Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Short Takes

It’s Election Day in Ohio and several other states. If you live there and the Republicans will let you, please vote.

Greece — The parties are still working out the details of a coalition government.

Meanwhile, Italy is the next big thing on the financial risk tailspin.

In the U.S., home prices start to fall again.

Jerry Sandusky, a former football coach at Penn State, stands accused of sexual abuse of children.

Bank of America agrees to settle a lawsuit for overdraft fees to the tune of $410 million.

Boring Job — After a delay, the tunnel project in Miami’s port could start on Wednesday.

R.I.P. Joe Frazier, heavyweight boxer.

Tropical Update — There are two disturbances in the North Atlantic: Subtropical Storm Sean. and Invest 98. Neither are near land.