NEW YORK (AP) — Hostess Brands Inc., the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, is seeking bankruptcy protection, blaming its pension and medical benefits obligations, increased competition and tough economic conditions. The Chapter 11 filing today comes just two years after a predecessor company emerged from bankruptcy proceedings. That company, called Interstate Bakeries and based […]
2012
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Syria’s Assad makes appearance at rally
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad joined thousands of his supporters today in an extremely rare public appearance, telling a pro- regime rally in the capital that the “ conspiracy” against his country will fail. Dressed more casually than usual in a jacket but no tie, the president told the cheering crowd that […]
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Handcuffed man steals police car
KOUTS, Ind. ( AP) — Authorities say a handcuffed man has stolen a police cruiser in northwest Indiana, and he radioed police for help in finding the car’s cigarette lighter and a key to unlock his hands. Investigators were still looking for 22- year- old William Francis Blankenship early this morning. Police say he somehow […]
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Tanker carrying fuel heads toward Nome
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — After being slowed and at times stalled by ice in the Bering Sea, a Coast Guard icebreaker and a Russian tanker were making “great progress” toward Nome on Tuesday, according to an official for the corporation arranging the fuel shipment to the iced-in city. But the delivery remains challenging, said Jason […]
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CALENDAR
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Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating “Kyle” for more than six months, but I have loved him for more than two years. I always thought we had a wonderful relationship and that Kyle was a sweet, innocent guy. Well, he just confided to me that he has an Internet porn addiction! I’m very hurt by […]
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Holding Congress members to account
We call our Congress members “representatives,” but as a rule, they are far wealthier and live far different lives than those they are supposed to represent. Election to the U.S. House or Senate puts members in rare company, bestowed with respect and perks most of their constituents can barely imagine. They move in powerful circles; […]
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Where have all the liberals gone?
Why aren’t there more liberals in America? It’s not because liberalism lacks cultural power. Many polls suggest that a majority of college professors and national journalists vote Democratic. The movie, TV, music and publishing industries are dominated by liberals. It’s not because recent events have disproved the liberal world view. On the contrary, we’re still […]
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Disrespect for flag
To the editor: I would like to apologize to my fellow veterans and the families of all veterans in the Bath area and all those who visit Bath, for the lack of respect show for the American flag by the Machinists union. For more than 10 months now, as of the close of 2011, the […]