Hundreds of people fill out questionnaires for a trial that is not expected to start until next week.
January 2015
Posted inBusiness
Analysis: U.S. retakes global economy driver’s seat
An improving job market and increased consumer spending will help expand the economy.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Social Security won’t seize tax refunds over old debts this year
The agency extends its suspension of the program, but says at some point its overpayments will have to be recouped.
Posted inNation & World
One dies as smoke fills D.C. subway
Hundreds are evacuated from the L’Enfant Plaza station that was filled with smoke during rush hour.
Posted inBusiness
McDonald’s ad walks fine line
A commercial that references national tragedies sparks strong reactions.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Intensive blood sugar control risky for elderly, study says
For many older diabetics, the ‘risks appear to outweigh the benefits.’
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Obama proposes strengthening identity theft laws
He also calls for more free access to all consumer credit rating services.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Outdoors
Going against the flow, Maine fishermen favor reduced striper catch
Charter guides are ‘thrilled’ that regulators are tightening bag limits to protect the dwindling recreational fish, but other Northeast coastal states are not on board.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports
Hall-Dale girls fall to Mountain Valley
Strong play in the middle periods helped the Falcons beat the Bulldogs 50-39 in Farmingdale.
Posted inSports
Madison girls basketball falls to Dirigo
Kayla Bess and Madeline Wood each scored 15 in the Bulldogs’ 55-47 loss.