'Modernist masterpiece': Park Service sets vision for Gateway Arch grounds

ST. LOUIS (AP) – The shimmering Gateway Arch on the banks of the Mississippi River is St. Louis’ calling card. But the iconic monument set off from the rest of the city is, well, set off from the rest of the city.

Nanotechnology: A risky frontier?

RUSHFORD, Minn. – Inside a cramped back room at Rushford Hypersonic, a start-up headquartered in southeastern Minnesota, sits a cube-like machine that throws a mean atomic fastball.

Homebound flu victims could stymie Internet

PHILADELPHIA – Like many big organizations, Comcast Corp. is taking precautions to halt the spread of H1N1 flu. For one, it has distributed bottles of hand sanitizer to employees.

Stalking elusive foreclosure deals: Bargains are few, obstacles are many, experts caution

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Joseph Licari and Danielle Block had a simple goal when they started house-hunting.

Social Security cuts or higher taxes on horizon

SAN FRANCISCO – Social Security provides a majority of the retirement income for about two-thirds of Americans over age 65, but if you’re in your mid-50s or younger, it’s time to make alternate arrangements.

Facebook connects stores with customers

MILWAUKEE – Kohl’s online customers would like to get free shipping on all their purchases. And the right people at Kohl’s know it.

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Good advice need not be pleasant

The sign said, “Never trust a chubby personal trainer.” I laughed and said “Hey, watch it. I am chubby and kind of like a personal trainer.” I amused myself and considered my need for exercise.