China: 6 babies may have died from tainted milk
Published on: 12/01/08 The Associated PressChina's Health Ministry says six babies may have died from tainted milk, up from a previous official figure of three deaths.
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Nikkei index down sharply after US plunge
Published on: 12/01/08 The Associated PressJapan's Nikkei stock index has opened more than 5 percent lower following an overnight plunge on Wall Street amid growing gloom over the global economy.
Gold, other commodities tumble on economic data
Published on: 12/01/08 AP Business WriterGold prices and other commodities tumbled Monday, as confirmation that the nation is in a recession further unnerved investors already concerned about a drop off in demand for raw materials.
Lane Kiffin introduced as Tennessee's 21st coach
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Even though Tennessee's new coach is the youngest one leading a major program, Lane Kiffin has been around football for almost all of his 33 years.
Jets, Redskins, Patriots not elite
Published on: 12/01/08 AP Football WriterThe New York Jets still lead the AFC East and are likely to win it.
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Estranged relative arrested in Hudson killings
Published on: 12/01/08 Associated Press Writer
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Police arrested the estranged brother-in-law of Jennifer Hudson on Monday in the deaths of the entertainer's mother, brother and young nephew, taking him from a prison where he had been held on a suspected parole violation.
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Orphan of slain rabbi in Mumbai lands in Israel
Published on: 12/01/08 Associated Press Writer
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The cries of little Moshe Holtzberg wounded hearts Monday at a tearful memorial for his parents in India. "Mommy, mommy, mommy!" he wailed, clutching a toy basketball while squirming in the arms of mourners at the Mumbai synagogue.
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Browns QB Anderson out for year with knee injury
Published on: 12/01/08 The Associated Press
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson is out for the rest of the season after tearing a knee ligament in Sunday's game against Indianapolis.
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Big East gets record 8 teams in AP basketball poll
Published on: 12/01/08 AP Basketball WriterThe Big East was considered the country's deepest conference this season, and it was proven Monday.
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Economy likely to move up Medicare's insolvency
Published on: 12/01/08 Associated Press WriterFederal health officials estimate that the struggling economy will speed up by one to three years the exhaustion of the Medicare trust fund covering hospital and nursing home care.
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Marbury's Knicks status "not resolved" in meeting
Published on: 12/01/08 AP Basketball Writer
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Stephon Marbury was ordered to stay away from the New York Knicks on Monday while the team looks for a solution to the latest controversy surrounding its point guard.
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Paulson says other rescue programs being examined
Published on: 12/01/08 AP Economics Writer
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Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Monday that the administration is looking for more ways to tap a $700 billion financial rescue program and will consult with Congress and the incoming Obama administration.
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AP NewsBreak: Armstrong to race in 2009 Tour
Published on: 12/01/08 AP Sports Writer
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Lance Armstrong will ride in the 2009 Tour de France, marking the first time he will compete in that race and the Giro d'Italia in the same year.
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Rep. Lowey not interested in Clinton's Senate seat
Published on: 12/01/08 The Associated PressVeteran Congresswoman Nita Lowey (LOH-ee) has taken herself out of the running to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton in the U.S. Senate.
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Bernanke: lower interest rates are "feasible"
Published on: 12/01/08 AP Economics Writer
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday that further interest-rate cuts are "certainly feasible," but he warned there are limits to how much such action would revive an economy likely to stay weak well into next year.
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Government bond yields hit fresh lows
Published on: 12/01/08 AP Business WriterYields on long-term U.S. government debt sank to record lows Monday as worries about mounting economic problems and a stock market plunge touched off another investor rush to safety. The possibility that the Federal Reserve could enter the Treasury market as a buyer also helped drive down yields.
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Judge rejects sale of Curlin
Published on: 12/01/08 The Associated PressA judge has rejected a proposed sale of the minority interest in reigning Horse of the Year Curlin.
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Pats to play Bucs in London in 2009
Published on: 12/01/08 The Associated PressThe New England Patriots will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers next season at Wembley Stadium, the third straight year the NFL will stage a regular-season game in the British capital.
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Burress appears in court, has bail set at $100,000
Published on: 12/01/08 Associated Press WriterTaken to court in handcuffs, Plaxico Burress posted $100,000 bail on weapons possession charges Monday as the frenzy grew around the Giants star receiver who accidentally shot himself in a nightclub. Authorities said teammate Antonio Pierce was being investigated over his role in the weekend shooting, while the Super Bowl-champion Giants weren't sure what action they would take, if any, against Burress.
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Bush: `I'm sorry' the economic crisis is occurring
Published on: 12/01/08 Associated Press WriterPresident George W. Bush expressed remorse that the global financial crisis has cost jobs and harmed retirement accounts and said he'll back more government intervention if needed to ease the recession.
