SEOUL, South Korea The United States reached its biggest free trade agreement since NAFTA on Monday, clinching a last-minute deal with close security ally South Korea that it hopes will bolster bilateral ties and provide added spark to the Doha Round of global trade talks. SEOUL, South Korea The United States reached its biggest free trade agreement since NAFTA on Monday, clinching a last-minute deal with close security ally South Korea that it hopes will bolster bilateral ties and provide...

Almost 7,090 of the officers and soldiers who have been disarmed have started or are about to start their reintegration options which include small business, agriculture, vocational training, contracting teams, de-mining or placement with the Afghan National Army or Afghan National Police. Almost 7,090 of the officers and soldiers who have been disarmed have started or are about to start their reintegration options which include small business, agriculture, vocational training, contracting...

The figures followed a report the agency released Wednesday showing labor costs rose more than expected during the first quarter, while productivity rose more slowly. Government statistics released Thursday showed that applications for unemployment benefits declined last week, further evidence that the labor market remains strong. They said they expect volatility to increase as the stock market continues to be driven by economic data until the next earnings season starts in early July. The...

Catherine's coach Mary Kasinski, discussing her team's youth, inexperience and awe-struck faces upon pulling up to Goodman Diamond, figuring the stage could prove a tad too grand for her girls. After her sophomore season, several people were in her ear telling her it would be best for her to transfer to a school with a more storied softball program. What was just as impressive as the victories was Grantsburg's total of six allowed runs, only one of which was earned, all season. A 20th...

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