Drugmaker Wyeth posts 13 percent jump in 2Q profit on cost cutting ahead of Pfizer acquisitionTRENTON, N.J. — Drugmaker Wyeth on Thursday posted a 13 percent jump in second-quarter profit, trouncing Wall Street forecasts, as cost cuts overcame lower sales due to generic competition and the strong dollar. 98 percent of shareholders of drugmaker Wyeth vote to be acquired by industry giant PfizerTRENTON, N.J. — Shareholders of drugmaker Wyeth on Monday voted overwhelmingly to be bought by industry giant Pfizer Inc., pushing aside one of the deal’s final hurdles. ‘Slow and steady’ wins 114-pound circus tortoise a week of freedom after Wisconsin showMADISON, Wis. — A massive tortoise who left the circus and took his show on the road for six days has been found and is expected to be back with his circus family soon. Wisconsin court says drunken concert goer did right thing by trying to sleep it offMADISON, Wis. — An Illinois teen knew he was too drunk to drive home after a Dave Matthews Band concert south of Milwaukee. So he fell asleep in his car, only to be awoken by a state trooper. Clarification: Congress-National Motto storyMADISON, Wis. — In a story July 14, The Associated Press reported that “In God We Trust” has appeared on U.S. currency since 1957. The motto appeared on paper currency for the first time that year. It first appeared on U.S. coins in 1864. Wisconsin atheist group seeks to block ‘In God We Trust’, pledge engravings at US CapitolMADISON, Wis. — The nation’s largest group of atheists and agnostics filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block an architect from engraving “In God We Trust” and the Pledge of Allegiance at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington. UW-Madison says new Google deal will expand public access to library collectionMADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Madison says a new agreement with Google will expand public access to its library collection. Regulators grant Wisconsin utility permission to build wind farm in southern MinnesotaMADISON, Wis. — State regulators gave a Wisconsin utility permission Thursday to begin building a giant wind farm in southern Minnesota, opening the door for Wisconsin ratepayers to shell out millions of dollars in construction costs. Oscar G. Mayer, retired chairman of Wisconsin-based Oscar Mayer Foods, dead at 95MADISON, Wis. — Oscar G. Mayer, retired chairman of the Wisconsin-based meat processing company that bears his name, has died at the age of 95. Bedeviled by budgets, states don’t have time, money to keep campaign promises or start reformsMADISON, Wis. — As lawmakers in cash-strapped states wrestled this year with revenues that kept on falling, both campaign promises and long-standing reform efforts got pushed to the side. There just wasn’t enough time or money to expand health care or improve education — or, in Rhode Island, finally get around to banning indoor prostitution — while also passing a budget. Road trip for Irish family living in Wisconsin ends tragically in fatal wreck killing parentsMADISON, Wis. — A two-week road trip planned by an Irish family living in Wisconsin came to a sudden and tragic end when their van flipped over on a rural highway. Alabama man arrested for trying to pass a fake $100 bill at McDonald’sMADISON, Ala. — Police have arrested a man for trying to pass a fake $100 bill at McDonald’s, leading to a find of $16,000 more in counterfeit C-notes. Police said the man was arrested Monday after an employee at McDonald’s reported someone trying to pass a counterfeit $100 bill. A preliminary investigation led police to find $6,200 in counterfeit $100s in his possession. NH mill attracts notice for team effort by managers, employees to weather the slumpMADISON, N.H. — In late 2003, things were bleak for the 40 employees at the Madison Lumber Mill. Part of the mill had burned down, and owner International Paper was looking to shut it down. Travel briefsWashington tourism launches ‘Lost Symbol’ Web site for Dan Brown book US judge declines to dismiss lawsuit that claims National Day of Prayer is unconstitutionalMADISON, Wis. — A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit that claims the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. Prosecutor: Wisconsin man charged with intentional homicide in deaths of woman, 2 childrenMADISON, Wis. — A central Wisconsin man killed his estranged girlfriend and shot their two small children in the head after she lost her job and their relationship crumbled, says a criminal complaint filed Monday. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig to deliver commencement speech at University of WisconsinMADISON, Wis. — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig will give the commencement address to University of Wisconsin graduates later this month. Sound bites shrink to 140 characters as politicians get a taste of the tweet lifeMADISON, Wis. — Waiting for the Legislature’s budget committee to start its work, state Rep. Robin Vos lacked the power of the majority party, but he did have the power of the tweet. Drugmaker Wyeth posts flat 1st-quarter profit, despite sales drop for several key productsTRENTON, N.J. — Drugmaker Wyeth, which is being acquired by drug giant Pfizer, on Wednesday posted a flat first-quarter profit but beats analysts’ expectations, as cost cuts and a lower tax rate offset lower revenue. Wisconsin lawmakers approve safety alarms for day-care vehicles weeks after baby dies in vanMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin legislators have voted to require day-care providers to install alarm systems in their vehicles to make sure drivers don’t leave children behind. Wisconsin lawmakers approve bill to fine drivers who open car doors into bikersMADISON, Wis. — Drivers will have to pay attention to bicyclists before they open car doors or face a fine under a bill approved by the Wisconsin Legislature. Correction: Donald Jones obituaryMADISON, N.J. — In obituaries April 24 and April 25 for Drew University professor Donald G. Jones, The Associated Press reported erroneously that former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean now serves as the university’s president. Kean was the school’s president from 1990 to 2005. Robert Weisbuch is the current president. Midwest gears up for tourism related to ‘Public Enemies’ film opening this summerMILWAUKEE — John Dillinger: America’s most notorious criminal or Robin Hood of the Great Depression? The Progressive magazine celebrates 100 years as ‘freest place’ in American journalismMADISON, Wis. — The Progressive magazine has a century’s worth of battles under its belt. Donald G. Jones, clergyman who mentored a young Hillary Rodham, dies at 78MADISON, N.J. — Drew University professor and Methodist minister Donald G. Jones, who was spiritual mentor for a young Hillary Rodham Clinton, died Thursday at age 78. Wisconsin passes bill requiring insurers to cover cochlear implants; gov. promises to signMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin could become the first state requiring private insurance companies to cover cochlear implants for children with severe hearing problems. Wis. university chancellor resigns amid donors’ criticism, questions about hitting parked carMADISON, Wis. — A central Wisconsin university chancellor announced her resignation Thursday after a series of conflicts with students and donors and questions about how she handled a traffic accident. Obituaries in the newsBen Ali WASHINGTON (AP) — Ben Ali, the founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl diner, a landmark in Washington’s black business and entertainment district and a frequent stop for politicians and celebrities, has died. He was 82. On Georgia’s Antebellum Trail, the Old South not gone with the windMADISON/ATHENS - More than 140 years have passed since the Union fought the Confederacy in the American Civil War (1861-65). 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