Refinery spews oily substance
By DUSTIN BLEIZEFFER
Star-Tribune energy reporter
Wyoming Refining Co.'s Newcastle refinery apparently experienced a power failure on Wednesday night, resulting in one or more releases of droplets of heavy residual oil, according to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.
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By MEGAN LEE
Star-Tribune staff writer
Bar Nunn again was the fastest growing town in Wyoming, according to 2008 census data released this week.
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No, it's science: Planetarium offers summer camps
By JASA SANTOS
Star-Tribune staff writer
The 5- and 6-year-olds at the Casper Planetarium's astronomy camp were convinced one thing was responsible when blue ink disappeared off executive director Michele Wistisen's white lab coat.
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Job seekers seek solace with fellow faithful
By JAY LINDSAY
BEVERLY, Mass. - Her fellow job seekers offer knowing groans as Diane Castro recalls the day she was laid off: The fear of being summoned to the front office. The phones in nearby cubicles going off like grenades. Finally, a ring at her desk.
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By RACHEL D'ORO
WASILLA, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.
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By WILL WEISSERT and MARCOS ALEMAN
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras - Honduras' Supreme Court rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas' top international diplomat Friday, refusing to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya before a Saturday deadline.
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By ERIC SCHMOLDT
Star-Tribune staff writer
The first game lasted more than three hours, the second went extra innings and the celebration continued well into Thursday morning.
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Ramirez apologizes to fans, teammates
By BERNIE WILSON
SAN DIEGO - Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues and apologized to fans and his teammates. He refused to talk about steroids, though.
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Mello returns to Kelly Walsh
By PATRICK SCHMIEDT
Star-Tribune staff writer
After eight years away, Frank Mello is back at Kelly Walsh.
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There's food for the hungry. Beer for the thirsty (those over 21, that is.) And football for the fiesty.
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By MICHAEL R. BLOOD
LOS ANGELES - The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service.
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- Palin resigning as Alaska governor Friday, July 3, 2009 2:11 PM MDT
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