Experts say it’s been a buggier-than-normal summer in many places because of drought, heavy rain and heat.
Mosquitoes worse this summer in parts of US
Dempster suspended for hitting A-Rod
Major League Baseball officials said the hit was intentional. (Michael Dwyer/Associated Press)
Man, 20, charged in Georgia school shooting
The man exchanged gunfire with police officers Tuesday at an Atlanta-area elementary school before surrendering.
A push for harmony among young, old workers
There’s a sense of urgency to the quest for workplace harmony, as baby boomers delay retirement and work side-by-side with young people.
Drunk boating still a problem on Great Lakes
Boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs remains a serious problem on the Great Lakes.
Tuition isn’t only bill college students see
Despite all the grumbling about tuition increases and student loan costs, other college expenses also are going up.
Adrian Peterson wants you to eat your Wheaties
The Vikings star calls his apperance on the Wheaties box one of his “greatest accomplishments.”
Panel delays Vikings stadium contract action
Final contract approval must wait until a panel can review litigation involving team owner Zygi Wilf and his family.
Large field firms up Minneapolis mayor’s race
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is not seeking a fourth term, and nearly three dozen people want his job.
Can Amazon CEO ship online savvy to Wash. Post?
Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos, revered as one of the brightest minds in corporate America, is still puzzling over how to reverse the Washington Post’s financial slide.
More Powerball players seeking big jackpots only
The estimated $425 million Powerball jackpot had players in a buying frenzy, further confirming the big ticket trend.
Fire roars through E. Africa’s largest airport
A small fire swelled into a roaring inferno, destroying part of the aviation hub and hampering the continent’s air travel.
Union files appeal of Rodriguez’s suspension
The Major League Baseball Players Association has formally appealed Alex Rodriguez’s 211-game suspension.
Billy Bob Thornton to star in TV’s ‘Fargo’ series
The show is scheduled for a 10-episode run on FX next spring.
A-Rod homers; awaits likely MLB drug penalty
Alex Rodriguez feels singled out — by Major League Baseball in its drug investigation and by his New York Yankees.