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Friday, January 16th Evening Headlines
>>NTSB To Remove Plane From Hudson River Saturday

(New York, NY) -- The wreckage of US Airways flight 1549 is expected to be placed on a barge in New York's Hudson River tomorrow. The plane splash-landed safely Thursday afternoon, with all 155 people on board surviving. The National Transportation Safety Board says after the plane is secured, they will remove the flight data recorders. The investigation will focus on the planes engines, which failed after it's believed a flock of geese were sucked into them. Both engines remain underwater in the Hudson River.

>>Friends, Family Call US Airways Pilot A Hero

(Undated) -- The man who piloted the US Airways flight safely into the waters of the Hudson River yesterday is being hailed as a hero. One friend said Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger has always treated safety as a priority. Sullenberger's wife said she was stunned when he told her what happened. He will be interviewed tomorrow morning by NTSB investigators. A key to New York City awaits Sullenberger.

>>Circuit City To Close All Remaining Stores

(Atlanta, GA) -- Circuit City has asked a bankruptcy court to allow it to begin liquidation tomorrow. The second-largest electronics retailer in the country is going out of business and will close its remaining 567 stores in the U.S. Circuit City filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November and closed 155 stores late last year. Shares of rival Best Buy were up today on the word of Circuit City's collapse.

>>Blagojevich's Lawyers Quit

(Springfield, IL) -- The lawyers representing embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich have quit. The "Chicago Tribune" reports Ed Genson and his staff have resigned, saying they have not had enough time to prepare the defense of the governor in his impeachment trial. Blagojevich is accused of trying to sell the former U.S. Senate seat of Barack Obama. His trial in the Illinois Senate is scheduled to start January 26th.

>>Paterson Glad He's Not Rushing Clinton Replacement In Senate

(Albany, NY) -- New York Governor David Paterson is pledging to hold more interviews for a replacement for Hillary Clinton in the U.S. Senate in the coming days. Paterson said today he is happy he's taken his time on the selection, saying if he had made a bad choice, quote, "we'd be stuck with it." Clinton could be confirmed as Secretary of State as early as Tuesday. A recent poll suggests New Yorkers prefer state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo for the seat over Caroline Kennedy.

>>American Automakers To Skip Tokyo Auto Show

(Detroit, MI) -- The Big Three American automakers are staying away from this year's Tokyo auto show. Ford, General Motors and Chrysler are not headed overseas in an attempt to save money and focus on their economic survival. Representatives of the automakers say they recognize the importance of the show, but say current economic conditions dictate they need to stay home. Nissan also says it may not attend, and that automaker is also skipping the now-underway North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

>>Celebs Selling Cars At Auto Auction

(Scottsdale, AZ) -- The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction going on in Scottsdale, Arizona has some celebrity-owned vehicles on the block this year. One which has already sold is a 1976 Mercedes Benz once owned by Doris Day, which went for just under 85-hundred dollars. Yet to be sold are a 1994 Porsche 911 owned by Jerry Seinfeld and Eddie Van Halen's 1956 Chevrolet. The auction runs through Sunday and is televised on the cable network Speed.

Friday, January 16, 2009 5:05 PM

Tuesday, January 13th Morning National Headlines

President-elect Barack Obama huddles with Senate Democrats today looking for support for the rest of the 700-billion-dollar financial bailout package. At Obama's urging, President Bush sent the request for the 350-billion-dollars to Congress last night.

Confirmation hearings for Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton begin today in the Senate. The New York senator was President-elect Barack Obama's chief rival in last year's Democratic presidential primaries. The 61-year old Clinton is expected to win easy confirmation by her Senate colleagues.

Peanut butter is being blamed for a Salmonella outbreak that may be responsible for three deaths. Health officials say the outbreak has sickened more than 400 people in 43 states. The tainted food wasn't sold in grocery stores, but was bought and used in restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes and schools.

A California student detained in Iran since October still isn't being allowed to leave. Esha Momeni was initially detained during a visit to the Islamic Republic where she went to carry out research on the women's movement. A government spokesman says she's been banned from leaving because of a new, unspecified charge pending against her.

Drug companies will soon have the freedom to tell doctors about unapproved uses for their products. The Food and Drug Administration is finishing up guidelines spelling out how pharmaceutical companies can expand the markets for individual drugs and medical devices.

New York Knicks center Eddy Curry is facing a sex-harassment lawsuit. According to the "New York Post," the suit was filed by Curry's ex-chauffeur David Kuchinsky. He charges the NBA player with trying to solicit sex from him and hurling racial insults at the chauffeur. The lawsuit also says Curry pointed a "fully loaded" gun at Kuchinsky at least twice.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:28 AM

Moday, January 12th National Headlines [Evening Update]
President Bush defended his administration's record during his final news conference before the incoming Obama administration takes over. Bush brushed off his low public approval ratings and again defended his decision to invade Iraq in 2003. Bush said he's not worried about being unpopular, only about putting plans in place to make it easier to find out what the enemy is thinking.

Roland Burris is expected to be sworn in to the U.S. Senate later this week. Burris said he is honored to serve the people of Illinois in the Senate. Burris was appointed by impeached Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to fill the seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

President-elect Barack Obama has asked President Bush to ask Congress to release the second half of the Wall Street bailout funds. Obama said he wants to have the money at his disposal in case the U.S. economy were to suddenly flounder again. Obama said his administration would use the money to help homeowners and small businesses.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is travelling to the Middle East this week with a stern message for Israel and Hamas -- "Just stop, now." Ban intends to meet with several leaders but said he will not speak with Hamas. He will instead speak to the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank.

A man in California is under arrest for allegedly trying to sell his 14-year-old daughter. Greenfield police say the man made a deal to marry his daughter off to an 18-year-old man in exchange for 16-thousand dollars, 100 cases of beer and a large amount of meat. He was arrested after he went to the police to complain that the "groom" had not paid up.

Tony Dungy has retired as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. The 53-year-old announced his retirement at a news conference today. Dungy had an 85-and-27 regular-season record since taking over the Colts in 2002. Under his guidance, the Colts won Super Bowl 41.

Monday, January 12, 2009 6:08 PM

Monday, January 12th National Headlines

With just over week to go before Barack Obama is sworn in as President, it will be a very busy week on Capitol Hill with confirmation hearings for a good number of his cabinet appointees. Over a dozen of his picks, including Hillary Clinton, who's Obama's choice for Secretary of State, and Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, his pick to be Homeland Security Secretary, go through the confirmation process.

It was a golden night for a big screen movie and a made for TV film in Los Angeles. "Slumdog Millionaire" racked up four Golden Globe Awards. "Millionaire" won for Best Motion Picture Drama, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Original Score. The HBO movie "John Adams" also grabbed four Globes including Best Mini-Series Or Motion Picture Made for Television, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor.

The National Safety Council is pushing for a national ban on using cell phones and other messaging devices while driving. NSC President Janet Froetscher says many people know using a cell phone while driving is dangerous, but they don't know how just how dangerous.

Israeli troops have moved deeper into a highly populated area of Gaza. Their latest assault on Sunday left at least 31 Palestinians dead. The Jewish state's military action over a nearly three-week long period has been in response to rocket and mortar attacks by Hamas militants in southern Israel.

An investigation into the shooting by a police officer of an unarmed California man will close this week. San Jose's "Mercury News" says results of the investigation will be handed over to the Alameda County D.A.'s office, which will decide whether charges should be filed against Johannes Mehserle [[ yo-HAH-niss MEZ-er-lee ]]. The BART security officer is accused of shooting 22-year-old Oscar Grant in the back early on New Year's Day.

The NFL's Final Four is all set. A pair of old rivals will collide for the AFC crown when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Baltimore Ravens. The NFC title game will be a bit of a bird bath with the Arizona Cardinals hosting the Philadelphia Eagles. The winners go on to Super Bowl 43 in Tampa, Florida, February 1st.

Monday, January 12, 2009 7:41 AM

Friday, January 9 National Headlines [Afternoon Edition]
Illinois Democrat Dick Durbin has some pointed advice for embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich: "Resign immediately." Governor Blagojevich has been impeached by the Illinois House, setting the stage for a trial in the state Senate. In a statement, Durbin called the impeachment the "right thing."

Unemployed workers will likely lose their health insurance because they can't afford to pay for the federal government's program to keep them covered. Nonprofit organization Families USA reports many people would have to spend their entire unemployment check and more to continue coverage for themselves and their families. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose to the highest it's been in nearly 16 years last month.

President-elect Barack Obama's nominee to head the Labor Department passed her Senate confirmation with flying colors. Democratic Congresswoman Hilda Solis said the struggling economy is hitting working families especially hard. The Southern California native said as Labor Secretary, she will be a voice for working families.

Snowstorms are bogging down air traffic at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Over 200 flights have been cancelled so far today, and delays are averaging 30 minutes for arrivals and departures. Only minor cancellations are being reported at Midway, with some flights delayed up to 90 minutes.

Torrential downpours continue to fuel the flooding in Washington state where thousands of residents have evacuated their homes and swollen rivers are bursting at the seems. The lieutenant governor declared a state of emergency as melting snow trickled into overflowing rivers. Entire communities, from Aberdeen to Snohomish, are isolated by flood waters.

Life really does imitate art. Former "Sopranoes" actor Lillo Brancato will spend the next ten years behind bars for his role in the shooting death of an off-duty New York City police officer. The 32-year-old was cleared of a murder charge but was convicted of attempted burglary in a botched drug robbery in the Bronx.
Friday, January 09, 2009 5:43 PM

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