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Skilling's Enron Convictions Upheld, Resentencing Ordered

Skilling's Enron Convictions Upheld, Resentencing Ordered Article Comments

HOUSTON (AP) -- A federal appeals court Tuesday upheld former Enron Corp. Chief Executive Jeffrey Skilling's convictions for his role in the energy giant's collapse but vacated his 24-year prison term and ordered that he be resentenced.

 

Airlines  Fly Into New Year with Fare Sales

Airlines Fly Into New Year with Fare Sales

ATLANTA (AP) -- A wave of fare sales has spread across the airline industry in the early days of the new year as the weak economy continues to put pressure on carriers to fill seats even after they drastically reduced capacity and some expressed willingness to cut more.

Social Security Begins Taking Online Applications

Social Security Begins Taking Online Applications

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Social Security Administration, bracing for the coming eligibility of 80 million baby boomers, is introducing an online application that will allow people to apply for retirement benefits in as little as 15 minutes.

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Obama to Include Accountability in Economic Plan

Obama to Include Accountability in Economic Plan

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama is promising that his economic stimulus plan won't include money for politicians' pet projects and will include provisions aimed at ensuring his administration is open and accountable to taxpayers and Congress.

QVC to Sell Items at Inauguration

QVC to Sell Items at Inauguration

NEW YORK (AP) -- QVC is traveling to Washington to mark President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration this month. The retail network is bringing along plenty of coins, stamps, jewelry and even a small handbag to sell. 

Bankruptcy Filings Surge by a-third in 2008

Bankruptcy Filings Surge by a-third in 2008

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) -- U.S. consumer bankruptcy filings jumped nearly 33 percent last year. And the recession is expected to lead to higher filings this year as well.

Feds Start Wait List for DTV Converter Box Coupons

Feds Start Wait List for DTV Converter Box Coupons

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Consumers applying for federal coupons to pay for converter boxes ahead of next month's transition to digital television broadcasts are being placed on a waiting list.

Sales Slump in December, Capping Difficult Year

Sales Slump in December, Capping Difficult Year

DETROIT (AP) -- U.S. auto sales plunged 36 percent in December, capping a dismal year that saw sales free-fall by 2.9 million vehicles from 2007.

Asian Markets Rise

Asian Markets Rise

HONG KONG (AP) -- Asian stock markets seem to be shrugging off lackluster trade in the U.S. and Europe. 

Crude Slips But Still Above $48

Crude Slips But Still Above $48

SINGAPORE (AP) -- Oil prices slipped slightly today but remain above $48 a barrel in Asia amid signs OPEC is implementing announced production cuts.

Steve Jobs has Hormone Imbalance, Will Remain CEO

Steve Jobs has Hormone Imbalance, Will Remain CEO

NEW YORK (AP) -- Apple Inc. founder and Chief Executive Steve Jobs, a survivor of pancreatic cancer, said Monday that a treatable hormone imbalance is to blame for the weight loss that has prompted worries about his health.

Toyota, Honda Lead Declines in Dec. Auto Sales

Toyota, Honda Lead Declines in Dec. Auto Sales

DETROIT (AP) -- Toyota and Honda's U.S. sales fell more than their U.S. competitors' in December, with Toyota's 37 percent decline and Honda's 35 percent drop showing the Japanese company's popular fuel-efficient models were little help as consumers steered clear of showrooms due to the dismal economy.

QVC Will Sell Memorabilia at Obama Inauguration

QVC Will Sell Memorabilia at Obama Inauguration

NEW YORK (AP) -- QVC is traveling to Washington to mark President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration this month -- and is bringing along plenty of coins, stamps, jewelry and even a small handbag to sell.

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Ask Ronnie

Ask Ronnie

Ask Ronnie

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Local money manager Ronnie Belton answers your financial questions. This week's topics: Recovering from the 401k drop and industries that are primed to do well in 2009.

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Beware of Exploding Oven Doors

Beware of Exploding Oven Doors

BRYCEVILLE, FL -- When the Norris family left their home on Thanksgiving Day, what they returned to was not what they expected.

Window Blinds and Shades Recalled After Child Strangled

Window Blinds and Shades Recalled After Child Strangled

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal safety officials are announcing a recall of window blinds and shades after the strangling death of a young child and a close call for a second.

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