Today's news
--> Philadelphia, PA: Sen. Hillary Clinton claimed victory in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, beating out Sen. Barack Obama after a bruising six-week campaign."It's a long road to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and it runs right through the heart of Pennsylvania," she told supporters in Philadelphia.
"I'm in this race to fight for you... You know you can count on me to stand up strong for you every single day in the White House."
--> U.S.: Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines, preparing to merge amid a steep industry downturn, reported a combined first-quarter loss of $10.5 billion today, most of it an accounting recognition that the two carriers are worth far less than when they emerged from bankruptcy a year ago.
--> U.S.: Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines, preparing to merge amid a steep industry downturn, reported a combined first-quarter loss of $10.5 billion today, most of it an accounting recognition that the two carriers are worth far less than when they emerged from bankruptcy a year ago.Airline stocks were stable Wednesday morning after plunging Tuesday, led by a decline of more than 35 percent at UAL, the parent of United Airlines.
Across the industry, carriers are reeling from a huge increase in fuel costs — roughly 50 percent above first-quarter prices in 2007 — and preparing for a decline in demand with the economy faltering.
Across the industry, carriers are reeling from a huge increase in fuel costs — roughly 50 percent above first-quarter prices in 2007 — and preparing for a decline in demand with the economy faltering.
--> Tallahassee, FL: A bill that would let teachers challenge evolution with "scientific information'' has passed in the Senate.Opponents charged in debate today that it would allow the teaching of intelligent design or other religious theories they say masquerade as science. The bill would prohibit teachers from being penalized for offering "scientific'' alternatives but loosely defines that term.
It passed 21-17 and now goes to the House. That chamber is considering a version of the bill that would not just permit but require teachers to present "critical analysis'' of the theory of evolution. The Senate rejected that version of the bill.
--> El Dorado, TX: As state authorities began a second day of court-ordered DNA testing on members of a polygamist sect, children were being moved to foster families, according to NBC reports.Officials in a massive custody case are trying to identify the parents of 437 children taken from a west Texas compound more than two weeks ago. The testing of ranch residents was taking place in the courthouse square as a handful of deputies in cowboy hats stood guard.
State District Judge Barbara Walther signed an order Tuesday allowing Child Protective services officials to begin moving the 437 children held in the San Angelo Coliseum for the last two weeks into temporary foster care, most likely group homes or privately run facilities, until individual custody hearings can be held.
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