NATION
Prius latest model to face criticism, but are complaints what they seem?
NEW YORK — Reports of sudden acceleration in the Toyota Prius have spiked across the country. But that doesn’t mean there’s an epidemic of bad gas pedals in the popular hybrid.By Erin Mcclam and Tom Krisher , March 12, 2010
Foreclosure rates up by smallest amount in 4 years 
WASHINGTON (AP) — The foreclosure crisis isn't over, but the pace of growth may finally be slowing down.
March 11, 2010
After slow start, tornado season under way
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Forecasters say a wetter-than-usual winter and a jet stream ripping over the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley" could lead to an active spring — perhaps starting with the strong twister that nicked a small western Oklahoma town Monday night.
March 11, 2010
Stricter oversight of dietary supplements closer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stricter government oversight of dietary supplements is moving closer thanks to an agreement among senators to include guidelines in a food safety bill.
March 11, 2010
First-time jobless claims drop slightly last week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of newly laid-off workers requesting unemployment benefits slipped last week, the latest sign the employment picture is slowly brightening.
March 11, 2010
Bemidji woman, ex-girlfriend of Woods, supports golfer
BEMIDJI — Golf is not all of what Tiger Woods is about. Neither is infidelity, said Irene Folstrom, his college girlfriend, who has come out to defend him.
By Laurie Swenson , March 11, 2010
Senate passes aid for jobless
WILLMAR — Saying Minnesota has a “very high stake” in the outcome of the 2010 Census, Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie encouraged Kan-diyohi County township officials Wednesday to help make sure all residents are counted. Forms will arriving next week.
By By Andrew Taylor , March 11, 2010
After slow start, tornado season now under way in the U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Forecasters say a wetter-than-usual winter and a jet stream dipping deep into Tornado Alley could lead to an active spring for tornadoes.
March 09, 2010
10 former Agriprocessors workers to be deported
POSTVILLE, Iowa - Ten undocumented aliens who were arrested and charged in the May 2008 raid at the former Agriprocessors kosher slaughterhouse in Postville have learned that they will be deported by March 31.
March 09, 2010
More, more seniors feel the pinch
WATERBURY, Conn. — Rising property taxes, failing eyesight and even a tumble that cracked her tailbone haven’t forced 89-year-old Angeline DiBeneditto from the home she’s had for more than six decades.
By Stephanie Reitz , March 09, 2010
Toyota disputes critic who blames electronics
WASHINGTON (AP) — Toyota is rebutting claims that the electronics of its cars and trucks are to blame for unwanted acceleration problems that have led to more than 8 million recalled vehicles.
March 08, 2010
Obama hits insurance companies, GOP in speech to build support for health care reform
GLENSIDE, Pa. (AP) — President Barack Obama accused insurance companies of placing profits over people and said Republicans ignored long-festering problems when they held power as he sought to build support today for swift passage of legislation stalled in Congress.
March 08, 2010
Neb. Game and Parks uses blogs to promote outdoors
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is using a variety of online tools to promote outdoor activities in the state.
March 08, 2010
Court to rule in military funeral protest case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is getting involved in the legal fight over the anti-gay protesters who show up at military funerals with inflammatory messages like "Thank God for dead soldiers."
March 08, 2010
Tax season bringing out the fraud artists
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — How do you know that the sender of an e-mail that has landed in your inbox is trying to steal your money or your identity? The message comes right out and asks for it.
March 08, 2010
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