Corruption case against former O.C. sheriff hinges on star witness' credibility [6 mins]
Defense attorneys portray Don Haidl, the wealthy businessman who testified he bribed Michael Carona and lavished him with gifts, as a liar who received a sweet plea deal. After months of testimony, national headlines and the profanity-laced audiotapes, the sweeping public corruption case against former Orange County Sheriff Michael S. Carona may end up coming down to the testimony of one man: Don Haidl. | Profit warnings and job losses signal lasting slowdown (Reuters) [36 mins][Kansas]
Reuters - A fresh wave of profit warnings and job cuts soured investor sentiment on Thursday after an employment report suggested U.S. job losses in December could be the worst in almost 60 years. |