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Recent talks between officials with former Gov. Dirk Kempthorne and the State Historical Society could finally open up Kempthorne’s gubernatorial records, which he has controlled since leaving office two years ago.

(By ADAM SCHRECK, Associated Press Writer) In the dunes around this sun-scorched desert village, where camels still plod along dusty roads an hour south of Dubai's skyscrapers, they're making the wasteland bloom. Row upon row of bell peppers grow plump

LAREDO, Texas — Day after day, Mexican trucks line up as far as the eye can see for entry to the United States at the World Trade Bridge, carrying everything from raw tomatoes, broccoli and fresh basil to frozen seafood.

NEW YORK - Retailers preparing for a difficult back-to-school season are getting creative in their attempts to entice shoppers into the stores - aggressively introducing products, slashing prices and amping up marketing in the battle for parents' bucks.