FLAG stakes future on local business owners, residents
The Freeport Leechburg Apollo Group is staking its future on the local business owners and residents that helped make its economic development efforts over the past three years a success.
Ex-governor, other leaders had ties to failed East TN bank
A former Tennessee governor and the state's current comptroller are among public figures with ties to a failed Tennessee bank.
Cohen Said to Plan Donating Gains From SAC Spinout as Investors Flag Risk
Steven A. Cohen plans to donate to charity any profits he makes from the former private-equity arm of the SAC Capital Advisors LP hedge fund, according to three investors.
Occupy Oakland Flag-Burning Rekindles Old Debate [LATEST UPDATES]
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Many in the crowd outside Oakland City Hall shouted "Burn it! Burn it!" as masked protesters readied to set fire to an American flag. That's when a woman emerged from the scrum, screaming for them to stop, that it would hurt the cause.
Stockton Wells Fargo flag not fit for flying say residents
STOCKTON - A storm-damaged flag flew for days after powerful storms over the weekend.
Rainbow Flag: An Apocalyptic Warning, Says Minister
The LGBT movement’s display of the rainbow flag is a sign that we’re nearing the end of the world as we know it, says antigay minister Scott Lively.
Canada kicks off festivities for Queen's jubilee
Canada kicks off four months of festivities celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee today, and royal watchers predict the Canuck celebrations will be among the most enthusiastic in the world.
Group Challenges Ordinance Limiting Flying of Confederate Flag
The Sons of Confederate Veterans sued the city of Lexington on Thursday over its decision last year to ban the flying of the Confederate flag on city-owned light poles.
Tunisia "to withdraw recognition" of Syria government
TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia has started the procedure for withdrawing its recognition of the Syrian leadership under President Bashar al-Assad and for expelling the Syrian ambassador, the Tunisian president said on Saturday. Soon after the decision was announced, staff at Syria's embassy in the Tunisian capital lowered their national flag over the building, prompting a cheer from about 200 people ...