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AIG Fights Back on $440,000 Resort Trip; Says No Corporate Executives Attended09 Oct 2008

Company Says "Standard Practice in Our Industry" to Reward Top Performers By JOSEPH RHEE Oct. 8, 2008 The CEO of the giant AIG Insurance Company, Edward Liddy, today defended spending $440,000 on a retreat at a luxurious California resort as "standard practice in our industry" because it rewarded independent insurance agents who were top performers for the company. ...

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After War, Russia’s Influence Expands

The War With Georgia Has Many Calling for North and South Ossetia to Unite By FRED WEIR VLADIKAVKAZ, Russia, Oct. 4, 2008 Boris Samoyev, a driver from war-torn South Ossetian capital of Tskhinvali, pulls his car over to ...0 comments
West Bank on edge as young radicals settle in

Militant Jews living near outposts increasing attacks on Palestinians By Joel Greenberg | Chicago Tribune correspondent October 5, 2008 SAMUA, West Bank — Midhat Abu Karsh, a teacher in this Palestinian village, got down on the floor to ...0 comments
Calif. congresswomen’s brother and his girlfriend missing after boat debris found offshore

By RAQUEL MARIA DILLON | Associated Press Writer 11:13 PM EDT, October 3, 2008 LOS ANGELES (AP) _ The brother of Congresswomen Loretta and Linda Sanchez and his girlfriend were missing Friday after their boat was apparently ...0 comments
Pine Hills mom says she was treated ‘like a dog’ when tased

Amanda Welch | Sentinel Staff Writer October 4, 2008 Elaine Edwards had one question for the Orange County deputy sheriffs who came to arrest her last month: "What for?" Deputies told the 41-year-old single mother they had a ...0 comments

CEO turnover hits a record high

09 Oct 2008

A survey says 1,132 chiefs have left their posts this year amid a tough economy. By Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer October 9, 2008 The roiling ...
Administration ponders ownership stakes in banks

09 Oct 2008

From the Associated Press 7:56 AM PDT, October 9, 2008 WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration is considering taking part ownership in certain U.S. banks as an option ...
Federal Reserve orders emergency half-percentage-point rate cut

09 Oct 2008

The Fed lowers its benchmark federal funds rate to 1.5%. Other central banks also cut rates. By Maura Reynolds and Jim Puzzanghera, Los Angeles Times Staff ...
Is the stock market ready for a comeback?

09 Oct 2008

Fear of stocks, low interest rates and officials' concerted action create the setting for a possible recovery. By Michael A. Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer October ...
Oprah Sued for Defamation by Ex-Girls School Head

09 Oct 2008

Oprah sued for defamation by ex-headmistress of South African girls school over abuse remarks By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press Writer PHILADELPHIA October 6, 2008 (AP) The ex-headmistress of ...