O’Brien wraps up brief ‘Tonight Show’ run tonight – News-Leader.com
Conan appreciated what NBC did to take care of his staff and crew, and decided to supplement the severance they were getting from the network out of his own pocket,” Polone said. O’Brien will be free to start another TV job after Sept. 1, NBC said.

Networks, talent agencies reach settlement in TV writers’ age – Rock Hill Herald
About $2.5 million of the settlement will be used to establish a “Fund for the Future” that will issue grants and loans to older writers to aide their careers and study ways to supplement their pensions. In a jointly issued statement, attorneys for

Mayor pushes 401(k) type plan – News-Leader.com
As a supplement to that plan, the city also offers a deferred compensation benefit plan similar to a 401(k) in which the city pays a $10 match per month, or up to $260 a year, Maerz said. About 700 employees are enrolled in that plan. “

Preschool efforts face challenges – Argus Leader
With permanent money proving elusive, a Sioux Falls public preschool program for low-income children probably will serve fewer students next school year when the initial funding runs out. Meanwhile, supporters of early childhood education again are

Many Americans turning to unconventional medicine – Windsor Star
Overall, the most common category of complementary and alternative medicine used was natural products such as herbal medicines and certain other types of dietary supplements other than vitamins and minerals. Among these natural products used by

Get moving now to claim $6,500 credit for repeat home purchase – Arizona Daily Star
If you’ve been holding back on getting involved with the new $6,500 federal tax credit for repeat home purchases, there’s no more excuse for inaction. You now have all the official IRS guidance you’ll need to go out and buy a house, qualify for the