The two hikers that were being held captive in Iran have touched down at JFK airport. The hikers were jailed in Iran for allegedly being spies and sentenced to eight years in prison. After pleads from all different countries to release the men and them spending more than two years are home and free. Josh Fattal and Shane Bauer arrived at Kennedy Airport in New York City at about 11 a.m. on a $1 million bail deal. Read more after the jump. @Julie1205
Auto Talk: Americans Driving Less, Log Fewest Miles Since 2004
The price of a gallon of gasoline has been a major downer so far in 2011, and data shows that it may be affecting driving habits. According to The Detroit News, the Federal Highway Administration claims that Americans drove 1.453 trillion miles in the first half of 2011. That’s down 1.1 percent compared to the first six months of 2010, or an eye-popping 15.5 billion fewer miles compared to the first half of last year. In fact, the government report shows that total miles are down to the lowest level since 2004. Funkmasterflex Find Flex On Google+
U.S. Hikers In Iran Sentenced To 8 years in Prison
Two American hikers that were arrested in Iran and already served two years in prison were sentenced to a total of eight years in prison. The men were charged with espionage and illegally entering the country and have 20 days to appeal the court’s decision. Last month the U.S. had hopes that the men would be released soon but that clearly doesn’t seem to be happening anytime soon. The arrest and captivity of the hikers has but a strain on the Iran/American relationship and will most likely continue to do so. Read more about the hikers after the jump. @Julie1205
U.S. Economy Has Young Americans Downsizing Their Dreams
Amid so much economic uncertainty, many are rethinking career plans, putting off marriage and avoiding the stock market like the plague. Continue reading after the jump. @capriSUNshine
