WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will a deliver rare address to a joint session of Congress next week to introduce a long-awaited plan for jobs and economic growth, but not before being forced to yield in a test of wills with House Speaker John Boehner over not what he would say, but when he would [...]
TRIPOLI, Libya — Moammar Gadhafi warned from hiding Thursday that tribes loyal to him were well-armed and preparing for battle, hours after rebels hoping for a peaceful surrender extended the deadline for loyalist forces to give up in the longtime Libyan leader’s hometown. Gadhafi’s audio statement, broadcast by Syrian-based Al-Rai TV, came as the rebels [...]
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers and businesses are not so worried that the economy is about to tumble into a recession after all. Manufacturing grew a little slower in August than the previous month, but it didn’t contract as some had feared. Shoppers spent more at retail sales during the crucial back-to-school season. And fewer people [...]
WALLINGTON, N.J. — Weary residents across the Northeast pulled soggy furniture and ruined possessions onto their front lawns as they cleaned up and surveyed the damage wrought by Hurricane Irene. The mess of destroyed furniture on Paul Postma’s front lawn looked like a yard sale gone wrong. Over the weekend, Postma had watched as more [...]
Today Stretch and Tone 8-9 a.m. Stretching regularly improves flexibility and promotes balance. Class gets you moving toward a healthier you. Enrollment required. Fairfield Senior Center, Round Table Room, 1200 Civic Center Drive. Info: 428-7796. Tai Chi for Seniors 8-9 a.m. Meditation and deep breathing benefits the entire body by reducing stress, alleviating arthritis and [...]
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