Global wages falling this year, UN says

Nov 3, 2009, 9:18 AM

By ELIANE ENGELER

GENEVA (AP) -- Global wages fell in the United States and some other wealthy nations in the second quarter of the year, raising questions about whether workers are sharing in any economic recovery, the U.N. labor agency said Tuesday.

Finance & Economy

Survey: Midwest holiday sales slump expected

Nov 2, 2009, 9:53 AM

Midwest retailers fully expect the holiday shopping cart to be a little light this season. (Photo courtesy of Google images)

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Holiday shoppers could be in a bah-humbug kind of mood this year, according to a survey of business leaders and managers in nine Midwest and Plains states released Monday.

Schools improve certification for school lunches

Nov 3, 2009, 9:10 AM

By HENRY C. JACKSON

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Schools are doing a better job of identifying students who are eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches, but some states are much better than others, the Agriculture Department says in a report to Congress.

Ford workers reject contract changes

Nov 1, 2009, 10:34 AM

DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer

DETROIT (AP)--Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs.

Master distillers take star turn in bourbon world

Oct 30, 2009, 11:08 AM

By BRUCE SCHREINER

BARDSTOWN, Ky. (AP) – Jimmy Russell and Fred Noe aren't household names, but they're stars when it comes to fine sippin' spirits made in bourbon country.

KC Southern 3Q profits fall 47 percent

Oct 29, 2009, 8:23 AM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)--Regional railroad operator Kansas City Southern says its third-quarter profits fell 47 percent as the economy continued to cut shipping volume.

Big brewers battle it out in calorie-cutting

Oct 28, 2009, 8:32 AM

By EMILY FREDRIX

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- How low can beer makers go? Having conquered the beer-belly set, some of the nation's biggest brewers are trying to win over the six-pack-ab crowd with ultra-low-calorie suds.