Alabama county files biggest municipal bankruptcy
By Carol Robinson — The Birmingham News An investigator studies the crime scene in west Jefferson County where a son allegedly killed his mother and father. (The Birmingham News/Carol Robinson) JEFFERSON COUNTY, Alabama — A 17-year-old Jefferson Jefferson County has long been the canary in the municipal bond market coal mine – a sign that [...]
Read MoreAlabama county files biggest municipal bankruptcy
Reaction to bankruptcy vote ranges from support to shock. Jefferson County, Alabama filed the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history on Wednesday after the County Commissions found its billions 10 (Bloomberg) — The bankruptcy of Jefferson County, Alabama, may keep municipal yields that are already high relative to US Treasuries elevated as some investors flee [...]
Read MoreThe Sandusky scandal: Latest from State College, PA.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) – New Penn State coach Tom Bradley said he is replacing Joe Paterno with "very mixed emotions." The defensive coordinator was appointed interim coach by Penn State's board of trustees after it fired Paterno on Wednesday night in Police in riot gear dispersed about 2000 Penn State students who took to [...]
Read MoreFaith Hill debuts new single, 'Come Home,' at the CMA Awards (Video)
She got face time with country's A-list stars in advance of the CMAs, ranging from Faith Hill to Kenny Chesney to Scotty McCreery and more! Roberts got to hear Hill's new single, 'Come Home,' and she got to hang out at Chesney's massive spread that The star, 44, looked white hot in Nashville Wednesday night. [...]
Read MoreUS Marine Corps celebrating 236 years
STERLING, Va. — In front of 300 screaming fans here, Cpl. Kelsey De Santis went to work. The USMC celebrate their 236th Anniversary today and since tomorrow is Veteran's Day, we've decided to pay homage to those who are "the first to fight." CLICK through the gallery for 236 photos for the USMC's 236 Years [...]
Read MoreRepublican debate winners and losers: A disastrous night for Perry
10 (Bloomberg) — Texas Governor Rick Perry, who has acknowledged his previous Republican presidential debate performances were subpar, had an embarrassing moment in last night's debate in Rochester, Michigan. Asked to identify the three federal 10 (Bloomberg) — Texas Governor Rick Perry, who has acknowledged his previous Republican presidential debate performances were subpar, had an [...]
Read MoreGrace Potter, Kenny Chesney and "You and Tequila"
Chesney brought Grace Potter out to join him on a stripped-down performance of "You and Tequila." Two acoustic guitars, two stools, two voices. That w. Grace Potter and Kenny Chesney perform at the 45th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 9, 2011 in Nashville, Tenn. (CBS) Grace Potter and Kenny Chesney are riding high off their [...]
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