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UAW members endorse contract

ARLINGTON - United Auto Workers members at General Motors' truck assembly plant have voted in support of the tentative labor agreement between their union and the company.

American Airlines attempts to avoid worker pay raises

FORT WORTH - American Airlines, profitable again after racking up $8 billion in losses since 2001, faces a three-front battle to limit labor costs that are among the highest in the industry.

An electronic infestation

SAN JOSE, Calif. - They've ruined missiles, silenced communications satellites and forced nuclear power plants to shut down. Pacemakers, consumer gadgets and even a critical part of a space shuttle have fallen victim.

A cool party need not strain your finances

This time of year traditionally brings up thoughts of friendly gatherings and good food. But while you are busy planning that perfect birthday party, fall festival or Halloween bash, your wallet might be shrinking more quickly than you realize - especially if you are expecting a large crowd.

Cattle show to offer wise advice

The 36th Annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic and Trade Show will be held Oct. 26 at the Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility in Brenham. Registration will be from 7:15-8 a.m. and is $15 per person. All area producers are encouraged to attend and obtain information which will help them make wise management decisions in their beef cattle operations.

Sales tax help available for area business owners

Help is available for local business owners stumped by the state's sales tax requirements.

Local dentist nominated for State organization's award

Local dentist Jennifer Hathaway was nominated by the Brazos Valley chapter of the Academy of General Dentistry for the state organization's highest annual award last month.

Paralegal celebrates 25 years of service

A local paralegal is celebrating 25 years of practice in Bryan-College Station this month, officials said.

Navasota Super 8 sold to Dallas firm

A Super 8 Motel in Navasota has been sold to Dallas-based Navasota Realty Investments, Inc., officials announced this week.

Food bank receives $1,000 donation

The Brazos Valley Food Bank received a check for $1,000 from the local Bridal Association this week at the association's annual Fall Banquet.

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TXU unit agrees to give credits

DALLAS - An arm of TXU Corp. said Friday it has agreed to give $72 million in credits to electricity customers to settle issues in a regulatory review of the $32 billion sale of TXU.

Recession fears ease as jobs are created

WASHINGTON - The nation's employment health - it turns out - is not dangerously deteriorating after all.

Scooter's faulty weld could injure

About 20,000 Razor E300 electric scooters, manufactured in China, have been recalled because a weld can break.

Air purifiers could overheat, cause fire

About 83,000 IonizAir tabletop air purifiers, manufactured by Leaven Enterprise Co. in Taiwan, have been recalled because the air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Fake Jobs plans real publicity tour

SAN FRANCISCO - The "Fake Steve Jobs" blogger who jealously guarded his anonymity for nearly a year will soon embark on a publicity tour to tout his forthcoming book.

Startup offers online speed dating

SAN MATEO, Calif. - Originally a project by a Stanford University business class, Speeddate.com combines online dating and round robin-style speed dating, where singles spend eight minutes or less interviewing potential matches.

Microsoft launches HealthVault

SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. launched a Web site Thursday for managing personal health and medical information, but privacy advocates worry that neither the technology nor U.S. law will protect patients' most confidential details.

More products recalled

TiVo Inc. favored in appeal trial

Airline industry performing at its worst

WASHINGTON - With one in four domestic flights arriving late this year, the airline industry is hearing from passengers and the government that patience is wearing thin.

Service economy slows in September

Wal-Mart ordered to pay $62 million

PHILADELPHIA - Wal-Mart workers in Pennsylvania who won a $78.5 million class-action award for working off the clock will share an additional $62.3 million in damages, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Belo planning to split company

Woman sues Apple for $1M over iPhone

Court asking for administration view