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The value of New Zealand's total building work hit an 18-month high in the June quarter as the construction sector bounces back from a slump.The total value of building work put in place rose to $2.89 billion in the three months...

The trade deficit in the U.S. narrowed more than forecast in July as imports fell and exports climbed to the highest level in almost two years.

Time is running out for the city...

New four story law building

In building her reputation as a strong district attorney, Kathleen M. Rice, a candidate for New York attorney general, has left many complaining about her style.

With the highest rates of whooping cough infections seen in half a century, health officials in San Mateo County are urging residents to get vaccinated. By the end of August, the county had 61 confirmed cases of the disease, nearly seven times more than at the same time last year, officials said. Statewide, there...

The U.K.’s trade deficit widened to a record in July as purchases of chemicals and oil drove imports to the highest level in two years.

The Seattle Times: "Whopping rate increases are coming soon for many people with individual health-insurance policies. Most insurers offering individual policies in the state have asked for and been granted rate increases, effective Oct. 1, according to the state's insurance commissioner. Regence BlueShield's rate increase - an average 16.5 percent - was one of the highest. It was topped by ...

Habitat for Humanity International and The Home Depot® Foundation today announced the 2010-2011 Partners in Sustainable Building program grant recipients. From Birmingham, Ala., to San Diego, Calif., more than 135 Habitat affiliates across 42 states will be granted $3,000 for each home built to Energy Star standards and up to $5,000 for each home built to a higher green standard.

The Blinn P.E. Building has a whole new look to it this fall. Some of the changes are obvious, from the Buccaneer logo that now adorns the front doors to the images of Blinn College athletes that line the walls just inside the entrance.