(AFX UK Focus) 2008-12-02 14:22 UPDATE 1-Beacon Roofing Q4 earnings double, shares rise
Dec 2 (Reuters) - Beacon Roofing Supply Inc reported fourth-quarter earnings that more than doubled, beating analysts' expectations, driven by an "unusual" rise in prices of roofing products, sending its shares up as much as 14 percent before the bell.

Covington Roofing celebrates 85 years
Covington Roofing recently celebrated 85 years in business. The Conway business has been run all its years by four generations of the same family.

Asbestos discovery closes rooms at Bozeman High
BOZEMAN - School officials have closed part of Bozeman High School after discovering pieces of asbestos roofing material in some of its classrooms.

Asbestos discovery closes rooms at Bozeman High
Associated Press - December 2, 2008 6:04 AM ET BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - School officials have closed part of Bozeman High School after discovering pieces of asbestos roofing material in some of...

Jury selection begins in Boulder murder trial
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Jury selection is under way in the first-degree murder trial of a man accused of killing a Boulder bodybuilder two years ago.       Ryan Barry is the third and final defendant charged in the December 2006 slaying of 43-year-old Sergio Libman, a Chilean native who owned a roofing company and participated in bodybuilding competitions.       Barry is accused of shooting ...

Hope grows for Pembroke family after dad's crushing fall
The fall shattered John White?s feet. It left his family nearly broke. It ended his roofing career. A year later, White?s feet are on the mend.

Germany Aims to Guide the West?s Ties to Russia
Germany hopes to counter Russia?s renewed militarism by promoting economic development and stability.

'Last piece' in 2-year-old Libman murder case
Dec. 18, 2006: Sergio Libman, owner of a Boulder roofing company and a prominent body builder, is shot to death outside his condo in the Steelyards development. Police search for two gunmen thought to have killed him after responding to an online advertisement for Libman?s Porsche.

Cuba softens stance toward Catholic Church
HAVANA ? Cuba?s government took a significant step toward improving relations with the Roman Catholic Church this past weekend. President Raul Castro attended mass with the island?s Catholic hierarchy and thousands of faithful to beatify a 19th century Cuban friar known as the "father of the poor."

Germany Aims to Protect Its Interests by Guiding the West?s Ties to Russia
As the United States aims to counter Russia?s newfound military assertiveness, Germany favors steps to develop Russia economically and ensure its political stability.

FOX-E Team: Heat Your House With Your Pool?
Did you know you can use your pool to heat your house -- even when it's cold outside? 7 On Your Side's Chris Coffey shows you a new heating and air conditioning system that's good for the environment, and even better for your wallet.

Hope grows after crushing fall
A tragic fall shattered John White?s feet, left his family nearly broke and ended his roofing career. A year later, John White is on the mend, his family is closer and his life, though drastically changed, is getting better.

2 get prison in firearms-to-Mexico investigation
Associated Press - December 2, 2008 7:05 PM ET EL PASO, Texas (AP) - An El Paso man and a Mexican national must serve more than three years in prison in a firearms smuggling...

2 Get Trial For S. Strabane Gun Shop Burglary
Two men arrested in connection with the burglary of a South Strabane gun shop will stand trial.

Founder of Vent Maker Wins Suit
SANTA ROSA, Calif. | The founder of Rohnert Park, Calif., vent manufacturer O'Hagin's Inc. has won a $10.6 million judgment against the company, following a court fight that included allegations of fraud.

The Valley has not seen a prolonged home-price drop like this in more than two decades.
Water Source Depending on where your home is located, your water source may be a public or private well, or your city's local water supply. All of these water sources have their advantages and disadvantages.

Thousands take up Chancellor's offer of more time to pay tax
More than 2200 small businesses have taken up the Chancellor's offer to ease cash flow by giving them more time to pay tax bills.

Council sets speed limits for Paige Road
Debate regarding the widening of Paige Road continued at Monday night?s City Council meeting.

$20 million elementary school opens in Chambersburg
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. The Chambersburg Area School Districts newest school, Benjamin Chambers Elementary, opens Wednesday, replacing two schools and opening up classroom space in a third.

Bond allows elementary school to make improvements
Voters approved a $138 million bond proposal for the Olathe School District in October 2007 to pay for the construction of new schools, technology for new and existing schools and maintenance/refurbishing of existing schools.