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Familiar names vie for Libby county commissioner seat
Libby area Republicans will pick between two men with plenty of previous experience as local elected officials to …
Baucus' retirement tops '13 state stories
HELENA — U.S. Sen. Max Baucus’ surprise announcement that he will not seek a seventh term in 2014 was Montana’s top news story of 2013, according to The Associ…
Apollo VIII's 'Earthrise' photo almost didn't happen
BILLINGS — On Christmas Eve of 1968, three men captivated the American public as they became the first humans to orbit the moon and snapped what would become one of the most iconic images of the modern era.
Judge rejects residents' suit against ARCO
BUTTE — A lawsuit against Atlantic Richfield Co. by nearly 100 residents of Opportunity seeking to have the company clean hazardous materials from their property has been rejected.
Schweitzer tells Iowans he has same background
ALTOONA, Iowa — Former Democratic Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer isn’t saying whether he’ll run for president in 2016. But he sought to connect with Iowa voters…
Man thought to be Gacy victim is found in Montana
CHICAGO — A man presumed dead for decades as a potential victim of serial killer John Wayne Gacy has been reunited with his family after investigators found him alive and well in Montana.
Baucus tabbed to be ambassador to China
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama intends to nominate Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., as ambassador to China, Democratic officials said Wednesday, turning to a law…
Snowden: NSA's indiscriminate spying 'collapsing'
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden wrote in a lengthy "open letter to the people of Brazil" that he's been inspired by the global debate ignited by his release of thousands of NSA …
Judge dismisses assisted-suicide complaint
HELENA — A state judge has dismissed a complaint against the state Board of Medical Examiners over a position paper about assisted suicide that a group says implies the practice is legal in Montana.
Seizure of nuns stokes Syrian Christian fears
DAMASCUS — Syrian Christians offered prayers Sunday for a group of more than a dozen nuns and orphanage workers held by rebels for nearly a week, fueling fears in the minority community that they are being targeted…
South Africans pray for Mandela
Gay benefits expand in Fortune 500
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Newlywed bride goes to trial in Glacier Park death case
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MSU routs Walla Walla
BOZEMAN — Stephan Holm went 5-for-7 on 3-pointers and scored 21 points as Montana State had six players score in double figures and routed NAIA Walla Walla 109-54 on Saturday night.
Johnson, Coyle named Grizzlies' MVPs
MISSOULA — Quarterback Jordan Johnson and linebacker Brock Coyle shared the Steve Carlson Award given to the most valuable player on the Montana football team.
MSU's Daly is a finalist for Hendricks Award
BOZEMAN — Montana State senior Brad Daly is one of six finalists for the 2013 Hendricks Award, which goes to the top defensive end in NCAA football.