Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin signs a copy her autobiography, "Going Rogue", at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in in Norwood, Ohio, on Nov. 20, 2009.

"Going Rogue" is going big

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Southwest Airlines changes board election rules

Southwest Airlines Co. said Friday it will require uncontested candidates for its board of directors to win a majority among shareholder votes cast to be elected, instead of just a plurality.

West Virginia regulators approve gas rate increase

West Virginia's Public Service Commission has approved a 5 percent rate increase for Hope Gas Inc.

La. businessman indicted in alleged Ponzi scheme

A Louisiana businessman was charged Friday with engaging in a Ponzi scheme to defraud about 160 investors - mostly elderly people - out of roughly $19.5 million and using some of the money to pay for cars, cruises, sports tickets and a house.

Former Iowa slaughterhouse manager seeks acquittal

A former kosher slaughterhouse manager convicted of financial fraud has asked for an acquittal or new trial, saying prosecutors unfairly brought in evidence of immigration violations.

Nasdaq notifies Overstock it violated listing rule

Overstock.com Inc. said Friday that it received a listing rule violation letter Thursday from the Nasdaq Stock Market related to the recent filing of its third-quarter report.

Historic health care bill nears key Senate vote

In a show of unity, Senate Democrats sealed a 60-vote majority needed to advance health care legislation Saturday ahead of an evening showdown with Republicans eager to doom the bill and inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. Video Available Photo Gallery Available

Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., center, flanked by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., left, and Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, to discuss the new mammogram guidelines.

GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care

Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care - and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul. Video Available Photo Gallery Available

Fla. commissioner OKs Citizens Property rate hikes

More than 15,000 mobile home owners insured by state-backed Citizens Property insurance Corp. will see an 11 percent increase on their insurance policies in 2010.

How the major stock indexes fared on Friday

Stocks fell for a third straight day Friday as a disappointing outlook from computer maker Dell Inc. suggested that an economic recovery could be uneven. The market, which has been shuttling between concerns about the economy and traders' need to find high-yielding investments, is back to worrying about the economy. Demand for safe haven investments like Treasurys and the dollar rose for a second day in response to Dell's outlook and comments from European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet, who said the ECB plans to start reining in some of its stimulus programs. A rising dollar also hit commodities producers and exporters.

TD Ameritrade offering $1.25B in senior notes

Online retail brokerage TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. said Friday that it will sell $1.25 billion in senior unsecured notes in a public offering and use proceeds to retire debt and stagger the maturity of its long-term bonds.

Colo. billboard links Obama with jihadists

A billboard showing President Barack Obama wearing a turban has sparked a lot of attention at the suburban Denver used car dealership that put it up. Photo Gallery Available

New Hampshire AG seeks bankruptcy for mortgage co.

The New Hampshire attorney general's office wants to force a mortgage company that closed suddenly into bankruptcy.

Movers roundup: Dress Barn, Hibbett Sports

Among the stock activity stories for Friday, Nov. 20, from AP Financial News:

Huntington Bancshares to buy $338.9M in notes

Huntington Bancshares Inc., parent company of Huntington National Bank, said Friday that it will pay $338.9 million for subordinated bank notes tendered for an offer that expired Thursday.

Texas high court agrees to rehear Exxon case

The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said it will again hear arguments in the nearly 15-year legal battle over accusations that Exxon Mobil Corp. loaded abandoned wells with junk, sludge and even explosives to keep other companies from drilling there.

Wyoming challenges Yellowstone snowmobile rules

The state of Wyoming filed a federal lawsuit Friday seeking to block the National Park Service from further restricting snowmobile numbers in Yellowstone National Park.

Americans save more but earn less as rates fall

The U.S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money.

More ethics rules issued for NC treasurer workers

North Carolina's state treasurer has unveiled rules banning employees from taking gifts from companies that do substantial business with the agency.

Sun-Times Media names John Barron group publisher

Sun-Times Media Group, which was recently sold out of bankruptcy to an investor group, said Friday it named John Barron to the newly created group publisher position and as senior vice president of news and editorial operations.

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