Economy
Fed to start tapering bond purchases this year: Bernanke
The Federal Reserve maintains its $85 billion-a-month asset purchase program, but says it could begin scaling back later this year.
More Sports | TROPHEE ERIC BOMPARD Nov 17, 2008
Asada second in Trophee Bompard
PARIS — World figure skating champion Mao Asada settled for a runnerup finish Saturday at the Trophee Bompard after a shaky performance on her jumps in her first competition this season. Canada’s Joannie Rochette defeated defending champion Asada, dashing the skater’s hopes of a ...
More Sports | TROPHEE ERIC BOMPARD Nov 16, 2008
Mao, Kozuka second after short programs
PARIS — World champion Mao Asada placed second to Canada’s Joannie Rochette in the short program at the Trophee Bompard in Paris on Friday night after underrotating a triple-triple combination jump in her first competition this season. Mao tried a triple flip-triple toe loop ...