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Bernanke signals continued support for low interest rates
February 27, 2013 WASHINGTON — Ben Bernanke sent a message Tuesday to Congress: The Federal Reserve’s low-interest-rate policies are giving crucial support to an economy still burdened by high unemployment. more »»
FDA halts Amgen study after teen patient death
February 27, 2013 WASHINGTON — Federal health regulators have halted Amgen's studies of its thyroid drug Sensipar after the death of a 14-year-old patient in a company trial. more »» 
High-stakes trial begins over 2010 Gulf oil spill
February 26, 2013 NEW ORLEANS — BP bears most of the blame for the disastrous 2010 spill in the Gulf of Mexico because it cut corners and put profits ahead of safety, a U.S. more »» 
Macy’s CEO testifies in fight over Martha Stewart
February 26, 2013 NEW YORK — Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren testified on Monday that he hung up on home diva Martha Stewart after she called to inform him on Dec. more »» 
Barnes & Noble chair wants to buy retail business
February 26, 2013 NEW YORK — The last remaining national bookstore chain is being taken off the shelf and dusted off for sale. more »»
KFC launches China campaign to rebuild brand
February 26, 2013 BEIJING — KFC launched a campaign Monday to rebuild its battered brand in China, promising tighter quality control after a scandal over misuse of drugs by its poultry suppliers. more »»
IHT to be rebranded International New York Times
February 26, 2013 NEW YORK — The International Herald Tribune, one of the most enduring brands in journalism history, is getting a new name: The International New York Times. more »» 
Names & Notes
February 24, 2013 Leopold Center advisory board adds new members AMES — The Leopold Center Advisory Board begins the new year with three new member. more »» 
Unemployed complain they need a job to find a job
February 24, 2013 NEW YORK — Help wanted. Qualifications: Must already have a job. more »» 
Wal-Mart outlook wary even as profit rises
February 22, 2013 NEW YORK — As the fortunes of many Americans go, so goes Wal-Mart. The world’s largest retailer on Thursday reported an 8. more »» 
Oil prices plunged sharply for a second day
February 22, 2013 NEW YORK — Oil prices plunged for a second day Thursday, raising hopes that a relentless rise in gasoline prices may slow or reverse at least temporarily. U.S. benchmark crude oil fell $2.38, or 2. more »» 
Office Depot agrees to buy OfficeMax
February 21, 2013 NEW YORK — Office Depot and OfficeMax are being collated. The retailers said Wednesday they have agreed to combine in an all-stock deal worth about $. more »»
Fed minutes show concerns about bond purchases
February 21, 2013 WASHINGTON — Several Federal Reserve policymakers were concerned last month about the risks of the Fed’s efforts to boost the U.S. economy by keeping borrowing costs low for the foreseeable future. more »» 
High court seems to favor Monsanto in patent case
February 20, 2013 WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appeared likely Tuesday to side with Monsanto Co. more »»
China rejects status as world’s biggest trader
February 20, 2013 BEIJING — China has a new status its government doesn’t want — world’s biggest trader. more »» 
Names & Notes
February 17, 2013 Rosenblum to participate in ‘ILEAD USA’ Sarah Rosenblum, library director at the Marshalltown Public Library, has been selected to take part in Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover USA... more »» 
New report questions FAA’s airline safety promise
February 17, 2013 WASHINGTON — Since a deadly airline crash in 2009, the government hasn’t kept its promise to ensure that major airlines are holding their smaller partners to the same safety standards, a federal... more »» 
Factory output falls on weak auto production
February 16, 2013 WASHINGTON — U.S. factories slowed production in January after two solid months of cranking out goods. The weakness mainly reflected a big drop in output at auto factories that is likely temporary. more »»
Oil under $96 a barrel on US industrial data
February 16, 2013 NEW YORK — Oil prices fell below $96 a barrel Friday after disappointing U.S. industrial production data fed concerns about the nation’s economic recovery. more »» 
American, US Airways announce $11 billion merger
February 15, 2013 DALLAS — US Airways CEO Doug Parker has landed the big merger he sought for years. Now the soon-to-be CEO of the new American Airlines has to make it work. Planes need painting. more »» |
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