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Cirque Du Soleil’s “Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour” Kicks Off In October

Anthony Jones – AHN Entertainment Reporter Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) – Cirque du Soleil has revealed the first details of the upcoming Michael Jackson show since it was first announced earlier this year. “Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour” will launch its national tour in October 2011. “Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour” [...]

Gross Domestic Product Grew At A Tepid 2% During Q3

Linda Young – AHN News Writer Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annual rate of 2 percent during the third quarter of 2010, according to the first estimate released Friday by the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. This compared to private sector expectations of 2.1 [...]

Consumers Cutting Back Less This Holiday Season Than In “Recession Years”

Ayinde O. Chase – AHN News Editor Yonkers, NY, United States (AHN) – According to a new Consumer Reports Holiday Shopping Poll, about two thirds of Americans plan to spend more this holiday season. Still, projected sales figures are down from 42 percent in 2008. “Consumers are optimistic, but they don’t necessarily believe that happy [...]

With Off-Field Woes, Favre Troubles Not Just Passing

John Nestor – AHN Sports Correspondent Green Bay, WI, United States (AHN) – Brett Favre has had a rough week both on and off the field. Favre reportedly admitted reportedly admitted leaving voicemails for a former New York Jets employee and then had a rough night against the Green Bay Packets, throwing three interceptions. Fox [...]

Financial Experts Say Corporate Executives Should Assume Personal Risks

Tom Ramstack – AHN News Correspondent Washington, D,C., United States (AHN) – Financial analysts told a special congressional panel Thursday that corporate executives should have their pay tied more closely to the investment risks of their companies.   Congress is investigating claims that excessive executive compensation contributed to the housing crisis and recession that started [...]

Faulty Foreclosure Paperwork Mess Might Cost Banks Billions

Linda Young – AHN News Writer New York, NY, United States (AHN) – The foreclosure mortgage mess might cost banks billions of dollars. Concern over the cost has caused nervous investors to unload bank stock, sending the prices of those stocks in a downward spiral. In addition, attorneys general in all 50 states earlier this [...]

Milwaukee-Wisconsin Student Falls To His Death; Police Investigate

Matt Aug – AHN News Editor Milwaukee, WI, United States (AHN) – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student Ryan Fieck was found dead Sunday morning after an apparent fall off a 10-to-12 foot wall according to police officials. The popular young man, 23, was out with friends Saturday night during an event called pub crawl. An unidentified [...]

U.S. Acknowledges Nexus Between Pakistani Agents, Extremists

Tejinder Singh – AHN News Correspondent Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – The United States on Thursday expressed concern about ongoing cooperation between Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and terrorist organizations operating in the region and beyond. Pentagon spokesman Col. Dave Lapan told journalists that some elements within the ISI are providing assistance to terrorists, adding [...]

Rouse Replaces Emanuel, Obama: “Bittersweet Day At The White House”

Tejinder Singh – AHN News Correspondent Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – President Barack Obama made a special appearance on Friday to bid farewell to teary-eyed Rahm Emanuel, the incumbent chief of staff, calling him “an incomparable leader.” Obama also announced his “wise, skillful, and longtime counselor, Pete Rouse,” as the new “interim chief of [...]

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