There are lots of names in the hat but only one will be drawn out for each of the EU’s new top jobs. A special European Union summit has been called for next week to choose a new president and foreign policy chief. One EU diplomat said: “Hopefully we’ll avoid major disputes.” It is ...
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(NECN) - NECN meteorologist Tim Kelley is calling for a mostly clear evening, cool, with interior frost, lows in the 30s for most, 40s in southern urban centers. Tuesday will be sunny with building afternoon clouds and perhaps a sprinkle near the south...
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China is helping American officials investigate reports of contaminated Chinese drywall after thousands of American homeowners complained the building material made them sick or damaged their houses. (Oct. 26) (The Associated Press)
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A weekend fire that destroyed a Kansas City, Kan., building that once housed a well-known pawn shop continues to burn this morning. Fire crews are still on the scene of the blaze that destroyed the Sam’s Loan Office building at 620 Minnesota Ave., putting out hot spots that have been flaring up....
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It’s below freezing today, but the Kansas City Zoo is building a rain forest. The original 1909 building that once housed the entire animal collection has been gutted to be refitted as the centerpiece of the animal park's centennial this year. (Jan. 26, 2009 Video by Rich Sugg)
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S&P Falls 1.1%; Dow Falls 1%; Nasdaq Falls Less Than 1%; KBW Bank Index Falls Nearly 4%; S&P Homebuilding Index Falls 3.4%; RadioShack Earnings Send Shares Up Around 16% (Bloomberg News)
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A building at Wat Lao Thepnimith caught on fire and now the local Fort Worth Lao Buddhist community will begin the slow process of rebuilding. People interested in donating goods, time or services are invited to call the temple at (817) 238-8543. (Aug. 26, 2009) Video by Jen Friedberg
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