Topic: Muskegon

Phew! Employers cut fewer jobs in October than expected.

Announced layoffs by governments and businesses, at 42,759, were the fewest since June, says a new report. That's a big improvement over September's 155,730 job losses.

Boy Scout camp director nabbed in child pornography probe

A Michigan man who ran a Boy Scout camp and worked at a pool is alleged to have used his cellphone camera to covertly create video of young boys changing in the locker room. The case is part of a federal crackdown on child pornography.

Wind farm in the Great Lakes? Big potential meets big opposition.

The windswept Great Lakes hold huge promise for wind power, experts say. But a plan for an offshore wind farm in Lake Michigan is raising local ire.

Vancouver opening ceremonies: Luge athlete Mark Grimmette to carry US flag

One of a handful of five-time AmericanOlympians, Mark Grimmette was chosen by his peers to carry the flag in the Vancouver Olympics opening ceremonies.

Eat local – even in winter

Many farmers' markets no longer shut down in cold weather.

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USA

Iraqi interpreters: hope rises to go to U.S.

President Bush extended a law that could give some of the thousands of interpreters working for the American military refuge in the US under a special visa program.