Luis Enrique confident Daniele De Rossi will stay at Roma
Despite the mounting speculation surrounding the midfielder’s future, the 41-year-old expressed his belief he will remain with the Giallorossi, and is certain that a new contract will be thrashed out in the near future. “In my opinion, [De Rossi …
Close to End of Presidency, Medvedev Urges Reforms
The proposals, which included a return to the direct election of governors, increased oversight of expenditures by officials and the creation of an independent television station, were clearly meant to address some of the main complaints of a …
Two-Month Deal on Tax Cut Caps Gridlock Year for Obama, Congress
Dec. 18 (Bloomberg) — President Barack Obama said he was very pleased with a deal set for final congressional approval as soon as tomorrow to extend a payroll tax cut and long-term unemployment benefits through February rather than allow …
Fitch Downgrades Goldman, BAC, MS and Others
Fitch Ratings downgraded its ratings on eight banks after the market closed today, citing overall challenges to the sector. The banks were singled out because the agency considers them particularly sensitive to the increased challenges the …
Olympus ex-CEO to meet MPs, push for Japan reform: source
TOKYO (Reuters) - The whistleblower in a $1.7 billion accounting scandal at Japan’s Olympus Corp, ex-CEO Michael Woodford, plans to meet ruling-party lawmakers in Tokyo this week as he lobbies for reforms to Japanese boardrooms, a source said on …
Sarkozy Visits Google and Searches for Re-Election
When Nicolas Sarkozy headed to inaugurate Google s swanky Parisian headquarters Tuesday, on-lookers could have been forgiven for thinking the French president would use the occasion to repent for demanding more Internet regulation and focus on …
The Big Picture: Program-changer Griffin my Heisman pick
A few hours from now I will submit my official Heisman ballot. A player from Baylor is going to be listed in the No. 1 spot. I still can quite get over that. Before last season, the Bears hadn’t been to a bowl game of any kind in 16 years. The program has …
Galley Girl: Poet Nikky Finney Dazzles the National Book Awards
Once a week, publishing reporter Andrea Sachs will recap the most interesting news in book publishing. Writing a book of poetry isn t the easiest way to make a splash. After all, as one frustrated modern poet, Don Marquis, put it …
Packers 21, Buccaneers 10, Half
Refresh this page for live updates during today’s game Packers Gameday now on Newsradio 620 WTMJ with coverage on Live at 5 and 10 on TODAY’S TMJ42nd Quarter 1:32 p.m. Packers’ 3rd Drive :32 C’mon, Packers. Blow this game open. Make it a three-score game …
Group wants changes to Alaska tax credit law
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A coalition of Alaska filmmakers and support personnel want changes to the state’s tax incentive law, which is already credited with bringing two major movies to the state. The Alaska Film Alliance outlined broad changes during a news …