Mexico fires thousands of police to combat corruption
MEXICO CITY – Authorities in Mexico have fired nearly 10% of the federal police force as President Felipe Calderon seeks to rein in powerful drug cartels and curb widespread corruption among Mexican police.
Oil prices up ahead of Fed meeting
NEW YORK—Oil prices drifted higher Monday on expectations that the Federal Reserve may take steps to prevent the US economic recovery from stalling.
Onus shifts to US Fed after jobs slump
WASHINGTON DC, United States—The Federal Reserve’s rate-setting panel will meet Tuesday amid pressure to resume crisis-era spending to restart a stalled recovery.
SF gay community bats for rights protection
SAN FRANCISCO – Gays, lesbians and their supporters marched in front of the federal building to put pressure on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to protect gay rights in the workplace.
Wall St falls on tech outlook worries
NEW YORK – US stocks sagged in volatile trading on Thursday after weak outlooks from technology companies and downbeat comments from a Federal Reserve official gave investors little reason to buy.