Stocks slip ahead of consumer confidence report – Forbes Stocks fell Tuesday as investors received more disappointing news about the economy. Manufacturing activity in the Midwest slowed in August, adding to concerns about a downturn in what had been the most
George Weston buys Keystone Bakery – The Vancouver Sun Food processing and distribution company George Weston Ltd. announced Monday that its subsidiary, Maplehurtst Bakeries, LLC, has agreed to buy a U.S. bakery business for US$185-million. The deal will scoop up Keystone
More Concussions Among Kid Athletes – WITN Emergency room visits for teen athletes with concussions have tripled in recent years in a trend that doctors are calling disturbing. Emergency room visits for teen athletes with concussions have tripled in recent years
Red Cross Increases Aid to Pakistan – WCTV Tallahassee, FL – As flood waters threaten to engulf new communities in the south of Pakistan, the American Red Cross is increasing its support to $1 million to help families affected by the worst flooding in that
Transcript of Obama’s remarks in New Orleans – Associated Press Transcript of President Barack Obama’s remarks at Xavier University in New Orleans on Sunday, as provided by the White House: OBAMA: Hello, everybody. It is good to be back. It is good to be back. AUDIENCE