Obama calls for new era of energy exploration
President Obama toured a Maytag wind turbine plant in Newton Iowa on Earth Day to push a new era of energy exploration aimed at boosting wind power to 20 percent of U S electricity by 2030. He linked jobs in manufacturing to growth while facing hurdles in Congress.
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Americans move less as mobility drops to six-decade low
Census data show 11.9 percent of Americans, about 35.2 million people, moved last year, down from 13.2 percent. Longer-distance moves fell 36 percent since 2005 to 4.7 million as housing downturn and tight credit curb relocation. Minorities and immigrants are more mobile, with counts likely missing many residents in major cities.
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Cougars Return to Wisconsin and Nearby States
Residents report cougar sightings across Wisconsin and neighboring states as authorities document rare confirmed cases. Wildlife experts attribute movements from the Black Hills with young males dispersing yearly in search of territory and mates. Residents urge caution while noting occasional encounters and the presence of other large predators in the region.
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