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Federal transportation investigators are looking into allegations of possible maintenance and regulatory oversight problems at Northwest Airlines, where replacement workers have stepped in for striking ...

MINNEAPOLIS Standard & Poors downgraded Northwest Airlines Corp.s debt further into junk status on Tuesday, days after the nations fourth-largest carrier warned it is running out of time to avoid bankruptcy.3.1

Northwest Airlines' replacement of striking mechanics is emblematic of an increasingly hostile climate for labor unions as they struggle to keep their footing in the workplace, experts say.2.7

A group representing Minneapolis and Richfield residents has sued the Metropolitan Airports Commission, claiming that the MAC reneged on promises to provide sound insulation to homes experiencing airport noise ...2.7

One union official says trains could be backed up from St. Louis to New York City, all because of some striking Northwest Airline Mechanics in Northwest Ohio.3.1

Big news for the Idaho Falls Regional Airport, a fourth airline is moving in, giving travelers another connecting city.

With 76 percent of flights arriving on-time last week, Northwest was 19th out of the nation's 20 largest airlines.2.7

"Federal aviation regulators are investigating possible maintenance problems at Northwest Airlines" FAA probing maintenance problems at Northwest - Sep.2.7

Northwest officials agreed to take a "good, hard look" at proposals by North Dakota cities that encouraged the airline not to cut services as it is planning, Sen.2.7

Since 1997, Washington Elementary School has completed a rigorous, voluntary evaluation each year to earn an accredited with merit mark from a regional school accreditation organization.2.7

Even as 10,000 union members descend on downtown Toledo today for the annual Labor Day parade, many realize their ranks are shrinking.2.7

It's a story of a dream, hard work, grand emotions and livelihoods hanging in the balance -- preferably to the music of Puccini.2.7

All Things Considered , September 5, 2005 In Detroit, striking mechanics at Northwest Airlines are walking picket lines while replacement workers are bused in to do their jobs.2.7

A number of Continental Micronesia employees on Saipan are facing almost certain furlough after the airline reportedly lost its bid for a new ground-handling service contract with Northwest Airlines.2.7

The Minnesota dislocated worker program has developed several training regimens for aircraft mechanics laid off in recent years from Northwest Airlines, in hopes of matching their skills with areas of job ...2

The nation's airlines, temporarily unable to provide commercial service to hurricane-ravaged New Orleans, have been putting aside their own financial troubles to fly in supplies and bring out refugees from ...3.4

The time is right for biotech investing as healthcare spending is set to double over the next 10 years.2.7

New Orleans Children Already In St. Louis-Area Schools Those Who Arrive At Astrodome Decribe ... Louis Red Cross Works To Make Sure Donations Go Where Intended Helping Children Deal With Seeing The Devastation Congress Approves $10.5 Billion For Katrina Relief House Speaker Hastert Says New Orleans Should Not Be Rebuilt As It Was Missouri2.7

Northwest Airlines Corp. warned on Thursday that it is running out of time to avoid bankruptcy because of spiking fuel prices, and that it will lose as much as $400 million this quarter.5.2

As the price of gas goes up, gas stations don't lay off cashiers and auto mechanics or cut their wages; they raise the price of gas.

A retired military nurse from New York has agreed to pay a fine for a disturbance on a flight ... The woman was a big supporter of Bush, while Husar was backing Democratic challenger John Kerry.2.7

A Northwest Airlines employee was attacked last week by a Syracuse police dog at Hancock Airport, city police said.

Hurricane Katrina will hit home for Minnesota residents in many ways. Here are just a few of the effects that the storm will bring: Gasoline Prices at the pump, already around $3 Wednesday, could climb as high ...2.7

Tablet, a monthly pop culture magazine published in Seattle, is folding. The September issue, dubbed "the music issue," will be the magazine's last hurrah -- just short of its five-year anniversary.2.7

Aspen tourism and lodging officials are keeping a close watch on United Airlines.3.1

Typhoon Nabi has prompted delays and cancellations of flights of Continental Micronesia, Northwest Airlines and Japan Airlines.2.7

Minneapolis About 100 striking Northwest Airlines mechanics and supporters picketed Tuesday at a hotel that is housing replacement mechanics.6.7

City officials say the airport here is losing too many passengers because of cheaper fares in Bismarck.4.1

The Airline Pilots Association says the company is asking for 322-million dollars in cuts to help stave off a bankruptcy filing.3.1

It's that time of year. Just as footballs are beginning to fly through the air at stadiums around the country, the unofficial start of the peak season for air cargo is about to kick off.2.7

His dad is U.S. Army Spc. Martin Figueroa. 1011@cutbody:David and Yazmin Escobar look through their new backpacks as they walk along with parents Miguel and Spc.

UAW President Ron Gettelfinger has a well-cultivated reputation as a no-frills, uncomplicated guy.2.7

At a time when iPods seemingly are poking out of every purse and pocket, Rio, a once premier digital music player, is no more.2.7

Lake Dallas 2004 record: 8-3, 5-2 Playoffs: lost in bi-district round to Lincoln, 7-48 Outlook: Experts predict that Lake Dallas will battle with Frisco, Centennial, Justin Northwest, and McKinney North for the ...2.7