Fire, drone expose scale of prehistoric rock formations
By KARL PUCKETT Great Falls Tribune GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) _ Cutting-edge archaeological work that included use of a drone and prescribed fire has unearthed …
Airline outsources jobs to partner with Idaho tax incentive
BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ United Airlines is outsourcing about 50 Boise operations and customer-service jobs to SkyWest Airlines at significantly lower wages. The move comes …
New York to invest $2 million in minority and women-owned start-ups
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ New York state is setting aside $2 million to invest in new high-tech businesses owned by minorities and women. Democratic Gov. …
NY health officials issue advisory on air quality
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ State health and environmental officials are urging New Yorkers to take steps to save energy and reduce smog following an air …
Argentina criticizes holdout funds for embassy asset freeze
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) _ Argentina is sharply criticizing a group of investment funds in the U.S. for freezing assets in the South American country’s …
Peoria Public Library adds digital movies, music service
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) _ Peoria Public Library patrons have free access to more than 8 million songs and 5,000 movies through a new digital service. …
Challenge accepted: Recycling company takes on K-Cups
By JENNA PIZZI NJ.com TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ They have become the cigarette butt of the coffee industry_ at least from a recycling perspective. The …
North Dakota student prepares for National Geographic Bee
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) _ A North Dakota middle school student is arduously preparing for the National Geographic Bee competition. The 12-year-old Sean Ness tells …
Doctors say tests show Pele has no tumors
SAO PAULO (AP) _ Brazilian doctors say tests conducted on Pele after he had prostate surgery this week showed he had a benign condition. A …
Artists use old machinery to create new artworks
By STEPHEN NIELSEN The Winchester Star WINCHESTER, Va. (AP) _ Local watercolor artist and graphic designer Julie Read was searching for inspiration in the Virginia …