Miller struggles as Twins trip Tigers Rookie pitcher gives up five earned runs in five innings ------ Associated Press DETROIT Michael Cuddyer and Lew Ford homered and drove in three runs apiece to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-5 Saturday. Miller struggles as Twins trip Tigers Rookie pitcher gives up five earned runs in five innings ------ Associated Press DETROIT Michael Cuddyer and Lew Ford homered and drove in three runs apiece to help the Minnesota Twins beat the...

Top spenders, as usual, were interest groups that engage in some kind of business activity - everyone from Boeing and Microsoft to oil companies, tobacco interests, auto insurers, retailers, real estate and construction firms and others. The figures include campaign-related spending and grassroots lobbying during the election season for legislative and Supreme Court candidates. So spending was a little more than in 2005 but comparable to 2004, which also was a major election year with...

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An undisclosed "wine and spirits company" in Napa is reportedly chipping in to get the project headed toward production. The company already produces two labels, Brunton and Addison Cole, is working on a wine-related beverage called Swig for release this summer and is ramping up its newly acquired VinoVenue tasting room concept for expansion worldwide. The company also acquired a fifth eight-color screen-printing line and a second organic printing line. The company expects the Jeriko deal...