Fitch cuts Greek credit rating
ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Fitch has downgraded its long-term rating on Greece's sovereign debt to "C" from "CCC," indicating "default is highly likely in the near term." The action by the rating agency comes on the heels of … Continue reading
Study: Kids drink too much fruit juice
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. pediatric experts recommend one glass of juice a day for children, even 100 percent fruit juice, but many children drink two glasses, researchers found. The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital … Continue reading
Obama signs payroll tax holiday bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday signed into law the bill extending the payroll tax holiday and unemployment benefits. The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 extends the reduction in employment tax … Continue reading
Sons returned to killer after abuse claims
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Feb. 22 (UPI) -- A Florida man who killed himself after a deadly attack against a stranger and his family had a history of abuse and domestic violence, records reveal. William DeJesus' sons were allowed to return … Continue reading
Santorum fends off rivals at GOP debate
MESA, Ariz., Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum told rival Mitt Romney, "You don't know what you're talking about," during a debate in Arizona Wednesday. Appearing with former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia and U.S. … Continue reading
Passenger allegedly turned violent
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Disruptive behavior by a young Saudi Arabian man aboard a Continental Airlines flight this week turned violent, officials in Portland, Ore., said Wednesday. While it was initially reported the Tuesday afternoon incident centered on … Continue reading
Obama signs payroll tax holiday bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday signed into law the bill extending the payroll tax holiday and unemployment benefits. The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 extends the reduction in employment tax … Continue reading
Sons returned to killer after abuse claims
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Feb. 22 (UPI) -- A Florida man who killed himself after a deadly attack against a stranger and his family had a history of abuse and domestic violence, records reveal. William DeJesus' sons were allowed to return … Continue reading
Santorum fends off rivals at GOP debate
MESA, Ariz., Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum told rival Mitt Romney, "You don't know what you're talking about," during a debate in Arizona Wednesday. Appearing with former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia and U.S. … Continue reading
Passenger allegedly turned violent
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Disruptive behavior by a young Saudi Arabian man aboard a Continental Airlines flight this week turned violent, officials in Portland, Ore., said Wednesday. While it was initially reported the Tuesday afternoon incident centered on … Continue reading