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City of Eau Claire considers "obesity map"

It's a unique step that's never been done in Eau Claire before. The data would be calculated using the body mass index. More>>

DNR identifies logging company responsible for starting fire

Department of Natural Resources law enforcement officials have identified the owner of the land where the Germann Road Fire originated as well as the logging operation responsible for unintentionally igniting the fire. More>>

Lawmakers claim oversight in forgiving state taxes for those killed in combat

This week, Wisconsin lawmakers unanimously approve forgiving state taxes for those military members killed in combat. More>>

Minn. Senate backs U of M, MNSCU tuition freezes

The Minnesota Senate has voted to freeze tuition rates at the state's public colleges and universities for the next two years. More>>

Jogger who fell to his death in Red Wing identified

Authorities say a jogger fell to his death from a Mississippi River bluff in Red Wing. More>>

Walker signs bill benefiting Wisconsin Ducks

Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a bill benefiting the military-style amphibious vehicle known as the Wisconsin Duck. More>>

Wis. DNR lifts statewide burning ban

The state Department of Natural Resources has lifted a statewide burning ban. More>>

Minnesota begins 2013 gypsy moth trapping program

Officials will set more than 14,000 gypsy moth traps across Minnesota this spring as part of the state's annual monitoring program for the destructive tree pest. More>>

Tougher safety belt enforcement pending in Wis.

Wisconsin drivers and passengers should buckle up or they will have a better chance to get a ticket under a new statewide crackdown. More>>

Walker: Online sales tax could lead to income tax relief

A national sales tax for online purchases could mean tax relief for you. More>>

Minn. DOH recommend one-time Hepatitis-C shots for Baby Boomers

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WXOW) - May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. That's why health officials are calling for all U.S. baby boomers - the generation born from 1945 through 1965 - to get a one-time test for the Hepatitis-C virus. More>>

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Delays expected for I-90/94 Friday. Click here for alternate route
Delays expected for I-90/94 Friday. Click here for alternate route
MAUSTON/WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisconsin (WXOW) - If you're headed to the Mauston/Wisconsin Dells area this weekend, you can expect delays. Single-lane closures in both directions on I-90/94 between MaustonMore >>
MAUSTON/WISCONSIN DELLS, Wisconsin (WXOW) - If you're headed to the Mauston/Wisconsin Dells area this weekend, you can expect delays. Single-lane closures in both directions on I-90/94 between MaustonMore >>
Governor Walker visits Douglas County fire area
Governor Walker visits Douglas County fire area
Governor Scott Walker is visiting with officials in Douglas County as he tours the areas damaged by massive wildfires.More >>
Governor Scott Walker is visiting with officials in Douglas County as he tours the areas damaged by massive wildfires.More >>
State unemployment rate at 7.1 percent
State unemployment rate at 7.1 percent
Wisconsin's unemployment rate for April was 7.1 percent, unchanged from the previous month.More >>
Wisconsin's unemployment rate for April was 7.1 percent, unchanged from the previous month.More >>
Dayton: use cigarette, corporate taxes for stadium
Dayton: use cigarette, corporate taxes for stadium
A new plan for paying off Minnesota Vikings stadium debate is about to surface at the state Capitol as the legislative session nears its conclusion.More >>
Gov. Mark Dayton is proposing that lawmakers use new revenue from taxes on cigarettes and corporate income to shore up the state's share of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium.More >>
Wis. DNR confirms logging started wildfire
Wis. DNR confirms logging started wildfire
Firefighters battling a 9,000-acre in northwestern Wisconsin have contained the massive blaze.More >>
Authorities say logging operations started a massive wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin that destroyed more than a dozen homes.More >>
Wife rescues husband from black bear attack
Wife rescues husband from black bear attack
A man is recovering from injuries suffered when he was attacked by a black bear in Marinette County.More >>
A man is recovering from injuries suffered when he was attacked by a black bear in Marinette County.More >>
Guard refueling plane lands safely
Guard refueling plane lands safely
A Wisconsin National Guard refueling plane landed safely at Mitchell International Airport after reporting mechanical problems.More >>
A Wisconsin National Guard refueling plane landed safely at Mitchell International Airport after reporting mechanical problems.More >>
Texas tornado winds believed to be in excess of 200 mph
Texas tornado winds believed to be in excess of 200 mph
GRANBURY, Texas (WXOW) -- Forecasters believe North Texas was raked by 10 tornadoes last night, including the one that claimed six lives, left several missing, and destroyed dozens of homes in Granbury.More >>
GRANBURY, Texas (WXOW) -- Forecasters believe North Texas was raked by 10 tornadoes last night, including the one that claimed six lives, left several missing, and destroyed dozens of homes in Granbury.More >>
New frac sand study unveiled
New frac sand study unveiled
Bloomer (WQOW)- There's new voice in the debate and dissecting of frac sand in western Wisconsin and it comes from Montana. More >>
There's new voice in the debate and dissecting of frac sand in western Wisconsin and it comes from Montana.More >>
6-year-old boy undergoes heart transplant at Mayo
6-year-old boy undergoes heart transplant at Mayo
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) -- A 6-year-old boy who has spent the last six months in intensive care has undergone heart transplant surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. More >>
A 6-year-old boy who has spent the last six months in intensive care has undergone heart transplant surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.More >>
Backup Vikings stadium funding source to surface
Backup Vikings stadium funding source to surface
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A new plan for paying off Minnesota Vikings stadium debate is about to surface at the state Capitol as the legislative session nears its conclusion. More >>
A new plan for paying off Minnesota Vikings stadium debate is about to surface at the state Capitol as the legislative session nears its conclusion.More >>
Walker reports state added 32,000 jobs in 2012
Walker reports state added 32,000 jobs in 2012
Gov. Scott Walker's administration is reporting that Wisconsin added more than 32,000 private sector jobs last year.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker's administration is reporting that Wisconsin added more than 32,000 private sector jobs last year.More >>
Minn. Senate leader: minimum wage hike unlikely
Minn. Senate leader: minimum wage hike unlikely
The state Senate majority leader says a proposed increase in the state minimum wage is not likely to happen this session because Democrats in the House and Senate can't agree how much to raise it.More >>
The state Senate majority leader says a proposed increase in the state minimum wage is not likely to happen this session because Democrats in the House and Senate can't agree how much to raise it.More >>
Ho-Chunk leader vows to keep poker room open
Ho-Chunk leader vows to keep poker room open
The Ho-Chunk Nation leader says he'll fight the state's efforts to close the poker room at the tribe's Madison casino.More >>
The Ho-Chunk Nation leader says he'll fight the state's efforts to close the poker room at the tribe's Madison casino.More >>
NW Wisconsin wildfire contained
NW Wisconsin wildfire contained
TOWN OF GORDON, Wis. (AP) - Firefighters battling a 9,000-acre in northwestern Wisconsin have contained the massive blaze.More >>
TOWN OF GORDON, Wis. (AP) - Firefighters battling a 9,000-acre in northwestern Wisconsin have contained the massive blaze.More >>
Firefighters continue to work NW Minn. wildfire
Firefighters continue to work NW Minn. wildfire
Lighter winds are expected to help firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has consumed 7,100 acres in northwestern Minnesota.More >>
Lighter winds are expected to help firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has consumed 7,100 acres in northwestern Minnesota.More >>
Iowa's new license renewal means no vision test needed
Iowa's new license renewal means no vision test needed
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa drivers will be able to renew their driver's licenses online under a bill signed into law by the governor. Gov. Terry Branstad signed the bill Wednesday. It allows driversMore >>
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa drivers will be able to renew their driver's licenses online under a bill signed into law by the governor. Gov. Terry Branstad signed the bill Wednesday. It allows driversMore >>
Wolf hunt permit fees drop drastically
Wolf hunt permit fees drop drastically
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Legislature's budget committee has approved reducing wolf hunt license fees. Gov. Scott Walker included a proposal in his executive budget that would reduce state residents'More >>
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Legislature's budget committee has approved reducing wolf hunt license fees. Gov. Scott Walker included a proposal in his executive budget that would reduce state residents'More >>
Gov. Walker declares disaster from wildfire
Gov. Walker declares disaster from wildfire
Madison – (NEWS RELEASE) - Governor Scott Walker has issued Executive Order #103 declaring a state of emergency in response to a forest fire, which has destroyed more than 9,000 acres in Bayfield and DouglasMore >>
Madison – (NEWS RELEASE) - Governor Scott Walker has issued Executive Order #103 declaring a state of emergency in response to a forest fire, which has destroyed more than 9,000 acres in Bayfield and DouglasMore >>
DNR secretary says fire 95 percent contained
DNR secretary says fire 95 percent contained
DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp says that the wildfire in Northern Wisconsin is surrounded and 95 percent contained.More >>
DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp says that the wildfire in Northern Wisconsin is surrounded and 95 percent contained.More >>

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Friday's local scores
Friday's local scores
Friday's local scores HS Baseball Chatfield 11, Caledonia/SG 0 Girls Soccer Central 1, Mauston 1 final 2 ot HS La Crosse La Crosse 17, Oregon 5More >>
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Tailgate Tour Rolls into Tomah
Tailgate Tour Rolls into Tomah
TOMAH, Wisconsin (WXOW) -- Tomah's Recreation Park marked the latest stop on the Packers Tailgate Tour, where the biggest draw was arguably wide receiver Randall Cobb.More >>
TOMAH, Wisconsin (WXOW) -- Tomah's Recreation Park marked the latest stop on the Packers Tailgate Tour, where the biggest draw was arguably wide receiver Randall Cobb.More >>
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WIAA looking to extend deal with girls basketball tourney
WIAA looking to extend deal with girls basketball tourney
Stevens Point, WISCONSIN (WXOW) The first state girls basketball tournament in Green Bay was a resounding success in the eyes of many. So it's no surprise that the WIAA Board of Control is looking to return there.More >>
Stevens Point, WISCONSIN (WXOW) The first state girls basketball tournament in Green Bay was a resounding success in the eyes of many.

So it comes as no surprise that the WIAA Board of Control voted Friday to authorize it's executive staff to begin negotiations with the Resch Center on a long term agreement.More >>
Big Ten announces 2014 football schedule
Big Ten announces 2014 football schedule
The 2014 Big Ten football season will be one of firsts. The conference will welcome new members, Maryland and Rutgers, into the fold and will change from the current Legends and Leaders Division format to East and West.More >>
The 2014 Big Ten football season will be one of firsts. The conference will welcome new members, Maryland and Rutgers, into the fold and will change from the current Legends and Leaders Division format to East and West.More >>
Former Logan High coach Lukas seeks 3 times the fun in the Realness
Former Logan High coach Lukas seeks 3 times the fun in the Realness
At 77, winning 13 Triple Crown races and totaling more than $100 million in purse money, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has earned the right to sit in an office and let his assistants do the grunt work.More >>
BALTIMORE (AP) - After being on this earth for 77 years, winning 13 Triple Crown races and totaling more than $100 million in purse money, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has earned the right to sit in an office and let his assistants do the grunt work in the stables.More >>
Thursday's local scores
Thursday's local scores
Thursday's local scores HS Baseball Aquinas 2, Holmen 4...MVC wins MVC title Onalaska 2, Central 10...Van Egtern tosses 1-hitter Ithaca 13, Kickapoo 1 G-E-T 3, Luther 13 Mabel-CantonMore >>
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Local racer remembers Dick Trickle
Local racer remembers Dick Trickle
La Crosse, WISCONSIN (WXOW) Veteran stock car racer Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gun-shot wound. The incident happened around 1pm Thursday afternoon in North Carolina. More >>
La Crosse, WISCONSIN (WXOW) Veteran stock car racer Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gun-shot wound.

The incident happened around 1pm Thursday afternoon according to the sheriff's department in Lincoln County, North Carolina where Trickle had lived.More >>
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Central takes home MVC softball title
Central takes home MVC softball title
La Crosse, WISCONSIN (WXOW) The Central softball team left no doubts as to who the best team in the MVC is for 2013. They swept a doubleheader against second place Holmen Thursday, clinching the MVCMore >>
La Crosse, WISCONSIN (WXOW) The Central softball team left no doubts as to who the best team in the MVC is for 2013.

They swept a doubleheader against second place Holmen Thursday, clinching the MVC title.More >>
Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71
Sheriff: Ex-NASCAR driver Dick Trickle dead at 71
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.More >>
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.More >>
Packers to visit Wisconsin academy cadets
Packers to visit Wisconsin academy cadets
A group of current and former Green Bay Packers is set to visit cadets at the Wisconsin National Guard's Challenge Academy.More >>
A group of current and former Green Bay Packers is set to visit cadets at the Wisconsin National Guard's Challenge Academy.More >>

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State audits, system controls help prevent Minn. school frauds
State audits, system controls help prevent Minn. school frauds
Taxpayers entrust their money to the public schools system and school districts take that responsibility very seriously.More >>
Taxpayers entrust their money to the public schools system and school districts take that responsibility very seriously.More >>
Minn. systems of control help prevent school frauds
Minn. systems of control help prevent school frauds
Taxpayers entrust their money to the public schools system and school districts take that responsibility very seriously.More >>
Taxpayers entrust their money to the public schools system and school districts take that responsibility very seriously.More >>
UW-La Crosse Chancellor was Hoping for Tuition Increase
UW-La Crosse Chancellor was Hoping for Tuition Increase
The UW-La Crosse Chancellor says he was hoping for a slight tuition increase. Joe Gow says that increase would help enhance compensation for faculty and staff.More >>
The UW-La Crosse Chancellor says he was hoping for a slight tuition increase. Joe Gow says that increase would help enhance compensation for faculty and staff.More >>
County Board approves Park Plaza site sale
County Board approves Park Plaza site sale
The La Crosse County Board approved the sale of the Park Plaza site on Barron Island.More >>
The La Crosse County Board approved the sale of the Park Plaza site on Barron Island.More >>
Smith's Board of Regents term ends
Smith's Board of Regents term ends
A longtime member of the UW-System Board of Regents is nearing the end of his term. Brent Smith of La Crosse, has spent nine years on the UW-System Board of Regents.More >>
A longtime member of the UW-System Board of Regents is nearing the end of his term. Brent Smith of La Crosse, has spent nine years on the UW-System Board of Regents.More >>
Prevention of child abuse subject of La Crosse conference
Prevention of child abuse subject of La Crosse conference
While the signs of physical abuse can be much easier to identify, they only account for one-quarter of all abuse cases.More >>
While the signs of physical abuse can be much easier to identify, they only account for one-quarter of all abuse cases.More >>
Packers surprise Challenge Academy Cadets
Packers surprise Challenge Academy Cadets
Graduation Day: Marching Orders
Graduation Day: Marching Orders
One of the proudest moments for a Marine recruit.More >>
One of the proudest moments for a Marine recruit.More >>
U.S. Coast Guard Promotes Boater Safety Week
U.S. Coast Guard Promotes Boater Safety Week
Boater Safety Week kicks off Saturday, May 18th. Here with an event to start the week's festivities is Ron Schmal with the Coast Guard Auxiliary.More >>
Food For Savings
Food For Savings
Food donations peak during the holiday season and fall off drastically during the summer months. To make up for the shortfall, Wettstein's held its second annual Pay It Forward sale.More >>
This time of the year is always tough for food pantries. Donations peak during the holiday season and fall off drastically during the summer months. To make up for the shortfall, Wettstein's held its second annual Pay It Forward sale.More >>

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NEW! Get Active Today
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Marching Orders
Marching Orders
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Melinda's Garden
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Gardening tips to improve your green thumb from expert Melinda Myers!More >>
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Wis. not likely to take up gay marriage again soon
Wis. not likely to take up gay marriage again soon
Wisconsin's neighbor Minnesota may have become the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex unions on Tuesday.More >>
Wisconsin's neighbor Minnesota may have become the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex unions on Tuesday.More >>
Green Bay man's death is ruled homicide
Green Bay man's death is ruled homicide
Green Bay police have ruled the death of a 49-year-old man a homicide.More >>
Green Bay police have ruled the death of a 49-year-old man a homicide.More >>
Madison officers shoot 43-year-old man with sword
Madison officers shoot 43-year-old man with sword
A 43-year-old man is dead after he was fatally shot by Madison police.More >>
A 43-year-old man is dead after he was fatally shot by Madison police.More >>
Wis. group seeks volunteers to plant 500 gardens
Wis. group seeks volunteers to plant 500 gardens
The Victory Garden Initiative is seeking volunteers to plant 500 vegetable gardens in Milwaukee this month.More >>
The Victory Garden Initiative is seeking volunteers to plant 500 vegetable gardens in Milwaukee this month.More >>
Deadline approaching for state's no-call list
Deadline approaching for state's no-call list
The quarterly deadline to place a telephone number on Wisconsin's no-call list is approaching.More >>
The quarterly deadline to place a telephone number on Wisconsin's no-call list is approaching.More >>
Wabeno landmark repaired, escorted home
Wabeno landmark repaired, escorted home
A treasured landmark has been returned to a small town in northern Wisconsin with a rich history in the logging industry.More >>
A treasured landmark has been returned to a small town in northern Wisconsin with a rich history in the logging industry.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press
Lafayette County authorities say an 8-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a skid steer loader. Dispatchers got a 911 call from Blanchard Township at 4:40 p.m. yesterday about a child run over by a skid steer loader....More >>
This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment
The cost of Republican Governor Scott Walker's plan to reject federally funded Medicaid expansion and instead tighten income eligibility for the program has gone up.More >>
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin sports news from The Associated Press
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin sports news from The Associated Press
Former World Series MVP David Freese finally has his first homer of the season - and it was a grand slam. The St. Louis Cardinals scored five in the first to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 last night. The Brewers pulled...More >>
Boy dies in Wis. loader accident
Boy dies in Wis. loader accident
Lafayette County authorities say an 8-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a skid steer loader.More >>
Lafayette County authorities say an 8-year-old boy has died after he was struck by a skid steer loader.More >>

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Official: 'Amazing' no one died in train crash
Two commuter trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in an accident that sent more than 60 people to Connecticut hospitals, severely damaged the tracks and threatened to snarl travel in the congested...More >>
Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut, saying Saturday it's fortunate that no one was killed and that there...More >>
A look at why the Benghazi issue keeps coming back
A look at why the Benghazi issue keeps coming back
The night of smoke, chaos, gunfire and grenades that killed four Americans in Benghazi, Libya, is well-documented. Eight months later, it is the decisions made back in Washington that remain murky and in perpetual...More >>
The night of smoke, chaos, gunfire and grenades that killed four Americans in Benghazi, Libya, is well-documented. Eight months later, it is the decisions made back in Washington that remain murky and in perpetual dispute.More >>
Majority of number combos picked for Powerball pot
Majority of number combos picked for Powerball pot
It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.More >>
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FBI executes search warrant in ricin letter case
FBI executes search warrant in ricin letter case
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are executing a search warrant in the case of two letters containing the deadly poison ricin that were intercepted this week at a post office in Washington state.More >>
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are executing a search warrant Saturday in the case of two letters containing the deadly poison ricin that were intercepted this week at a post office in Washington state.More >>
Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent
Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy...More >>
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be...More >>
Conn., NTSB officials to tour train crash site
Conn., NTSB officials to tour train crash site
Officials in Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's office say the governor will meet with representatives from the National Transportation Safety Board and Connecticut's two U.S. senators at the site of a Metro-North...More >>
Officials in Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's office say the governor will meet with representatives from the National Transportation Safety Board and Connecticut's two U.S. senators at the site of a Metro-North Railroad...More >>
2 fires north of LA persist after long fire week
2 fires north of LA persist after long fire week
A pair of tamed but persistent wildfires still burned in the hills and mountains around Interstate 5 after a wild week of burning brush in the area north of Los Angeles.More >>
A pair of tamed but persistent wildfires still burned in the hills and mountains around Interstate 5 after a wild week of burning brush in the area north of Los Angeles.More >>
Pa. coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest
Pa. coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest
They were an unlikely pair - an itinerant hitchhiker turned Internet celebrity and a lawyer three times his age.More >>
Two cups of coffee ended life on the run for an Internet sensation known as Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker.More >>
Conn. commuter trains collide; 60 go to hospitals
Conn. commuter trains collide; 60 go to hospitals
A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut, and there are preliminary reports of injuries.More >>
Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five with critical injuries, Gov. Dannel Malloy said.More >>
OJ's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns
OJ's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns
O.J. Simpson's former lawyer has some explaining to do.More >>
O.J. Simpson's former lawyer defended himself point-by-point Friday against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial, after giving damaging testimony that Simpson actually knew his...More >>

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Union leads march in Rome calling for job creation
A union of Italian metal workers has led thousands of people in a march through the heart of Rome to press the new government for measures to spur job creation.More >>
A union of Italian metal workers has led thousands of people in a march through the heart of Rome to press the new government for measures to spur job creation.More >>
Merkel and Pope talk about a 'strong' Europe
Merkel and Pope talk about a 'strong' Europe
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the weight of Christian voters in September elections, has discussed with Pope Francis how Europe's economy should better serve people.More >>
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the importance of Christian voters in September elections, met with Pope Francis on Saturday during a quick trip to Rome that focused on helping victims of Europe's economic...More >>
Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on
Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in...More >>
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and...More >>
Politics, bribery charges swirl around Ugandan oil
Politics, bribery charges swirl around Ugandan oil
Even before the first drops flow, Uganda's oil sector is beset by bribery allegations against officials, tax-related cases abroad that cost the government millions in legal fees, and the alleged interference of...More >>
Even before the first drops flow, Uganda's oil sector is beset by bribery allegations against officials, tax-related cases abroad that cost the government millions in legal fees, and the alleged interference of a...More >>
Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr
Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is promising to unveil "something special" Monday in New York as she tries to attract more traffic and advertising to the Internet company.More >>
Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications.More >>
Caribbean talks conservation on Branson's island
Caribbean talks conservation on Branson's island
In a bid to safeguard biodiversity and the Caribbean's tourism-based economy, regional political leaders and corporate executives will gather Friday on billionaire Richard Branson's private island with the...More >>
Surrounded by a turquoise sea and a menagerie of exotic animals on a billionaire's private island, political and business leaders gathered Friday to back an initiative aimed at expanding protection for the...More >>
Energy Dept. backs Texas LNG export plan
Energy Dept. backs Texas LNG export plan
The Energy Department has given conditional approval to a Texas company that wants to export liquefied natural gas, the second LNG export project the Obama administration has approved as it faces a wave of export...More >>
The Energy Department on Friday conditionally approved a Texas company's proposal to export liquefied natural gas, only the second such project allowed to move forward amid a production boom that has led to glut of...More >>
Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy
Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy
Encouraging news about the U.S. economy helped push stock prices higher in early trading on Wall Street Friday.More >>
Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market's rally Friday.More >>
CBO: Obama budget cuts deficits $1.1T by 2023
CBO: Obama budget cuts deficits $1.1T by 2023
Congress' nonpartisan budget analyst says President Barack Obama's budget would trim projected federal deficits by $1.1 trillion over the coming decade.More >>
President Barack Obama's budget would trim projected federal deficits by $1.1 trillion over the coming decade, using nearly $6 in higher revenues for every $1 in reduced spending to achieve it, Congress' nonpartisan...More >>
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