Tim Smith
USA, Dominicans wins World Baseball Classic pools
Mar 11, 2013 01:24 EDT
The United States and the Dominican Republic both posted come-from-behind victories to win their respective pools and advance to the second round of the World Baseball Classic.
USA beats Canada at World Baseball Classic
Mar 10, 2013 21:46 EDT
Adam Jones belted the go-ahead two-run double in the eighth and pitcher Heath Bell earned the win as the USA rallied to beat Canada 9-4, advancing to the second round of the World Baseball Classic.
Britain's Tesco scraps supplier over horse meat scare
Jan 30, 2013 05:19 EST
British retail giant Tesco said Wednesday it has axed an Irish beef supplier which sparked a food scare after horse DNA was found in beefburgers in Britain and Ireland, where horse meat consumption is taboo.
Fury in Britain, Ireland over horsemeat in beefburgers
Jan 16, 2013 10:08 EST
David Cameron voiced concern Wednesday about the "extremely disturbing" discovery of horsemeat in beefburgers sold in supermarket giants.
Horsemeat found in supermarket beefburgers
Jan 16, 2013 03:28 EST
Traces of horse meat have been found in burgers on sale in Britain and Ireland at supermarkets Tesco and Iceland.
Horsemeat found in supermarket beefburgers
Jan 15, 2013 22:54 EST
Tesco admitted that horse DNA had been found in burgers sold in its supermarkets, and also by high-street rival Iceland.
Powerful tornadoes strike Texas
Apr 03, 2012 17:08 EDT
At least two tornadoes ripped across northern Texas Tuesday, the National Weather Service said, causing major damage and grounding flights, but leaving no reported casualties.
American Airlines workers face pension plight
Nov 30, 2011 17:50 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Millions of Americans remember US Airways pilot Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III. In 2009, he became an instant hero for saving 155 lives by landing on New York City's Hudson River when his aircraft lost power after it was struck by birds shortly after taking off.
American Airlines bankruptcy won't hurt flyers... now
Nov 29, 2011 16:54 EST
(Reuters) - American Airlines passengers should not expect any near-term changes after the airline filed for bankruptcy, but the filing may affect their future plans.
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Nov 29, 2011 16:44 EST
American Airlines bankruptcy won't hurt flyers... now
Airlines raise fares as taxes lapse
Jul 25, 2011 16:29 EDT
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Many U.S. airlines have raised fares in recent days to take advantage of a lapse in U.S. ticket tax collection after Congress failed last week to fully fund the Federal Aviation Administration budget, but passengers are not likely to notice any price difference.
Airlines raise fares as taxes lapse
Jul 25, 2011 16:25 EDT
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Many airlines have raised fares in recent days to take advantage of a lapse in U.S. ticket tax collection after Congress failed last week to fully fund the Federal Aviation Administration budget, but passengers are not likely to notice any price difference.
Airlines raise fares as taxes lapse
Jul 25, 2011 16:25 EDT
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Many airlines have raised fares in recent days to take advantage of a lapse in U.S. ticket tax collection after Congress failed last week to fully fund the Federal Aviation Administration budget, but passengers are not likely to notice any price difference.
U.S. airlines halt most service in Japan after quake
Mar 11, 2011 15:39 EST
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. airlines canceled most of their flights to and from Japan on Friday, although limited service remained after the country suffered a major earthquake that hobbled operations at Tokyo's main international airport at Narita.
Super Bowl fans scramble for flights to Dallas
Feb 04, 2011 11:46 EST
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Super Bowl fans may have to scramble for alternate flights after American and Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of flights to and from hubs in Dallas on Friday because of another winter storm.
Airlines grapple with storm; revenue impact seen
Feb 02, 2011 17:16 EST
ATLANTA/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Major U.S. airlines canceled more than 6,300 flights on Wednesday for a second straight day as a monster winter storm paralyzed air travel and threatened to erode revenues for carriers hit the hardest.
Airlines grapple with storm; revenue impact seen
Feb 02, 2011 12:45 EST
ATLANTA/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Major U.S. airlines canceled more than 5,500 flights on Wednesday for a second straight day as a monster winter storm paralyzed air travel and threatened to erode revenue for carriers hit the hardest.
U.S. airlines cancel flights as winter storm bears down
Feb 01, 2011 12:05 EST
CHICAGO/ATLANTA (Reuters) - U.S. airlines canceled thousands of flights on Tuesday ahead of a blizzard that has promised near-record snowfall in the U.S. Plains and the central Midwest.
Newark airport terminal given all-clear to reopen
Dec 20, 2010 09:00 EST
Terminal reopens at Newark airport after computer monitor is deemed suspicious. Officials say a terminal at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport has reopened after a computer monitor caused a precautionary shutdown.