Oct 30 - By Stephen Majors, Associated Press Writer
U.S. Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, said Friday he hoped the Holy Spirit would inspire voters to come out in droves against a plan to put casinos in the state's major cities. Separately, an organization opposing the casinos tried to draw more attention to a key casino backer's arrest on a gambling charge 27 years ago.
Oct 23 - By Associated Press
A pair of the Montana Legislature's Democrats say they will join leaders from other states to help President Barack Obama's administration push hotly contested federal clean-energy legislation in Congress.

Oct 7 - By Shannon Dininny, Associated Press Writer
Margarito Martinez says he was fired from the eastern Washington dairy that employed him for more than a year because he tried to unionize the company. Nine co-workers say they also were let go for affiliations with the budding union.
Sep 16 - By Associated Press
Highlights of the climate bill passed by the House:

Sep 16 - By Chris Kahn, AP Energy Writer
Industry, economic and environmental groups are making a final push to influence a climate bill that may go before the Senate within weeks.

Aug 21 - By Stephen Manning
Auto dealers are bracing for a possible rush of last-minute shoppers before the Cash for Clunkers program ends Monday, but some buyers may find they won't be able to cash in on big government rebates.
Aug 21 - By The Associated Press, HO
Auto dealers have made 489,269 sales under the government's $3 billion Cash for Clunkers rebate program, according to data released Friday by the Department of Transportation. The total value of the rebates claimed by dealers stood at $2 billion.

May 4 - By Mark Lavie, Associated Press Writer
Israel dispatched top officials to the U.S. and Europe on Monday in a diplomatic offensive aimed at softening the hawkish image of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government.
Mar 30 - By Rusty Miller, AP Sports Writer
Without looking at a calendar, it's easy to tell it's playoff time at Ken Hitchcock's house.
Feb 7 - By Dirk Lammers, AP Energy Writer
The same week that automakers sought billions in aid to avoid bankruptcy, two states, including Michigan, announced huge alternative power industry investments, with one site being built on land once set aside to lure auto manufacturers.

Feb 6 - By Alonso Duralde, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Those of us old enough to have bought tickets for the theatrical release of David Lynch’s “Dune” will remember being handed glossaries that were intended to explain the characters, the plot structure and the terminology. And that was when we knew we were in for a long and confusing night at the movies.

Feb 5 - By Associated Press
The film isn't even in theaters yet, but "Push: Based on a Novel by Sapphire" has already spawned dueling lawsuits.

Dec 24 - By Michael Marot, AP Sports Writer
The Colts never doubted Peyton Manning would revert to his old form.
Dec 12 - By Andrew Seligman, AP Sports Writer
Robbie Gould had one request after his big moment: a little help, please.

Dec 1 - By Charles Odum, AP Sports Writer
The Atlanta Falcons are becoming more than a feel-good comeback story.

Oct 30 - By Denis D. Gray, Associated Press Writer
A senior U.S. commander, acknowledging that Iraq's now most violent city has been neglected for too long, says that only well-trained police rather than military forces could ensure Mosul's long-term security.
Sep 15 - By Kelli Kennedy, Associated Press Writer
Jewish voters in Florida and at least one other state are being targeted by a telephone survey tying Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama to Palestinian causes, an advocacy group alleged Monday.