Suspicious packages force evacuations in Aspen Much of downtown Aspen was evacuated Wednesday after suspicious packages were found at two banks. Police said a downtown Wells Fargo Bank discovered a package with a threatening note at about 2:30 p.m. A nearby Vectra Bank reported a similar package minutes later. 01 Jan 2009
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Conn. gov, lawmakers discuss federal stimulus plan Connecticut's congressional delegation told state officials Wednesday that the state's share of the expected federal stimulus package will likely include extra Medicaid reimbursement money and funding for capital projects, such as bridges. 31 Dec 2008
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US Embassy in Brazil receives suspicious package The U.S. Embassy in Brazil has been searched by a bomb squad after receiving a suspicious package by mail, but local authorities say it did not contain explosives. 30 Dec 2008
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Suspicious powder sent to US embassy harmless An official says a suspicious white powder sent to the U.S. Embassy in the South Korean capital has been found to be harmless. The embassy in Seoul received a package containing the white powder earlier this week. 26 Dec 2008
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Thai leader proposes $8.7 bln stimulus package Thailand's prime minister said Friday the government wants to spend 300 billion baht ($8.7 billion) next year to jump-start the country's ailing economy. 26 Dec 2008
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US embassy in SKorea receives suspicious package An official says the U.S. Embassy in Seoul has received a package containing a suspicious white powder. Spokesman Aaron Tarver said the embassy received the package Wednesday, and a sample of the powder was being tested. Tarver said no one was reported sickened. 25 Dec 2008
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The Overnight Report: Auto Rescue Package Emerges The Dow ended down 25 points or 0.3%, while the S&P500 finished 0.3% higher and the Nasdaq closed up 0.8%. So the last full trading week of the year saw the S&P finish up 0.9%, its second consecutive weekly gain. 20 Dec 2008
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US drug package to help Mexico find fake passports Mexico has a new specialized laboratory to detect fake immigration documents thanks to a U.S. anti-drug aid package. The laboratory inside the offices of Mexico's National Migration Institute in Mexico City is the first of 60 that also will include photo and fingerprint databases. 17 Dec 2008
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US drug package to help Mexico find fake passports Mexico has a new specialized laboratory to detect fake immigration documents thanks to a U.S. anti-drug aid package. The laboratory inside the offices of Mexico's National Migration Institute in Mexico City is the first of 60 that also will include photo and fingerprint databases. 17 Dec 2008
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Feds: Suspicious packages sent to Guard, Reserve Federal authorities are reporting that suspicious packages have been sent to National Guard bureaus and reserve facilities in 36 states. A Dec. 16 report from the Department of Homeland Security says the 51 packages include anti-war compact discs, and one package also had a suspicious powder. It said the powder, sent in a package to Utah's National Guard headquarters in Draper, was tested and found not to be toxic, the report said. 17 Dec 2008
