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GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.'s labor office says youth unemployment is likely to rise globally to 12.8 percent by 2018, wiping out gains made in the recent economic recovery.

A report by the International Labour Organization said Tuesday the rate of unemployment among people aged 15 to 24 was 12

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — U.S. senators from Wyoming and New Mexico say they'll roll out legislation this week to try to restore about $110 million in cuts to a federal minerals payment program that hit their states the hardest. Wyoming stands

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WASHINGTON (AP) — An analysis of state and federal data suggests that cellphone use by drivers involved in fatal crashes is seriously underreported.

The National Safety Council, an advocacy group, said the underreporting makes the distracted-driving problem appear less significant than it actually is, and impedes efforts to win passage of tougher laws

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — State Insurance Commissioner Tim Hirsig is urging Wyoming businesses to prepare for federal health care law requirements so they do not face unnecessary fines.

Many of the new health insurance requirements under the Affordable Care Act will take effect Jan

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MOSCOW (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry says he's hoping to find some "common ground" with Russia on how to deal with Syria's civil war.

He spoke as he entered a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow

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WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the principal sponsors of defeated gun background check legislation says he isn't giving up on getting a bill passed.

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says backers of expanded background checks for gun purchases must focus on "where the comfort zone is" with gun owners

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CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Some Wyoming parents are choosing more unique names for their babies, but others are still sticking to tradition.

The Wyoming Department of Health Vital Statistics Services Program says that based on birth certificate records, Liam was the most common name for baby boys born in Wyoming in 2012

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The University of Wyoming has eliminated 54 faculty and staff positions to meet state budget cuts. UW also is reducing non-personnel support budgets and scholarships. UW's operating

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The University of Wyoming has eliminated 54 faculty and staff positions to meet state budget cuts.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Stock indexes are little changed on Wall Street following a record-setting week for the market.

The Dow Jones industrial average was down 20 points at 14,953 points at noon Eastern Daylight Time Monday, a decline of 0

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