Citrus Times

Soldiers turn back surge of government workers at Afghan bank

Special — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:32:51 +0000

Afghan security forces punched and pushed back hundreds of governments workers trying to storm the central branch of the Kabul Bank to claim their monthly wages

Obama defends opposition to tax cuts for rich Americans

Special — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:26:04 +0000

President Barack Obama has defended his opposition to extending Bush-era tax cuts for wealthy Americans.

High winds fan Detroit fires

Special — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:10:00 +0000

Wind-whipped flames swept through at least three Detroit neighborhoods, destroying dozens of homes, including many that were vacant, officials said. The roaring fires were fanned by winds of up to 50 mph, going from house to house.

Consumer credit falls $3.6B in July

Robby Douglas — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:45:55 +0000

Consumer borrowing in the U.S. declined for a sixth straight month in July, indicating Americans are reluctant to take on more debt without faster job growth

Eight missing as Colorado wildfires rage on into third day

Special — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:39:54 +0000

Fire officials tackling the wildfire that has taken hold of a rugged canyon in the Colorado foothills say 8 people are reported missing.

Texas officials search for possible flood victims

Special — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:33:57 +0000

Authorities are searching for possible victims after 2 mobile homes and a house in central Texas were swept away by floodwaters brought by Hermine

Free disposal service Saturday for documents, meds

Robby Douglas — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:01:21 +0000

Citrus County residents can Shred their sensitive documents and dispose of medications during a "Shred-A-Thon" on Sept. 11 in Inverness

Hillary Clinton slams Florida pastor for ‘disgraceful’ plans

Special — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:54:13 +0000

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton slammed a Florida pastor for his "disgraceful" plan to burn the Quran and strongly criticizing George W. Bush's fiscal record.

No shocks for Irish duo

Special — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:48:01 +0000

Corey Pavin's wildcard picks for next month's Ryder Cup came as little surprise to European vice-captains Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley.

Piers Morgan to replace Larry King

Special — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:40:51 +0000

British TV host Piers Morgan will take over Larry King's prime-time hour with "a candid, in-depth newsmaker interview program" starting in January