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Everyday heroes: 11 tales of American heroes

Charles Ramsey answered a call for distress and discovered a house of horrors. Victor Perez stopped the abduction of an 8-year-old girl. Two teenage boys rescued a couple from a burning car wreck in Florida. New Yorker Kashmir Singh goes the extra mile to help a Swiss couple. Here are 11 stories of everyday American heroes who responded to trying circumstances with extraordinary grace and courage.
How Victor Perez saved abducted girl: four tales of everyday heroes
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US stocks slip on foreign worries

US stocks faltered Monday on trouble in China and Greece. The Dow lost 14 points to close at 12962
American Airlines plans to cut 13,000 jobs

American Airlines, the nation's third-largest airline, would eliminate about 15 percent of its workforce. The move comes as part of American Airlines' bankruptcy protection plan.
Stocks bounce on low interest rate promises

The Dow rose 83 points to close at 12758, its highest close since May 2011, after the Federal Reserve pledged to keep interest rates near zero for almost three more years.
Alec Baldwin kicked off plane. Are game-playing fliers a safety risk?

Refusal to turn off a cellphone got actor Alec Baldwin kicked off plane on Tuesday. American Airlines, which did the deed, noted his disruptive behavior. Others say there's a reason for the protocol on shutting off 'electronic devices.'
AMR shareholders take massive hit, but experts see a less volatile future

AMR shareholders saw their stocks drop 84 percent on Tuesday, and can expect the stock to drop to zero, but experts are saying the state of the airline industry today suggests profits are on the way.
AMR: What does Chapter 11 bankruptcy mean for American Airlines fliers?

American Airline parent corporation, AMR Corp., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday. With peak travel season just around the corner, experts are split over what it could mean.
Airline travel: life in first class is getting cushier (but not back in steerage)

US airlines, profitable again after a disastrous decade, are spending almost $2 billion to upgrade amenities for their highest-paying customers. "There is a war going on for the profitable passenger," says one analyst.
Shoshana Hebshi, Ohio woman shocked by being taken from plane in US

Shoshana Hebshi told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Tuesday that she believes she was targeted because of her Middle Eastern appearance.
On Facebook, Twitter, influence can become profit

Companies are beginning to harness social media's new ROI – return on influence – by making it personal on their Facebook, Twitter sites.
Airline fares go up. Southwest joins hike.

Airline fares for business travelers have gone by an average of $6 to $10 per round trip. Southwest's hike in airline fares virtually guarantees price rise will stick.
Saggy pants arrest thrown out by prosecutors

Saggy pants arrest: football player Deshon Marman's arrest on a US Airways flight for wearing saggy pants drew criticism and accusations of racism. Prosecutors Wednesday agreed that criminal charges were not warranted.
JFK turtles bring some NYC air traffic to a crawl Wednesday

JFK turtles crossed a busy runway at the New York City airport to get to nearby beaches, where they could lay eggs. The JFK turtles are of the diamondback terrapin type.
Who wins with weaker oil?

If commodities keep getting weaker this summer, airlines stocks will benefit
Stocks close higher on commodities rally

Following a strong show on Friday, the Dow rose 45 points, led by oil and precious metals
Week ahead: new transparency at the Fed and a gusher of earnings

The Fed will hold its first-ever quarterly briefing, and new data will likely reveal sluggish economic growth for the first quarter
Airline results take a hit from higher fuel cost

US airline earnings are down as they cope with rising fuel costs and a drop in the number of passengers traveling to Japan
Controller's mistake at Reagan airport shows safety plans worked

The lone air-traffic controller at Reagan airport Wednesday night may have been snoozing, but safeguards allowed planes to land, say aviation officials.
Oil prices surge on Libya unrest

Oil prices rose to $95 a barrel and stocks fell about 1 percent by midday. The surge in oil prices boosted oil company stocks.
Inflation rate: why prices are rising on everything from cornflakes to socks

The Consumer Price Index, a measure of the inflation rate, rose 0.4 percent in December and January. This is the first time the CPI has increased this much for two straight months since 2008.
Janet Napolitano questioned over airline stowaway on Capitol Hill

Janet Napolitano, Secretary for US Homeland Security, faced tough questioning over a runaway teen's fatal airplane ride last year. A Massachusetts congressman asked Janet Napolitano about airport security in the wake of the deadly stowaway incident.
Airline tickets: Airlines boost profits by selling fewer of them

Airline tickets aren't as plentiful as in 2008, allowing airlines to price them higher.
How Victor Perez saved abducted girl: four tales of everyday heroes

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday honored Victor Perez, the man behind the improbable car chase that resulted in the recovery of an 8-year-old girl abducted in Fresno, Calif. 'This guy is a true action hero,' said the governor. Here is his story and the stories of three other everyday heroes who responded to trying circumstances with extraordinary grace or courage.
Continental Airlines, UAL to merge

Continental Airlines and UAL shareholders approved the deal, which will create the world's biggest airline
UAL, Continental shareholders approve airline merger

The $3 billion airline merger of UAL and Continental would create the world's largest airline.
In Colombia plane crash, pilot skill praised for minimal injury

Pilot skill in the Colombia plane crash is being pointed to as a key factor in saving the lives of 130 passengers. One passenger died.