A former Army cook convicted of multiple rapes and murders is set to die next month in what would be the U.S. military's first execution in nearly 50 years.

CLYDE --Two employees of Whirlpool's Clyde Division have traveled to Dallas along with about 250 other volunteers to help nine families build their homes -- just in time for the holidays.

Jarden Corporation said its Board of Directors approved the adoption of a stockholder rights plan.

Stanley Security Solutions signed a five-year lease for 9,600 square feet of space at the Ash Business Center, 4670 Ash Ave., in Tempe.

Whirlpool Corp. plans to lay off about 100 employees at its Evansville plant because of a dwindling demand for refrigerators.

About 244,000 GE, GE Profile, Monogram and Kenmore wall ovens were recalled Wednesday.

The company said Tuesday that external factors, including diminished demand from Whirlpool Corp., made the closing necessary.

Jarden Plastic Solutions is a division of the Jarden Corporation, which produces a number of consumer products including Crock Pots and the Food Savers.