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(DUBUQUE, Iowa, AP) — A report released at a gathering of mayors in Dubuque finds that commerce along the Mississippi River generates more than $400 billion and supports 1.3 million… Read more »
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Controllers reveal risk that could cause plane collisions
By JOAN LOWY Associated Press (WASHINGTON, AP) — Five air traffic controllers have exposed a problem that is putting planes at risk of colliding or causing accidents due to wake turbulence, a… Read more »
Interior Dept.: High-risk oil, gas wells checks lack funding
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press (WASHINGTON, AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management lacks sufficient resources to inspect high-risk oil and gas wells on federal land as a drilling boom continues… Read more »
Justice Dept. seeks to ease path for corporate prosecutions
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press (WASHINGTON, AP) — Despite the many challenges in bringing such cases, the Justice Department is renewing its commitment to prosecuting corporate executives for financial misdeeds, Deputy Attorney… Read more »
Cloistered nuns bake altar breads for papal Mass in Philly
By KATHY MATHESON Associated Press (LANGHORNE, Pa., AP) — A group of cloistered nuns has been working overtime in the kitchen to help Philadelphia church officials prepare for Pope Francis’ visit, baking… Read more »
Investigators seek cause of Las Vegas airplane fire
By KIMBERLY PIERCEALL and SALLY HO Associated Press (LAS VEGAS, AP) — Federal investigators on Thursday were analyzing flight data and cockpit voice recorders from a plane that caught fire on a… Read more »
US stocks rise in afternoon trading amid speculation on Fed
By BERNARD CONDON Associated Press (NEW YORK, AP) — U.S. stocks are rising in afternoon trading Thursday as investors try to anticipate when and how quickly the Federal Reserve will raise interest… Read more »
Striking Seattle teachers point to high cost of living
By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press (SEATTLE, AP) — Teacher Janine Magidman has lived and worked in Seattle for years, but she worries her newer colleagues will be priced out because their salaries… Read more »
From eggs to trees, USDA promotional programs controversial
By MARY CLARE JALONICK (WASHINGTON, AP) — The slogans are familiar: “The Incredible Edible Egg,” ”Pork: The Other White Meat,” and “Got Milk?” They’ve all been part of promotional campaigns overseen by the… Read more »
St. Louis Zoo says it won’t begin charging admission
(ST. LOUIS, AP) — The St. Louis Zoo will continue to be free to the public. The board that runs the zoo says it doesn’t plan to implement an admission… Read more »
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