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Bidders emerge for Obama suit maker

May. 22, 2009
The company that made President Barack Obama's election night and Inauguration Day threads could stave off liquidation with a joint bid from a British company and an American company. Hartmarx Corp., which sells business and golf attire, said Friday it has...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa