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Wyoming Conservation Corp improves trail system
By THADDEUS MAST Laramie Boomerang LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) _ Thousands of Wyoming residents and tourists enjoy the trails meandering through the many state parks. But …
Entrepreneurs mix adult beverages with vintage arcade games
By KEVIN JOY The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ When Benjamin Morgan pitched his idea for an arcade to investors, the particulars of his …
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Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel talks sexts and growth
Evan Spiegel dropped out of Stanford University in 2012, three classes shy of graduation, to move back to his father’s house and work on Snapchat.
Hoping to quiet critics with Windows 8.1
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Microsoft is trying to fix what it got wrong with its radical makeover of Windows. It’s making the operating system easier …
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Drought worsening health crisis in Central California town
EAST PORTERVILLE, Calif. (AP) _ Residents of East Porterville and experts say not having running water and breathing increasingly dusty air because of the drought …
Report: Wait lists for vets even longer today than last year
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The number of veterans seeking health care but ending up on waiting lists of one month or more is 50 percent higher …
Petal bans e-cigarette use in public buildings
PETAL, Miss. (AP) _ The Petal Board of Aldermen has voted to make vaping illegal in public buildings. The Hattiesburg American (http://hatne.ws/1SAWu9M) reports that Mayor …
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Students charged after device similar to stun gun found
SHEPHERD, Mich. (AP) _ Authorities say several students are facing charges after a device similar to a stun gun was brought to a mid-Michigan school …
Lawsuit says schools are breaking law in teacher evaluations
By CHRISTINE ARMARIO LOS ANGELES (AP) _ A group that got a judge to overturn California’s laws on teacher tenure and layoffs is now going …
Ivy Tech Corporate College to offer course in truck driving
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) _ Ivy Tech Corporate College has announced a new program in Evansville aimed at getting more truck drivers on the road. The …
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Jazz work out Myles Turner, Trey Lyles
By KAREEM COPELAND AP Sports Writer SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ The Utah Jazz are looking for shooting and front-court depth. Myles Turner and Trey …
Warriors withstand James, take 3-2 lead over Cavs in finals
By ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Basketball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ Stephen Curry came off a screen, dribbled behind his back and crossed over Matthew Dellavedova. …
Ex-Giants RB David Wilson improves triple jump in 2nd meet
NEW YORK (AP) _ Former New York Giants running back David Wilson significantly improved his performance in the triple jump in his second meet in …
