Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they’re encouraged by the economic recovery.

Falling gas prices, a rallying stock market and gains in the job market all fueled Americans’ shopping habits even as cold weather tempered their desire to buy spring fashions.

2. Retailers Report Modest Gains for April - Friday, May 10, 2013

Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they’re encouraged by the economic recovery.

Falling gas prices, a rallying stock market and gains in the job market all fueled Americans’ shopping habits even as cold weather tempered their desire to buy spring fashions.

3. Employers Add 165,000 Jobs in April - Monday, May 06, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy showed last month why it remains the envy of industrialized nations: In the face of tax increases and federal spending cuts, employers added a solid 165,000 jobs in April – and far more in February and March than anyone thought.

4. Measure of US Economy’s Health Declines in March - Saturday, April 20, 2013

A measure of the U.S. economy’s future health declined slightly in March, signaling that growth could slow this spring.

The Conference Board says its index of leading indicators dipped 0.1 percent last month to 94.7. That’s the first decline after three months of gains. The gauge is designed to anticipate economic conditions three to six months out.

5. Measure of US Economy’s Health Declines in March - Friday, April 19, 2013

A measure of the U.S. economy’s future health declined slightly in March, signaling that growth could slow this spring.

The Conference Board says its index of leading indicators dipped 0.1 percent last month to 94.7. That’s the first decline after three months of gains. The gauge is designed to anticipate economic conditions three to six months out.

6. Events - Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Memphis Lawyers’ Chapter and University of Memphis Law Students’ Chapter of the Federalist Society will host a panel titled “Current Proposals to Change the Electoral College System” Thursday, April 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 1 N. Front St. Cost is free. Email gregory.grisham@jacksonlewis.com or call 462-2616.

7. Events - Saturday, April 06, 2013

In-Synk and The Daily News will host a Leadership Lunch & Learn about Daniel Pink’s book “To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others” Friday, April 5, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Triumph Bank board room, 5699 Poplar Ave. Cost is $20. Register at in-synksellhuman.eventbrite.com.

8. Events - Friday, April 05, 2013

In-Synk and The Daily News will host a Leadership Lunch & Learn about Daniel Pink’s book “To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others” Friday, April 5, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Triumph Bank board room, 5699 Poplar Ave. Cost is $20. Register at in-synksellhuman.eventbrite.com.

9. Events - Thursday, April 04, 2013

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Memphis chapter will meet Thursday, April 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Thomas Center at Christian Brothers University, 650 East Parkway S. Daniel Moore of Watkins Uiberall PLLC will discuss best practices in nonprofit accounting. Cost is $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Register at afpmemphis.org.

10. Clinic Expands Christ Community’s Services - Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Last year, Christ Community Health Services delivered 652 Memphis babies. Even with that patient volume, the faith-based medical organization had to turn away about 180 patients daily because the organization’s facilities are stretched beyond capacity.

11. US Jobless Claims Jump 16,000 to 357,000 - Friday, March 29, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits jumped by 16,000 last week, the second straight weekly increase. But the longer-term trend in layoffs remained consistent with an improved job market.

12. Events - Saturday, March 23, 2013

The Cotton Museum will host Patrick O’Daniel, discussing his book “When the Levee Breaks: Memphis and the Mississippi Valley Flood of 1927,” Thursday, March 28, at 5 p.m. at the museum, 65 Union Ave. Cost is free and includes a complimentary museum tour and reception. Visit memphiscottonmuseum.org.

13. Events - Thursday, March 21, 2013

National Hispanic Professional Organization-Memphis will meet Thursday, March 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Accion CEO Janie Barrera will speak. Cost is free for members and $20 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to info@nhpomemphis.us or 466-6476.

14. Assisi Foundation Provides Grant to Meritan Inc. - Saturday, March 16, 2013

The Assisi Foundation has given a $201,000 grant to Meritan Inc. to build the first medical residential home solely owned and operated by Meritan.

15. Boyle Celebrates 80 Years, Sponsors Art Exhibit - Monday, March 18, 2013

Boyle Investment Co. turns 80 this year, and has partnered with the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art to celebrate.

16. Assisi Foundation Provides Grant to Meritan Inc. - Thursday, March 14, 2013

The Assisi Foundation has given a $201,000 grant to Meritan Inc. to build the first medical residential home solely owned and operated by Meritan.

17. Retailers Report Slowing Sales Gains for February - Friday, March 08, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) – Americans cut back on spending in February as cold weather and economic challenges chilled their appetite for spring merchandise.

The nation's retailers on Thursday reported that sales slowed in February, a time when most stores get rid of winter merchandise and bring in swimsuits, ankle length pants and other spring fashions.

18. Alternative Spring Break on Docket for Law Students - Wednesday, March 06, 2013

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and its Public Action Law Society are sponsoring the fourth annual alternative spring break next week.

It’s a series of events that will involve 48 law students from seven law schools, some of whom will come here from out of state to participate alongside Memphis law students.

19. Analysis: Obama, GOP See No Need to Stop the Cuts - Monday, February 25, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – Unlike in earlier rounds of budget brinkmanship, President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans both seem content to fight out their latest showdown on the current terrain, let across-the-board spending cuts take effect on March 1 and allow them to stay in place for weeks if not much longer.

20. US Housing Starts Dip but Remain at Solid Pace - Thursday, February 21, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. homebuilders began work at a slower pace in January than in December. But all of the drop occurred in the volatile area of apartment construction, which sank 24 percent. By contrast, the rate of single-family homebuilding rose 0.8 percent.

21. In Demand - Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Twenty graduate students this spring will become the first to graduate with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Memphis.

But even before they walk across the stage, the students have already contributed to the programs of agencies where they most likely will work.

22. Give Up These 40 Things for Lent - Friday, February 15, 2013

40 THINGS TO DO WITHOUT. Lent has begun – a season of reflection and sacrifice for believers seeking spiritual strength, a season bridging the gray gloom of winter and the green promise of spring for those seeking renewal, a season of waffles and chicken hash for those seeking comfort in the caloric basement of Calvary Church – 40 days of all of that for me.

23. Retailers Report Strong January Sales - Friday, February 08, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) – Sometimes, the devil is in the deals. Americans shopped the winter clearance racks in January, resulting in strong sales during the month for retailers.

But spending is expected to slow as the deals dry up heading into the spring, and Americans digest rising gas prices and a 2 percent payroll tax hike that started in January.

24. Obama Seeks to Avoid Sequester With Short-Term Fix - Wednesday, February 06, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama is asking Congress for a short-term deficit reduction package of spending cuts and tax revenue that will delay the effective date of steeper automatic cuts now scheduled to kick in on March 1. Obama said the looming cuts would be economically damaging and must be avoided.

25. Federal Budget Deficit Estimated at $845 Billion - Wednesday, February 06, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – The federal budget deficit will drop below $1 trillion for the first time in President Barack Obama's tenure in office, a new report said Tuesday.

The Congressional Budget Office analysis said the government will run a $845 billion deficit this year, a modest improvement compared to last year's $1.1 trillion shortfall but still enough red ink to require the government to borrow 24 cents of every dollar it spends.

26. Baptist to Highlight RN to BSN Program - Thursday, January 31, 2013

The Baptist College of Health Sciences is gearing up for a series of open houses over the next several months, with the first set for this Saturday and open to all prospective students. The following three open houses on Feb. 7, April 4 and June 6 will be designed specifically for people interested in the college’s RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program, which is tailored for working adults. Students can complete their baccalaureate degree in 12 months.

27. Haslam, Tennessee Officials Hold School Safety Summit - Wednesday, January 30, 2013

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) – Gov. Bill Haslam told participants in a school safety summit on Tuesday that the state is committed to doing what it can to provide better security at Tennessee schools.

28. Atlantic Track Grows Local Operations - Friday, January 11, 2013

Bloomfield, N.J.-based Atlantic Track & Turnout Co. is expanding its Memphis operations with a 12,900-square-foot pre-engineered metal building addition with a bridge crane at 363 E. Bodley Ave.

29. UT Health Science Center Revives Bachelor of Nursing Program - Tuesday, January 08, 2013

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center plans to reactivate its baccalaureate program for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing beginning in the fall. The program was suspended in December 2009.

30. Retailers Report Higher December Sales - Friday, January 04, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) – A last-minute surge in spending seems to have saved the holiday shopping season.

Major retailers including Costco, Gap and Nordstrom on Thursday reported better-than-expected revenue in December. That comes as a relief for stores, which can make up to 40 percent of their annual revenue in the last two months of the year.

31. Complex Agenda - Friday, January 04, 2013

In the first year of his first full four-year term of office as Memphis mayor, A C Wharton Jr. put his political weight behind shifting priorities at City Hall.

In that year, he attempted to broaden the police department’s anti-crime strategy beyond the Blue CRUSH brand of hot spot crime crackdowns. He moved further in his long-held quest to redefine violence – particularly gun violence – as a public health issue. And Wharton continued to meld private funding with an advancing of public funding from different pockets to move capital construction projects inside and outside of the Downtown core area in a stubborn post-recession environment.

32. Haslam: Tennessee Will be Part of National Gun Debate - Tuesday, December 18, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – Gov. Bill Haslam said Monday that he expects the Connecticut elementary school massacre to stir new debate in Tennessee about gun laws, as well as better ways to help those with a mental illness.

33. Vanderbilt Poll Shows Support for State-Run Health Exchange - Thursday, December 13, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – A majority of Tennesseans – including nearly three-quarters of those identifying themselves as Republicans – prefer a state-run health insurance exchange over one run by the federal government, according to a poll released by Vanderbilt University on Wednesday.

34. Serving Warriors - Wednesday, December 12, 2012

In November 2006, then-U.S. Army Spc. Susan Downes was serving as a military police officer in Afghanistan’s Logar Province when her Humvee drove over an improvised explosive device.

“The truck jerked and that’s really all I remember,” said the Tazewell, Tenn., veteran. “The next thing I knew, doctors in Germany were waking me up from a medically induced coma to tell me I had lost both my legs.”

35. Surprise: New Insurance Fee in Health Overhaul Law - Tuesday, December 11, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) — Your medical plan is facing an unexpected expense, so you probably are, too. It's a new, $63-per-head fee to cushion the cost of covering people with pre-existing conditions under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

36. Average US Credit Card Debt Per Borrower Up in Third Quarter - Tuesday, November 20, 2012

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Americans cranked up their use of credit cards in the third quarter, racking up more debt than a year ago, while also being less diligent about making payments on time, an analysis of consumer-credit data shows.

37. Obama: Americans Agree With My Approach on Deficit - Monday, November 12, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama, laying down his marker for grueling "fiscal cliff" negotiations, said Friday he won't accept any approach to federal deficit reduction that doesn't ask the wealthy to pay more in taxes.

38. Mueller Net Income Up $5.5 Million - Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Memphis-based Mueller Industries Inc. reported third quarter 2012 net income of $15.5 million Tuesday, Oct. 23, on net sales of $514.2 million.

39. Soul Map - Monday, October 22, 2012

The Soulsville arrows beneath the Bellevue Boulevard railroad overpasses near Walker Avenue point north and south. It is the first indication that you are in an area where several possibilities can coexist.

40. Diverse Career Brings Spickler Back to Public Defender’s Office - Thursday, October 18, 2012

Upon graduating from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2000, Josh Spickler took a fortuitous first step into his legal career with the Shelby County’s Office of Public Defender under A C Wharton Jr.

41. Tame US Prices, More Confident Builders Aid Growth - Wednesday, October 17, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – The outlook for the U.S. economy brightened a little Tuesday after reports that consumer prices stayed tame and homebuilder confidence rose to the highest level in six years.

42. VA Memphis Builds for Future - Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Construction is progressing rapidly at the Memphis VA Medical Center on a new dedicated area for women veterans and another for returning soldiers from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).

43. Soda Industry: Vending Machines Will Show Calories - Tuesday, October 09, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – As criticism of sugary sodas intensifies, Coke, Pepsi and Dr Pepper are rolling out new vending machines that will put calorie counts right at your fingertips.

The move comes ahead of a regulation that would require restaurant chains and vending machines to post the information as early as next year, although the specifics for complying with the requirement are still being worked out.

44. Holiday Sales Seen Rising 4.1 Percent in 2012 - Wednesday, October 03, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Americans are expected to spend more during what's traditionally the busiest shopping season of the year, but they're not exactly ready to shop 'til they drop like they have been in the past two years.

45. High Court Begins New Term With Human Rights Case - Tuesday, October 02, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court opened its new term Monday with a high-stakes dispute between businesses and human rights groups over accountability for foreign atrocities.

The justices appeared ready to impose new limits on lawsuits brought in U.S. courts over human rights violations abroad.

46. Council Approves Cut of City Funding For Vehicle Inspections - Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Memphis City Council members voted Tuesday, Aug. 21, to end city funding for vehicle inspections at the end of June 2013.

The 10-2 council vote followed months of discussion among council members about Shelby County government or the state of Tennessee assuming responsibility for the car and truck inspections.

47. Transcript: Luttrell Discusses Schools, Other Issues Facing County - Monday, August 13, 2012

Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell talked several weeks ago with The Memphis News editorial board about the coming merger of schools and the creation of municipal school districts.

The conversation took place a few days before voters in all six suburban towns and cities approved the creation of municipal school districts.

48. Fed Could be Moving to More Bond Buying - Wednesday, August 01, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve appears to be moving toward announcing some new step to try to energize the troubled U.S. economy. The question is whether it will do so after its policy meeting this week.

49. US Consumer Spending Flat, Income Up 0.5 Pct. - Wednesday, August 01, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans spent no more in June than they did in May, even though their income grew at the fastest pace in three months.

The lack of growth in spending follows a decline in the previous month, suggesting consumers are staying cautious with their money as they economy weakens.

50. Many More Tick-Borne Illnesses This Year Than Last - Tuesday, July 31, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – The payback for this year's mild winter and early spring appears to be more insect-borne disease.

According to WPLN-FM in Nashville, the Tennessee Department of Health reports more known cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever through July 14 than were recorded in all of last year. The department has confirmed 304 cases statewide. In 2011, there were 255 known cases.

51. HealthSpring's Expansion Adds Methodist Hospitals - Friday, July 27, 2012

HealthSpring, a Medicare Advantage plan whose parent company is Cigna, has announced an agreement with Health Choice that will add select MetroCare physicians and six Methodist Healthcare hospitals to HealthSpring’s Memphis network.

52. Fred’s, Other Retailers Report Tepid Sales - Friday, July 06, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Shoppers, worried about jobs and the overall economy, pulled back on spending in June, resulting in tepid sales for many retailers, including Memphis-based Fred’s Inc.

53. Events - Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Hutchison School, 1740 Ridgeway Ave. Janet Cherry of SCORE will present “Brain Break: Good for the Body, Mind and Heart.” Cost is free. Call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

54. City Files $12 Million Permit App To Build Overton Square Garage - Tuesday, June 19, 2012

2100 Monroe Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104

Permit Cost: $12 million

Permit Date: Applied June 2012

55. Fed Survey Finds US Growth, Hiring Mostly Steady - Thursday, June 07, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – A Federal Reserve survey found that the U.S. economy grew moderately in most regions of the country this spring and companies kept hiring. It was a hopeful sign after a spate of gloomy data released last week.

56. US Employers Still Waiting for Sales to Pick Up - Monday, June 04, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy suddenly looks a lot weaker.

Only 69,000 jobs were added in May, the fewest in a year, and the unemployment rate rose from 8.1 percent to 8.2 percent.

57. Events - Monday, May 21, 2012

The Orphanos Foundation will hold its fifth annual golf fundraiser Monday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Spring Creek Ranch, 149 Chinquapin Drive. Pilot Steve Scheibner will speak at the event. Cost is $350 per person. Email wayne@orphanos.org or call 458-9500 for details and to register.

58. Dillard's Shares Rise on Strong Q1 Results - Monday, May 14, 2012

Shares of Dillard’s Inc. rose on Friday after the department-store operator reported its first-quarter net income rose 24 percent as customers bought spring clothing and other merchandise.

The strong results sent shares up nearly 9 percent in midday trading.

59. US Employers Posted 3.74M March Jobs - Wednesday, May 09, 2012

U.S. companies in March posted the highest number of job openings in nearly four years, a sign that hiring could strengthen in the coming months after slowing this spring.

The Labor Department said Tuesday that employers advertised 3.74 million job openings in March.

60. 360 Photos Gives Companies Edge With Panoramic Tours - Monday, May 07, 2012

When people think of virtual tours, residential real estate typically comes to mind. Panoramic tours use a sequence of carefully assembled high-quality images stitched together, offering larger, clearer views, which makes the technology a valuable tool for real estate agents, who can offer potential buyers an in-depth look at property, regardless of their geographic location.

61. Redbirds Reconnection - Monday, April 16, 2012

One of baseball’s enduring maxims is that anytime you go to a game you’ve got a chance to see something you’ve never seen before.

Apparently, this now applies off the field too, because a few weeks ago a group that included Magic Johnson as the front man paid $2.15 billion to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers from financially troubled owner Frank McCourt.

62. Events - Friday, April 13, 2012

Memphis Botanic Garden will hold its Spring’s Best Plant Sale Friday, April 13, through Sunday, April 15, at the garden, 750 Cherry Road. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

63. The MED's Health Loop Hosts Community Event - Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The Health Loop Primary Care Network, affiliated with the Regional Medical Center at Memphis, will host its “Spring Into Good Health” Community Health Fair Saturday, April 14, from noon until 3 p.m. at Health Loop-Hollywood Center, 2500 Peres Ave.

64. Retailers Report Positive March Sales - Friday, April 06, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Retailers from discounter Target to department-store chain Macy's reported better-than-expected sales in March in the latest sign that Americans are feeling better about the economy.

65. Pas de Deux - Thursday, March 29, 2012

Ballet Memphis is using the city’s community centers as a vehicle to expose children to the arts while empowering them to make healthy lifestyle choices.

Connections: Kids is an outreach program that enables youth to learn creative movement from professional dancers in their community who motivate them to think critically and take charge of their health.

66. 6 Months Later, What has Occupy Protest Achieved? - Monday, March 19, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – As spring approaches, Occupy Wall Street protesters who mostly hibernated all winter are beginning to stir with plans for renewed demonstrations six months after the movement was born.

67. Site Work for St. Jude Tower Part of Permit Application - Tuesday, March 13, 2012

315 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105

Permit Cost: $5 million

Project Cost: $190 million

68. Average Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Dips to 3.88 Pct. - Friday, March 09, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Fixed mortgage remain a bargain at the start of the spring-buying season: The average rate on the 30-year mortgage dipped this week, while the 15-year loan fell to a new record low.

69. St. Jude Files Permit App. for Seven-Story Tower - Thursday, March 08, 2012

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is in construction mode. A $5 million building permit application has been filed with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement to begin work on a seven-story tower at 315 Danny Thomas Place, next to the Chili’s Care Center.

70. Strong Retail Sales are Sign of Improving Economy - Friday, March 02, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Americans stepped up their spending in February, boosting sales at many stores and offering the latest sign that shoppers are feeling more confident in the economy.

As merchants reported their monthly sales figures Thursday, a diverse group including Target and Macy's reported sales gains that exceeded Wall Street estimates. Even Gap Inc., long mired in a sales slump, posted an unexpected increase.

71. Average Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Down to 3.90 Pct. - Friday, March 02, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – The average rate on the 30-year mortgage edged down this week to hover again above record lows. Cheaper rates have spurred modest improvements in the battered housing market, but not enough to signal a recovery.

72. Room Service - Monday, February 27, 2012

The good news for the local hotel industry is that last year notched the most rooms ever sold on a daily basis with 4.8 million – 115,628 more than 2010 and 76,780 more than the previous high set in 2007.

73. 30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises to 3.95 Percent - Friday, February 24, 2012

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage jumped after standing pat for three straight weeks at record lows.

But the rate stayed below 4 percent for the 12th straight week, keeping home-buying and refinancing attractive for those who can qualify.

74. Rising Sales Point to Better Year for Housing - Thursday, February 23, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – The housing market is flashing signs of health ahead of the spring-buying season.

Sales of previously occupied homes are at their highest level since May 2010. More first-time buyers are making purchases. And the supply of homes fell last month to its lowest point in nearly seven years, which could push home prices higher.

75. Diabetes Brings Caution, Awareness for Ciao Bella Chef - Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Whether it’s cannelloni, pizza or a decadent chocolate cake, Jonathan Steenerson, executive chef at Ciao Bella Italian Grill, is accustomed to whipping up meals that make customers’ mouths water.

76. Logan New Director Of AHA Heart Ball - Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Sarah Logan has joined the American Heart Association as director of the Heart Ball.

Hometown: Hernando, Miss.

77. Retailers Deliver Solid Sales Gains for January - Friday, February 03, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Americans were shopping in January, but not every store was feeling the love.

Retailers reported mixed sales results for the month in a sign that U.S. consumers continue to be cautious about when and where they spend their money in the shaky economy

78. Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace Since June - Thursday, February 02, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. factories grew in January at the fastest pace in seven months, boosted by a rise in new orders. And builders ended a poor year for construction by spending more on homes and projects for the fifth straight month.

79. Drexel Buys Presidents Is. Warehouse - Friday, January 27, 2012

A longtime Memphis-based agricultural chemical provider has snatched up a warehouse on Presidents Island, where it already has a strong presence.

Drexel Chemical Co. purchased the 137,526-square-foot former manufacturing and distribution facility on 12 acres at 2070 and 2071 Channel Ave. on Presidents Island from HPD Properties LLC for $810,000, or $5.89 per square foot.

80. Obama's Health Overhaul Lags in Many States - Tuesday, January 24, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Here's a reality check for President Barack Obama's health overhaul: Three out of four uninsured Americans live in states that have yet to figure out how to deliver on its promise of affordable medical care.

81. Nation Adds 200K Jobs in December Hiring Surge - Monday, January 09, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Four painful years after the Great Recession struck and wiped out 8.7 million jobs, the United States may finally be in an elusive pattern known as the virtuous cycle – an escalating loop of robust job growth, healthier spending and higher demand.

82. Abortion, Immigration Changes Among New 2012 Laws - Thursday, December 29, 2011

Girls seeking abortions in New Hampshire must first tell their parents or a judge, employers in Alabama must verify new workers' U.S. residency, and California students will be the first in the country to receive mandatory lessons about the contributions of gays and lesbians under state laws set to take effect at the start of 2012.

83. Obama Admin: 2.5M Young Adults Gain Coverage - Thursday, December 15, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Young adults trying to get traction in a tough economy are getting a welcome assist: the new federal health care law has markedly improved their access to health insurance.

84. GOP Faces Uphill Battle on Policy Issues - Friday, December 09, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Conservative flashpoint issues from abortion and abstinence education to President Barack Obama's health care law are the biggest obstacles to Congress completing a massive year-end spending bill next week that would keep the government running through next September.

85. USPS Cuts to Slow First-Class Postal Delivery - Tuesday, December 06, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service said Monday, Dec. 5, it is seeking to move quickly to close 252 mail processing centers and slow first-class delivery next spring, citing steadily declining mail volume.

86. MLB Players, Owners Sign Agreement - Wednesday, November 23, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Baseball players and owners signed an agreement for a new labor contract Tuesday, a deal that makes baseball the first North American professional league to start blood testing on human growth hormone and expands the playoffs to 10 teams by 2013.

87. Supreme Court Will Hear Health Care Case This Term - Tuesday, November 15, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear arguments next March over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul – a case that could shake the political landscape as voters are deciding if Obama deserves another term.

88. JC Penney Posts a Q3 Loss - Tuesday, November 15, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – J.C. Penney Co.'s new CEO Ron Johnson, a former Apple executive, told analysts Monday that the department store chain is rethinking everything it's doing – from pricing to products. The message comes as the retailer struggles to turnaround its business after reporting a quarterly loss.

89. Congress Sputters on Deficit Cuts, Spending Bills - Wednesday, November 09, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – A sputtering Congress enveloped in an atmosphere poisoned with politics and distrust enters its final weeks of the year struggling to complete a lengthy to-do list on the budget.

90. Job Market Improves Modestly as Unemployment Falls - Monday, November 07, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The American job market improved modestly in October, and economists looking deeper into the numbers found real reasons for optimism – or at least what counts for optimism in this agonizingly slow economic recovery.

91. Casada Weighs In on Anti-Bias Legislation - Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Editor’s Note: This is an occasional series that profiles Tennessee’s state legislators. Credit his friends – and the inspiration of Ronald Reagan – with starting state Rep. Glen Casada on the road to public service.

92. Waiting For The Tip - Monday, October 31, 2011

Great seasons end.

Great cities endure.

That’s not just one of the Memphis Grizzlies’ new marketing slogans. Capitalizing on last season’s success and building an enduring franchise are aspirations for the organization as it copes with the reality of the NBA lockout and the ongoing dry spell of professional hometown hoops.

93. Economy Grew 2.5 Pct. in Q3 as Consumers Rebound - Friday, October 28, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) — A summer of modest economic growth is helping dispel lingering fears that another recession might be near. Whether the strength can be sustained, though, is far from clear.

94. New UT Pharmacy Dean Honored for Research - Monday, October 24, 2011

The newly appointed dean for the College of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis has won an award for her research.

Marie Chisholm-Burns is the winner of the Pharmacy Practice Research Award from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

95. Supreme Court Begins New Term With Medicaid Case - Tuesday, October 04, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court began its new term Monday by weighing who gets to object when a state makes Medicaid cuts – and soon is likely to plunge into a far bigger health dispute. That's the challenge to President Barack Obama's historic health care overhaul.

96. General Motors Workers Ratify New Labor Contract - Thursday, September 29, 2011

DETROIT (AP) – Factory workers at General Motors have voted overwhelmingly to approve a new four-year contract with the company that has profit-sharing instead of pay raises for most workers and promises thousands of new jobs.

97. Analysis: Democrats Hit Reset on Health Care - Wednesday, September 28, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Weary of getting pounded over the new health care law, Democrats are hitting the reset button for next year's elections.

They're changing the subject to Medicare.

98. Chisholm-Burns Named UTHSC Pharm School Dean - Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Dr. Marie Chisholm-Burns has been named dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, making her the first African-American appointed to the position in the college’s 113-year history and only the second African-American to be named a dean in UTHSC history.

99. AP IMPACT: Hospital Drug Shortages Deadly, Costly - Monday, September 26, 2011

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – A drug for dangerously high blood pressure, normally priced at $25.90 per dose, offered to hospitals for $1,200. Fifteen deaths in 15 months blamed on shortages of life-saving medications.

100. More Doubt on Virus, Chronic Fatigue Connection - Friday, September 23, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – There is more evidence that a virus once thought to be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome was a false alarm. A U.S. study released Thursday concluded lab tests used to make that link are unreliable.