NEW DELHI -- Protests against a recent increase in fuel prices shut down markets, schools, airports and businesses across India on Monday, and thousands of people were arrested as violence flared in some cities. The effect of the demonstrations --...
NEW MEXICO -- Border security is a major concern to many residents and because of that U. S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman received a security briefing Tuesday from the New Mexico National Guard and U. S. Border Patrol. Maps...
Cedar Falls native James Blount and five-year Ames resident Brian Risely have a couple of things in common. Both attended Iowa State University. Blount, 24, is a senior majoring in elementary education; Risely, 23...
HealthDay News -- Enrolling your child in a baseball, soccer or other sports league can ensure regular exercise, promote friendships and instill a sense of teamwork...
POCOLA, Okla. AP -- Pocola town leaders want to turn an eight-acre plot of land into what would be the town s first official park. Mayor Don Didier says the wish list for the park includes a walking trail, ball fields ... Full text here...
WASHINGTON ? President Barack Obama will mix campaigning with a discussion on the economy during a trip to Missouri this week...
Analysts say the spill will reduce economic growth by only about one-half of 1 percentage point this quarter, and even less during the second half of the year. Even for an economy as large as the United States ? $14. 6 ... Full text here...
BRUSSELS ? The EU on Tuesday banned most of Iran Air s jets from flying to Europe because of safety concerns, emphasizing that the move was not related to U. N. sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program...