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The sugar beet industry in the Red River Valley, the largest beet growing region in the country, is facing uncertainty following a federal judge's decision to overturn the approval of Roundup Ready sugar beets. The ruling, made by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White, cites the Department of
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A recent survey by the Associated Press found that 42 percent of Americans are planning a leisure trip this summer, down slightly from 2005 but still indicating that vacationers are unwilling to give up their vacations even in a weak economy. Red Roof, with its renovated properties across the country,
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The University of Utah Utes are set to face the Oregon Ducks on Saturday at Autzen Stadium, with the game to be broadcast on ESPN. The Utes, who are currently ranked No. 18 in the AP poll, have earned a reputation for their strength on the field, particularly after their
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Japan's Democratic Party of Japan is forming a coalition government with two smaller groups, the Social Democratic Party and People's New Party, despite disagreements on foreign policy and the presence of US Marines on Okinawa, party leaders announced Wednesday. This alliance paves the way for Democratic
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The new General Motors board is deliberating over four options for its German-based Opel unit, including preserving the operation or allowing it to enter bankruptcy protection, a person familiar with the options revealed on Wednesday. The 13-member board, meeting in Detroit, is also considering bids from a consortium of Canada&
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Cate Blanchett, an Australian actress, was injured on stage when hit by a prop during a theatre performance in Sydney, Australia. The incident occurred while she was playing the lead role of Blanche DuBois in the play A Streetcar Named Desire. Blanchett, who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in
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A Saudi militant who attacked the kingdom's anti-terror chief after pretending to surrender blew himself up while the official was on the phone reassuring another terrorist in Yemen that it would be safe to return home. The disclosure was made by the Interior Ministry in a statement that
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A&E Television Networks announced its plan to acquire Lifetime Entertainment Services, adding to its portfolio of channels including A&E and the History Channel. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the year, although terms remain undisclosed. A&E Television Networks, a
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Microsoft and Yahoo Inc. are collaborating to tilt the balance of power in internet search away from Google Inc. through a proposed 10-year agreement. Under the agreement, Microsoft's Bing search engine would process all search requests and steer search-related ads on Yahoo. This partnership aims to challenge Google&
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Martin J. McGowan Jr. was an accomplished journalist, public servant, and devoted family man who left a lasting impact on the communities he served. Born in 1932, McGowan's remarkable journey began with his passion for writing, which led him to earn a degree in journalism from the University
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Veteran Washington journalist and CNN commentator Robert Novak, known for his fiery debates and unflinching reporting, died on [date not specified] at his home in Washington. He had been battling brain cancer for some time. Novak, a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times for decades, was a household name as a
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A St. Petersburg surgeon has reached a settlement agreement with the Florida Board of Medicine after allegedly treating the wrong patient in a different hospital room. According to the Associated Press, James Westervelt, who practices at the Suncoast Medical Clinic, has been fined $10,000. Westervelt neither accepted nor denied
