S&P closes above 1,500 for 1st time since 2007
Written by STEVE ROTHWELL,AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Passing another milestone on the nation's long journey back from the Great Recession, the Standard and Poor's 500 index closed above 1,500 for the first time in more than five years Friday after a wave of good earnings reports.
Wife of female Army officer can join spouses club
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — A woman who is married to a female Army officer at Fort Bragg and who was recently denied membership in its officers' spouses club said late Friday that she has been invited to become a full member.
Disney says JJ Abrams to direct next 'Star Wars'
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's official. The force is with J.J. Abrams.
Child soldier's tale illustrates Mali's dirty war
Written by RUKMINI CALLIMACHI,Associated Press
SEVARE, Mali (AP) — The boy sits with his knees tucked under his chest on the concrete floor of the police station here, his adolescent face a tableau of fear. He's still garbed in the knee-length tunic he was ordered to wear by the Islamic extremist who recruited him.
27 die in Egypt riot after soccer violence verdict
Written by AYA BATRAWY,Associated Press
CAIRO (AP) — Angry relatives and residents rampaged through an Egyptian port city Saturday in rioting that killed at least 27 people after a judge sentenced nearly two dozen soccer fans to death for involvement in deadly violence after a game last year.
As layoffs keep dropping, hopes rise for job gains
Written by CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER,AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers are laying off fewer workers, a trend that normally suggests hiring is picking up. The January jobs report next week will show whether employers have begun to hire more freely or are still waiting for the economy to strengthen.
Family, church struggle to understand NM slayings
Written by SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN,Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Fifteen-year-old murder suspect Nehemiah Griego grew up in a family deeply rooted in the Christian faith.
1st woman to lead in combat 'thrilled' with change
Written by MICHAEL BIESECKER,Associated Press
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. Army Capt. Linda L. Bray says her male superiors were incredulous upon hearing she had ably led a platoon of military police officers through a firefight during the 1989 invasion of Panama.