Immigration bill envisions new farmworker program

WASHINGTON — Sweeping immigration legislation taking shape in the Senate will aim to overhaul the nation’s agriculture worker program to create a steady supply of labor for farmers and growers, who rely more than any other industry on workers who are living in the country illegally.

Tourism injects life into grim Georgian city

Tourism is booming in Batumi. Most tourists come from other former-Soviet nations like Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Armenia and Azerbaijan. But English, French and other languages are also heard.

Tourism injects life into grim Georgian city

The transformation of Batumi, an ancient city of 180,000, is the result of Georgia's drive to capitalize on its tourist potential.

Tourism injects life into grim Georgian city

BATUMI, Georgia - Georgia's Black Sea resort of Batumi was once a bleak site: Roads were dotted with potholes, the city was pitch dark at night, running water was scarce and the city's best hotel was infested with rats.

Game of the week: No. 5 Georgia at No. 6 South Carolina: Matchup of unbeatens might hinge on defense

Georgia linebacker Alec Ogletree jumps for joy after tipping a Tennessee pass last week that was intercepted by a teammate. Bulldogs coach Mark Richt says his porous defense seems to come up with big plays when needed.

Game of the week: No. 5 Georgia at No. 6 South Carolina: Matchup of unbeatens might hinge on defense

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Georgia coach Mark Richt is not worried about his team's defense, no matter how many yards the Bulldogs have allowed this season.

Tigers fired up, serious for initial game in SEC

COLUMBIA, Mo. - A new era has dawned at Missouri, which makes its Southeastern Conference debut on Saturday night against No. 7 Georgia, and there's no denying the excitement. Even coach Gary Pinkel failed to stick to his usual "it's the next game" script for more than a sentence or two on m…

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Regulators shut 9 banks, mostly in West, as loan defaults keep taking toll

NEW YORK — Regulators shut nine banks Friday, including Los Angeles-based California National, as the still-weak economy produces a stream of loan defaults.

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Foothills, Miesfeld ready to make waves again at state meet

When the Catalina Foothills boys swimming and diving team suits up for the final meet of the season at the Kino Aquatics Center in Mesa today and Saturday, it will be going for its 10th straight 4A state title.