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Office Depot shareholders approve sale to Staples
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Iowa fertilizer plant asks state for additional $21.5 million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ A $1.9 billion fertilizer plant under construction in southeast Iowa is asking for an additional $21.5 million in incentives from …
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‘Halo: Reach’ more fun with more than one player
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FDA tells food industry to phase out artificial trans fats
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Air Force finds contamination in Moose Creek wells
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) _ An Air Force base about 25 miles southeast of Fairbanks has found contaminated groundwater in wells near Moose Creek. The Fairbanks …
Forecasters warning of potential for heat-related illnesses
ATLANTA (AP) _ Forecasters are offering Georgians tips to stay safe as high temperatures in the region could lead to heat-related illnesses. The National Weather …
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ State school board members accused the Ohio Department of Education on Tuesday of breaking the law by throwing online schools’ failing …
300 students to enroll after tumult at Sweet Briar College
SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) _ Saved from the brink of closure, Sweet Briar College said Wednesday that nearly 300 students are scheduled to enroll for …
Audit: LA schools added $40M for food but served fewer meals
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ An audit has found the Los Angeles Unified School District spent $40.6 million more on food but served fewer meals. The …
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European Games ceremony cost over $95M, minister says
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) _ Azerbaijan’s lavish European Games opening ceremony featuring Lady Gaga cost over $95 million, the country’s sports minister said Saturday. Organizers also …
Draft prospect Rashad Vaughn returns to Minn. for 2 workouts
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Ex-Giants RB David Wilson makes pro debut in triple jump
By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ David Wilson knew he looked like a football player lined up alongside the rest of …
