Nevada returned to the top as the nation's fastest-growing state, with a population increase of 2.9 percent between July 1, 2006, and July 1, 2007, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Arizona, fastest-growing between 2005 and…

WASHINGTON - Millions of veterans and eligible family members will see their disability compensation, pension, and survivors' benefits increased as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides an annual cost-of-living increase for key benefits. A recent law signed by President…

MESA, Ariz. After a few spinach and green onion recalls, food safety of produce coming from outside the U.S. is top of mind and so is the cost of such recalls. Add in evidence that agricultural bioterrorism is a real…

(Phoenix, AZ) Livestock owners now have a new tool to help them find their lost animals: the Internet. The site, www.azda.gov/lostfound is an effort to more quickly find the rightful home for horses, cattle, sheep, and other livestock and also…

MESA, Ariz. For most of the past decade, there was much hubbub about the Atkins and Zone diets. Both focus on quick, effective ways to lose weight through high protein and low carbohydrate foods. Today, many still swear by them.…

By Rosalie Marion Bliss An updated web resource that provides a snapshot of state and national health and nutrition indicators has been launched by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists. The resource, called the Community Nutrition Map (CNMap), Version 2, was…

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2007 Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner today announced that more than $389 million in Forest Service revenue will be distributed to 41 states and Puerto Rico for improvements to public schools, roads and stewardship projects. "This is…

Refueling Thunderbirds Officials from the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, released the 2008 airshow schedule. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chad M. Kellum) NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFPN) -- The Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the…

Six-week series premiering January 7, 2008, from 8:00-10:00 p.m., ET "Dancing with the Stars" judges and renowned choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba will put their reputations on the line as they search for America's most talented amateur performers…

Continuing Investigation Has Resulted in 10 Defendants Charged to Date in Fraud Scheme Greenbelt, Maryland - IRS employee Robert O. Steven, age 54, of Edgewater, Maryland, and Patricia A. Steven, age 72, of Harwood, Maryland, were arrested early this morning…

Study of future math teachers in the U.S. and five other countries offers new perspective on students' lower achievement in seventh- and eighth-grade math A new study funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) found that middle school mathematics teachers…

Effective Date for Retroactivity Set for March 3, 2008 WASHINGTON, D.C. The United States Sentencing Commission unanimously voted to give retroactive effect to a recent amendment to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines that reduces penalties for crack cocaine offenses. Retroactivity of…