NEW YORK (AP) — Most women don't need a mammogram in their 40s and should get one every two years starting at 50, a government task force said today. It's a major reversal that conflicts with the American Cancer Society's long-standing position. ...more

November 16, 2009

Aug. 21 was a mess for the oil industry. That was the day an oil platform off the northern coast of Australia began leaking 300 to 400 barrels of oil a day into the Timor Sea. Reports are that the leak continues, fouling thousands of miles of ocean and threatening marine life. ...more

October 30, 2009

Sheriff Bob White announced today he will phase out a unit that tracks court defendants before trials and reassign the unit's four deputies to patrol duty. ...more

March 20, 2009

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Casino companies are all facing problems because of the rough economy, but smaller operators might be less likely to survive them, the head of the American Gaming Association said recently. ...more

November 30, 2008

The evidence is mounting that Tampa Bay home sales have hit bottom, even though prices are still in a free fall. ...more

September 25, 2008

It could be a glum holiday season for retailers because shoppers are expected to keep a lid on how much they spend, the National Retail Federation predicts. This week, the industry group said it forecasts holiday spending to grow by just 2.2 percent this year over last year to a total of $470.4 billion. While still an increase, the growth rate would be well below the recent average of 4.4 percent annual holiday spending growth. ...more

September 24, 2008

Industrial manufacturer Honeywell said Tuesday that it has developed a new nitrogen-based fertilizer that is difficult to ignite - a discovery that could reduce criminals' ability to make explosives used in major terrorist attacks such as the Oklahoma City bombing. ...more

September 24, 2008

Pending U.S. home sales fell more than expected in July as the housing market's struggles continued, an industry group said Tuesday. ...more

September 10, 2008

As Tropical Storm Gustav spun toward the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, insurance companies were ready to send adjusters and appraisers to assess damage from the storm if it does make landfall in the United States. They were also prepared financially, having made changes in their coverage in the three years since Hurricane Katrina. ...more

August 29, 2008

Mortgage companies are pledging to let troubled borrowers know whether they're approved for help within 45 days of receiving a homeowner's application. ...more

June 17, 2008