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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ New York state is receiving nearly $17 million to support AmeriCorps programs throughout the state. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the money …

By STEVE SZKOTAK SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) _ Prominent alumnae of Sweet Briar College are rejoicing over a mediated settlement to keep the 114-year-old Virginia …

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ Maine is getting $3.6 million from the federal government for job training programs. Republican Sen. Susan Collins said the U.S. Department …

RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) _ Officials in Fremont County have tentatively agreed to contribute money for a new, reliable airline for Riverton Regional Airport. The Riverton …

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ After getting the cold shoulder, U.S. health insurer Anthem Inc. said it’s raising its offer …

ST. LOUIS (AP) _ St. Louis leaders will give residents and businesses an opportunity to weigh in on whether the city should raise the minimum …

MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) _ A community group unveiled its plans to develop downtown Midland, hoping to gather feedback from the public. Residents on Thursday visited …

NEW YORK (AP) _ Office Depot shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of the company’s $6.3 billion acquisition by one-time rival Staples. The deal, announced in …

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 …

By SCOTT BAUER MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ More than two dozen awards worth more than $124 million were made to companies without a formal staff …