Katia gaining strength, could become a hurricane

Tropical Storm Katia (KAH’-tee-yah) is gaining strength as it moves quickly across the Atlantic and could become a hurricane later in the day.
Early Wednesday, Katia’s […]

Irene likely to lead to higher insurance premiums

The $7 billion in estimated losses from Hurricane Irene compound the vast damage caused by weather in the United States this year. Yet despite billions […]

TD raises possibility of recession in Canada

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Obama: Low rating shows unhappiness with Congress

President Barack Obama says his low approval rating is a reflection of public unhappiness with Congress.
Obama tells CBS in an interview broadcast Sunday that he’s […]

Tropical Storm Gert nears Bermuda

People in Bermuda hauled their boats onto beaches and shuttered their homes as Tropical Storm Gert neared the wealthy British archipelago on Monday.
A tropical storm […]

Lawyers seek leniency for NY hedge fund founder

Lawyers for a one-time billionaire convicted on insider trading charges are asking a judge in New York to be lenient with him at sentencing because […]

NorthSide lawsuit heading for Appeals Court

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Loss of Corvette a turning point for St. Louis manufacturing

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China eyes Canada oil, US’s energy nest egg

In the northern reaches of Alberta lies a vast reserve of oil that the U.S. views as a pillar of its future energy needs.
China, with […]

SSM hospitals in St. Louis area will no longer hire smokers

Smokers need not apply at SSM Health Care hospitals, which will start a tobacco-free hiring policy next month.
Job applicants at the seven SSM hospitals in […]