31.  Autumnal chill, driven by brisk breezes from the north, will spread through the Northern Plains and western Great Lakes states.

32.  At the same time, the prices of onions have not kept pace, as local onion farmers must compete with growers in Canada and western states.

33.  Bajaj Auto plans to build a third scooter plant in the western Maharashtra state, The Economic Times reported.

34.  Before returning to Austin, Texas, late Thursday, Bush campaigned in the other two Western states that have GOP primaries Friday, Utah and Wyoming.

35.  Besides the Western states, New Jersey is moving toward an earlier date and may join forces with Maryland and Pennsylvania to create a mid-Atlantic primary.

36.  Bitter chill has retreated from much of the United States, allowing milder Pacific air to envelop moist of the Plains and Western states.

37.  - Western states tend to have more statewide elective offices, making it relatively easier for women to ascend to positions of influence.

38.  A devastating earthquake struck the western state of Gujarat Friday, then shook the rest of the Indian subcontinent from top to bottom.

39.  A look at upcoming battles between Western states over distribution of water from the Colorado River.

40.  A key Western state, Colorado is not considered as conservative as Arizona.