice-grasscourt-game-for-wimbledon-70649267.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:10:11Z US Open champion Del Potro to play at Queen's Club to practice grasscourt game for Wimbledon U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro will play at next year's Queen's Club tournament in an effort to improve his grasscourt game ahead of Wimbledon.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/wheat-corn-soybeans-fall-on-the-chicago-board-of-trade-beef-pork-futures-trade-higher-70632417.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:05:22Z Wheat, corn, oats fall on the Chicago Board of Trade, soybeans climb; beef, pork futures rise Agriculture futures were mixed Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/death-sentence-for-la-gang-member-who-killed-2-70648757.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:05:19Z Death sentence for LA gang member who killed 2 A Los Angeles gang member has been sentenced to death for fatally shooting two people at a Watts housing project.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/farkas-to-lead-consolidated-va-wva-ap-office-70648747.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:05:18Z Farkas to lead consolidated Va.-W.Va. AP office Brian Farkas has been named Virginia and West Virginia news editor for The Associated Press as part of a reorganization that consolidated news editor duties for the two states.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/epa-fuel-efficiency-for-new-cars-and-trucks-up-slightly-in-2008-model-year-70648737.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:05:16Z EPA: Fuel efficiency for new cars and trucks up slightly in 2008 model year The fleet of new cars and trucks sold to U.S. consumers averaged 21 miles per gallon in the 2008 model year, a modest increase over the previous year, the Environmental Protection Agency reported Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/new-wrinkle-in-insider-trading-probe-of-pequot-hedge-fund-raises-questions-on-sec-case-70648727.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:05:15Z New wrinkle in insider-trading probe of Pequot hedge fund raises questions on SEC case A new development related to the government's investigation of possible insider trading at a major hedge fund has raised questions in the case and caught the attention of two key senators.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/indianas-jobless-rate-inches-up-to-98-percent-in-october-but-still-below-the-national-rate-70634172.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:05:13Z Indiana's October jobless rate at 9.8 percent, still below the national rate of 10.2 percent Indiana's unemployment rate was almost unchanged from September to October, but officials said it's too early to tell whether the stability marks a long-awaited awaited rebound in employment.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/lawyer-ohios-new-lethal-injection-plan-amounts-to-asking-court-to-approve-human-experiment-70648702.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:05:08Z Lawyer: Ohio's new lethal-injection plan amounts to asking court to approve human experiment An attorney for a condemned killer says Ohio's new lethal-injection plan is so untested it would amount to human experimentation if used for the first time next month.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/nationals-add-mclaren-lett-radison-as-coaches-70641397.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:05:05Z Nationals add McLaren, Lett, Radison as coaches Former Seattle Mariners manager John McLaren was hired Friday as bench coach for the Washington Nationals, who rounded out manager Jim Riggleman's staff by also adding Jim Lett as bullpen coach and Dan Radison as first-base coach.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/with-huge-budget-shortfall-looming-maine-governor-orders-63-million-in-cutbacks-70648062.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T13:00:12Z With huge budget shortfall looming, Maine governor orders $63 million in cutbacks Gov. John Baldacci ordered Maine state departments Friday to curtail spending by $63 million to make sure the budget is balanced.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/nevadas-unemployment-rate-dips-to-13-percent-in-october-1st-decline-since-november-2005-70636507.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:55:10Z Nevada's unemployment rate dips to 13 percent in October; economists urge caution Nevada's unemployment rate dipped in October, but economists cautioned Friday that while the figures are encouraging, they're more a reflection of a shrinking job market than job creation.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/choppers-and-cheese-wisconsin-state-honors-sought-for-harley-davidson-cheese-microbe-70644487.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:55:03Z Choppers and Cheese: Wisconsin state honors sought for Harley-Davidson, cheese microbe Choppers and cheese may soon become official Wisconsin symbols.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/barnes--noble-says-customers-ordering-nook-starting-today-will-receive-it-after-christmas-70642097.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:50:17Z Barnes & Noble says customers ordering Nook starting today will receive it after Christmas Consumers who haven't yet ordered Barnes & Noble's electronic book reader, the Nook, won't see one before Christmas.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/baylor-finally-comes-to-bay-area-to-face-cal-70646362.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:50:14Z Baylor finally comes to Bay Area to face Cal Alexis Gray-Lawson and her California teammates are long overdue to face Baylor on their home court. Little did they know they would have to prepare for defending the dunk.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/company-agrees-to-50-year-contract-to-operate-baltimore-port-terminal-70647632.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:50:12Z Company agrees to 50-year contract to operate Baltimore port terminal Maryland officials have entered into a 50-year contract with Ports America to operate Baltimore's Seagirt Marine Terminal.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/florida-officers-behind-national-junk-fax-scam-face-sentencing-in-kansas-courtroom-70647627.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:50:11Z Florida officers behind national junk fax scam face sentencing in Kansas courtroom The president of a Florida consulting firm convicted in a massive fax blast scam blinked back tears Friday as he was sentenced to 68 months in prison for his role in defrauding thousands of small business owners across the United States, Mexico and Canada.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/independent-scientists-say-program-can-extend-life-of-nations-nuclear-weapons-for-decades-70646332.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:50:10Z Independent scientists say program can extend life of nation's nuclear weapons for decades An independent panel says the United States can extend the life of aging nuclear weapons for decades with existing programs, a finding that activists contend means there's no need for the nation to design replacements for the nuclear arsenal.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/attorney-says-fort-hood-shooting-suspects-1st-hearing-planned-for-saturday-in-hospital-room-70647612.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:50:09Z Atty: Hospital hearing set for Fort Hood suspect An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says his client will have his first court hearing in his hospital room on Saturday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/police-miley-cyrus-tour-bus-overturns-in-us-killing-1-hannah-montana-star-was-not-aboard-70618937.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:50:07Z Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va., killing 1 The driver of a Miley Cyrus tour bus was killed Friday when the bus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star wasn't on board, Virginia State Police said.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/gift-guide-touch-screens-windows-7-and-new-chips-freshen-up-pcs-for-the-holidays-70647407.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:45:23Z Gift Guide: Touch screens, Windows 7 and new chips freshen up PCs for the holidays This holiday season is a great time to buy a PC. There's a nice new version of Windows out, and computer manufacturers are adding interesting new technologies. Here's a guide to what's fresh in PCs, ranging from "netbooks" to super-sized "all-in-one" desktop computers.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/senate-panel-will-take-up-bernankes-nomination-to-second-fed-term-on-december-3-70647402.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:45:18Z Senate panel will take up Bernanke's nomination to second Fed term on December 3 Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's nomination to a second term will be the subject of a Senate Banking Committee hearing next month, the panel's chairman said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/who-investigating-swine-flu-mutations-from-norway-deaths-says-significance-still-unclear-70647392.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:45:17Z WHO investigating swine flu mutations from Norway deaths, says significance still unclear The World Health Organization said Friday it is investigating samples of variant swine flu linked to two deaths and one severe case in Norway, but that so far the significance of the mutation is unclear.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/books-a-million-has-smaller-3q-loss-as-sales-at-stores-open-more-than-a-year-improve-70646942.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:40:15Z Books-A-Million has smaller 3Q loss as sales at stores open more than a year improve Retailer Books-A-Million Inc. said Thursday it posted a smaller third-quarter loss because of sequential improvement of sales at stores open more than one year, as well as growth in bargain books.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/nevada-unemployment-dips-to-13-percent-in-october-70619222.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:40:10Z Nevada unemployment dips to 13 percent in October Nevada's unemployment rate dipped in October, but economists cautioned Friday that while the figures are encouraging, they're more a reflection of a shrinking job market than job creation.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/former-metropolitan-soprano-elisabeth-soderstrom-dies-in-native-sweden-aged-82-70646322.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:40:05Z Former Metropolitan soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom dies in native Sweden, aged 82 Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom, an international opera star, has died, her husband Sverker Olow says.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/yemeni-coast-guard-says-somali-pirates-have-hijacked-panamanian-cargo-ship-in-gulf-of-aden-70646872.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:40:03Z Yemeni coast guard says Somali pirates have hijacked Panamanian cargo ship in Gulf of Aden Yemen's coast guard says Somali pirates have hijacked a Panamanian cargo ship in the treacherous Gulf of Aden between the Arabian peninsula and the Horn of Africa.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/wis-law-firm-sues-rival-over-search-engine-keywords-suit-based-on-privacy-law-not-trademark-70646372.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:35:26Z Wis. law firm sues rival over search-engine keywords; suit based on privacy law, not trademark A lawsuit in Wisconsin is bringing a fresh challenge to the practice of paying for keywords on Google and other search engines to boost one company's link over a rival's.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/teen-pleads-guilty-in-border-patrol-slaying-70645362.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:35:23Z Teen pleads guilty in Border Patrol slaying A 17-year-old Mexican immigrant has pleaded guilty in San Diego to murdering a Border Patrol agent who was shot eight times in July.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/low-prices-weak-dollar-attracts-international-investors-into-us-housing-market-70646342.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:35:21Z Low prices, weak dollar attracts international investors into US housing market Canadian investor Arthur Wong is buying condos in Las Vegas and Phoenix like a shopper at Costco: In bulk, with slashed prices.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/oprah-winfreys-production-company-says-shell-announce-friday-that-her-show-will-end-in-2011-70596347.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:35:12Z Oprah's departure from broadcast TV leaves huge void for network affiliates For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/long-way-from-the-track-suspended-mayfield-holds-large-auction-to-help-pay-for-court-fight-70646307.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:35:08Z Long way from the track, suspended Mayfield holds large auction to help pay for court fight As NASCAR begins its season-ending weekend, suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield is about 800 miles away selling his stuff.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/calif-death-row-inmate-dies-of-natural-causes-70645762.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:30:19Z Calif. death row inmate dies of natural causes Prison officials say a man convicted of a 1987 double murder has died of natural causes, 16 years after he was sent to death row at San Quentin State Prison.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/procter--gamble-says-its-still-interested-in-acquisitions-in-household-personal-care-brands-70641377.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:30:07Z Procter & Gamble says its still interested in acquisitions in household, personal care brands Procter & Gamble Co. is still interested in buying, and says size doesn't matter.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/goodyear-fuel-efficient-tire-now-available-on-toyota-prius-70645702.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:30:06Z Goodyear fuel-efficient tire now available on Toyota Prius Goodyear said Friday the 2010 Toyota Prius now includes its fuel-efficient tire, Assurance Fuel Max, as standard equipment.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/republicans-assail-health-care-bill-democrats-set-saturday-night-test-vote-on-senate-measure-70596557.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:25:18Z 3 Democratic moderates to decide fate of health bill - for now - in crucial Saturday vote Suitably opaque, Section 2006 takes up only a few dozen lines in a sweeping health care bill that runs to 2,074 pages and mentions neither Sen. Mary Landrieu nor her state of Louisiana.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/flowers-foods-names-allen-l-shiver-president-effective-jan-1-70645352.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:25:14Z Flowers Foods names Allen L. Shiver president, effective Jan. 1 Bakery goods company Flowers Foods Inc. on Friday said its board elected Allen L. Shiver president, effective Jan. 1.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/toys-r-us-real-estate-subsidiary-completes-725-million-notes-offering-70645347.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:25:12Z Toys R Us real estate subsidiary completes $725 million notes offering Toys R Us said Friday that one of its subsidiaries has completed an offering of $725 million in senior secured 8.5 percent notes due in 2017.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/james-river-coal-closes-1725m-convertible-senior-note-offering-70645342.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:25:09Z James River Coal closes $172.5M convertible senior note offering James River Coal Co. on Friday said it closed its $172.5 million convertible senior note offering.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/rudy-giuliani-returns-to-the-spotlight-but-for-what-reason-is-anyones-guess-70645317.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:25:07Z Rudy Giuliani returns to the spotlight, but for what reason is anyone's guess Whether he's planning another run for the White House or a bid for senator or governor, or he just misses the spotlight, Rudy Giuliani is suddenly back and talking about the topic that made him a national star — Sept. 11.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/ohio-police-chief-i-didnt-try-to-sell-items-from-home-of-parker-broderick-surrogate-70639707.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:25:03Z No verdict by jury in trial of Ohio police chief accused in Parker-Broderick surrogacy case The jury in the trial of an Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick ended five hours of deliberations Friday without a verdict.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/homebuilders-slide-as-dr-horton-writes-down-more-inventory-than-expected-revenue-plunges-70645012.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:20:34Z Homebuilders slide as D.R. Horton writes down more inventory than expected, revenue plunges Shares of homebuilders slid Friday after D.R. Horton Inc. said revenue plunged, while analysts said the company wrote down more inventory than anticipated and expectations for the industry were unrealistically high.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/28-states-added-jobs-in-october-but-the-employment-gains-may-be-short-lived-70641077.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:20:28Z 28 states added jobs in October, but the employment gains may be short-lived In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/cleared-for-take-off-boeing-breaks-ground-for-new-south-carolina-assembly-line-for-787-jets-70644967.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:20:19Z Cleared for take off: Boeing breaks ground for new South Carolina assembly line for 787 jets Work has officially started on building Boeing's $750 million aircraft assembly plant in South Carolina — the largest industrial investment in state history.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/flowers-foods-names-david-v-singer-to-board-effective-jan-1-70644952.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:20:18Z Flowers Foods names David V. Singer to board, effective Jan. 1 Bakery goods company Flowers Foods Inc. on Friday said its board elected David V. Singer, president and chief executive officer of Lance Inc., to the board.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/spiller-to-light-up-death-valley-one-last-time-70644897.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:20:04Z Spiller to light up Death Valley one last time When C.J. Spiller stands beside Howard's Rock for his solo, Senior Day run down Clemson's famed hill on Saturday, he won't think about the friends he's made, the highlight reels he's filled or the nearly four miles he's run since picking the Tigers four seasons ago.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/good-news-for-home-heating-with-the-most-natural-gas-in-storage-prices-plunge-by-15-percent-70622937.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:20:02Z Good news for home heating: With the most natural gas in storage, prices plunge by 12 percent Natural gas prices have dropped by more than 12 percent in the past month as the country continues to sip at its energy reserves and a balmy November allowed homeowners to leave the heat off.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/ohio-ag-sues-3-credit-rating-agencies-over-high-ratings-given-to-mortgage-backed-securities-70623307.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:15:15Z Ohio AG sues 3 credit rating agencies over high ratings given to mortgage-backed securities The three major credit ratings agencies gave mortgage-backed securities unjustifiably high ratings in return for lucrative fees, losing at least $457 million for five Ohio public employee pension and retirement funds, the state's attorney general alleged in a lawsuit filed Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/dress-barn-shares-rise-after-it-raises-2010-profit-forecast-analyst-calls-it-conservative-70644477.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:15:13Z Dress Barn shares rise after it raises 2010 profit forecast; analyst calls it conservative Shares of Dress Barn Inc. climbed Friday, a day after the company raised its yearly profit estimate above analysts' forecasts.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/hedge-fund-to-boost-stake-in-agilysys-but-not-seeking-control-70644472.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:15:11Z Hedge fund to boost stake in Agilysys, but not seeking control A New York hedge fund wants to increase its ownership stake in Agilysys Inc. but is not seeking to control the company.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/pentagon-launches-quick-hunt-for-more-hasans-longer-look-at-possible-lapses-in-fort-hood-case-70594557.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:15:10Z Pentagon launches quick hunt for more Hasans, longer look at possible lapses in Fort Hood case The Pentagon said Thursday it will scour its procedures for identifying volatile soldiers hidden in the ranks following the Fort Hood shooting rampage and lapses that might allow others to slip through bureaucratic cracks.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/del-diocese-pedophile-priests-should-receive-retirement-benefits-despite-sexual-abuse-70627122.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:15:07Z Del. diocese: Pedophile priests should receive retirement benefits despite sexual abuse The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington is obligated to pay retirement benefits to six priests who are confirmed pedophiles, church officials argued in a bankruptcy court filing seeking permission to keep making the payments.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/citycenter-gets-more-environmental-certifications-70644432.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:15:04Z CityCenter gets more environmental certifications MGM Mirage says two more structures at CityCenter have received an environmental certification.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/panel-mulling-tax-changes-for-wva-considers-giving-more-tax-flexibility-to-towns-counties-70640782.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:10:08Z Panel mulling tax changes for W.Va. considers giving more tax flexibility to towns, counties West Virginia's tax modernization project is back on, but that doesn't mean businesses and individuals should necessarily expect lower taxes in the near future.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/players-union-says-doctor-who-co-chairs-nfl-committee-on-concussions-is-not-fit-for-job-70643367.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:10:06Z Players union says doctor who co-chairs NFL committee on concussions is not fit for job The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/federal-judge-in-oklahoma-orders-another-settlement-meeting-in-cintas-wrongful-death-lawsuit-70642117.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:05:08Z Federal judge in Oklahoma orders another settlement meeting in Cintas wrongful death lawsuit Cintas Corp. and the widow of a former employee who is suing the company will have another chance to settle her 2007 wrongful death lawsuit against the nation's largest uniform supplier.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/shell-subsidiary-sells-137-gas-stations-in-domrep-to-barbados-based-fuel-supplier-70642817.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:05:05Z Shell subsidiary sells 137 gas stations in DomRep to Barbados-based fuel supplier A Dominican subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell PLC has sold its 137 gas stations across the Caribbean country to a Barbados-based fuel supplier.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/lincecum-greinke-shine-under-new-age-stats-x2014-clemens-maddux-mightve-won-even-more-cy-youngs-70642127.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T12:00:09Z Lincecum, Greinke shine under new-age stats — Clemens, Maddux might've won even more Cy Youngs For so many years, the formula for winning a Cy Young Award was pretty simple: Win a lot of games.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/under-the-dome/High-profile-PR-man-steps-into-hotel-fight-70641797.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:58:28Z High-profile PR man steps into hotel fight sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/for-second-week-in-a-row-synovus-seeks-to-calm-investor-fears-over-its-capital-strength-70641432.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:55:11Z For second week in a row, Synovus seeks to calm investor fears over its capital strength Synovus Financial Corp. affirmed the strength of its capital position Friday, saying it has enough financial breathing room to withstand an adverse scenario that federal regulators want banks to demonstrate they could survive.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/rural-bankers-survey-suggests-economy-is-improving-in-midwest-plains-states-but-remains-weak-70641407.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:55:07Z Rural bankers survey suggests economy is improving in Midwest, Plains states but remains weak Business appears to be slowly improving in rural areas of 11 Midwest and Plains states, but the economy there remains weak, according to a new survey of bankers.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/koppers-prices-private-offering-of-300m-senior-notes-due-2019-70641082.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:50:08Z Koppers prices private offering of $300M senior notes due 2019 Koppers Inc., a subsidiary of treated-wood products maker Koppers Holdings Inc., on Friday said it priced a private offering of 7.875 percent senior notes due 2019 with a total value of $300 million.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/service-members-on-leave-can-ride-bart-for-free-70641072.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:50:05Z Service members on leave can ride BART for free Members of the armed services on leave from tours in Iraq and Afghanistan will get free rides on Bay Area Rapid Transit starting in January.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/nebraska-governor-gives-final-approval-to-massive-package-of-budget-cuts-totaling-334-million-70641047.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:50:03Z Nebraska governor gives final approval to massive package of budget cuts totaling $334 million Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman signed into law $334 million in budget reductions on Friday, after lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the cuts during an emergency session in which there was little disagreement over how to close the largest budget gap in recent memory.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/maryland-officials-reach-port-agreement-70640772.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:45:17Z Maryland officials reach port agreement Maryland officials have entered into a 50-year contract with Ports America to operate Baltimore's Seagirt Marine Terminal.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/giants-ace-lincecum-wins-second-straight-cy-young-70602542.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:45:12Z Giants ace Tim Lincecum vies to improve after winning second straight NL Cy Young award Tim Lincecum has been so dominant in his first two full major league seasons that even his top bosses don't know how he can get much better.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/prison-official-man-released-after-17-years-in-prison-on-now-overturned-nyc-murder-conviction-70640752.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:45:10Z Prison official: Man released after 17 years in prison on now-overturned NYC murder conviction A prison system official says a New York City man is free after spending nearly two decades behind bars for murder before a judge declared him innocent.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/key-player-of-1990s-anti-government-movement-resurfaces-as-citizen-militias-rise-again-70640737.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:45:08Z Key player of 1990s anti-government movement resurfaces, as citizen militias rise again Norm Olson's genial tone belies his reputation as a radical militiaman, yet here he is, at 63, an affable grandfather explaining why Americans should arm themselves against their government.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/nelson-scores-18-to-lead-niagara-past-howard-82-77-70640187.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:40:10Z Nelson scores 18 to lead Niagara past Howard 82-77 Anthony Nelson scored 18 points and Rob Garrison and Bilal Benn added 17 points apiece in Niagara's 82-77 victory over Howard at the Glenn Wilkes Classic on Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/over-the-moon-studio-estimates-new-moon-sets-record-for-midnight-screenings-with-263m-70640167.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:40:07Z Over the moon: Studio estimates 'New Moon' sets record for midnight screenings with $26.3M "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has set a box-office record for midnight screenings.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/13-charged-with-mortgage-and-loan-fraud-arising-from-collapse-of-oregon-development-company-70640152.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:40:04Z 13 charged with mortgage and loan fraud arising from collapse of Oregon development company A federal grand jury in Eugene has indicted 13 people on mortgage and loan fraud charges arising from the collapse of a central Oregon development company.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/hibbett-sports-shares-rise-after-lifting-its-2010-forecast-beats-street-view-for-3q-results-70639267.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:35:13Z Hibbett Sports shares rise after lifting its 2010 forecast; Beats Street view for 3Q results Shares of sporting goods retailer Hibbett Sports Inc. rose Friday, a day after its third-quarter results beat Wall Street expectations and it raised its 2010 profit forecast.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/state-ags-office-launches-probe-into-church-scam-70632407.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:35:11Z State AG's office launches probe into church scam California is investigating whether 30 Southern California churches were bilked out of tens of thousands of dollars by companies that leased them computer equipment.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/no-14-stanford-flying-high-into-big-game-vs-cal-70638992.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:35:10Z No. 14 Stanford flying high into Big Game vs. Cal When Toby Gerhart arrived at Stanford in 2006 there was more talk about whether the Cardinal should field a major college football team than about the farfetched possibility of going to the Rose Bowl.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/palestinian-president-agrees-to-postpone-january-elections-new-date-to-be-set-70621187.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:35:03Z Palestinians to set new date for elections after president accepts delay of January voting Palestinian officials announced Friday that a new date for parliamentary and presidential elections will be set next month now that President Mahmoud Abbas has agreed to postpone the January vote, though the Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers maintain they will boycott the voting.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/michigan-generic-drug-maker-perrigo-thriving-while-economy-and-public-are-ailing-70637442.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:30:07Z Michigan generic drug maker Perrigo thriving while economy and public are ailing Record profits. Job openings. Shareholders making money. It's not what you might think in Michigan, home to the country's highest unemployment rate, but a century-old company is in robust health thanks to achy, thifty Americans.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/hormel-foods-profit-expected-to-rise-in-fiscal-4q-as-hog-costs-ease-70639252.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:30:06Z Hormel Foods profit expected to rise in fiscal 4Q as hog costs ease Hormel Foods Corp. reports results for its fiscal fourth quarter on Tuesday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/jimmy-johnson-sponsor-lowes-sign-contract-extensions-with-hendrick-motorsports-70614417.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:30:03Z Jimmy Johnson, sponsor Lowe's sign contract extensions with Hendrick Motorsports Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/pfizers-bipolar-disorder-drug-geodon-receives-expanded-fda-approval-70639012.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:25:15Z Pfizer's bipolar disorder drug Geodon receives expanded FDA approval Pfizer Inc. said Friday the Food and Drug Administration approved Geodon as a part of a combination maintenance treatment for bipolar disorder in adults.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/tyson-foods-is-expected-to-show-improvement-in-chicken-business-in-4th-quarter-70639007.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:25:14Z Tyson Foods is expected to show improvement in chicken business in 4th quarter Tyson Foods Inc., the world's largest meat producer, is scheduled to report results for its fiscal fourth quarter on Monday before the market opens. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/intuitive-surgicals-da-vinci-s-system-receives-regulatory-approval-in-japan-70638742.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:25:12Z Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci S system receives regulatory approval in Japan Robotic surgical device maker Intuitive Surgical Inc. said Friday its da Vinci S system received regulatory approval in Japan.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/volkswagen-supervisory-board-moves-closer-to-porsche-merger-approves-agreement-contracts-70603067.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:20:09Z Volkswagen, Porsche move closer to merger; boards approve agreement contracts German carmakers Volkswagen AG and Porsche said Friday they had come closer to merging the two companies, with the supervisory boards of both companies approving certain agreement contracts between them.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/cloud-peak-energy-subsidiaries-price-600m-senior-notes-on-coal-companys-1st-day-of-trading-70638722.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:20:04Z Cloud Peak Energy subsidiaries price $600M senior notes on coal company's 1st day of trading After its public debut on Friday, Cloud Peak Energy Inc. said its subsidiaries priced two senior note offerings with a total value of $600 million.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/shares-of-adc-telecommunications-sink-on-lower-outlook-for-first-quarter-70638712.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:20:03Z Shares of ADC Telecommunications sink on lower outlook for first quarter Shares of ADC Telecommunications Inc. fell Friday after the company posted a net loss in the fourth quarter and warned that first-quarter earnings will come in lower than expected.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/moodys-ny-could-take-hit-to-credit-rating-if-lawmakers-fail-to-cut-spending-close-deficit-70638337.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:15:12Z Moody's: NY could take hit to credit rating if lawmakers fail to cut spending, close deficit New York's stable credit rating could be hurt if the Legislature fails to heed Gov. David Paterson's calls to cut spending and eliminate a $3.2 billion deficit, Moody's Investors Service said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/aruba-networks-shares-fall-analyst-says-investors-wanted-an-even-stronger-performance-70637452.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:15:10Z Aruba Networks shares fall; analyst says investors wanted an even stronger performance Shares of Aruba Networks Inc. fell Friday after the company reported fiscal first-quarter results above analyst expectations, but it may not have been as much of a beat as Wall Street hoped.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/arizona-st-ucla-both-need-win-to-boost-bowl-hopes-70638317.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:15:05Z Arizona St, UCLA both need win to boost bowl hopes Arizona State and UCLA both will find it tough to reach a bowl game after the final two weeks of their up-and-down seasons.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/too-much-force-in-san-jose-arrests-cases-reviewed-70637902.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:10:06Z Too much force in San Jose arrests? Cases reviewed San Jose officials have ordered a review of about 200 police department cases to determine if officers have used excessive force while attempting to make arrests.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/medical-workers-who-abuse-drugs-face-more-testing-70637892.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:10:04Z Medical workers who abuse drugs face more testing California medical professionals who have abused drugs will now face drug tests twice a week and be immediately removed if they relapse.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/vegas-council-oks-pet-spaying-neutering-ordinance-70637447.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:05:12Z Vegas council OKs pet spaying, neutering ordinance The Las Vegas City Council has adopted an ordinance that will require most pet owners to spay or neuter their cats and dogs by 4 months of age.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/fifa-suspends-iraq-from-world-soccer-after-missed-deadline-to-restore-national-body-70636872.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:05:09Z FIFA suspends Iraq from world soccer after missed deadline to restore national body FIFA suspended Iraq from soccer because of political interference in the national federation.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/brazils-leader-urges-freeze-on-israeli-settlements-in-east-jerusalem-70627702.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:05:07Z Brazil's leader urges freeze on Israeli settlements in east Jerusalem Brazil's President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva is joining his Palestinian counterpart in calling on Israel to stop building new settlements in areas claimed by Palestinians.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/ny-man-convicted-of-endangerment-after-leaving-his-father-85-in-hot-car-finding-him-dead-70637427.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:05:04Z NY man convicted of endangerment after leaving his father, 85, in hot car, finding him dead A New York state man has been convicted of reckless endangerment after leaving his 85-year-old father in a car on a hot day and finding him dead three hours later.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/negotiations-close-to-beginning-for-potential-pacquiao-mayweather-megafight-70624992.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:05:03Z Big pay-per-view numbers for Pacquiao-Cotto add up to Pacquiao-Mayweather megafight Manny Pacquiao proved he can be a box office hit. Now it's up to Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to see what they can do together.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/weak-demand-and-rising-crude-prices-lead-to-another-refinery-closing-550-workers-let-go-70636912.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:00:10Z Weak demand and rising crude prices lead to another refinery closing; 550 workers let go Refineries from New Mexico to New Jersey are under severe economic pressure because of falling demand for fuel, with a number of facilities shutting down in recent months.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/investors-file-100m-suit-against-high-profile-fla-lawyer-under-federal-probe-for-huge-fraud-70631492.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T11:00:09Z Investors file $100M suit against high-profile Fla. lawyer under federal probe for huge fraud Investors claiming they were fleeced by a high-profile South Florida attorney filed a $100 million lawsuit Friday contending that the lawyer orchestrated a massive Ponzi scheme with the help of a Canadian bank's U.S. subsidiary and several accomplices.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/imperial-sugar-enters-three-way-joint-venture-to-build-cane-sugar-refinery-plant-in-louisiana-70636537.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:55:09Z Imperial Sugar enters three-way joint venture to build cane sugar refinery plant in Louisiana Imperial Sugar Co. said Friday it has entered a three-way joint venture to build a cane sugar refinery next to its existing factory in Gramercy, La.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/web-sites-offer-a-chep-option-for-homeowners-to-sell-on-their-own-but-expect-some-commissions-70633387.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:55:07Z Web sites offer a chep option for homeowners to sell on their own, but expect some commissions Selling a home without a real estate agent can save thousands of dollars in commission fees, but it can also be a painstaking, confusing task.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/hyundai-says-2011-sonata-to-lead-all-midsize-cars-in-fuel-economy-35-mpg-on-highway-70636232.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:50:08Z Hyundai says 2011 Sonata to lead all midsize cars in fuel economy; 35 mpg on highway Hyundai Motor Co. said Friday the 2011 Sonata sedan will lead all midsize cars in fuel economy.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/rhode-islands-unemployment-rate-dips-to-129-percent-in-october-but-not-because-of-more-jobs-70636212.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:50:06Z Rhode Island's unemployment rate dips to 12.9 percent in October, but not because of more jobs The unemployment rate in Rhode Island has fallen for the first time in nearly three years, dropping slightly to 12.9 percent in October.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/airtran-airways-giving-double-rewards-for-milwaukee-travel-through-feb-10-70635797.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:50:05Z AirTran Airways giving double rewards for Milwaukee travel through Feb. 10 Discount carrier AirTran Airways, a unit of AirTran Holdings Inc., said Friday that it will offer double reward credits to all of its frequent flier club members when they travel between Milwaukee and any AirTran destination through Feb. 10.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/warrant-drug-in-jackson-case-came-from-vegas-firm-70634927.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:50:04Z Warrant: Drug cited in Michael Jackson's death came from Las Vegas pharmacy Michael Jackson's doctor bought a powerful anesthetic in Nevada and had it shipped to California, where it was found at the pop singer's bedside after he died, court documents released Friday show.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/config/news_alert/70635972.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:47:36Z UC Berkeley protesters barricade campus building sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/bulgaria-to-seek-closer-energy-ties-with-us-at-clinton-meeting-70627137.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:45:09Z AP Interview: Bulgaria to seek closer energy ties with US at Clinton meeting Bulgaria's foreign minister says she will seek greater involvement from U.S. companies in energy projects when she meets Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington on Monday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/california-man-arrested-for-allegedly-paying-teenage-boys-to-spit-in-his-face-70623267.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:45:04Z California man arrested for allegedly paying teenage boys to spit in his face A 39-year-old Southern California man has been arrested for misdemeanor child annoyance after allegedly paying a teenager $31 to spit in his face.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/deutsche-bank-analyst-raises-rating-for-dillards-on-cost-cutting-and-merchandise-70635387.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:40:07Z Deutsche Bank analyst raises rating for Dillard's on cost-cutting and merchandise Shares of department store retailer Dillard's Inc. rose on Friday after an analyst upgraded the stock to "Buy" and said efforts to cut costs and improve merchandise are paying off.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/emergency-medical-services-prices-public-offering-for-3865-million-in-common-stock-70635377.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:40:05Z Emergency Medical Services prices public offering for $386.5 million in common stock Ambulance and physician services company Emergency Medical Services Corp. on Friday priced a public offering for about $386.5 million in common stock.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/guidelines-say-less-frequent-paps-ok-to-detect-cervical-cancer---every-2-years-for-under-30-70618512.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:40:04Z Guidelines say less frequent Paps OK to detect cervical cancer - every 2 years for under-30 First mammograms. Now — in an apparent coincidence — Pap smears.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/number-of-active-oil-and-gas-rigs-in-the-us-up-by-12-this-week-70634517.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:35:14Z Number of active oil and gas rigs in the US up by 12 this week The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. this week has risen by 12 this week to 1,113.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/warrant-drug-in-jackson-case-came-from-vegas-firm-70634522.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:30:22Z Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm Court documents show police linked a drug blamed in Michael Jackson's death to the pop singer's personal physician who bought it at a Las Vegas pharmacy.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/less-than-2-years-left-for-the-oprah-winfrey-show-lets-hurry-up-and-start-missing-oprah-70634502.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:30:14Z Less than 2 years left for 'The Oprah Winfrey Show': Let's hurry up and start missing Oprah! NEW YORK — Is it too soon to begin missing Oprah?sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/unemployment-rate-in-kansas-drops-to-64-percent-in-october-jobless-claims-increase-70634487.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:30:11Z Unemployment rate in Kansas drops to 6.4 percent in October; jobless claims increase Kansas' unemployment rate declined to 6.4 percent in October, though a state labor analyst cautioned Friday that the job market remains weak.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/university-economists-say-mich-will-keep-losing-jobs-in-2010-job-growth-to-begin-in-2011-70634482.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:30:10Z University economists say Mich. will keep losing jobs in 2010; job growth to begin in 2011 Michigan's economy will improve in 2010, but only in comparison to what has been "one of the most brutal years in a generation," University of Michigan economists said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/global-cash-access-settles-arizona-license-dispute-agrees-to-pay-1-million-70634472.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:30:07Z Global Cash Access settles Arizona license dispute, agrees to pay $1 million Global Cash Access Holdings Inc., which provides cash access services at casinos, has agreed to pay $1 million in a settlement after Arizona authorities initially refused to renew the company's certification in the state.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/70634167.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:25:12Z A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/neb-october-unemployment-rate-is-second-lowest-in-the-nation-and-states-economy-is-improving-70634132.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:25:06Z Neb. October unemployment rate is second-lowest in the nation and state's economy is improving Nebraska's unemployment rate held steady at 4.9 percent in October even as the national rate crept up to 10.2 percent.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/nc-jobless-rate-stuck-in-double-digits-most-of-year-rises-slightly-to-11-percent-in-october-70633402.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:20:12Z NC jobless rate stuck in double digits most of year rises slightly to 11 percent in October North Carolina's unemployment rate rose slightly to 11 percent in October, a fraction off its historic peak earlier this year and the ninth straight month in double digits, the state's Employment Security Commission reported Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/after-2-months-of-declining-unemployment-ohio-joblessness-rises-to-105-percent-70633867.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:20:07Z After 2 months of declining unemployment, Ohio joblessness rises to 10.5 percent Ohio's unemployment rate has gone up for the first time in three months, to 10.5 percent in October from 10.1 percent in September.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/fitch-lifts-bon-ton-stores-outlook-cites-the-companys-amended-credit-agreement-70625482.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:20:06Z Fitch lifts Bon-Ton Stores outlook, cites amended credit agreement, Moody's to review ratings Fitch Ratings raised its outlook for Bon-Ton Stores Inc. on Friday from "Negative" to "Stable," citing the department store operator's reworked credit agreement.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/indianapolis-man-convicted-in-slayings-of-7-gets-life-sentence-compares-self-to-christ-70633847.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:20:04Z Indianapolis man convicted in slayings of 7 gets life sentence, compares self to Christ An Indianapolis man convicted of killing three children and four adults during a home invasion robbery three years ago has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/ethics-committee-admonishes-sen-burris-of-ill-in-letter-but-recommends-no-punishment-70630352.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:20:03Z Ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris of Ill. in letter, but recommends no punishment The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., for making "inconsistent, misleading or incomplete" statements about the circumstances surrounding his appointment to the seat once held by Barack Obama. The committee recommended no action beyond the letter.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/nebraskas-moderate-sen-ben-nelson-to-vote-yes-on-crucial-health-care-test-vote-saturday-70633362.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:15:04Z Nebraska's moderate Sen. Ben Nelson to vote 'yes' on crucial health care test vote Saturday Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska is a "yes" in a crucial weekend test vote on health care.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/utilities-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70633152.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:35Z Utilities companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top utilities companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/telecom-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70633147.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:34Z Telecom companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top telecom companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/petters-says-he-planned-to-tell-government-about-massive-fraud-defense-rests-its-case-70633137.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:31Z Petters says he planned to tell government about massive fraud; defense rests its case A Minnesota businessman accused of running a Ponzi scheme and defrauding investors out of billions of dollars said Friday that a 2008 raid by federal agents on his company was unnecessary and caused its collapse.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/arkansas-officials-fbi-investigating-police-officers-use-of-stun-gun-on-10-year-old-girl-70633132.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:27Z Arkansas officials: FBI investigating police officer's use of stun gun on 10-year-old girl The FBI has dispatched investigators to Arkansas to look into a police officer's use of a stun gun on a 10-year-old girl who refused to take a shower.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/silver-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70633127.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:25Z Silver companies shares down at noon Shares of some top silver companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/pbm-companies-shares-up-at-noon-70633117.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:23Z PBM companies shares up at noon Shares of some top pbm companies are up at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/oil-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70633112.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:22Z Oil companies shares down at noon Shares of some top oil companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/medical-devices-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70633102.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:21Z Medical Devices companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top medical devices companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/media-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70633097.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:18Z Media companies shares down at noon Shares of some top media companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/managed-care-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70633092.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:14Z Managed Care companies shares down at noon Shares of some top managed care companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/machinery-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70633082.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:09Z Machinery companies shares down at noon Shares of some top machinery companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/internet-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70633077.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:06Z Internet companies shares down at noon Shares of some top internet companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/insurers-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70633067.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:04Z Insurers companies shares down at noon Shares of some top insurers companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/homebuilders-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70633062.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:03Z Homebuilders companies shares down at noon Shares of some top homebuilders companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/health-care-equipment-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70633047.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:11:00Z Health Care Equipment companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top health care equipment companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/gold-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70633042.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:58Z Gold companies shares down at noon Shares of some top gold companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/food-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70633032.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:56Z Food companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top food companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/finance-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70633022.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:55Z Finance companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top finance companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/electrical-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70633017.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:54Z Electrical companies shares down at noon Shares of some top electrical companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/education-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70633007.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:50Z Education companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top education companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/durable-goods-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70633002.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:48Z Durable Goods companies shares down at noon Shares of some top durable goods companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/drugstore-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70632997.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:47Z Drugstore companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top drugstore companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/construction-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70632982.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:45Z Construction companies shares down at noon Shares of some top construction companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/computer-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70632972.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:44Z Computer companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top computer companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/coal-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70632962.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:40Z Coal companies shares down at noon Shares of some top coal companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/broadline-retail-companies-shares-down-at-noon-70632957.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:38Z Broadline Retail companies shares down at noon Shares of some top broadline retail companies are down at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/biotechnology-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70632952.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:37Z Biotechnology companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/beverages-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70632947.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:35Z Beverages companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top beverages companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/autos-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70632937.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:33Z Autos companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top autos companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/airlines-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70632932.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:30Z Airlines companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/aerospace-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70632927.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:27Z Aerospace companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/railroads-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70632912.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:22Z Railroads companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top railroads companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/staffing-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70632907.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:19Z Staffing companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top staffing companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/specialty-retail-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70632902.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:18Z Specialty Retail companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top specialty retail companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/pharmaceuticals-companies-shares-mixed-at-noon-70632897.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:17Z Pharmaceuticals companies shares mixed at noon Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are mixed at noon:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/sc-jobless-rate-rises-to-121-percent-for-october-total-number-of-unemployed-rises-by-10000-70632887.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:15Z SC jobless rate rises to 12.1 percent for October; total number of unemployed rises by 10,000 The unemployment rate in South Carolina rose nearly half a percentage point in October, returning to a record level of 12.1 percent set earlier this year, the state agency that calculates the rate said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/big-numbers-for-pacquiao-cotto-set-up-megafight-for-pacquiao-mayweather-70625007.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:10:10Z Big numbers for Pacquiao-Cotto set up megafight for Pacquiao-Mayweather Manny Pacquiao is a box office hit, selling 1.25 million pay-per-views for his fight with Miguel Cotto in a performance that could set up the richest fight ever against Floyd Mayweather Jr.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/pre-paid-legal-services-clarifies-that-ftc-draft-lawsuit-is-part-of-ongoing-process-70632412.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:05:18Z Pre-Paid Legal Services clarifies that FTC draft lawsuit is part of ongoing process Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc., a network of independent law firms, clarified on Friday that a draft lawsuit it has received from the Federal Trade Commission is part of an ongoing process.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/top-mass-finance-official-accuses-legislature-of-risky-move-by-leaving-125-million-deficit-70632397.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:05:11Z Top Mass. finance official accuses Legislature of 'risky' move by leaving $125 million deficit The top budget official in Massachusetts says the Legislature has taken a "risky" approach by adjourning for the remainder of the year without closing a projected $125 million state budget deficit.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/texas-jobless-rate-inches-up-to-83-percent-but-state-bucks-yearlong-trend-by-adding-jobs-70632392.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:05:10Z Texas jobless rate inches up to 8.3 percent, but state bucks yearlong trend by adding jobs Texas' unemployment rate inched up to 8.3 percent in October while the state bucked a yearlong trend by adding jobs, officials said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/police-say-17-arrests-in-soccer-match-fixing-investigation-200-games-under-suspicion-70632387.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:05:09Z Police say 17 arrests in soccer match-fixing investigation, 200 games under suspicion German prosecutors investigating match-fixing in soccer say 15 people in Germany and two in Switzerland have been arrested and about 200 games in Europe are under suspicion.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/california-unemployment-rate-hits-125-percent-70625472.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:00:12Z California unemployment rate hits 12.5 percent California's unemployment rate rose to 12.5 percent in October to set another modern record, even though more than 25,000 Californians found jobs, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/us-agriculture-department-south-dakotas-red-meat-production-decreases-in-october-70631697.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:00:05Z US Agriculture Department: South Dakota's red meat production decreases in October The U.S. Agriculture Department says commercial red meat production for South Dakota totaled 77.6 million pounds during October, down 22 percent from a year ago and down 1 percent from September's production.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/harley-davidson-would-become-wisconsins-official-state-motorcycle-under-legislative-proposal-70631497.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T10:00:04Z Harley-Davidson would become Wisconsin's official state motorcycle under legislative proposal Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson would become the official Wisconsin motorcycle under a bill proposed in the Legislature.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/3-cf-industries-nominees-elected-to-terra-board-advancing-hostile-takeover-bid-70631502.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:55:12Z 3 CF Industries nominees elected to Terra board, advancing hostile takeover bid CF Industries Holdings Inc. on Friday said all three of its director nominees were elected to the board of Terra Industries Inc., significantly advancing its hostile takeover bid for the rival fertilizer company.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/air-taxi-emergency-landing-in-alaska-smooth-as-runway-pilot-kept-his-cool-on-tundra-70631472.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:55:05Z Air taxi emergency landing in Alaska smooth as runway; pilot kept his cool on tundra An air taxi with eight people aboard made an emergency landing on tundra when the engine failed near Alaska's Bering Sea coast.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/police-arrest-pikesville-man-in-pharmacy-robberies-70631172.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:50:04Z Police arrest Pikesville man in pharmacy robberies Maryland State Police say a Pikesville man wanted for robbing pharmacies has been caught in the act.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/steel-of-west-virginia-to-lay-off-53-workers-cites-economy-winter-construction-slowdown-70631147.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:50:03Z Steel of West Virginia to lay off 53 workers, cites economy, winter construction slowdown More than 50 Steel of West Virginia Inc. workers will be out of work by the end of November.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/goldman-sachs-employees-to-collect-garbage-at-ritzy-thanksgiving-meals-for-hungry-nyers-70630367.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:45:10Z Goldman Sachs employees to collect garbage at ritzy Thanksgiving meals for hungry NYers The Salvation Army plans to serve 10,000 free dinners across the city this Thanksgiving — meals planned by a star chef, cooked by one of New York's ritziest caterers and cleaned up by employees of one of Wall Street's most vilified financial firms.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/under-the-dome/Newsom-Tracker-Just-meetings-70630757.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:45:04Z Newsom Tracker: Just meetings? sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/Clap-for-the-wolf-man-70594522.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:43:20Z Clap for the wolf-man with 'New Moon' sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/idaho-gets-nearly-115000-as-share-of-nationwide-955-million-settlement-with-sanofi-aventis-70630372.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:40:17Z Idaho gets nearly $115,000 as share of nationwide $95.5 million settlement with Sanofi-Aventis Idaho's Medicaid Division is getting nearly $115,000 as its share from a nationwide settlement with French drug giant Sanofi-Aventis.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/conseco-subsidiary-reaches-reinsurance-agreement-with-wilton-re-70622827.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:40:14Z Conseco subsidiary reaches reinsurance agreement with Wilton Re Conseco Inc. said Friday that a subsidiary has reached a reinsurance agreement with Wilton Reassurance Co. covering about 237,000 life insurance policies.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/conseco-subsidiary-reaches-reinsurance-agreement-with-wilton-re-70630362.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:40:13Z Conseco subsidiary reaches reinsurance agreement with Wilton Re Conseco Inc. said Friday that a subsidiary has reached a reinsurance agreement with Wilton Reassurance Co. covering about 237,000 life insurance policies.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/griffon-corp-turns-4th-quarter-profit-of-124-million-even-as-sales-slide-7-percent-70630357.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:40:12Z Griffon Corp. turns 4th-quarter profit of $12.4 million even as sales slide 7 percent Griffon Corp., a communications and electronic information, building products and specialty plastics business, said it posted a fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $12.4 million, compared to a year-ago loss, even as sales fell 7 percent.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/canadian-government-attacks-diplomat-who-testified-country-turned-blind-eye-to-afghan-abuses-70630322.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:40:04Z Canadian government attacks diplomat who testified country turned blind eye to Afghan abuses Canada's defense minister on Thursday attacked the credibility of a senior Canadian diplomat who alleged that government officials ignored evidence that prisoners handed over to Afghanistan's intelligence service a few years ago were tortured.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/la-area-fire-suspect-sent-to-mental-institution-70629917.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:35:14Z LA-area fire suspect sent to mental institution A homeless man charged with setting a small wildfire days before a massive blaze erupted in the Angeles National Forest has been sent to a mental institution.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/uc-berkeley-students-protest-student-fee-hike-70629912.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:35:12Z UC Berkeley students protest student fee hike University of California Berkeley students protesting a 32 percent increase in student fees have barricaded themselves in part of a campus building.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/four-time-cup-champion-gordon-has-no-immediate-plans-to-retire-70629907.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:35:11Z Four-time Cup champion Gordon has no immediate plans to retire Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to retire.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Protesting-fee-hike-Berkeley-students-barricade-hall-70629592.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:31:02Z Protesting fee hike, UC Berkeley students barricade hall sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/feds-seeking-631000-judgment-against-ex-steelers-player-mel-blount-for-irs-debts-70629222.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:30:16Z Feds seeking $631,000 judgment against ex-Steelers player Mel Blount for IRS debts Federal attorneys want a judge to declare that Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mel Blount owes more than $631,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/dr-pepper-snapple-group-board-approves-buyback-of-up-to-200m-of-its-outstanding-stock-70627752.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:30:10Z Dr. Pepper Snapple Group board approves buyback of up to $200M of its outstanding stock Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. said Friday that its board has approved the repurchase of up to $200 million of its outstanding shares over the next three years.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/union-director-billy-hunter-plans-to-meet-soon-with-stern-says-salaries-are-dropping-70625792.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:30:09Z Union director Billy Hunter plans to meet soon with Stern, says salaries are dropping NBA players' association director Billy Hunter plans another negotiating session soon with commissioner David Stern, and here's something that might come up.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/representative-of-iraqi-shiite-spiritual-leader-urges-parties-to-break-election-law-impasse-70612017.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:30:05Z Representative of Iraqi Shiite spiritual leader urges parties to break election law impasse A top aide to Iraq's Shiite spiritual leader on Friday urged the country's fractious political blocs to resolve a crisis over a key election law that threatens to delay national polls planned for January.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/wilton-wind-energy-center-in-north-dakota-doubles-in-size-to-66-turbines-99-megawatts-70628972.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:25:10Z Wilton Wind Energy Center in North Dakota doubles in size to 66 turbines, 99 megawatts The Wilton Wind Energy Center north of Bismarck, N.D., has doubled in size.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/executives-at-smucker-discuss-retail-pressure-for-fewer-items-70628977.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:20:15Z Executives at Smucker discuss retail pressure for fewer items Many grocers and food retailers are trying to reduce the number of items on its shelves to accomodate smaller stores or to make more room for their own store brand products, which have become popular during the recession.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/michigan-state-gets-nearly-84000-in-federal-funds-to-measure-wind-speeds-in-5-counties-70628607.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:20:10Z Michigan State gets nearly $84,000 in federal funds to measure wind speeds in 5 counties Michigan State University will receive $83,806 to measure wind speeds in five areas around the state.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/7-people-charged-in-california-for-alleged-17-million-securities-and-mortgage-scam-70628182.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:10:09Z 7 people charged in California for alleged $17 million securities and mortgage scam State and federal prosecutors have charged seven people in an alleged securities scam that cheated dozens of people out of $17 million.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/met-pro-3rd-quarter-profit-falls-sharply-though-orders-begin-rising-company-says-70628177.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:10:07Z Met-Pro 3rd-quarter profit falls sharply, though orders begin rising, company says Met-Pro Corp., which makes pollution control technologies, said Friday its third-quarter profit plunged two-thirds on weak markets, surprising Wall Street.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/microsoft-offering-nearly-24000-vouchers-for-computer-skills-training-to-nc-residents-70627787.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:05:25Z Microsoft offering nearly 24,000 vouchers for computer skills training to NC residents Microsoft Corp. is giving away nearly 24,000 vouchers to North Carolina residents who want to improve their computer skills so they can improve their lot in the work force.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/dr-pepper-snapple-group-declares-its-first-regular-quarterly-dividend-of-15-cents-70627742.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:05:08Z Dr. Pepper Snapple Group declares its first regular quarterly dividend of 15 cents Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. declared a regular quarterly dividend of 15 cents on Friday, a first for the beverage maker.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/meals-on-wheels-study-shows-6-million-seniors-are-at-risk-of-hunger-70627722.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:05:06Z Meals on Wheels study shows 6 million seniors are at risk of hunger A new study by the Meals on Wheels Association of America shows roughly six million seniors are at risk of being hungry.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/new-mexico-considers-medicaid-overhaul-to-cut-costs-because-of-looming-budget-shortfall-70626877.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:00:10Z New Mexico considers Medicaid overhaul to cut costs because of looming budget shortfall Gov. Bill Richardson's administration is proposing to overhaul Medicaid and scale back health care services to some lower-income New Mexicans to cope with a projected budget shortfall of $300 million next year in the state's largest health care program.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/cdc-software-expects-truition-purchase-to-close-within-2-weeks-70627157.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:00:09Z CDC Software expects Truition purchase to close within 2 weeks CDC Software Corp. said Friday that it finalized its agreement to buy on-demand e-commerce software company Truition Inc.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/alaskas-unemployment-rate-increases-to-89-percent-in-october-from-previous-month-70627127.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:00:06Z Alaska's unemployment rate increases to 8.9 percent in October from previous month Alaska's unemployment rate jumped to 8.9 percent last month.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/congos-only-2-captive-baby-gorillas-to-move-to-new-sanctuary-where-schoolchildren-can-visit-70627102.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T09:00:03Z Congo's only 2 captive baby gorillas to move to new sanctuary where schoolchildren can visit Conservationists say Congolese schoolchildren will soon be able to take a closer look at baby mountain gorillas.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/conn-unemployment-rate-climbs-to-88-percent-in-october-even-as-employers-created-1000-jobs-70626567.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:55:17Z Conn. unemployment rate climbs to 8.8 percent in October, even as employers created 1,000 jobs The Connecticut Labor Department says the state's unemployment rate increased slightly to 8.8 percent, even though employers added 1,000 jobs in October.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/patent-analyst-gets-18-months-for-stealing-534k-70626872.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:55:12Z Patent analyst gets 18 months for stealing $534K A former financial analyst for the Patent and Trademark Office has been sentenced to a year and a half in prison for stealing more than $500,000 from a government account.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/bowl-destinies-on-the-line-for-penn-state-michigan-state-in-regular-season-finale-70626577.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:52:27Z Bowl destinies on the line for Penn State, Michigan State in regular season finale The Rose Bowl is out of reach for Penn State and Michigan State.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/peruvian-police-says-gang-killed-people-for-their-fat-allegedly-for-use-in-cosmetics-70602297.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:52:26Z Peruvian police says gang killed people for their fat, allegedly for use in cosmetics Police say a gang in the Peruvian jungle has been killing people and draining fat from the corpses to sell on the black market for use in cosmetics, although medical experts say they doubt a major market for fat exists.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/birth-control-for-bison-aims-to-reduce-size-of-santa-catalina-island-herd-70623282.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:52:24Z Island's bison given birth control to control herd Birth control for bison?sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/general-motors-expects-a-plan-for-its-european-operations-by-mid-december-70607507.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:52:21Z General Motors expects a plan for its European operations by mid December General Motors Co. said it expects to release a full restructuring plan for its Opel and Vauxhall operations in mid December, but did not specify the amount of cuts to capacity and jobs it would seek.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/motorola-buys-radioframe-base-station-unit-that-allows-walkie-talkie-features-on-cell-phones-70626512.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:52:20Z Motorola buys RadioFrame base station unit that allows walkie-talkie features on cell phones Motorola Inc. said Friday that it has purchased the base station business of RadioFrame Networks Inc., which uses a technology that allows walkie-talkie features on cell phones.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/vermont-yankee-nuclear-plant-critics-renew-campaign-to-block-20-year-license-extension-70626352.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:50:07Z Vermont Yankee nuclear plant critics renew campaign to block 20-year license extension Hoping to sway lawmakers, two of the state's most famous residents and one of its former governors joined groups opposed to the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in announcing a push for Town Meeting Day votes on whether the plant should keep operating past 2012.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/global-defense-technology-shares-get-lukewarm-reception-after-ipo-prices-below-expectations-70625812.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:50:05Z Global Defense Technology shares little changed Global Defense Technology & Systems shares were little changed after its initial public offering priced below expectations.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/wvas-rep-capito-says-shes-troubled-by-epas-response-to-concerns-about-permit-delays-70625457.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:40:12Z W.Va.'s Rep. Capito says she's troubled by EPA's response to concerns about permit delays Rep. Shelley Moore Capito says she's troubled by what she heard in a meeting with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/house-dem-leader-criticizes-arizona-governors-absence-from-state-as-special-session-falters-70625452.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:40:11Z House Dem leader criticizes Arizona governor's absence from state as special session falters A Democratic legislative leader criticized Republican Gov. Jan Brewer for being out of state while efforts to close out a special legislative session focused on Arizona's budget crisis faltered.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/former-jail-guard-sentenced-to-3-months-70625437.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:40:06Z Former jail guard sentenced to 3 months A former state correctional officer convicted of assaults on inmates has been sentenced to three months in jail.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/kona-grill-coo-mark-bartholomay-resigns-to-pursue-other-business-and-personal-interests-70625012.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:35:08Z Kona Grill COO Mark Bartholomay resigns to pursue other business and personal interests Kona Grill Inc. Chief Operating Officer Mark L. Bartholomay has resigned, the restaurant chain said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/dells-profit-stock-drop-on-signs-company-isnt-fully-benefiting-from-industry-recovery-70596687.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:35:07Z Dell's profit, stock drop on weak quarterly report Some of the computer industry's biggest players — such as IBM Corp., Intel Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. — have wowed Wall Street this fall with stronger-than-expected profits.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/banned-chinese-director-brings-gay-romance-film-to-hong-kong-70624512.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:35:06Z Banned Chinese director brings gay romance film to Hong Kong A prominent mainland Chinese director banned by Beijing from making movies brought his new gay romance film to Hong Kong on Friday for what is likely the last of a handful of screenings on his home soil.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/greek-socialists-say-finances-in-intensive-care-as-2010-budget-shows-public-debt-soaring-70624527.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:30:14Z Greek Socialists say finances in 'intensive care' as 2010 budget shows public debt soaring Greece's new center-left government pledged to pull the economy out of "intensive care," but conceded Friday that public debt would continue to surge, reaching a massive 120 percent of annual national output next year.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/new-york-lawmakers-head-home-without-a-deal-on-deficit-leaders-shoot-for-monday-deal-70624477.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:30:04Z New York lawmakers head home without a deal on deficit; leaders shoot for Monday deal New York lawmakers headed home Thursday without agreement on how to address the state's fiscal crisis.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/browns-coach-eric-mangini-expects-josh-cribbs-to-play-sunday-after-scary-neck-injury-70624467.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:30:03Z Browns coach Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday after scary neck injury Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/tentative-union-contract-raises-possibility-that-harley-davidson-plant-will-remain-in-pa-70624187.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:25:08Z Tentative union contract raises possibility that Harley-Davidson plant will remain in Pa. A tentative labor agreement distributed Friday to workers at Harley-Davidson's plant in south-central Pennsylvania makes it appear likely that the motorcycle maker will keep its operations there, instead of leaving the state to cut costs.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/pfizer-receives-fda-approval-for-intravenous-version-of-high-blood-pressure-drug-revatio-70624182.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:25:05Z Pfizer receives FDA approval for intravenous version of high blood pressure drug Revatio Drug developer Pfizer Inc. said Friday the Food and Drug Administration approved an intravenous version of its high blood pressure drug Revatio.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/ohio-moderates-budget-fix-meets-immovable-forces-in-conservatives-democratic-governor-70623767.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:25:04Z Ohio moderates' budget fix meets immovable forces in conservatives, Democratic governor A few moderate Ohio senators trying to craft a compromise to fix Ohio's budget gap are being thwarted by two opposing forces: the majority of Republican senators who adamantly oppose any portion of Gov. Ted Strickland's tax cut delay, and the Democratic governor's outright rejection of the compromise.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/federal-immigration-officials-demand-payroll-records-employee-forms-from-vermont-farmers-70623762.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:20:17Z Federal immigration officials demand payroll records, employee forms from Vermont farmers Federal immigration officials are cracking down on Vermont dairy farmers as part of a national effort, asking them to provide records to prove their workers are legal.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/northrop-grumman-receives-303-million-air-force-contract-for-5-unmanned-aircraft-70623312.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:15:24Z Northrop Grumman receives $303 million Air Force contract for 5 unmanned aircraft Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. said Friday it has received a $302.9 million U.S. Air Force contract for five unmanned aircraft systems.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/eminems-relapse-2-album-originally-scheduled-for-2009-is-getting-pushed-back-to-next-year-70623302.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:15:15Z Eminem's 'Relapse 2' album, originally scheduled for 2009, is getting pushed back to next year Eminem's comeback year of 2009 was expected to include the release of two new albums.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/new-orleans-board-backs-millage-hike-ahead-of-40-million-bond-sale-sought-for-street-projects-70623297.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:15:08Z New Orleans board backs millage hike ahead of $40 million bond sale sought for street projects The city plans to hold its first bond sale in two years next month though the outcome of three high-stakes meetings with rating agencies could push it back again.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/stefanie-spielman-wife-of-ohio-state-and-nfl-star-dies-at-42-after-long-battle-with-cancer-70623247.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:15:03Z Stefanie Spielman, wife of Ohio State and NFL star, dies at 42 after long battle with cancer Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/air-frances-first-a380-superjumbo-flight-takes-off-from-paris-bound-for-new-yorks-jfk-70622852.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:11:18Z Air France's first A380 superjumbo flight takes off from Paris, bound for New York's JFK The first Air France A380 superjumbo took off from Paris on Friday, bound for New York with 380 passengers who had bid a total euro300,000 ($450,000) in a charity auction organized by the airline.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/eu-extends-antitrust-review-of-oracles-sun-takeover-until-jan-27-70608222.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:10:17Z EU extends antitrust review of Oracle's Sun takeover until Jan 27 European Union regulators said Friday that they have extended until Jan. 27 a deadline to wrap up their antitrust review of Oracle Corp.'s planned $7.4 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems Inc.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/ata-says-passenger-revenue-among-us-carriers-fell-15-percent-in-oct-from-a-year-ago-70622832.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:10:13Z ATA says passenger revenue among US carriers fell 15 percent in Oct. from a year ago Passenger revenue among U.S. airlines fell 15 percent in October compared to the same month last year, an industry trade group said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/actor-wesley-snipes-to-appeal-3-tax-convictions-to-federal-appeals-court-in-atlanta-70622822.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:10:09Z Actor Wesley Snipes appeals 3 tax convictions, prison sentence to federal court in Georgia Wesley Snipes' attorneys asked a federal appeals court Friday to review an "unreasonable" three-year prison sentence for the film star, who was convicted a year ago on federal tax charges.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/latest-u-of-nebraska-debate-over-embryonic-stem-cell-research-shows-dispute-unlikely-to-fade-70607852.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:10:08Z University of Nebraska regents vote not to further restrict embryonic stem-cell research rules The University of Nebraska's governing board has voted down a proposal to restrict the school's rules governing embryonic stem-cell research beyond what the federal government allows.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/list-of-top-15-cable-programs-in-the-nielsen-ratings-for-nov-9-15-70622797.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:10:05Z List of top 15 cable programs in the Nielsen ratings for Nov. 9-15 Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by the Nielsen Co. for the week of Nov. 9-15. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/kirklands-returns-to-a-3rd-quarter-profit-helped-by-fewer-markdowns-and-increased-traffic-70622317.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:05:14Z Kirkland's returns to a 3rd-quarter profit, helped by fewer markdowns and increased traffic Kirkland's Inc. said Friday it returned to a profit in the third quarter, helped in part by fewer markdowns and increased traffic.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/catalina-island-buffalo-to-get-birth-control-70619917.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:05:13Z Catalina Island buffalo to get birth control Birth control for buffaloes?sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/covidien-says-fda-extends-review-on-pain-drug-exalgo-to-feb-22-70622307.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:05:10Z Covidien says FDA extends review on pain drug Exalgo to Feb. 22 Health care company Covidien PLC said Friday the Food and Drug Administration will take longer than expected to review the potential opioid pain drug Exalgo.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/dendreons-potential-prostate-cancer-treatment-provenge-gets-may-1-fda-review-date-70622302.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:05:09Z Dendreon's potential prostate cancer treatment Provenge gets May 1 FDA review date Biotechnology company Dendreon Corp. said Friday the Food and Drug Administration will make a regulatory decision on the potential prostate cancer vaccine Provenge by May 1.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/egyptian-soccer-fans-riot-against-algeria-in-escalating-row-over-world-cup-rivalry-70622262.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:05:04Z Egyptian soccer fans riot against Algeria in escalating row over World Cup rivalry Egyptian soccer fans burned Algerian flags and rioted outside the Algerian Embassy in Cairo, smashing cars and shop windows, in an escalating row between the two countries over a bitter World Cup rivalry.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/weak-demand-and-rising-crude-prices-lead-to-another-refinery-closing-550-workers-let-go-70621577.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:00:17Z Weak demand and rising crude prices lead to another refinery closing; 550 workers let go Valero Energy says it is permanently closing its Delaware oil refinery, where 550 workers will lose their jobs.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/antigenics-withdraws-oncophage-application-in-europe-following-negative-recommendation-70621572.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:00:15Z Antigenics withdraws Oncophage application in Europe following negative recommendation Biotechnology company Antigenics Inc. said Friday it will not seek approval for a potential kidney cancer treatment after a European advisory committee recommended against approving the drug candidate.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/health-care-issues-bundling-payments-70621567.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:00:14Z Health care issues: Bundling payments A look at key issues in the health care debate:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/thierry-henry-embarrassed-over-hand-ball-says-france-ireland-wcup-game-should-be-replayed-70616552.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:00:13Z Thierry Henry embarrassed over handball, says France-Ireland WCup game should be replayed Thierry Henry denied Friday that he was a cheat but said the "fairest solution" would be to replay the France-Ireland World Cup playoff that was decided by his hand ball.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/arizona-family-begs-burglars-for-return-of-music-box-holding-ashes-of-5-month-old-son-70621547.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:00:11Z Arizona family begs burglars for return of music box holding ashes of 5-month old son An Arizona family is pleading with burglars to return a wooden music box containing the ashes of their 5-month old son.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/archipelago-learning-stock-up-in-ipo-debut-after-pricing-near-the-top-of-expected-range-70621542.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:00:09Z Archipelago Learning stock up in IPO debut after pricing near the top of expected range Shares of Archipelago Learning are rising Friday after its initial public offering priced near the top of its expected range, raising $103.1 million.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/merck-fertility-drug-receives-positive-recommendation-by-european-advisory-committee-70621512.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:00:04Z Merck fertility drug receives positive recommendation by European advisory committee Drug developer Merck & Co. said Friday a European advisory committee recommended approval for the company's fertility drug Elonva.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/Good-Sunday-for-Nov-22-70599592.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T08:00:00Z Good Sunday for Nov. 22 sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/7-days-group-holdings-rallies-in-1st-trading-day-after-pricing-at-the-high-end-of-expectations-70620952.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:55:08Z 7 Days Group Holdings rallies in 1st trading day after pricing at the high end of expectations Shares of 7 Days Group Holdings Ltd. soared on Friday after the discount lodging chain's initial public offering priced at the high end of an expected range.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/nyc-rare-stamp-auction-raises-32-million-for-smithsonian-natl-postal-museum-70619587.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:50:08Z NYC rare stamp auction raises $3.2 million for Smithsonian Nat'l Postal Museum A New York City gallery has auctioned over 200 rare postage stamps to raise $3.2 million for the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/ecb-president-trichet-says-some-support-policies-for-financial-system-should-be-withdrawn-70612022.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:50:05Z ECB President Trichet says some liquidity support for financial system should be withdrawn Although it is too early to say the crisis is over, it is time to withdraw some of the policy measures that supported the financial system through the credit crunch, the European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/drug-developer-novavax-to-offer-68-million-shares-of-common-stock-at-330-each-stock-falls-70620432.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:45:12Z Drug developer Novavax to offer 6.8 million shares of common stock at $3.30 each; stock falls Biotech drug developer Novavax Inc. said Friday it plans to offer 6.8 million of its shares in an underwritten public offering, at a price of $3.30 per share.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/turkish-energy-officials-cancel-tender-for-turkeys-first-nuclear-power-plant-70620427.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:45:11Z Turkish energy officials cancel tender for Turkey's first nuclear power plant Turkish energy officials say they have canceled a tender to construct the country's first nuclear power plant.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/correction-plavix-story-70620422.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:45:09Z Correction: Plavix story In a Nov. 17 story about drug interactions between heartburn medications and the blood thinner Plavix, The Associated Press misidentified Johnson & Johnson's Mylanta as part of the H-2 blocker drug family. Mylanta is an antacid.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/specialty-retail-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70620127.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:52Z Specialty Retail companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top specialty retail companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/pharmaceuticals-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70620112.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:51Z Pharmaceuticals companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top pharmaceuticals companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/pbm-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70620107.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:50Z PBM companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top pbm companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/oil-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70620102.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:49Z Oil companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top oil companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/medical-devices-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70620097.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:48Z Medical Devices companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top medical devices companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/utilities-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70620092.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:46Z Utilities companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top utilities companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/silver-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70620087.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:45Z Silver companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top silver companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/telecom-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70620082.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:44Z Telecom companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top telecom companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/staffing-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70620077.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:43Z Staffing companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top staffing companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/railroads-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70620072.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:42Z Railroads companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top railroads companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/media-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70620052.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:38Z Media companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top media companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/managed-care-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70620047.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:37Z Managed Care companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top managed care companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/machinery-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70620042.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:36Z Machinery companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top machinery companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/internet-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70620037.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:34Z Internet companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top internet companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/insurers-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70620032.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:33Z Insurers companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top insurers companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/homebuilders-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70620027.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:31Z Homebuilders companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top homebuilders companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/health-care-equipment-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70620022.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:30Z Health Care Equipment companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top health care equipment companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/gold-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70620012.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:29Z Gold companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top gold companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/food-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70620002.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:28Z Food companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top food companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/finance-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70619997.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:26Z Finance companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top finance companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/electrical-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70619987.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:25Z Electrical companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top electrical companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/education-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70619982.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:24Z Education companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top education companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/durable-goods-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70619977.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:23Z Durable Goods companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top durable goods companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/drugstore-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70619972.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:21Z Drugstore companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top drugstore companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/construction-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70619967.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:20Z Construction companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top construction companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/computer-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70619957.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:19Z Computer companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top computer companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/coal-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70619952.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:17Z Coal companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top coal companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/broadline-retail-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70619947.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:15Z Broadline Retail companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top broadline retail companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/biotechnology-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70619942.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:14Z Biotechnology companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top biotechnology companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/beverages-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70619937.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:13Z Beverages companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top beverages companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/autos-companies-shares-down-at-10-am-70619932.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:12Z Autos companies shares down at 10 a.m. Shares of some top autos companies are down at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/airlines-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70619927.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:10Z Airlines companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/aerospace-companies-shares-mixed-at-10-am-70619922.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:09Z Aerospace companies shares mixed at 10 a.m. Shares of some top aerospace companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/man-allegedly-paid-socal-teens-to-spit-in-his-face-70619912.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:40:03Z Man allegedly paid SoCal teens to spit in his face A 39-year-old Thousand Oaks man has been arrested for misdemeanor child annoyance after allegedly paying a teenager $31 to spit in his face.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/us-ambassador-criticizes-negative-coverage-of-obamas-china-visit-by-us-media-70603477.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:35:17Z US ambassador criticizes negative coverage of Obama's China visit by US media Washington's ambassador to Beijing hit out Friday at negative U.S. media coverage of President Barack Obama's visit to China, saying it failed to take into account important progress on many issues.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/senate-health-bill-has-medicaid-money-for-louisiana-as-top-democrat-seeks-its-senators-vote-70619572.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:35:08Z Senate health bill has Medicaid money for Louisiana as top Democrat seeks its senator's vote Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has included at least $100 million in Medicaid funds for Louisiana in his health care bill at the same time he is trying to persuade that state's wavering Democratic senator to cast a pivotal vote for the overhaul legislation.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/iran-says-it-will-launch-another-communications-satellite-without-outside-help-in-2-years-70619542.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:35:03Z Iran says it will launch another communications satellite without outside help in 2 years Iran plans to launch a communications satellite by late 2011 with no outside help, a top Iranian official said Friday, after Italy and Russia declined to put it into orbit.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/as-price-of-child-vaccines-drop-millions-of-lives-saved-from-preventable-diseases-70619237.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:30:14Z As price of child vaccines drop, millions of lives saved from preventable diseases Babies squirmed and wailed as needles plunged into their chubby thighs at a public health clinic on the outskirts of Hanoi on Friday. Like little ones everywhere, the reaction to the sting was never pretty.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/biocryst-prices-5-million-share-stock-offering-at-975-per-share-70618972.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:30:08Z BioCryst prices 5 million share stock offering at $9.75 per share Flu drug developer BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc. priced its 5 million common stock share offering at $9.75 per share.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/7-days-group-holdings-rallies-after-ipo-prices-at-11-per-share-the-high-end-of-range-70618962.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:25:16Z 7 Days Group Holdings rallies after IPO prices at $11 per share, the high end of range Shares of 7 Days Group Holdings Ltd. soared on Friday after the discount lodging chain priced an initial public offering at the high end of an expected range.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/as-second-wave-of-ex-officials-prepare-for-trial-scandalized-sc-county-tries-to-stay-positive-70602102.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:25:13Z As second wave of ex-officials prepare for trial, scandalized SC county tries to stay positive When federal officials descended on this small South Carolina town to investigate a kickback scheme that had caught up the mayor and another official, they stumbled across a web of corruption they believe is deeper and more widespread through the county.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/russian-icebreaker-carrying-over-100-tourists-on-antarctic-cruise-nears-open-water-70601182.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:20:06Z Russian icebreaker carrying more than 100 tourists on Antarctic cruise reaches clear water A Russian cruise ship that has been struggling through a huge mass of sea ice for days has finally reached open water off Antarctica.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/army-limits-media-access-to-palin-book-signing-at-nc-base-citing-anti-obama-grandstanding-70618497.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:20:04Z Army allows media at Palin event in North Carolina despite concerns about anti-Obama politics The U.S. Army said Friday it would open Sarah Palin's appearance on Fort Bragg to media, a reversal from earlier in the week when the military wanted the event closed out of fears it would prompt political grandstanding against President Barack Obama.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/kenyan-draft-constitution-to-avoid-repeat-of-election-violence-unveiled-referendum-in-2010-70618472.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:20:03Z Kenyan draft constitution to avoid repeat of election violence unveiled; referendum in 2010 A government-appointed panel this week unveiled a draft constitution that is part of wide-ranging efforts to avoid a repeat of political violence that saw more than 1,000 people killed after Kenya's December 2007 presidential elections.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/german-rail-operator-deutsche-bahn-wins-euro17-billion-contract-to-build-qatar-rail-network-70618192.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:15:23Z German rail operator Deutsche Bahn wins euro17 billion contract to build Qatar rail network Germany's national railway operator Deutsche Bahn AG has won a euro17 billion ($26 billion) contract to build a railroad network in Qatar, the German Minister for Traffic said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/customs-agents-seize-316000-bongs-disguised-as-christmas-ornaments-in-la-70617452.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:10:10Z Customs agents seize 316,000 bongs disguised as Christmas ornaments in LA Customs officials say they got a surprise when they found 316,000 glass bongs disguised as Christmas ornaments at the Los Angeles harbor.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/obama-drops-by-daughter-sashas-school-for-event-70615922.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:10:08Z Obama drops by daughter Sasha's school for event Fresh from his weeklong trip through Asia, President Barack Obama is taking time to catch up on dad duty.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/shares-of-cloud-peak-energy-drop-in-first-day-of-trading-after-raising-459-million-in-ipo-70617692.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:10:03Z Shares of Cloud Peak Energy drop in first day of trading after raising $459 million in IPO Cloud Peak Energy shares are falling in their first day of trading Friday after the U.S. coal producer's initial public offering priced below expectations.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/palins-book-tour-to-include-stop-at-fort-hood-royalties-will-go-to-victims-families-70617447.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:05:08Z Palin's book tour to include stop at Fort Hood; royalties will go to victims' families Sarah Palin's tour to promote her new memoir will include a stop at Fort Hood to benefit the victims of the shooting rampage and their families.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/eddie-cibrian-sues-life--style-over-story-claiming-he-was-cheating-on-leann-rimes-70616547.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:00:11Z Eddie Cibrian sues Life & Style over story claiming he was cheating on LeAnn Rimes Eddie Cibrian is suing Life & Style Weekly for defamation over a recent story claiming he was cheating on girlfriend LeAnn Rimes.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/ap-impact-us-distribution-of-swine-flu-vaccine-is-uneven-confusing-complaints-abound-70616752.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:00:09Z AP IMPACT: US distribution of swine flu vaccine is uneven, confusing; complaints abound When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/tv-guide-network-reaches-deal-to-continue-carriage-on-comcast-70616747.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:00:07Z TV Guide Network reaches deal to continue carriage on Comcast TV Guide Network said Friday it has agreed to continue carriage of the entertainment cable channel on Comcast Corp.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/drowned-students-were-not-trespassing-70616742.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T07:00:05Z Drowned students were not trespassing Police say three college softball players who drowned when their sport utility vehicle went into a pond in a southwestern North Dakota pasture were not trespassing on private property.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/7-days-group-ipo-prices-at-11-per-share-for-proceeds-of-1111-million-70616542.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:55:09Z 7 Days Group IPO prices at $11 per share for proceeds of $111.1 million Discount lodging chain 7 Days Group Holdings Ltd. said Friday it priced an initial public offering at the high end of its expected range.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/boy-16-held-in-san-bernardino-triple-shooting-70616537.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:55:08Z Boy, 16, held in San Bernardino triple shooting A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a gang-related shooting that killed a man and wounded two others near a fire station in San Bernardino.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/americas-car-mart-posts-higher-fiscal-2nd-quarter-profit-as-tighter-credit-spurs-business-70616532.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:55:07Z America's Car-Mart posts higher fiscal 2nd-quarter profit as tighter credit spurs business Auto retailer America's Car-Mart Inc. reported on Friday a 61 percent higher fiscal second-quarter profit, as consumers turned to the used car market amid tighter credit restrictions.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/former-cnn-chairman-top-press-aide-to-bush-among-obama-nominees-to-broadcast-board-70616517.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:55:05Z Past CNN head, Bush aide named to broadcast board President Barack Obama has nominated a former press secretary to President George W. Bush and a past chairman of CNN to the Broadcasting Board of Governors. The independent agency oversees nonmilitary international broadcasts sponsored by the federal government, including Voice of America.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/german-carmaker-volkswagen-to-buy-some-assets-of-german-contract-carmaker-karmann-70610852.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:50:16Z German carmaker Volkswagen to buy some Karmann assets; unveils group investment plans German carmaker Volkswagen AG said Friday it will buy some assets of German contract carbuilder Wilhelm Karmann GmbH to create a new manufacturing subsidiary that will eventually build a new car model.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/new-mom-heidi-klum-returns-to-the-runway-x2014-wearing-lingerie-x2014-at-victorias-secret-show-70596357.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:50:11Z New mom Heidi Klum returns to the runway — wearing lingerie — at Victoria's Secret show Heidi Klum and her post-baby body led the parade at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show, which returned to New York with some fresh faces after four years on the road.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/arizona-couple-indicted-on-theft-charges-in-case-of-stolen-luggage-from-phoenix-airport-70616337.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:50:06Z Arizona couple indicted on theft charges in case of stolen luggage from Phoenix airport Authorities say an Arizona couple has been indicted in the theft of nearly 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/fec-fines-fundraisers-mich-law-firm-over-donations-to-john-edwards-2004-campaign-70615972.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:50:05Z FEC fines fundraiser's Mich. law firm over donations to John Edwards' 2004 campaign A Michigan law firm has agreed to pay a $131,000 fine to resolve an investigation into donations to former Sen. John Edwards' 2004 presidential campaign.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/native-new-yorker-irina-shabayeva-wins-project-runway-with-a-new-york-moment-70614707.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:50:04Z Native New Yorker Irina Shabayeva wins 'Project Runway' with a New York moment New York designer Irina Shabayeva's collection took the gold in "Project Runway," winning $100,000 toward her line, an agent and a trip to Paris.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/cloud-peak-energy-prices-ipo-just-shy-of-expected-range-70615967.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:45:07Z Cloud Peak Energy prices IPO just shy of expected range U.S. coal producer Cloud Peak Energy Inc. said Friday its initial public offering of 30.6 million common shares priced at $15 per share, just below its expected range.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/bus-company-driver-had-aneurysm-lost-consciousness-before-southern-minn-crash-that-killed-2-70615962.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:45:06Z Bus company: Driver had aneurysm, lost consciousness before southern Minn. crash that killed 2 A tour bus driver suffered a ruptured aneurysm just before the bus veered off a southern Minnesota interstate and crashed, killing two people and injuring 20, the owner of the bus company said Thursday. State officials said they couldn't confirm the aneurysm and it was too early to know the cause of the crash.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/global-defense-technology-set-to-begin-trading-friday-after-pricing-at-13-per-share-70615622.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:40:08Z Global Defense Technology set to begin trading Friday after pricing at $13 per share Global Defense Technology & Systems Inc. is set to begin trading Friday after pricing its shares at $13 each.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/northrop-grumman-gets-50-million-training-contract-with-us-national-guard-70615612.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:40:02Z Northrop Grumman gets $50 million training contract with US National Guard Security company Northrop Grumman Corp. said Friday it received a training contract with the U.S. National Guard valued at $50 million over five years.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/warner-chilcott-prices-secondary-offering-of-20-million-shares-at-2225-per-share-70614722.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:35:07Z Warner Chilcott prices secondary offering of 20 million shares at $22.25 per share Warner Chilcott PLC, which makes women's health and dermatology products, said a secondary offering of 20 million shares priced at $22.25 per share.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/premarket-roundup-dell-profit-sales-disappoint-analysts-question-strength-of-gap-turnaround-70615302.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:35:06Z Premarket roundup: Dell profit, sales disappoint; analysts question strength of Gap turnaround Shares of Dell Inc. fell after it reported weaker-than-expected revenue and profit for the third quarter as the computer maker missed out on a fledgling rebound in technology spending.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/austrian-officials-in-russia-for-south-stream-pipeline-discussions-70611037.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:30:08Z Austrian officials in Russia for South Stream pipeline discussions Austrian officials were in Moscow Friday to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement linked to the South Stream natural gas pipeline project.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/afghan-officials-at-least-6-killed-36-wounded-in-suicide-bombing-in-western-afghanistan-70597057.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:30:05Z 16 killed in suicide bombing in western Afghanistan; lawmaker escapes assassination near Kabul A suicide bomber killed 16 people and wounded at least 23 others Friday in a busy city square in western Afghanistan, while near Kabul a powerful former warlord narrowly escaped an assassination attempt, officials said.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/nokia-cuts-330-jobs-in-finland-denmark-to-streamline-research-and-development-unit-70607932.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:20:09Z Nokia cuts 330 jobs in Finland, Denmark to streamline research and development unit Nokia Corp., the world's largest mobile phone maker, said Friday it is axing 330 jobs at research and development units in Finland and Denmark as it continues to struggle to cut costs.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/deq-documents-huge-sinclair-refinery-spill-reprised-2007-floating-tank-roof-collapse-70613842.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:20:07Z DEQ documents: Huge Sinclair Refinery spill reprised 2007 floating tank roof collapse A storage tank roof that sank at a Sinclair Oil refinery earlier this year and caused Wyoming's biggest spill in decades wasn't unprecedented: A storage tank roof also sank at the refinery in 2007.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/fifa-rules-out-possibility-of-replaying-disputed-france-ireland-world-cup-qualifying-match-70606072.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:15:05Z FIFA, French federation rule out replay of France-Ireland qualifier There will be no rematch.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/nyc-foot-model-sues-upscale-apartment-co-op-claiming-mistreatment-after-marrying-doorman-70614177.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:15:04Z NYC foot model sues upscale apartment co-op, claiming mistreatment after marrying doorman A foot model in New York City is suing her upscale apartment building, claiming the co-op board is trying to force her out because she married its former doorman.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/csx-shares-slip-as-stifel-nicolaus-downgrades-railroad-saying-share-price-is-too-high-70613837.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:10:08Z CSX shares slip as Stifel, Nicolaus downgrades railroad, saying share price is too high Shares of CSX Corp. edged down in premarket trading Friday as an analyst downgraded the railroad, saying its share price has moved too high.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/wva-special-session-winds-down-with-passage-of-city-pension-relief-stimulus-bills-70613532.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:05:11Z W.Va. special session winds down with passage of city pension relief, stimulus bills Some of West Virginia's largest cities can soon freeze and gradually pay down their daunting pension funding shortfalls, after the House of Delegates sent Gov. Joe Manchin his special session relief proposal Thursday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/legislative-auditors-question-spending-by-school-districts-on-vehicles-support-services-70613527.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:05:10Z Legislative auditors question spending by school districts on vehicles, support services Legislative auditors have faulted poor financial management by school districts for allowing questionable spending of public money, including the purchase of a $91,000 tow truck.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/taleo-seeks-to-raise-132-million-in-public-offering-of-65-million-shares-70612702.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:05:09Z Taleo seeks to raise $132 million in public offering of 6.5 million shares Recruitment agency Taleo Corp. said Friday a public stock offering could raise up to $131.6 million.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/group-of-25-major-research-libraries-offers-full-text-search-to-46-million-digitized-volumes-70612887.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:00:26Z Group of 25 major research libraries offers full-text search to 4.6 million digitized volumes A group of major national research libraries says users now can search the full text of 1.6 billion pages from 4.6 million digitized volumes.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/anntaylor-stores-reports-a-21-million-profit-in-the-3q-as-charges-decline-from-a-year-ago-70612872.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:00:13Z AnnTaylor Stores reports a $2.1 million profit in the 3Q as charges decline from a year ago Women's clothing retailer AnnTaylor Stores Corp. on Friday reported a third-quarter profit as it cut costs and booked lower restructuring charges than it did a year ago.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/work-progresses-on-wildlife-overpass-near-elko-70612867.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:00:09Z Work progresses on wildlife overpass near Elko State transportation officials say work should be completed by the end of the year on a $1.8 million wildlife overpass in northeast Nevada.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/formula-one-team-williams-sells-minority-stake-to-austrian-investment-group-70607502.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T06:00:04Z Formula One team Williams sells minority stake to Austrian investment group Frank Williams says he is not preparing to relinquish control of the Williams Formula One team despite selling a minority stake on Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/analysts-gaps-heavy-advertising-may-drive-holiday-sales-but-may-also-weigh-on-profitability-70612242.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:55:04Z Analysts: Gap's heavy advertising may drive holiday sales but may also weigh on profitability Retailer Gap Inc. said its sales are improving after a tough few years, and a big advertising push this holiday season could boost sales — but analysts caution that a rebound may be bumpy given the rough retail environment.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/mo-woman-whose-nearly-370-animals-were-seized-gets-probation-in-child-endangerment-case-70612667.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:55:03Z Mo. woman whose nearly 370 animals were seized gets probation in child endangerment case A woman who had been charged with child endangerment after almost 370 animals were seized from her Missouri farm has been placed on two years of unsupervised probation.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/dell-shares-fall-on-weaker-than-expected-3q-profit-revenue-as-turnaround-attempts-falter-70611457.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:45:09Z Dell shares fall on weaker-than-expected 3Q profit, revenue as turnaround attempts falter Shares of Dell Inc. fell Friday after it reported weaker-than-expected revenue and profit for the third quarter as the computer maker missed out on a fledgling rebound in technology spending.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/special-session-unexpectedly-extended-after-ariz-senate-narrowly-rejects-bill-to-cut-spending-70611802.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:45:08Z Special session unexpectedly extended after Ariz. Senate narrowly rejects bill to cut spending The Arizona Legislature on Thursday unexpectedly extended its special session into a second week after the Senate narrowly rejected a bill to cut funding for schools and social services when majority Republicans came up one vote short.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/fans-arriving-for-oprah-winfrey-show-say-theyre-excited-to-hear-what-host-plans-for-future-70611592.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:40:06Z Fans arriving for `Oprah Winfrey Show' say they're excited to hear what host plans for future Fans who will be in the audience at "The Oprah Winfrey Show" say they're excited to hear the media mogul talk about her plans for the future.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/ldk-solar-completes-sale-of-15-pct-stake-in-chinese-plant-for-219-million-70611467.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:25:07Z LDK Solar completes sale of 15 pct stake in Chinese plant for $219 million LDK Solar Co. Ltd., a Chinese maker of parts for solar cells, on Friday said it completed the sale of a 15 percent ownership stake in a polysilicon plant in China for about $219 million.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/indian-tribe-sues-interior-dept-county-to-stop-resort-project-on-california-ranch-70611452.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:25:05Z Indian tribe sues Interior Dept., county to stop resort project on California ranch An Indian tribe has filed a lawsuit to stop the development of a 5,000-acre gated resort community on a sprawling ranch some 60 miles north of Los Angeles that it claims as tribal land.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/ap-impact-some-lawmakers-send-few-to-academies-70606052.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:25:02Z AP IMPACT: As military academies seek diversity, urban lawmakers often make fewest nominations As the nation's military academies try to recruit more minorities, they aren't getting much help from members of Congress from big-city districts with large numbers of blacks, Hispanics and Asians.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/kentuckys-2-largest-universities-expand-smoking-tobacco-bans-to-create-healthier-campuses-70611317.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:20:06Z Kentucky's 2 largest universities expand smoking, tobacco bans to create healthier campuses Kentucky's flagship public university gave the official heave-ho to tobacco on Thursday, touting the health benefits of a smoke-free policy covering all of its sprawling campus in the heart of burley tobacco country.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/from-liberace-to-cruise-to-palin-oprah-winfrey-has-created-years-of-noteworthy-tv-moments-70603647.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:20:05Z From Liberace to Cruise to Palin, Oprah Winfrey has created years of noteworthy TV moments Oprah Winfrey has racked up memorable moments during her long television reign. Some were moving, some embarrassing — to her or others — and a handful became pop-culture landmarks. Here are highlights through the years:sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/former-smoker-61-to-speak-out-after-winning-300-million-fla-verdict-against-philip-morris-70610842.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:10:05Z Former smoker, 61, to speak out after winning $300 million Fla. verdict against Philip Morris A former smoker in Fort Lauderdale is speaking out about her $300 million verdict against Philip Morris.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/serbian-police-arrest-another-suspect-in-fatal-beating-of-french-soccer-fan-in-belgrade-70610832.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:10:04Z Serbian police arrest another suspect in fatal beating of French soccer fan in Belgrade Serbian police say they have arrested another suspect in the fatal attack on a French soccer fan in Belgrade two months ago.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/france-coach-raymond-domenech-doesnt-feel-guilty-after-thierry-henrys-handball-vs-ireland-70610802.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:10:03Z France coach Raymond Domenech doesn't feel guilty after Thierry Henry's handball vs Ireland France coach Raymond Domenech says he and his players see no reason to apologize for the Thierry Henry handball against Ireland that put the team into the World Cup.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/police-say-afghan-lawmaker-survives-assassination-attempt-near-kabul-70610107.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T05:00:10Z Police say Afghan lawmaker survives assassination attempt near Kabul Afghan police say Abdul Rasul Sayyaf, a parliamentarian and powerful former warlord, has narrowly escaped an assassination attempt near Kabul.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/hollywood-disaster-movie-2012-draws-in-chinese-patriotic-fans-70607107.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T04:55:02Z Hollywood disaster movie '2012' draws in Chinese patriotic fans When the apocalypse comes, China will save the world.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/archipelago-learning-prices-ipo-at-1650-near-high-end-of-range-raising-103-million-70609712.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T04:45:06Z Archipelago Learning prices IPO at $16.50, near high end of range, raising $103 million Archipelago Learning Inc. is set to begin trading Friday after its initial public offering raised $103.1 million.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/woman-shot-during-service-for-slain-boyfriend-70609707.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T04:45:04Z Woman shot during service for slain boyfriend Police say a woman was shot while she attended a service at a Baltimore funeral home.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/quinstreet-plans-initial-public-offering-of-250-million-shares-of-its-common-stock-70608842.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T04:25:02Z QuinStreet plans initial public offering of $250 million shares of its common stock QuinStreet Inc. plans an initial public offering of $250 million in common stock, according to a regulatory filing.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/gap-inc-profit-soars-25-percent-in-third-quarter-as-old-navy-brand-recovers-70608632.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T04:15:04Z Gap Inc. profit soars 25 percent in third quarter as Old Navy brand recovers Shoppers spent more money at low-price Old Navy stores in the third quarter, helping Gap Inc.'s profit climb 25 percent compared with last year, the retailer said Thursday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/oil-hovers-below-78-in-asia-as-investors-look-at-us-dollar-economy-70594537.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T04:00:07Z Oil edges down toward $77 in European trade amid economic uncertainty Oil prices edged down toward $77 a barrel on Friday after a drop in many stock markets and amid concern about the strength of the global economic recovery.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/increasing-numbers-of-radical-islamic-web-sites-are-spreading-al-qaidas-message-in-english-70596342.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T04:00:03Z Increasing numbers of radical Islamic Web sites are spreading al-Qaida's message in English Increasing numbers of English-language Web sites are spreading al-Qaida's message to Muslims in the West. They translate writings and sermons once largely out of reach of English readers and often feature charismatic clerics like Anwar al-Awlaki, who exchanged dozens of e-mails with the Army psychiatrist accused of the Fort Hood shootings.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/under-the-dome/Cap-on-Transbay-Tower-kept-at-1000-feet-70596957.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T04:00:00Z Cap on Transbay Tower kept at 1,000 feet sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/wva-coalfields-residents-criticize-blasting-70607887.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T03:55:03Z Residents of Coal River Valley in West Virginia criticize Massey Energy mining operation A group of Coal River Valley residents is speaking out about a Massey Energy Co. mining operation near Whitesville.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/20-years-after-un-pact-to-protect-children-some-successes-alongside-a-long-list-of-woes-70606937.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T03:50:05Z 20 years after UN pact to protect children, some successes alongside a long list of woes EDITOR'S NOTE — The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child 20 years ago Friday, yet hundreds of millions of children still suffer from violence, hunger and disease. Associated Press correspondents around the globe interviewed children who illustrate the remaining challenges, along with some victories.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/abortion-dispute-with-catholic-bishops-could-hinder-obamas-health-care-bill-in-senate-70603027.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T03:45:07Z Abortion dispute with Catholic bishops could hinder Obama's health care bill in Senate The White House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/american-sam-querrey-back-to-tennis-practice-after-freak-accident-overseas-70607707.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T03:45:06Z American Sam Querrey back to tennis practice after freak accident overseas Sam Querrey narrowly avoided a potentially career-ending injury when he shattered a glass table after practicing for a tournament in Thailand.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/sweden-arrests-2-nkorean-diplomats-on-suspicion-of-smuggling-cigarettes-70607377.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T03:35:03Z Sweden arrests 2 NKorean diplomats on suspicion of smuggling cigarettes Sweden says two North Korean diplomats have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling cigarettes into the Nordic country.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/ap-answers-your-questions-on-the-news-from-space-shuttle-complexity-to-a-credit-union-agency-70607027.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T03:30:06Z AP answers your questions on the news, from space shuttle complexity to a credit union agency A space shuttle is no tinker toy. But is it the most complex machine ever built?sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/train-derails-in-eastern-india-after-maoist-rebels-blow-up-track-killing-1-passenger-70604272.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T03:30:05Z Rebel blast derails train in eastern India, killing 2 passengers, wounding 30 A passenger train derailed after Maoist rebels blew up a key track in eastern India, killing two people and injuring at least 30 others, a police official said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/french-prosecutor-appeals-acquittal-of-total-subsidiary-ex-factory-chief-in-plant-blast-70607252.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T03:25:04Z French prosecutor appeals acquittal of Total subsidiary, ex-factory chief in plant blast The Toulouse public prosecutor says he is appealing the acquittal of a subsidiary of French oil giant Total SA and a former factory chief in a 2001 chemical plant explosion that killed 31 people.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/us-transportation-chief-urges-russia-to-invest-in-safer-roads-70607017.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T03:10:03Z US transportation chief urges Russia to invest in safer roads Russia's biggest transportation challenge is building a safe road network, the U.S. transport secretary said Friday, urging Russia to direct more funds toward that goal.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/airasia-records-384-million-profit-in-q3-reversing-loss-in-same-quarter-last-year-70606947.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T03:05:09Z AirAsia records $38.4 million profit in Q3, reversing loss in same quarter last year Budget carrier AirAsia said Friday its net profit totaled 130 million ringgit ($38.4 million) in the third quarter, buoyed by rising passenger numbers and income from add-on services.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/sony-plans-online-service-to-be-up-next-year-connect-gadgets-build-brand-loyalty-70602582.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T03:05:08Z Sony plans online service to be up next year, connect gadgets, build brand loyalty Sony's new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and games should help build brand loyalty, a top executive said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/chesterfield-ramen-noodle-plant-expands-70606942.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T03:05:05Z Chesterfield ramen noodle plant expands A ramen noodle factory in Chesterfield County is expanding.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/Examiner-Editorial-First-stop-fraud-in-Medicare-and-Medicaid-70571182.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T03:00:00Z Examiner Editorial: First, stop fraud in Medicare and Medicaid sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/congressional-districts-with-the-fewest-military-academy-nominations-in-the-past-5-years-70606252.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T02:45:02Z US House districts with fewest academy nominations A list of congressional districts with the fewest military academy nominations for the classes of 2009 to 2013, the officeholders and the total nominations they have made. All 20 are Democrats from districts where whites make up less than half the population, and all but two of the districts include major urban areas.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/henrys-hand-of-shame-sparks-debate-on-cheating-replays-and-irish-calls-for-playoff-rerun-70605947.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T02:40:12Z Henry's 'Hand of Shame' sparks debate on cheating, replays and Irish calls for playoff rerun Irish soccer officials accused Thierry Henry of damaging the integrity of the game when he blatantly handled the ball to set up the goal that booked France's place at next year's World Cup in South Africa.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/alaska-volunteers-strive-to-save-santa-letter-service-after-postal-service-puts-program-on-ice-70604237.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T02:40:08Z Senator: Postal Service to allow volunteers in Alaska town to write 'Dear Santa' responses North Pole elves have good reason to celebrate again, thanks to a decision by the U.S. Postal Service to resume a Santa Claus letter program that's thrilled children from around the world for decades.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/tiny-elk-horn-iowa-has-plenty-of-electric-car-chargers-x2014-but-cars-might-not-make-it-to-town-70605517.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T02:40:04Z Tiny Elk Horn, Iowa, has plenty of electric car chargers — but cars might not make it to town Hoping to see the USA in your Chevrolet Volt or Nissan Leaf? The tiny Iowa town of Elk Horn will have plenty of electric charging stations and no wait — if you can get there.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/gunman-opens-fire-on-pacific-island-of-saipan-5-dead-including-2-young-children-70604467.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T02:40:03Z Gunman opens fire on Pacific island of Saipan; 5 dead, including 2 young children A gunman went on a rampage on the Pacific resort island of Saipan on Friday, killing four people and wounding six others before fatally shooting himself, officials said.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/malaysias-economy-shrinks-19-percent-in-q3-improving-from-previous-2-quarters-70605532.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T02:20:07Z Malaysia's economy shrinks 1.2 percent in Q3, improving from previous 2 quarters Malaysia's economy shrank 1.2 percent in the third quarter, an improvement from the previous two quarters as the financial services and construction sectors gained strength, the government said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/serbia-announces-tender-for-landline-phone-operator-to-end-state-monopoly-70605672.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T02:15:05Z Serbia announces tender for landline phone operator to end state monopoly Serbia on Friday announced a tender to license a second landline phone operator to end a monopoly by state-run Telekom Serbia and improve services across the country.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/uk-car-production-down-67-pct-in-october-smallest-year-on-year-drop-of-2009-70605667.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T02:15:04Z UK car production down 6.7 pct in October, smallest year-on-year drop of 2009 U.K. car production was down 6.7 percent in October compared to a year ago, the smallest year-on-year drop of 2009, an industry group said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/german-october-producer-prices-fall-76-percent-compared-with-october-2008-70605527.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T02:10:11Z German October producer prices fall 7.6 percent compared with October 2008 German producer prices fell 7.6 percent in the year to October, due mainly to cheaper fuel and energy, but were unchanged from September, official data showed Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/the-nations-weather-70605522.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T02:10:10Z The nation's weather New England was expected to see another dreary day, while the Pacific Northwest remains under wintry conditions on Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Park-homeless-spurn-outreach-70599067.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T02:05:00Z Park homeless spurn outreach sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/Scoop-Is-J-Lo-having-ex-tailed-70593282.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T02:00:00Z Scoop: Is J. Lo having ex tailed? sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Swelling-deficit-points-to-layoffs-70598977.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T02:00:00Z Swelling deficit points to layoffs sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/rusty-wallace-racing-to-move-from-chevrolet-to-toyota-in-2010-70604797.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T01:55:04Z Rusty Wallace Racing to move from Chevrolet to Toyota in 2010 Rusty Wallace Racing is moving its Nationwide Series team from Chevrolet to Toyota next season.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/cleanup-after-washington-landslide-moves-forward-with-effort-to-save-stranded-fish-70604482.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T01:55:03Z Cleanup after Washington landslide moves forward with effort to save stranded fish A gigantic landslide that buried a highway, uprooted homes and rerouted a river in Washington state's Cascade Range left hundreds of smaller victims: fish.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/san-franciscos-public-option-x2014-a-city-run-health-care-program-x2014-informs-national-debate-70604477.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T01:45:06Z San Francisco's 'public option' - a city-run health care program - informs national debate This city did not wait for Washington's health care overhaul. Most uninsured adults here are already reaping the benefits of a government-run health care program — seeing doctors, filling prescriptions, and getting surgeries they could not otherwise afford.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/buffalo-defeats-navy-63-53-70604617.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T01:45:05Z Buffalo defeats Navy 63-53 Calvin Betts scored 12 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had four steals in Buffalo's 63-53 win over Navy on Thursday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/chinas-cnpc-agrees-to-expand-sudan-refinery-swap-oil-production-assets-70604492.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T01:40:09Z China's CNPC agrees to expand Sudan refinery, swap oil production assets China National Petroleum Corp., the country's biggest oil and gas producer, said Friday it has signed agreements with Sudan to expand a refinery and swap oil production assets.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/top-south-korean-model-found-dead-at-paris-apartment-cause-of-death-under-investigation-70598012.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T01:35:04Z French police: Top South Korean model found hanged in Paris apartment, suicide thought likely A 20-year-old top South Korean model who was a fashion week regular in New York, Milan and Paris has been found hanged in her Paris apartment, a police official said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/free-clinics-staged-in-states-where-senators-are-targeted-on-health-care-votes-70603337.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T01:20:03Z Free clinics staged in states where senators are targeted on health care votes A nonprofit group's campaign to hold free medical clinics for the uninsured in three states is turning into a not-so-subtle jab at moderate Democrats to support their party's efforts to reform health care.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/taiwan-designer-uses-recycled-newspaper-to-make-shoes-bags-70596942.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T01:10:07Z Taiwanese fashion designer uses recycled newspaper to make shoes, bags Confronted with an ever-growing pile of old newspapers, Taiwanese fashion designer Colin Lin came up with the idea of using them to make shoes and tote bags for her environmentally friendly footwear company.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/asian-stock-markets-mostly-fall-as-signs-of-weak-global-economic-recovery-pile-up-70597072.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T00:55:07Z Downbeat Dell statement weighs on world markets at end of mixed economic, corporate week World stock markets fell Friday amid mounting concerns about the pace of the U.S. economic recovery following a disappointing earnings update from computer maker Dell Inc.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/japans-central-bank-keeps-key-interest-rate-unchanged-upgrades-economic-assessment-70596682.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T00:50:08Z Japanese government warns that falling prices, high joblessness could drag on recovery Japan's government highlighted the danger of deflation for the first time in three years Friday, warning that falling prices and a further worsening of the labor market could drag on the weak recovery.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/china-shares-mixed-on-electricity-price-increase-end-week-up-38-pct-resources-fall-70603022.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T00:50:04Z China shares mixed on electricity price increase, end week up 3.8 pct; resources fall Chinese shares ended mixed Friday after a five-day rally on electricity price increases, but finished the week up 3.8 percent.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/euro-higher-to-14913-in-european-morning-trade-as-us-economy-shows-signs-of-weakness-70602677.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T00:35:08Z Euro higher to $1.4913 in European morning trade as US economy shows signs of weakness The euro rose against the dollar Friday after reports out of the U.S. on employment and housing raised further fears that the economy would continue to be weak into 2010.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/china-raises-nonresidential-electricity-rates-more-hikes-planned-to-promote-energy-saving-70601382.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T00:35:07Z China raises nonresidential electricity rates; more hikes planned, to promote energy saving China raised electricity rates for businesses and industries Friday, part of a long-term effort to adjust prices to reflect costs and promote energy saving as the country struggles to meet soaring demand.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/french-foreign-minister-tours-afghan-village-meets-tribal-leaders-to-discuss-aid-70601542.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T00:35:03Z French foreign minister tours Afghan village, meets tribal leaders to discuss aid France's foreign minister walked into a remote Afghan village on Friday to talk with small farmers and local tribal leaders about how to bypass corrupt officials and bring aid directly to those who need it.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/michell-wie-withdraws-from-lpga-tour-championship-with-ankle-injury-70602547.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T00:25:12Z Michell Wie withdraws from LPGA Tour Championship with ankle injury Michelle Wie withdrew from the LPGA Tour Championship on Thursday after hobbling through her first round on a sprained left ankle.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/right-hander-aaron-heilman-traded-from-cubs-to-diamondbacks-for-2-prospects-70599242.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T00:25:10Z Right-hander Aaron Heilman traded from Cubs to Diamondbacks for 2 prospects Reliever Aaron Heilman was acquired Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Chicago Cubs for two minor league prospects.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/nevada-run-game-aims-for-history-in-pass-happy-wac-70602537.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T00:25:08Z Nevada run game aims for history in pass-happy WAC For decades, the Nevada Wolf Pack have been known for their prolific aerial attack whether in the Big West, Big Sky or now the pass-happy Western Athletic Conference.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/gasol-scores-24-in-debut-lakers-top-bulls-108-93-70597067.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T00:25:07Z Gasol scores 24 in debut, Lakers top Bulls 108-93 Until Thursday night, Pau Gasol had made more appearances this fall on "CSI: Miami" than in the Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/james-webster-jr-resigns-after-5-seasons-as-coach-at-tennessee-state-70602522.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T00:25:03Z James Webster Jr. resigns after 5 seasons as coach at Tennessee State James Webster Jr. has resigned as Tennessee State's football coach after five seasons.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/irish-appeal-to-french-honor-and-fifa-demanding-playoff-replay-after-hand-ball-travesty-70602302.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T00:20:06Z Irish appeal to French honor and FIFA, demanding playoff replay after hand-ball 'travesty' Ireland appealed to France and FIFA on Thursday to replay their World Cup playoff after an obvious hand ball by Thierry Henry set up the deciding goal.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/japans-nikkei-index-falls-to-4-month-low-as-government-says-economy-in-deflation-70601862.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-20T00:05:02Z Japans' Nikkei index falls to 4-month low as government says economy in deflation Japan's Nikkei stock index fell to a four-month low Friday, pressured by uncertainty over the government's handling of the deflation-plagued economy.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/honduras-interim-president-may-leave-temporarily-to-allow-voters-to-concentrate-on-election-70601447.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:50:03Z Honduras interim president may leave temporarily to allow voters to concentrate on election Honduras' interim president said Thursday he may step down temporarily to allow voters to concentrate on the upcoming presidential elections.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/suspected-socal-robber-who-held-child-arrested-70599607.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:30:03Z Suspected SoCal robber who held child arrested Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies say tips from the public helped lead to the arrest of a suspect who allegedly robbed a man outside a convenience store while holding a 3-year-old boy in his arms.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/leonardo-da-vinci-exhibition-of-futuristic-inventions-opens-in-new-yorks-times-square-70598367.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:20:04Z Leonardo da Vinci exhibition of futuristic inventions opens in New York's Times Square An interactive exhibit featuring life-size models of Leonardo da Vinci's 500-year-old inventions and machines is opening in New York City's Times Square.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Ammiano-to-hold-hearing-for-employing-disabled-70599457.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:16:11Z Ammiano to hold hearing for employing disabled sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/south-korean-official-gunman-opens-fire-on-pacific-resort-island-of-saipan-5-dead-70599097.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:15:03Z Gunman opens fire on Pacific island of Saipan; 5 dead, including 2 young children A gunman went on a rampage on the Pacific resort island of Saipan on Friday, killing four people and wounding six others before fatally shooting himself, officials said.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Family-Court-judge-Donna-Hitchens-on-adoption-70599352.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:11:54Z Family Court judge Donna Hitchens on the importance of adoption sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Attorney-works-to-prevent-closure-of-Pfizer-and-Wyeth-facilities-70599187.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:08:12Z Attorney works to prevent closure of Pfizer and Wyeth facilities sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Veterans-to-get-free-BART-rides-70599117.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:05:41Z Veterans to get free BART rides sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/niedermayers-ot-goal-lifts-ducks-70596542.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:05:05Z Niedermayer's OT goal lifts Ducks After blowing a three-goal lead, the Anaheim Ducks needed someone to come to the rescue.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/blotter/Furniture-thief-70599007.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:01:58Z Furniture thief sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/blotter/Indecent-exposure-70598987.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:01:10Z Indecent exposure sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/blotter/Love-triangle-70598742.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:00:14Z Love triangle sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/redhawks-stun-fresno-state-85-84-70594552.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:00:05Z Seattle stuns Fresno State 85-84 Cervante' Burrell was never the first option and wasn't again in the final seconds on Thursday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/Letters-from-our-Readers-Stop-budget-gimmickrycall-for-real-state-reform-70571572.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T23:00:00Z Letters from our Readers: Stop budget gimmickry,call for real state reform sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/blotter/Unusual-trespasser-70598597.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:59:01Z Unusual trespasser sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Woman-hit-killed-in-crosswalk-70598547.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:53:26Z Woman hit, killed in crosswalk sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/Mr-Herzogs-wild-ride-70598337.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:48:11Z Mr. Herzog’s wild ride sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/Cynicism-may-not-be-the-winning-solution-70598292.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:46:28Z ‘Cynicism may not be the winning solution’ sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/Back-to-back-Cys-70597947.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:37:50Z Back-to-back Cys for Tim Lincecum sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/SoMa-vehicle-blazes-likely-isolated-arson-70597937.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:37:10Z SoMa vehicle blazes likely isolated arson sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/columns/oped_contributors/If-FDA-blocks-meds-how-will-government-health-care-work-70597882.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:35:01Z If FDA blocks meds, how will government health care work? sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/columns/Irwin_Stelzer/Obamas-uncertain-climate-change-future-70597847.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:33:24Z Obama’s uncertain climate change future sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/Nelson-carries-the-load-for-Galileo-Lincoln-moves-on-70597572.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:30:46Z Nelson carries the load for Galileo; Lincoln moves on sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/austin-leads-uc-riverside-past-la-verne-87-71-70596822.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:25:03Z Austin leads UC Riverside past La Verne 87-71 Kyle Austin scored 25 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to pace UC Riverside past La Verne 87-71 Thursday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/Try-a-few-wines-to-be-thankful-for-70596912.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:23:30Z Try a few wines to be thankful for sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/south-korean-foreign-minister-rules-out-renegotiating-us-trade-deal-70596802.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:20:04Z South Korean foreign minister rules out renegotiating US trade deal South Korea's foreign minister ruled out Friday additional negotiations with the United States over a free trade agreement, a day after presidents of the two countries vowed cooperation to push the stalled deal forward.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/mass-animal-sacrifice-festival-to-go-ahead-in-southern-nepal-despite-protests-70596797.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:20:03Z Mass animal sacrifice festival to go ahead in southern Nepal despite protests A Hindu festival in which hundreds of thousands of animals are expected to be sacrificed will go ahead as scheduled in southern Nepal despite protests, organizers said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/Giants-fans-stunned-by-Lincecums-repeat-win-70596782.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:19:46Z Giants fans stunned by Lincecum’s repeat win sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/to-keep-interest-rates-lower-citi-credit-card-holders-must-spend-70596672.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:15:06Z To keep interest rates lower, Citi credit card holders must spend For Citibank credit card holders, there is one way to escape the bank's rate hikes currently under way: Meet a monthly spending requirement.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/camp-pendleton-marines-honor-copter-crash-victims-70596552.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:10:05Z Camp Pendleton Marines honor copter crash victims About 300 people gathered at Camp Pendleton's chapel to honor two Marines who were killed in a collision with a Coast Guard airplane off the San Diego coast.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/military-experiment-seeks-to-predict-ptsd-70596547.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:10:04Z Military experiment seeks to predict PTSD Two days before shipping off to war, Marine Pfc. Jesse Sheets sat inside a trailer in the Mojave Desert, his gaze fixed on a computer that flashed a rhythmic pulse of contrasting images.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/fresno-mayor-proposes-cutting-125-job-70596532.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:10:02Z Fresno mayor proposes cutting 125 job Job cuts and closing two fire stations are being considered as Fresno officials move to cut nearly $28 million from the city's budget over the next 18 months.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/7-charged-in-alleged-securities-and-mortgage-scam-70596372.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:05:16Z 7 charged in alleged securities and mortgage scam State and federal prosecutors have charged seven people in an alleged securities scam that cheated dozens of people out of $17 million.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/pentagon-chief-says-afghan-troop-increase-could-swiftly-follow-obama-announcement-70596367.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T22:05:14Z Pentagon chief says Afghan troop increase could swiftly follow Obama announcement Defense Secretary Robert Gates said any new U.S. forces President Barack Obama sends to Afghanistan could move into the country swiftly, despite logistical hassles that force almost all major deliveries of troops and supplies to go by air.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/u-m-president-coleman-sidesteps-questions-about-audit-of-football-programs-practice-time-70589592.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:55:09Z U-M president Coleman sidesteps questions about audit of football program's practice time University of Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman did not make herself available to answer questions following a Board of Regents meeting Thursday in which an internal audit of the school's football program practice time was on the agenda.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/hawaii-marine-monument-to-welcome-teachers-community-leaders-to-spread-word-70592952.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:55:09Z Hawaii marine monument to welcome teachers, community leaders to spread word Managers of the nation's largest single conservation area are offering up to 12 teachers and community leaders an opportunity to spend a week in the pristine reserve north of Hawaii.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/competency-hearing-in-honolulu-opens-in-federal-court-for-man-accused-of-spying-for-china-70586772.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:55:07Z Competency hearing opens in federal court for former Maui engineer accused of spying for China A former B-2 stealth bomber engineer accused of spying for China suffers from narcissistic personality disorder, expert witnesses for the prosecution and the defense testified in federal court Thursday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/south-korean-foreign-minister-rules-out-renegotiating-us-trade-deal-70594462.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:55:06Z South Korean foreign minister rules out renegotiating US trade deal South Korea's foreign minister ruled out Friday additional negotiations with the United States over a free trade agreement, a day after presidents of the two countries vowed cooperation to push the stalled deal forward.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/redhawks-stun-fresno-state-85-84-70594457.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:55:05Z Redhawks stun Fresno State 85-84 Cervante' Burrell scored on a baseline reverse with 8.3 seconds left, then came up with a steal on the final Fresno State possession, and Seattle capped a night honoring Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor with a frantic 85-84 win over the Bulldogs on Thursday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/niedermayers-ot-goal-lifts-ducks-70594362.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:55:04Z Niedermayer's OT goal lifts Ducks Scott Niedermayer scored a power-play goal 52 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night after blowing a three-goal lead.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/mass-animal-sacrifice-festival-to-go-ahead-in-southern-nepal-despite-protests-70594452.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:55:03Z Mass animal sacrifice festival to go ahead in southern Nepal despite protests A Hindu festival in which hundreds of thousands of animals are expected to be sacrificed will go ahead as scheduled in southern Nepal despite protests, organizers said Friday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/stanford-uses-balanced-offense-to-rout-pepperdine-70592332.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:50:04Z Stanford uses balanced offense to rout Pepperdine Tara VanDerveer points to Stanford star Jayne Appel and the legacy she wants to leave. The coach also singles out Nnemkadi Ogwumike and the sophomore's strides.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/Reno-Santa-event-inspired-by-SF-revelers-70594327.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:49:13Z Reno Santa event inspired by SF revelers sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/columns/ken_garcia/Deficit-only-real-issue-in-guv-race-70594307.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:48:41Z Deficit only real issue in guv race sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/san-diego-state-routs-santa-clara-70593167.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:45:03Z San Diego State routs Santa Clara Billy White scored 17 points and San Diego State used an 18-0 run in the second half to rout Santa Clara 86-53 on Thursday night in the West Coast Classic.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/Berlin-Phil-is-ancient-pioneering-70594092.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:43:39Z Berlin Phil is ancient, pioneering sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/power-failure-suspends-pacific-northern-arizona-70592022.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:35:04Z Power failure suspends Pacific-Northern Arizona An outage that left 1,300 homes in west Flagstaff without power caused the suspension of the Pacific-Northern Arizona game Thursday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/columns/newt_gingrich/Change-can-come-from-the-people--and-shift-in-mentality-is-palpable-70593767.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:35:03Z Change can come from the people – and shift in mentality is palpable sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/Cardinal-has-Luck-going-into-Big-Game-showdown-70593727.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:33:25Z Cardinal has Luck going into Big Game showdown sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/Cliff-House-serves-up-more-than-just-tourist-fare-70593677.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:31:27Z Cliff House serves up more than just tourist fare sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/columns/Timothy_Carney/No-neutrality-in-study-funded-by-Microsoft-Google-70593607.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:29:21Z No neutrality in study funded by Microsoft, Google sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/Holiday-season-kicks-off-with-Disney-on-Ice-70593547.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:25:29Z Holiday season kicks off with ‘Disney on Ice’ sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/dell-profit-falls-54-pct-amid-slump-that-has-cut-its-ranking-to-no-3-pc-maker-70542572.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:25:08Z Dell's profit, stock drop on signs company isn't fully benefiting from industry recovery Some of the computer-industry's biggest players — such as IBM Corp., Intel Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. — have wowed Wall Street this fall with stronger-than-expected profits.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/china-holds-mistreats-us-geologist-for-2-years-on-state-secrets-charges-over-a-database-70457302.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:25:07Z AP NewsBreak: China holds, mistreats US geologist for 2 years on state secrets charges Sometime into his long detention by China's feared state security agents, American geologist Xue Feng had something to show U.S. consular officials on their monthly visit. He rolled up his sleeve, revealing the burns where his interrogators pressed lit cigarettes into his arm.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/latin-american-art-decorates-the-big-apple-breaking-down-cultural-stereotypes-70586717.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:25:03Z Latin American art decorates the Big Apple, breaking down cultural stereotypes The only art fair in the United States featuring works exclusively from Latin American artists is under way in New York and drawing artists, collectors and museum representatives from around the world to the PINTA art fair.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/berkeley-man-charged-in-shooting-of-danville-boy-70593157.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:15:03Z Berkeley man charged in shooting of Danville boy A Berkeley man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting earlier this year of a 17-year-old Danville boy.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/military-experiment-seeks-to-predict-ptsd-70592947.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T21:10:08Z Military experiment seeks to predict PTSD Two days before shipping off to war, Marine Pfc. Jesse Sheets sat inside a trailer in the Mojave Desert, his gaze fixed on a computer that flashed a rhythmic pulse of contrasting images.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/japans-central-bank-keeps-key-interest-rate-unchanged-at-01-percent-70589792.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:55:08Z Japan's central bank keeps key interest rate unchanged, upgrades economic assessment Japan's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 0.1 percent Friday and upgraded its assessment of the world's second largest economy because of an improvement in exports.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/to-keep-interest-rates-lower-citi-credit-card-holders-must-spend-70566847.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:55:04Z To keep interest rates lower, Citi credit card holders must spend For Citibank credit card holders, there is one way to escape the bank's rate hikes currently under way: Meet a monthly spending requirement.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/jardine-leads-cuse-to-95-73-win-over-no-13-cal-70585402.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:50:09Z Jardine leads 'Cuse to 95-73 win over No. 13 Cal Jim Boeheim walked into the postgame interview room and settled into a chair, hunching over with his chin tucked into his hand. When he finally spoke, the first words out of his mouth probably sent a shiver through Syracuse's future opponents.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/nyc-rare-stamp-auction-raises-32-million-for-smithsonian-natl-postal-museum-70592182.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:50:05Z NYC rare stamp auction raises $3.2 million for Smithsonian Nat'l Postal Museum A New York City gallery has auctioned over 200 rare postage stamps to raise $3.2 million for the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/taiwan-designer-uses-recycled-newspaper-to-make-shoes-bags-70592027.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:45:14Z Taiwan designer uses recycled newspaper to make shoes, bags Confronted with an ever-growing pile of old newspapers, Taiwanese fashion designer Colin Lin came up with the idea of using them to make shoes and tote bags for her environmentally friendly footwear company.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/recall-fresh--easy-pumpkin-cheesecake-pies-70592012.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:45:09Z Recall: Fresh & Easy pumpkin cheesecake pies Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has recalled some pumpkin cheesecake pies because they may contain pecans that were not declared on the products' packaging.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/wall-street-journal-best-sellers-70592002.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:45:03Z WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST-SELLERS FICTIONsf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/key-un-committee-approves-resolution-criticizing-widespread-human-rights-violations-in-nkorea-70568562.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:40:08Z Key UN committee approves resolution criticizing widespread human rights violations in NKorea A key U.N. committee expressed "very serious concern" Thursday at widespread reports of torture and other grave human rights violations in North Korea and strongly urged the government to put an end to the violations.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/wall-street-journal-best-sellers-70591157.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:40:05Z WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST-SELLERS FICTIONsf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/honduras-interim-president-to-step-down-temporarily-to-allow-voters-to-concentrate-on-election-70584127.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:35:07Z Honduras interim president to step down temporarily to allow voters to concentrate on election Honduras' interim president announced Thursday he will step down temporarily to allow voters to concentrate on the upcoming presidential elections.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/NateBeelerToons/A-Tricky-Issue-for-Lady-Justice-70591412.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:33:59Z A Tricky Issue for Lady Justice sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/former-ceo-of-bricsnet-fm-america-held-after-grand-jury-indicts-him-on-embezzlement-charges-70590462.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:30:06Z Former CEO of Bricsnet FM America held after grand jury indicts him on embezzlement charges The former head of San Francisco software company is being held without bail after a federal grand jury indicted him on embezzlement charges.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/old-dominion-routs-liberty-73-41-70590932.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:25:05Z Old Dominion routs Liberty 73-41 Keyon Carter tied a career high with 17 points and Old Dominion defeated Liberty 73-41 on Thursday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/usa-today-best-sellers-70590922.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:25:04Z USA TODAY BEST-SELLERS Key: F-Fiction; NF-Nonfiction; H-Hardcover; P-Paperbacksf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/publishers-weekly-best-sellers-70537497.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:25:03Z PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS HARDCOVER FICTIONsf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/high-roller-files-civil-suit-against-harrahs-70585602.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:20:10Z High-roller files civil suit against Harrah's A Nebraska philanthropist facing criminal charges stemming from almost $15 million in Las Vegas gambling debts moved Thursday to turn the tables against casino giant Harrah's Entertainment.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/americas-cup-challenger-pleased-with-ruling-70563782.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:20:09Z America's Cup challenger pleased with ruling America's Cup challenger BMW Oracle Racing claimed a court victory on Thursday when a New York judge adopted the unanimous recommendations of three experts regarding technical issues for February's showdown against two-time defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/oprah-winfreys-production-company-says-shell-announce-friday-that-her-show-will-end-in-2011-70568102.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:20:04Z Oprah Winfrey's production company says she'll announce Friday that her show will end in 2011 "The Oprah Winfrey Show," an iconic broadcast that grew over two decades into a daytime television powerhouse and the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, Winfrey's production company said Thursday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/republican-advisers-say-giuliani-leaning-toward-senate-bid-instead-of-governors-race-70567387.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:15:04Z Republican advisers say Giuliani leaning toward Senate bid instead of governor's race Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is leaning toward running for the U.S. Senate rather than making a bid for governor, two Republican advisers said Thursday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/new-mom-heidi-klum-returns-to-the-runway-x2014-wearing-lingerie-x2014-at-victorias-secret-show-70588267.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:10:08Z New mom Heidi Klum returns to the runway - wearing lingerie - at Victoria's Secret show Heidi Klum and her post-baby body led the parade at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show, which returned to New York with some fresh faces after four years on the road.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/philip-morris-ordered-to-pay-fla-woman-300-million-largest-award-yet-among-states-cases-70571027.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:00:18Z Philip Morris ordered to pay Fla. woman $300 million; largest award yet among state's cases A South Florida jury on Thursday ordered Philip Morris USA to pay $300 million to a former smoker, agreeing that the tobacco company's negligence was the cause of her emphysema.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/house-votes-to-block-medicare-cuts-to-doctors-republicans-see-a-payoff-to-the-ama-70553442.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:00:13Z House votes to block Medicare cuts to doctors, Republicans see a payoff to the AMA The Democratic-controlled House voted Thursday to add more than $200 billion to the deficit to prevent steep Medicare payment cuts to doctors, a move Republicans denounced as a political payoff.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/stefanie-spielman-wife-of-ohio-state-and-nfl-star-dies-at-42-after-long-battle-with-cancer-70582382.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:00:12Z Stefanie Spielman, wife of Ohio State and NFL star, dies at 42 after long battle with cancer Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/70589782.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T20:00:10Z Obituaries in the news Jeanne-Claudesf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/reid-objects-to-emergency-exercise-set-for-vegas-70575857.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:55:06Z Reid objects to emergency exercise set for Vegas Nevada Democratic Sen. Harry Reid has sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano asking her to reconsider plans for an emergency exercise in Las Vegas.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/no-1-kansas-uses-big-first-half-run-balanced-scoring-to-roll-94-44-over-central-arkansas-70588272.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:55:04Z No. 1 Kansas uses big first-half run, balanced scoring to roll 94-44 over Central Arkansas Tyrel Reed hit four 3-pointers for 12 points and No. 1 Kansas scored 23 straight points in the first half to overwhelm Central Arkansas 94-44 Thursday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/obama-answers-top-cuban-dissident-blogger-says-cuban-govt-must-change-to-improve-relations-70525272.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:50:05Z Obama answers top Cuban dissident blogger, says Cuban gov't must change to improve relations President Barack Obama has answered questions submitted by a celebrated Cuban blogger, saying he isn't interested in "talking for the sake of talking" with Raul Castro and indicating he won't visit the island until the communist government changes its ways.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/harangodys-29-paces-nd-to-82-62-victory-70585837.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:50:04Z Harangody's 29 paces ND to 82-62 victory Notre Dame coach Mike Brey called a play to start the second half in an effort to get Ben Hansbrough going. It worked.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/la-gang-member-sentenced-for-fatal-shooting-70589407.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:50:03Z LA gang member sentenced for fatal shooting A Los Angeles gang member has been sentenced to 82 years to life in prison for the murder of a 14-year-old girl and the attempted murder of a motorist.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/ap/former-ceo-of-bricsnet-indicted-for-embezzlement-70589147.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:45:09Z Former CEO of Bricsnet indicted for embezzlement The former head of San Francisco software company is being held without bail after a federal grand jury indicted him on embezzlement charges.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/world/tv-reports-say-bomb-hits-courthouse-in-northwestern-pakistani-city-causalities-feared-70436607.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:45:08Z Blast kills 2 officers in Pakistan day after courthouse bombing kills 19 and wounds 51 A blast early Friday killed two police offers a day after a suicide bomber killed 19 people outside a courthouse in northwestern Pakistan, the latest attacks in an onslaught by Islamist militants retaliating against an army offensive near the Afghan border.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/nation/prosecutors-south-carolina-men-calling-themselves-3-hebrew-boys-ran-ponzi-scheme-70586487.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:40:03Z Prosecutors: South Carolina men, calling themselves '3 Hebrew Boys' ran Ponzi scheme Three South Carolina men accused of bilking people out of more than $80 million lied about how they would invest their money, so it doesn't matter if investors knew it was risky, prosecutors said Thursday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/scott-leads-virginia-past-surprising-rider-79-46-70585082.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:35:05Z Scott leads Virginia past surprising Rider 79-46 The 17 points and nine rebounds stood out on Mike Scott's stat line for Virginia on Thursday night, but it might have been the three assists that got the most attention from first-year coach Tony Bennett and the rest of the Cavaliers.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/morgan-state-beats-east-tennessee-state-72-61-70588422.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:30:07Z Morgan State beats East Tennessee State 72-61 Reggie Holmes scored a career-high 30 points and Morgan State beat East Tennessee State 72-61 on Thursday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/freshman-rodney-williams-puts-up-17-points-for-no-24-minnesota-in-76-51-win-over-utah-valley-70588417.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:30:04Z Freshman Rodney Williams puts up 17 points for No. 24 Minnesota in 76-51 win over Utah Valley Freshman Rodney Williams had 17 points, six rebounds and four steals in his first career start, helping 24th-ranked Minnesota pull away from Utah Valley in the second half of a 76-51 victory on Thursday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/loup-breton-wins-hollywood-park-feature-race-70586767.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:25:09Z Loup Breton wins Hollywood Park feature race Loup Breton beat Porfido by 1 3/4 lengths to win the $46,000 feature race at Hollywood Park on Thursday.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/williams-big-2nd-quarter-puts-miami-dolphins-up-14-3-on-carolina-panthers-at-halftime-70588262.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:25:06Z Williams' big 2nd quarter puts Miami Dolphins up 14-3 on Carolina Panthers at halftime Ricky Williams had a 14-yard touchdown catch and ran for a short score in the final 4 minutes of the second quarter to give the Miami Dolphins a 14-3 halftime lead against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/sandra-bullock-to-host-new-orleans-red-carpet-premiere-of-latest-film-the-blind-side-70533317.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:25:04Z Sandra Bullock hosts New Orleans red carpet special premiere of latest film, 'The Blind Side' Wearing a floor-length pastel striped evening gown, Sandra Bullock walked the red carpet in New Orleans Thursday for a special premiere of her latest film, "The Blind Side."sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/colorado-qb-tyler-hansen-leaves-game-against-no-12-oklahoma-state-in-second-quarter-70585392.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:20:07Z Colorado QB Tyler Hansen returns after thumb injury against No. 12 Oklahoma State Colorado quarterback Tyler Hansen has returned after leaving the Buffaloes' game at No. 12 Oklahoma State with a right thumb injury.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/china-raises-nonresidential-electricity-rates-more-hikes-planned-to-promote-energy-saving-70585412.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:10:08Z China raises nonresidential electricity rates; more hikes planned, to promote energy saving China raised electricity rates for businesses and industries Friday, part of a long-term effort to adjust prices to reflect costs and promote energy saving as the country struggles to meet soaring demand.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/coppin-state-beats-washington-adventist-72-61-70587612.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:10:06Z Coppin State beats Washington Adventist 72-61 Branden Doughty scored 15 points and had 14 rebounds to lead Coppin State to a 72-61 victory over Washington Adventist on Thursday night.sf, san francisco, california http://www.sfexaminer.com/sports/ap/kasays-field-goal-puts-carolina-panthers-ahead-3-0-after-1st-quarter-against-miami-dolphins-70587607.html The San Francisco Examiner en oped 2009-11-19T19:10:04Z Kasay's field goal puts Carolina Panthers ahead 3-0 after 1st quarter against Miami Dolphins John Kasay kicked a 29-yard field goal to give the Carolina Panthers a 3-0 lead against the Miami Dolphins after the first quarter Thursday night.sf, san francisco, california