Sugar beet debate leaves farmers waiting as Colo.’s Boulder County reconsiders biotech cropsBOULDER, Colo. — Famuer Rasmussen Jr. and five other farmers filed what they thought was a routine request to grow genetically modified sugar beets on public land in Colorado’s Boulder County. The county already had allowed genetically altered corn. Revamped Jimmy Carter Library and Museum to reopen with focus on life after White HouseATLANTA — The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum reopens Thursday on the former president’s 85th birthday after an overhaul that devotes more space than any other presidential library to a commander-in-chief’s time spent after the White House. Revamped Carter museum opens Thursday with intense focus on life after White HouseATLANTA — The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum reopens Thursday on the former president’s 85th birthday after an overhaul that devotes more space than any other presidential library to a commander-in-chief’s time spent after the White House. Buenos Aires zoo officials say 3 endangered eagles to be released in the wild following rehabBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — An Argentine zoo plans to release three endangered crowned eagles back into the wild after several months of rehabilitation during captivity. American father arrested for trying to snatch kids in Japan had sought help from court in USFRANKLIN, Tenn. — An American father arrested in Japan for snatching his children had tried for a year to persuade a judge in Tennessee that his ex-wife was likely to flee the U.S. with them, divorce records said. What the …? Wisconsin Tourism Federation changes name to avoid potentially vulgar acronymMADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin tourism lobbying group is changing its name after realizing its initials formed a crude acronym. Maryland firm including 21-year-old wants to become player in Atlantic City casino industryATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A Maryland private equity fund whose chief investment officer is barely old enough to roll the dice or have a legal drink wants to become a player in the Atlantic City casino industry. Agco to pay $1.6M for paying Iraqi government kickbacks to secure oil-for-food contractsATLANTA — A Georgia-based international farming equipment manufacturer has agreed to pay $1.6 million for paying kickbacks to the former Iraqi government to secure United Nations oil-for-food contracts, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Settlement blocks Yosemite from continuing development, opens Merced River plans to publicFRESNO, Calif. — Ending a lengthy legal battle with environmentalists, the federal government agreed Wednesday to halt all commercial development in Yosemite National Park’s most popular stretch and to consider limiting access to its wilderness. GM to shut down Saturn after Penske terminates talks with GM on uncertain future assemblyDETROIT — For those who expected General Motors’ once-funky Saturn brand to live on with a new owner, there has been a sad twist. Saturn, once billed as a different kind of car company, appears as dead as Pontiac and Oldsmobile. With fight ahead, Democrats drop controversial “cap and trade” term and talk energy securityWASHINGTON — Senate Democrats tried out a new catch phrase Wednesday to sell their global warming bill: pollution reduction and investment, or PRI. At least 31 people die as tourist boat capsizes in India, dozens more missingNEW DELHI — A boat carrying 74 tourists capsized on a reservoir in southern India on Wednesday, killing at least 31 people and leaving dozens missing, police said. 2 kangaroos from Belgrade zoo dead, 1 of them run over after apparent escapeBELGRADE, Serbia — Two of the Belgrade Zoo’s kangaroos died Wednesday, one of them a baby that got loose in downtown Belgrade and was killed by an apparent hit-and-run driver, police said. A Love Story? Skeptics remain, but Michael Moore has loyal following in GOP-leaning Mich. townTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Seated on a platform in a blocked-off street, the founder of the Traverse City Film Festival grinned as Mayor Michael Estes hailed him for boosting the local economy and cultural scene — “with almost no government assistance!” Police: 2 kangaroos from Belgrade zoo dead, one of them run over after apparent escapeBELGRADE, Serbia — Two of the Belgrade Zoo’s kangaroos died Wednesday, one of them a baby that got loose in downtown Belgrade and was killed by an apparent hit-and-run driver, police said. At least 28 people die as tourist boat capsizes in India, dozens more missingNEW DELHI — A boat carrying 75 tourists capsized on a reservoir in southern India on Wednesday, killing at least 28 people and leaving dozens missing, police said. Investigators believe rudder loss led fishing boat to sink off Alaska coast in 2008, killing 5WASHINGTON — A fishing boat that sank off the Alaska coast last year most likely lost its rudder, then flooded and went down, killing five crew members, federal safety officials said Wednesday. At least 17 people die as tourist boat capsizes in India, dozens more missingNEW DELHI — A boat carrying 75 tourists capsized on a reservoir in southern India on Wednesday, killing at least 17 people and leaving dozens missing, police said. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International acquires Private Formula International HoldingsALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Valeant Pharmaceuticals International said Wednesday it will buy Private Formula International Holdings Pty Ltd., a skin care company, to boost its dermatology portfolio. Kenya, Ethiopia authorities seize massive piles of bloody elephant ivory at airportsNAIROBI, Kenya — Authorities in Ethiopia and Kenya have seized more than 2,600 pounds (1,200 kilograms) of bloodstained ivory from about 100 illegally killed elephants at airports, the head of Kenya’s Wildlife Service said Wednesday. Wal-Mart Stores will offer 100 toys for $10 during holiday seasonBENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, said Wednesday it will offer more than 100 toys at $10 during the key holiday season. Sheraton kicks off revitalization promotion, offers free stay Oct. 23 at 86 domestic locationsCHICAGO — The owner of Sheraton hotels will offer thousands of guests a free night’s stay in dozens of North American locations as part of a massive campaign that kicks off Wednesday to highlight the chain’s $6 billion revitalization efforts. NH woman celebrates 92nd birthday by parachuting from plane at 13,000 feet, shows perfect formKEENE, N.H. — A 92-year-old New Hampshire woman has celebrated her birthday by sky-diving from a plane at 13,000 feet. Starbucks releases instant coffee nationwide, stocks store helves and other retailers with ViaCHICAGO — The company that added “venti” to American vocabularies will launch a push throughout North America Tuesday to convince even connoisseurs to sample what many see as a down-market drink — instant coffee. LA suburb cracks down on lavish home wedding chapel home after neighbors complain of noisePALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. — City officials in an upscale Los Angeles County suburb are cracking down — on weddings. The city has charged homeowner Melahat Uzumcu with improperly renting out her lavish 6,900-square-foot home for wedding receptions after neighbors complained of noise and traffic in Palos Verdes Estates. Police Cpl. Greg Robinson said 18 noise complaints have been filed since July. Fall events near Smokies, from chili to gospelGATLINBURG, Tenn. — Amid the backdrop of fall foliage in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is celebrating the season with crafts, food and music. Los Angeles harbor plan seeks to draw visitors to industrial waterfrontLOS ANGELES — The hulking container ships that ply the Port of Los Angeles already provide Southern California with a major source of revenue. Soon they could also provide the scenery for what port officials hope will be the region’s newest tourist destination. Official: NKorea wants SKorea to reward it for resuming reunions of separated familiesSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea wants South Korea to reward it for resuming reunions of families separated by the Korean War, an official said Sunday after the communist nation hosted the first such meetings in two years. Iran tests more missiles in show of force amid nuclear tensionsTEHRAN, Iran — Iran tested its longest-range missiles Monday, capping two days of war games meant to show the country is ready for any military threat at a time when it is under intense international pressure to fully disclose its nuclear activities. Halloween-themed attractions at amusement parksALEXANDRIA, Va. — Eighty-one percent of amusement parks will hold Halloween or fall-themed events this year, according to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. |
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